“The selection of the BASSnet software is an important strategic element for Anthony Veder, being an integrated shipping company with a wide range of high-quality gas carriers,”said Alcuin de Weert, Anthony Veder fleet director.
He explained, “Safe, reliable and flexible services are the core focus areas for Anthony Veder in developing long-term relationships with clients. Quality will always prevail over quantity, yet we aim to achieve responsible growth and further improve our market position. For this, we need a comprehensive software suite, which is robust and flexible for our company to continuously adapt to changing internal and external circumstances.”
Following a thorough assessment process, Anthony Veder signed a contract to install the full BASSnet package. With BASSnet encompassing all key aspects of fleet management in one complete solution, Anthony Veder will have an intuitive suite in place to streamline its operations across its fleet of 29 vessels, the company said.
Currently, the company is in the middle of implementing BASSnet’s maintenance and procurement modules. Risk management, safety management, document management and other modules will follow.
“We are proud to get Anthony Veder as our customer. They are highly quality-conscious and have done a very thorough evaluation of different maritime software products and vendors’ capabilities. To win their confidence is a great recognition for us,”said Haakon Dalan, BASS’ vice president of sales.
“The fact that BASSnet is fully developed and matured on up-to-date technology – Microsoft.NET – was important to Anthony Veder. As BASSnet was one of the first maritime software on this technology platform, it has been well tested and proven over many years with high volumes of live transactions by large customers. This provides us with the basis to focus on our business processes rather than IT,”said Benne Engelen, Anthony Veder ICT manager.
Erik-Jan Verdegaal, CFO, added, “Our ambition is to be a gas shipping company that leads in safety, service and sustainability, and we are enthusiastic about our switch to the BASSnet software. As a company with an expanding fleet, we believe it is crucial to have a high-quality fleet management system that can help us offer a reliable service to our customers.”
Securing Anthony Veder as a customer marked a successful conclusion to 2015 for BASS, following other contracts signed. “This agreement with Anthony Veder represents a milestone for BASS, setting up a bright business outlook going forward. It is a significant deal in terms of quality, value and size that will strengthen our venture in the European market,” said Per Upsaker, BASS CEO.“We are delighted to welcome Anthony Veder as a BASS customer and to develop a long-term relationship with such a highly recognised and respected company.”