MC GROUP
Mediterranean & Caspian Corporation

MC GROUP OF COMPANIES
SHIPPING - TRADING
ENERGY

About MC Group image
The Mediterranean and Caspian Corporation (MC GROUP) was formed in 1989 when 2 older concerns with a combined history of 90 years, came together to create a holding company in order to raise finance for shipping and energy based investments. By combining these two historic entities The Mediterranean and Caspian Corporation was created. Today The Mediterranean and Caspian Corporation or the "MC GROUP" as it is commonly referred to,  acts as the parent company to a pool of interests in shipping, trading, finance, research and development (R&D) energy services and procurement support services to international clients. The Mediterranean and Caspian Corporation  focuses on taking up activities in various industries, creating opportunities for development in new markets, and striving to deliver results.

The company gathers entities with the following characteristics:

  • MC Shipping - Shipping and Energy Logistics
  • MC Trading   - Procurement (raw materials, fuels, equipment and machinery)
  • MC Advisory - Advisory and Consultancy (research, development and market analysis)


 
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MC Shipping image
MC Shipping was established in the 1980s and has since grown to become an important player in the shipping industry investing in, owning and operating second-hand vessels.

MC Shipping has over time fully or partially managed and financed a diversified fleet vessels that have included, tankers, bulkers, offshore vessels container ships and small multipurpose/general cargo ships. MC Shipping maintains firm commitment to safely and soundly operating its fleet that serves the world's major oil, gas, shipping and trading companies. MC Shipping's vessels have always operated under an employment portfolio is balanced in a mix of short- and long-term charter arrangement, aiming at stable and coherent earnings streams and, thus, enhancing value for its shareholders.

MC Trading image
MC Trading which was previously named Mediterranean Procurement Agencies Ltd, was one of the cornerstone companies encompassed under the Mediterranean and Caspian Corporation (MC GROUP) umbrella in the 1980s. As one of the 2 older concerns Mediterranean Procurement Agencies Ltd or MAPRO had been active in the procurement and trading of raw materials (commodities) machinery and fuels for 47 years prior to the creation of the Mediterranean and Caspian Corporation (MC GROUP). Today rebranded as MC Trading the division has significant experience in specifying and sourcing equipment from overseas. We have worked with original equipment manufacturers to provide equipment in the oil and gas equipment and laboratory sectors and with mining companies and steel mills to provide raw materials, semi finished steels and finished steels as required. MC Trading provides ongoing spare parts support as part of its equipment contracts. As a matter of policy, spares packages are shipped along with most of the major equipment specified in our contracts. This facilitates the provision of after sales service to our clients. We have the capability to import components and spares from overseas at short notice using specialist/express delivery when required.
MC Energy Logistics image
MC Energy Logistics was established in the 1980s, as a part of The Mediterranean and Caspian Corporation (MC GROUP). MC Energy Logistics  provides vessel charter services (chartering), marine logistics and transhipment operation services, supporting the commodities trading,  oil and gas industry our services are designed to meet client needs in downstream and upstream sectors. MC Energy Logistics adheres rigorously to global operational standards guidelines in the performance of services, as well as the relevant local content, cabotage and operational laws of the countries we operate in. MC Energy Logistics works with counter-parties who maintain a fleet with diverse capabilities and can provide the right vessel to meet customers' needs.
MC Energy Logistics has through years of experience in this industry been able to create a network of associates which helps to provide safe, reliable, economical and customized logistic solutions to clients and partners.
MC Advisory image
The Mediterranean and Caspian Corporation (MC GROUP) developed MC Advisory & Research to provide clients with effective solutions in all aspects of Market Research including Market Evaluation, Consumer Analysis and Field Data Collection Services, Project Management, Evaluation, Advisory and Consultancy Services. MC Research has provided reports and papers at a cost of $10,000 up to $500,000+ depending on the project size and requirments of the undertaking. By deploying appropriate analytics, programmes and projections to draw penetrating insights for competitive advantages the data-sets and information are equally subjected to appropriate interrogations and cross-analysis focusing on the specific industry, product or brand innovations as well as new business opportunities. Any recommendations are based on both experience and expertise derived from extensive knowledge of operating environment and cultural characteristics combined with a passion for success and growth.

Market Evaluation & Research
Market Size and Segmentation
Retail Audit and Distribution Measurement
Market and Competitive Intelligence
Pricing and Value for Money Studies
Commodity flows/pricing
Asset valuations/pricing (vessels/installations/equipment)
Reputation/Image Audit

General Field Services
Quantitative and Qualitative Field Operations
Focus Group Organization and Moderation
Counter party risk assement

Corporate Policies
The Mediterranean and Caspian Corporation (MC GROUP) places a very high premium on Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) considerations in all its activities. Although many Clients have their own safety tenets and standards with which we are obliged to comply during our operations. Regardless, it has always been our policy to strive towards the improvement of safe and healthy working practices and conditions.

Quality Management Policy
The management of The Mediterranean and Caspian Corporation (MC GROUP) is committed to work in compliance with the applicable statutory requirements as to deliver high standard quality products and services that meets with our client’s requirements. To achieve this goal, the company has developed a Quality Management System which has defined the Company’s Quality Policy. This is applicable to all Staff, Subcontractors and the work. The Quality System from where this Policy is drawn describes the management and control systems required to execute the project and these will be in conformity with the requirements of the relevant safety codes. 

Once a quality management plan has been drawn and developed for project by the Project Manager and accepted by the Client; it becomes mandatory that the project team adheres to the standard procedures and instructions stated in the quality assurance documentation. This Policy has outlined and define10 key points which are printed in hand bills and distributed to every staff and subcontractors. They should be read, understood, assimilated and applied by every staff and subcontractor to our work.

Corporate Safety Policy
It is the policy of The Mediterranean and Caspian Corporation (MC GROUP) to assure that Health, Safety, Environment and Security of its employees and all persons likely to be affected by its operations, including, subcontractors, clients and the general public are safe- guarded and guided. The same dedication will be shown to her operations and likewise; the conservation of the environment. 

This policy is the direct responsibility of the Company’s Managing Director who is responsible for the overall implementation of the policy within The Mediterranean and Caspian Corporation's environment and safety. Security is a line management responsibility for which individual will be held accountable and it is recognized that implementation by Line Managers of the Policy will lead to greater efficiency and higher standards throughout all departments within the company. The duty of all employees is to reasonably care for their own Safety and that of others. 

The Mediterranean and Caspian Corporation (MC GROUP) is committed to work within the regulations and codes of practices laid down by Government Agencies, and will liaise closely with all Government Departments as well as professionals and academic bodies to ensure improvement in any relevant HSE regulation, Safety audit and Equipment inspections shall always be conducted, documented and all lapses identified shall be tackled and closed out immediately. 

Local Content and Capacity Development Policy
Our experience over the years have helped us to understand clearly the reasons for and the practical advantages of Local Content Policy and its impacts in the Shipping, Trading, Oil and Gas industry and the Local operational environment. The Mediterranean and Caspian Corporation (MC GROUP) shall aim to provide maximum opportunities for the community approved contractors in compliance with the Local Content Development Initiatives. The Mediterranean and Caspian Corporation (MC GROUP) Management team is fully committed to the development and support of competent and capable Indigenous companies. 

  • MC Group is registered in The Marshall Islands and Panama with subsidiaries in the UK, the Bahamas and in Liberia
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MC GROUP MC SHIPPING - MC TRADING - MC ENERGY ADVISORY