We are glad to inform you that Posidonia 2026 will find us once again at the Athens Metropolitan Expo, from June 1^st to June 5^th. We look forward to welcoming you at our stand no: 3.357.

Throughout the event, our team will showcase our enhanced expertise and the wide spectrum of solutions we provide, with emphasis on dependable service and effective vessel support.

The past months have been particularly active for GKC Repairs & Maintenance Ltd, with a number of demanding repair and maintenance projects successfully completed across a wide range of vessel types. From the final quarter of 2025 through the beginning of 2026, our teams have continued to respond to complex technical requirements, delivering efficient and reliable solutions under strict operational schedules. These projects have further strengthened our technical capabilities and reinforced our commitment to high-quality onboard services.

Some of the projects carried out were:

• Water blasting and coating works performed on bulk carriers, including deck structures, hatch covers, hatch coamings, and associated outfitting. All works were completed during sailing, fully coordinated with vessel operational requirements.
• Major overhauling of main and auxiliary engines, including replacement of critical components such as crankshafts, bedplates, and engine blocks.
• Extensive piping and steel renewal works onboard tankers and bulk carriers, ensuring full operational integrity and compliance with safety standards.
• Inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of electromechanical systems, minimizing downtime and supporting uninterrupted vessel performance.

Above all, GKC Repairs & Maintenance Ltd continues to maintain the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental protection in every project undertaken.

At GKC Repairs & Maintenance Ltd, we are constantly growing and seeking talented professionals to join our dynamic team. If you are passionate about your work, committed to delivering high-quality results and eager to develop your skills in the demanding field of ship repairs and maintenance, we want to hear from you.

We are currently looking for: Engineers, Mechanics, Steel Platers, Welders, Pipe Fitters, Electricians.

Those interested in joining the GKC Repairs & Maintenance Ltd team are kindly requested to submit their CV to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

At GKC repairs & maintenance, safety is not just a requirement — it is a core value. Recognizing the demanding and often high-risk environments in which our personnel operate, we have intensified our focus on safety protocols and training procedures.

We regularly implement structured training programs on board ships aimed at updating our technicians on the latest safety standards, emergency response procedures and best practices in shipboard repairs. These sessions are tailored to real-world conditions, ensuring that our teams are well-prepared and confident in the field.

Beyond technical training, GKC emphasizes a culture of responsibility and awareness, encouraging all team members to actively participate in maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. Our commitment to safety directly translates into better service, reduced downtime and stronger partnerships with our clients.

As the year draws to a close, we at GKC Repairs & Maintenance Ltd would like to extend our warmest wishes to our valued clients, partners and friends.

May your holidays be filled with joy, peace and cherished moments with loved ones. We deeply appreciate your trust and support throughout 2024 and look forward to reaching even greater milestones together in the coming year.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and smooth sailing into a prosperous New Year!

GKC Repairs and Maintenance Ltd, recognizing the need for sustainable practices and environmental protection, is intensifying its efforts to reduce its environmental footprint. The company is implementing a series of initiatives aimed at energy conservation, waste reduction, and promoting green solutions to its clients.

As part of these efforts, the company has implemented recycling programs both at its facilities and on the projects it undertakes, promoting responsible waste management. At GKC, we believe that our success is directly linked to our responsibility towards the environment. Our efforts to adopt green practices are not only a moral obligation but also a strategic investment for the future.

GKC also works closely with its clients to develop solutions that reduce energy consumption and environmental impact at their facilities. Through the implementation of green technologies and ongoing staff training, the company is committed to actively contributing to a more sustainable and green future.

This commitment to the environment is an integral part of GKC’s corporate culture and guides all of its activities. The company will continue to invest in environmental initiatives and seek new, innovative solutions to further reduce its environmental footprint.

The past few months have been very productive for GKC. There have been several interesting projects, which allowed our company to achieve some important developments. Challenging technical issues remain on every client’s requirement list.

Some of the project carried out were:

• Water blasting and coating carried out on 3 x 207K DWT bulk carriers on deck, including hatch cover, hatch coamings and outfitting. Project was realised during sailing.
• Within 12 days, overhauling of MAN B&W 6L16/24 was completed, as well as block, bedplate and crankshaft replacement.
• Overhauling of various types of main and auxiliary engines.
• Extensive piping renewal on 2 x 16K DWT LPG carrier.

Above all, GKC strives to maintain a high level of safety and environmental protection.

We are delighted to notify you about our participation at Posidonia 2024, which will be held at Athens Metropolitan expo from June 3^rd to June 7^th. We will be glad to see you in our stand no: 3.357.

During the exhibition, we plan to provide information about our recently acquired capabilities and the broad range of services in the area of our company's activity. 

Important environmental initiatives are underway within the maritime industry - and as a result in GKC Repairs & Maintenance L.T.D. too, as ship repair and maintenance is one of the most significant sectors of the industry; yet shipping must play an even larger role in addressing climate change, largely through mitigating carbon emissions.

Reflecting this, it is said that new environmental regulation is the issue most likely to occur in the next 10 years, while also seeing it as having the third highest impact.

GKC Repairs & Maintenance L.T.D. is implementing new strategies in accordance with IMO guidelines, in an effort to set the example for other companies also, to follow a more environmentally friendly path from now on.

As the covid-19 pandemic is now allowing us to get in touch with other people (always by keeping the safety measures), GKC has decided to open its doors to people that have the will, the desire and the passion for work.

GKC is hiring! Engineers, Mechanics, Steel Platers, Welders, Pipe Fitters, Electricians. Those who are interested in becoming a part of GKC Repairs & Maintenance Ltd. Team, are kindly requested to send a CV at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The pandemic that started in 2020 has affected the entire global economic activity in various ways. COVID-19 has multiple and far-reaching consequences and as the pandemic crisis was spreading, the activities of shipbuilding and repair companies have been severely affected. One year later, in June 2021 with pandemic's related slowdown, GKC’s activities has returned to almost full capacity. Having taken all the necessary protection measures and informing our personnel and customers accordingly, we continue vigorously and hope for the continuous resumption of work in our industry.

With a sense of corporate responsibility and keeping in mind current developments combined with state guidelines, we would like to inform you that GKC Repairs and Maintenance LTD proceeded to a series of preventive measures with the aim of respecting, protecting the health of all our fellow humans and our responsibility to the human resources of the company and our clients for treatment of Coronavirus (COVID – 19).

More specifically our company has taken the following preventive measures:

• Limited appointments at our company premises. Telephone communication and web meetings are favored. Technical and operations department remains at your disposal daily while meetings will be limited to the most needed.
• Antiseptic fluids have been placed at the reception area and at the entrances to each area of the company for use by visitors, clients and staff.
• Cleaning of offices and communal areas has been intensified.
• Communication with the competent services has been established and any further action deemed necessary will be taken.

These days, the need to maintain our temper seems more urgent than ever. Information from reliable sources can help in this situation. Covid-19 has entered our daily lives and it is important that we all act in the right way of high individual responsibility & seriousness, maintaining all required safety measures to ensure our health safety.

There have been some very busy months with interesting projects, which enabled GKC to proceed with some key advances. Challenging technical issues remain on every clients requirements list.

Some of the project carried our were:

• Water blasting and coating carried out on 116K & 103K DWT Tanker vessels on deck , including outfitting and WBTS. Project was realised during sailing, with time adjusted according to the vessel’s schedule.
• Cargo holds treatment works were completed on a 50K DWT Cargo vessel in less than about 4 days. Waterblasting at 1200 bars carried out, followed by coating. Side shell was also treated.
• Within 12 days, overhauling of Yanmar 6N21L-EV was completed, as well as block, bedplate and crankshaft replacement.

Above all, our company is trying to maintain a high level of safety and environmental protection.

We are pleased to announce our participation at Posidonia 2020, which will be held at Athens Metropolitan expo from June 1^st to June 5^th. We will be glad to see you in our stand no:3.153.

During the exhibition, we plan to share details of our recently acquired capabilities as it is mentioned in our interview at Posidonia newsletter, issue 01, February 2020. 

The end of the year brings no greater joy than the opportunity to start a new season with new experiences, challenges in work, friends and associates. For that, GKC takes the opportunity to thank all our business associates, clients and friends for all their faith and trust.
May your Christmas and New Year be filled with joy, happiness and success.

Offshore Energy Exhibition and Conference (OEEC) is where the energy transition takes place. Between more than 550 exhibitors from around the world, present their newest services, projects and innovative products. GKC Repairs and Maintenance Ltd was there to see technological developments / entrepreneurship, to seek potential collaborations and of course to visit old friends and partners.

Why choose GKC repairs and maintenance?

• We make decisions based on creating and fostering a long-term relationship with you, not to make a quick buck.
• We don’t have a slogan, because we hope you’ll remember us by how we treat you, not by a tagline.
• We will never commit to a project that we are not able to handle at the highest level.
  
  
• We sweat the small stuff. Because little details can make a big difference.
  
  
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The first quarter of 2018 pushed GKC forward on multiple aspects:

- GKC has made a successful transition from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015. The ISO has been accredited by Lloyd's Register. You can ask for a copy of our certificate to update our enlistment as your supplier.

-As Posidonia approach, keep an eye on the exhibition's newsletter for our articles. Don't forget to come and greet us at Hall 3, stand 3.533, during 4-8 June!

- Interested in our latest projects? We are preparing a full semester review, out soon. Contact us to talk about your project and how our specialized personnel can serve your needs.

During the last few months, GKC’s personnel engaged with various projects. We briefly list some cases below:

Inert gas generator cooling chamber was replaced within 4 days with 4 fitters/welders on board a series of parcel tankers, 74000 DWT. A wide range of access works carried out in order to perform subject project. 

Main bearings, thrust bearing and big end bearing replacement of a main engines MAN 8L58/64 was achieved in 9 days with 4 engineers on board container vsls.

Urgent repair of main sea water suction piping system with divers assistance. Subject works carried out within 2 days of non-stop work.

Complete overhauling of a MAK 8M43 and M43C (30000 running hrs) i.e. cylinder covers maintenance, cylinder liners removal, main bearings, thrust bearing, big end bearings replacement, as well as crankshaft and camshaft vibration damper replacement was achieved within 14 days with 4 engineers. Subsequent repairs that carried out on the same series of vsls, were the overhauling of auxiliary engines, repairs of cell-guides of cargo holds and other steel and piping works.

Various steel and hydraulic piping repairs on board motor tankers.

All works were delivered on specified time leaving our customers satisfied with the results, looking forward for future cooperation and more projects to come

Stay tuned for future announcements of our projects to come.

GKC welcomes you to our brand new premises

As of this week, GKC Repairs & Maintenance Ltd. has relocated to company-owned offices in Piraeus. The renovated space consists of premium offices, with reception, meeting rooms and an exceptional floor garden.

Clients and partners are openly invited to visit our new premises, to enjoy the refreshing atmosphere that inspires to us a new era in ship repairing services. The GKC employees will be glad to welcome you at Leoforos Chatzikiriakou 15-17, Piraeus 185 37, Athens Greece, and show you around!