STS (SHIP-TO-SHIP)
A Ship to Ship (STS) transfer refers to the transfer of cargo between tanker vessels moored alongside each other. The operation may be conducted with both vessels at anchor or when both are underway. This is one of the safest operations.
At Crystal Marine, our operations are carried out in accordance with guidelines set out by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) for petroleum, chemicals and liquefied gases, with strictest adherence to safety regulations.
Both the masters of the ships are responsible for the entire STS operation and it requires proper coordination.
Crystal Marine prioritizes the use of credible and certified equipment and upon the receipt of nomination and acceptance by the operations team which is available 24/7, contact is established with the participating parties to ensure that operations are conducted in accordance to OCIMF standards.
We provide ship-to-ship (STS) services to the oil and shipping industries with our unmatched expertise in the marine industry using Yokohama Fenders and Hoses for all our STS Operations.
Our transfers include variety of cargos including crude oil, white and black products, LPG, as well as bulk cargos.
We can attend to operations at short notice offshore Lome, Duala, Tema, Nigeria and any other locations further afield using our support crafts.
We are always proactive in order to find ways of expanding and improving our services, ensuring high quality and cost effectiveness.