Services

Ship To Ship
Operations Services

EQ STS is a leader in the maritime industry, specializing in Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations for the transfer of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Oil, and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Our dedication to safety, efficiency, and environmental responsibility positions us as a trusted partner in facilitating the secure transfer of these vital energy resources.

Our Expertise:

Safety is the cornerstone of our STS operations. We adhere to the strictest international safety standards, implementing rigorous protocols, advanced equipment, and well-trained personnel to ensure incident-free operations.

We stay up-to-date with international regulations and guidelines set by organizations such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and industry-specific standards. Compliance is central to our operations.

Our STS operations rely on cutting-edge equipment, including transfer systems, hoses, and monitoring technology. Regular maintenance and inspections guarantee the reliability and performance of our equipment.

We are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our operations. Robust spill response plans and sustainable practices are integral to our approach to protect marine ecosystems.

We provide reliable tug boat services to assist with vessel maneuvering and safe mooring during STS operations. Our experienced personnel ensure smooth communication and coordination between vessels.

Our experienced teams, both onboard vessels and within dedicated transfer teams, ensure the smooth execution of every STS operation. Effective communication and collaboration are key elements of our approach.

We handle all aspects of cargo documentation, including Bill of Ladings, Cargo Manifests, and Certificates. Our meticulous attention to detail ensures compliance with international regulations and smooth customs clearance.

Our experienced technical support teams are available to provide expert guidance and troubleshooting during STS operations, ensuring the safe and efficient transfer of cargo.

We offer comprehensive services for the handling and delivery of cargo additives, ensuring the accurate mixing and distribution of necessary substances.

Our services include obtaining Certificates of Origin from the Chamber of Commerce, facilitating smooth trade and compliance with trade regulations.

Services

Cargo Superintendency

  • Setting up, managing and coordinating ship’s specific loading issues.
  • Drawing up stowage plans, but also thinking up different or new ways of lashing and securing cargo so that you can load more efficiently and / or more economically.
  • Advisory and mediating role between the ship on the one hand and the office/freight department on the other.
  • Travel worldwide to attend and superintend all kind of transshipments of petroleum products, cargo blending, either at oil tanker terminals or during ship to ship of oil cargo transfers, in order to ensure that operations are performed according to the highest standards and cargo claims successfully challenged.
  • Provide effective loss control services in order to reduce or eradicate commercial risks and losses during the sales and/or purchase of any kind of petroleum products
  • Attend, if requested, sea passages on tankers to superintend the tank washing, gas freeing, and change over operations of oil tankers.

Services

Agency Support

  • Owner’s protective agent
  • Crew changes
  • Disbursements
  •  Customs clearance
  • Launch services
  • Port Regulations
  • Medical services, visas
  • Crewing and crew changes
  • Bunker supply in port and at the road for transit vessels
  • Spare parts supply and delivery
  • Husbandry services
  • Clearing, Warehousing and Storage
  • Provisions and Fresh Water supply
  • Underwater Services

Services

STS Equipment

We are Certified by YOKOHAMA for maintenance, inspection and
certification of sts equipment.

1. YOKOHAMA pneumatic Fenders of all sizes.
2. YOKOHAMA ship to ship cargo hoses grade “OMEGA”.
3. GUTTELING hoses for LPG/LNG/VAPOUR/CHEMICALS
4. Reducers, portable chocks for fenders.
5. Personnel transfer baskets.