Ship-to-ship transfer method is best appreciated for transferring crude oil, petroleum, LNG etc because it is safe and hassle free transferring the above from one ship to another. STS is mostly done away from a port or harbor to avoid congestion and load cargo with plenty of space in the mid-sea. STS operation is done in mid-sea when the port you are unloading is brimming with vessels and you hardly get space to dock two vessels side by side. The ship-to-ship operation as the name suggests is transferring the above said commodities from one ship to another so it could be transported to other terminals on the shore. If you are in this business and want oil or gas transported without hiccups you can get in touch with STS consultancy nearby and get the contract signed.
Hiring them provide you with following advantages
- Proper planning prior to importing oil or gas or other commodities
- Manage and oversea the transfer operation from one ship to another
- Assessing risk involved in the operation and according to take safeguard measures
- Ensure compliance of regulations and standards
- Provide technical expertise, logistics, and carry out efficient transfer operations
- Assessing vessel compatibility with cargo and developing joint plan of operations with the port authorities and owners
- Arranging required equipment for cargo transfer
- Considering weather forecasts before engaging in operations
- Observing strict safety regulations
These are professional agencies that provide you the above so your cargo is transferred to ship to ship and then to the land without any hiccups. It takes lots of experience and expertise in STS operatins and the required infrastructure and equipment. As an importer you may not have such facilities within your capacity so it is best advised to hire one of the STS consultants.
How to transport LNG?
LNG is transported from one port to another using STS (ship-to-ship) operations and it will require vessels that are equipped with super cooled tankers and the special equipments that are ideal for transferring natural gases. It should be noted that LNG is in the form of liquefied gas which is kept under extreme cold atmosphere measuring -160-degre C. the vessel will also convert the LNG in to natural gas using special tanks and heating systems. It is specialized LNG transfer and you are advised to consult a LNG transshipment consultant such as Oceane Group, Dubai, UAE, the best STS transfer services in the Emirate. . Contact them on phone numbers +971 50 497 4021 | +971 (04) 834 7310 or send mail to operations@oceanemarine.com and get a free quote.
