🟦 Zeus Marine Service – Complete STS Solutions for Liquid Cargo
Your Trusted Partner for Safe, Compliant & Efficient Ship-to-Ship Transfers at Chittagong Port
🔷 Overview: Full STS Services by Zeus Marine Service
In the high-stakes world of liquid cargo transfer, precision, safety, and timing are everything.
At Zeus Marine Service, we offer turnkey STS (Ship-to-Ship) transfer solutions for all types of liquid cargo at Chittagong Port and Outer Anchorage. From planning and coordination to equipment deployment, safety monitoring, and quantity verification, we handle the entire STS operation—safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with international regulations.
Whether you’re transferring crude oil, refined petroleum products, chemicals, lubricants, or edible oils, Zeus Marine ensures a seamless operation with complete technical, logistical, and regulatory support.
🔷 Our STS Service Includes:
✅ Full STS Coordination
- Pre-STS planning and operation scheduling
- Coordination with mother and daughter vessels
- Port authority and customs permissions
- Berth/anchorage arrangement and scheduling
- Tide, weather, and sea condition analysis
- Pre-operation risk assessment and JSA
✅ Equipment & Logistics
- Deployment of certified fenders and hoses
- Mooring arrangements and line handling
- Oil spill containment & anti-pollution gear
- Emergency shutdown systems
- Fittings, reducers, and flange adapters
- Tug and launch boat coordination (if needed)
✅ Survey & Inspection
- Pre-STC inspection (hull, manifold, deck, fenders, mooring)
- Ullage survey (before and after transfer)
- Temperature, density, and water cut measurements
- Hose flushing and line clearance inspection
- Quantity determination (using ASTM/IP standards)
- On-site sampling & lab coordination (if required)
✅ Supervision & Safety Compliance
- STS supervisor onboard during full operation
- Compliance with IMO, MARPOL, ISGOTT, OCIMF guidelines
- Monitoring of cargo flow rate and pressure
- Watchkeeping and safety control
- Spill response readiness
- Post-operation debrief and reporting
✅ Documentation & Certification
- STS Operation Log & Transfer Checklist
- Quantity certificate & Surveyor’s report
- Tank soundings and volume calculations
- Seal number & sampling documentation
- Photographic evidence and timestamped records
- Joint Statement of Facts (SoF) and Certificate of Completion
🔷 Liquid Cargo Types We Handle
| Cargo Type | Description |
|---|---|
| 🛢️ Crude Oil | Heavy & light crude grades |
| ⛽ Refined Products | Diesel, gasoline, kerosene, jet fuel |
| 🧪 Chemicals | Methanol, caustic soda, ethylene glycol, etc. |
| 🧴 Lubricants | Base oils, lube blends |
| 🌾 Edible Oils | Palm oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil, etc. |
| 🧼 Vegetable Oil Byproducts | Olein, stearin, acid oils, PFAD |
🔷 Why Choose Zeus Marine for STS Operations?
🛡️ Safety Comes First
Our operations strictly follow ISGOTT, MARPOL Annex I, and OCIMF STS guidelines. Trained personnel, proper PPE, pre-transfer checklists, and pollution response plans are always in place.
⏱️ 24/7 Operation
Round-the-clock availability at Chittagong Port and anchorage zones. We operate during day/night, weekends, and holidays to meet your deadlines.
📋 Full Regulatory Compliance
We manage all port authority permissions, customs clearances, STS notifications, and risk assessments on your behalf.
⚖️ Quantity Accuracy
Experienced surveyors use ullage, innage, temperature, and density measurements to provide precise quantity determination.
🧰 All Equipment Provided
No need to source separately — we provide fully certified fenders, hoses, reducers, couplings, spill kits, and support vessels.
🌊 Anchorage & Port Expertise
Whether your STS takes place alongside berth, midstream, or at outer anchorage, we know every inch of the Chittagong maritime zone.
🔷 Where We Operate
📍 Chittagong Port – Berth-Based STS (as permitted)
📍 Outer Anchorage – Main STS Zone
📍 Midstream & Off-Port Lighterage Points
📍 Private Jetties or Floating Terminals (where applicable)
🔷 Our Clients
- 🌐 Oil & Gas Traders
- 🧪 Chemical Importers/Exporters
- ⛴️ Ship Operators & Charterers
- ⚗️ Tank Farm & Terminal Operators
- 🛢️ Refineries and Blending Plants
- 🌍 International Surveying and Inspection Agencies
🔷 Sample STS Operation Flow (Liquid Cargo)
- Pre-Arrival Coordination
- Vessel documents reviewed
- STS plan submitted to port authorities
- Equipment and team mobilized
- Mooring & Pre-Operation Inspection
- Fenders and hoses deployed
- Vessel aligned and moored
- Pre-transfer checklist and safety briefing
- Transfer Operation
- Ullage survey (before & after)
- Cargo transfer monitored by onboard supervisor
- Flow control and emergency shutdown readiness
- Post-Transfer Activities
- Hose draining and flushing
- Final tank measurement
- Sample collection & sealing
- Joint documentation and departure
🔷 Supporting Services
- 📏 Ullage Survey (pre & post transfer)
- 🧪 Cargo Sampling & Lab Testing
- 📦 Quantity & Quality Certification
- 🔍 Pre-STS Condition Survey
- 🧰 STS Equipment Rental (Hose, Fender, Gear)
- 📸 Photo & Video Documentation
🔷 Testimonials
“Zeus Marine coordinated our multi-product STS at anchorage without a hitch. Everything from fender deployment to final reporting was flawless.”
— Operations Director, Oil Trading Company
“Their team’s attention to safety and compliance gave us total peace of mind during a sensitive chemical transfer.”
— Marine Superintendent, Chemical Tanker Operator
🔷 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Can you handle night-time or emergency STS operations?
✔️ Yes. We offer 24/7 STS services with full lighting, safety equipment, and crew rotation.
Q2: What type of certifications does your equipment have?
✔️ All hoses and fenders are class-certified (ABS/Lloyd’s/Equivalent), with regular inspection records.
Q3: How soon can you mobilize an STS operation at Chittagong Anchorage?
✔️ With 24–48 hour notice, we can fully mobilize for standard operations. Emergency setups may be arranged faster.
Q4: Do you provide support vessels or mooring launches?
✔️ Yes, including tug coordination, line handlers, and boatmen for anchorage-based STS operations.
🔷 Ready to Begin Your STS Operation?
Let Zeus Marine Service take full charge of your liquid cargo STS transfer — from planning to paperwork. We’ll protect your cargo, your compliance, and your reputation.
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🔷 Zeus Marine – Your Anchor in STS Excellence
✅ IMO-Compliant STS Services
✅ Full Equipment & Crew Mobilization
✅ Accurate Survey & Quantity Reporting
✅ Anchorage & Port-Based Operations
✅ Trusted by Global Oil & Chemical Traders