Ship to Ship Transfer

Ship to Ship Transfer — Dora Shipping Company Lebanon
Our Services

STS Transfer Operations

Dora Shipping Company coordinates and supervises Ship-to-Ship (STS) transfer operations at all approved Lebanese anchorages. We manage every aspect of the STS operation — from initial planning through to completion and documentation — in full compliance with OCIMF STS Transfer Guide requirements.

Our experienced STS coordination team ensures safe, efficient operations with minimal delays, managing all parties including mooring masters, fender suppliers, port authorities and both vessels' crews.

  • Mooring master appointment and coordination
  • Fender procurement, inspection and deployment logistics
  • OCIMF pre-transfer checklist compliance and verification
  • Safety briefings and risk assessment coordination
  • Inter-vessel communications management throughout transfer
  • Quantity surveying and independent measurement
  • BLR, transfer documentation and post-operation reporting
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What We Handle

Safe, OCIMF-compliant STS operations managed from planning to final documentation.

Mooring Master

Appointment and coordination of a qualified, experienced mooring master to supervise the approach, mooring and transfer operations between both vessels.

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Fender Supply

Procurement, inspection and deployment of appropriate fenders for the vessel types involved — ensuring safe fendering throughout the entire transfer operation.

OCIMF Compliance

Full adherence to OCIMF Ship-to-Ship Transfer Guide requirements. Pre-transfer checklists completed and signed off by both vessels and the mooring master.

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Safety & Risk

Safety briefings for both crews, risk assessments reviewed and approved before operations commence. Emergency procedures communicated and confirmed.

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Communications

Full management of all inter-vessel communications, port authority notifications, coastguard liaison and real-time operational updates throughout the transfer.

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Documentation

Independent quantity survey, BLR preparation, Letter of Protest (if applicable), NOR, SOF and complete post-operation reports delivered to all parties.

Our Other Services

Planning an STS Operation in Lebanese Waters?

Share your vessel details, intended anchorage and transfer schedule. Our team will begin coordinating mooring master and fender arrangements immediately.

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