Dedicated pool of OCIMF-standard Ship-to-Ship transfer specialists for crude, chemical, and gas operations
Ship-to-Ship (STS) transfer operations are among the most complex and high-risk activities in maritime commerce. They demand crews with specialised training, proven practical experience, and the ability to perform under pressure in dynamic conditions. Xfinity Maritime maintains a dedicated pool of STS-qualified officers and ratings with verified experience in crude oil, petroleum product, chemical, and gas carrier transfer operations.
Our STS crew supply is aligned with OCIMF Ship-to-Ship Transfer Guide standards and MARPOL Annex I requirements. Every STS-qualified crew member in our pool has documented practical experience and undergoes regular competency reassessment.
Experienced Person in Overall Advisory Control (POAC) for STS operations with recognised certification and extensive practical transfer experience.
Specialised mooring crews trained in STS-specific configurations that differ significantly from standard port mooring operations. Fender management expertise.
Officers with thorough familiarity with specific cargo characteristics, transfer rate management, tank sequencing, and emergency disconnection procedures.
All STS operations crew trained to OCIMF Ship-to-Ship Transfer Guide standards. Regular updates reflecting latest industry guidance and lessons learned.
VLCC-to-VLCC, VLCC-to-Aframax, and Suezmax lightering operations. Experience across major STS zones worldwide.
Clean and dirty petroleum product transfers. Multi-grade cargo handling with strict contamination prevention.
IMO Type I/II/III chemical cargo transfers with IBC Code compliance. Parcel and specialty chemical operations.
LNG, LPG, and LEG transfer operations with IGC Code compliance and advanced gas handling protocols.