Ship Chandlers

Ship chandlers are a one-stop-shop that offer a full service to vessel operators. These services include but are not limited to food provisions, repairs, spare parts, safety inspections, medical supplies, general maintenance and much more. Ship chandlers supply vessels with equipment and parts, facilitate the needs of the crew and ensure that the vessel is prepared for its upcoming departure. Ship chandlers are known to be a one-stop-shop or a full service company that offers food provisions, repairs, safety inspections and many other services to vessel operators. Any turnaround delays will impact the vessel schedule and incur a monetary penalty. In ship chandling terms, being able to perform in a high-pressure industry 24/7 is a must. A high performing port performs a vessel turnaround in 1 to 1.5 days. The port needs to maximize its revenue by working on the vessels, follow berthing schedules, and finish cargo loading/unloading. Therefore all needs and requirements of vessels need to be met with urgency. This is where ship chandlers come in. Ship chandlers have their warehouses equipped with forklifts, racking systems, pallets, and customized software. They have ready stock of supplies to operate on a vessel at any given time.