Chartering & Vetting

Petroplus Chartering is responsible for transportation in the international market including the following activities:

• Chartering of Vessels
• Marine Vessel Criteria
• FFA Swaps
• Ship Agency relationships

Petroplus Vetting is responsible for ensuring the safety, suitability and quality of:

• Ships carrying cargoes owned by any of the Petroplus companies
• Ships which will operate in any of the group's terminals

These responsibilities are achieved by ensuring vessels comply at a minimum with:

• The international rules and regulations of the Safety Of Life At Sea (SOLAS), and all other international safety standards: ISGOTT, ISM, SIGTTO, etc.
• Fulfillment of regulations to prevent sea pollution (MARPOL).
• Valid Statutory Certifications.
• Maintaining the following critical equipments: navigation equipment, safety and firefighting equipment, loading and unloading gear, mooring equipment, main and auxiliary engines, etc.
• Crew training and familiarity with operations of the above mentioned equipment.
• Proper Certification of Officers and crew.
• Structural soundness, when circumstances permit.