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TANKER FLEET MANAGEMENT

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Tanker Management

Comprehensive Tanker Management, Delivered with Precision

Alpha Ships provides end-to-end tanker management services for vessel owners and operators seeking operational excellence without compromise. Our experienced team oversees the full spectrum of technical, commercial, and crew management — ensuring your assets perform at peak efficiency while remaining fully compliant with international maritime regulations.

From day-to-day operational oversight to planned maintenance schedules, ISM/ISPS compliance, vetting readiness (SIRE, CDI), and flag state documentation, we manage every detail so you don't have to. Our in-house technical superintendents bring decades of hands-on experience across product, chemical, and crude tankers.

Key Services
Technical and crew management
ISM / ISPS / MLC compliance
SIRE and CDI vetting preparation
Planned maintenance system (PMS) oversight
P&I and H&M insurance coordination
Drydock and class renewal management

Tanker Mobilisation & Repairs

Rapid Mobilisation. Reliable Repairs. Minimum Downtime.

Time is cargo. When a vessel needs to be activated, repositioned, or returned to class, Alpha Ships delivers swift, coordinated mobilisation and repair management to keep your schedule intact.

We work with a global network of trusted shipyards, repair yards, and specialist contractors across the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and West Africa to deliver cost-effective solutions without sacrificing quality or safety. Whether it is emergency repairs at anchorage, drydock coordination, or pre-fixture condition assessments, our team is on the ground and on the phone — around the clock.

Key Services
Pre-purchase and pre-fixture inspections
Emergency and voyage repairs at key ports
Drydock project management
Spare parts procurement and logistics
Crew mobilisation and relief arrangements
Class and flag state liaison

Chartering Desk

Full-Spectrum Tanker Chartering Across All Major Liquid Cargo Classes

Our chartering desk operates across the full range of liquid bulk commodities, providing fixture solutions for both voyage and time charter requirements. With deep market intelligence, established principal relationships, and real-time freight intelligence, Alpha Ships secures competitive rates and reliable counterparties for every cargo.

Crude Oil
VLCC, Suezmax, Aframax — all major export terminals
Condensate
Ultra-light crude handling with vapour pressure compliance
Fuel Oil
HSFO, VLSFO, and residual grades
Naphtha
Full-range and light naphtha, clean product tankers
Gasoline
MOGAS, RBOB, blended grades — coated tanks required
Gasoil / ULSD
10ppm, 50ppm, and 500ppm sulphur grades
Aromatics
Benzene, Toluene, Xylene — stainless or epoxy-coated
LPG
Pressurised, semi-refrigerated, and fully refrigerated vessels
LNG
Small-scale LNG and LNG bunkering vessels

Our chartering desk is supported by an in-house operations team that manages port nominations, laytime calculations, Bill of Lading coordination, and demurrage resolution — from fixture to final freight statement.

LPG Operations

We Operate and Transport LPG with Expertise and Reliability

Alpha Ships has built a strong operational footprint in LPG transportation, serving the needs of producers, traders, and end-buyers across the Middle East, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. We understand the technical complexity and commercial sensitivity of LPG logistics — and we deliver both with confidence.

We maintain access to fully refrigerated and semi-refrigerated LPG tankers across a range of size classes, from small pressurised vessels for coastal distribution to mid-size carriers for regional and intercontinental trades.

Our LPG Capabilities
Fully refrigerated LPG carriers (VLGCs, MGCs)
Semi-refrigerated tankers for flexible cargo handling
Pressurised vessels for coastal and short-sea trades
LPG blending support — Butane/Propane mix specifications
Cargo handling expertise: Propane, Butane, Ammonia, Propylene
Loading port coverage: Ras Tanura, Jubail, Ruwais, Mundra, Hazira

LNG Bunkering

Clean Fuel Bunkering Solutions for the Next Generation of Shipping

As the maritime industry accelerates its transition to cleaner fuels, Alpha Ships is positioned at the forefront of LNG bunkering services. We offer reliable, safe, and commercially competitive LNG bunker delivery to vessels operating in key global corridors.

New Build Commissioning
We provide specialist support for LNG-fuelled new build vessels through commissioning, cool-down, gas trials, and first cargo operations. Our team works alongside shipyards, class societies, and flag states to ensure a seamless transition from yard delivery to full commercial service.
LNG Bunker Delivery
Alpha Ships coordinates ship-to-ship (STS), truck-to-ship (TTS), and terminal-to-ship LNG bunker operations at ports across our service regions. We manage quantity surveys, custody transfer documentation, boil-off gas (BOG) management, and safety checklists end to end.
Global Services
Our LNG bunkering services extend across key maritime hubs in the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and East Africa — with bunker planning, independent quantity and quality certification, safety management, and full IGF Code and IMO 2020 compliance.

Contact Us

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