Why an StS Operations on the Anchorage
The advantages for an StS Operation in an safe anchorage , are the following:
- Vessels are not Under Way in an open sea, but anchored in a safe Anchorage, protected by weather conditions.
- Reducing the Risk s for accidents during manoeuvring & mooring.
- Reducing the Risks of Collisions during navigation to open sea.
- Reducing the possibilities the StS operation to be cancelled or postponed due to Bad Weather Conditions.
- Fuel consumptions in the Anchorage, are much less.
- StS in Anchorage is more friendly to the environment, as exhausts are minimised.
- Cargo Quantities can be more accurate as there is no rolling to the vessels.
- Easy Attendance for Cargo Surveyors and Companies Representatives.
- Emergency Correspondence 24/7.
- 24/7 service to the Shore – Port.
What we Provide in StS Offshore Anchorages
- Highly experienced and certified Mooring Masters/ Pilots & POACs
- Certified StS Equipment of Fenders and Hoses.
- Antipollution Protective Booms
- 24/7 Tugs Assistance and Services to the Shore.
- Issuance of New B/Ls from Port’s Agency (Preveza & Astakos)
- “Free Pratique” to the vessels
- Husbandry Services for Ship Owners
The only “ONE SHOP STOP” StS Anchorage in East Mediterranean
“Astakos StS Anchorage” is the only safe anchorage in East Med, which is near to a main port – Platygiali – NAVIPE ASTAKOS.
A unique opportunity for a “ONE SHOP STOP” in Maritime Industry. A “Free Pratique” can be arranged for the vessels, performing all the Husbandry Services as our Shipping Agency can arrange all the formalities for:
- Crew Changes
- Freight Forwarding
- Delivery of Spares
- Stores / Provisions
- Attendance of Superintendents & Technicians.
- Class Surveys & Shire Inspections
- Repairs, M/E Mobilization – after special permissions.
- U/ W Operations & Surveys.
- Attendance of Cargo Surveyors
- Medical Assistance