Introduction

Since 2011, DYNAMARINe has operated as an STS Assurance organisation. 223 different STS Organisations have been reported globally in various Ship to Ship Operations since then. Such companies were either established STS service providers, or local agents acting alone or on behalf of other organisations.Some of these organisations have been evidenced in few Operations while others in many. The sustainability level of such companies may influence the safety in STS Operations and as such DYNAMARINe provides an additional level of safeguard through the provision of DATA.

Since 2011, 223 STS Service Providers (or local agents) have appeared in STS Operations globally, through DYNAMARINe’s STS Screening and Assurance scheme. These providers are presented in Table 1. Some of these providers have been reviewed by DYNAMARINe upon their request..

The Scope of the information presented herewith allows tanker owners, Cargo Owners and Charterers to receive an indication of the available STS Service Providers that Operate in various locations around the globe. DYNAMARINe is estimated to be involved in the assessment of about 22% of Global STS operations, therefore the information presented in table 1 is not exhaustive.

Statistic for November 2024

DYNAMARINe members and clients receive a benefit from having access to real time data for Ship to Ship in order to account for the likelihood when assessing the risk. Such data are verified for their consistency and are logged at OSIS.

Working Together Towards Ensuring Safety

DYNAMARINe believes that the services rendered by STS Service Providers to possible candidate STS vessels are of paramount importance for the safety of each STS Operation. Tanker owners and STS Service providers who believe in continuous improvement contribute to OSIS, either with the provision of data or through audits

Post Feedback Assessment for the STS Service Prover provided by the Master.Upon completion of each STS Operation, the master reports a post feedback report back to DYNAMARINe, which entails part of the required recordkeeping. The accuracy of information is directly related to the accuracy of information rendered at the JPO from the STS Service Provider to the Master, inclusive last minute changes that may physically take place. After verification of the information, data are uploaded to the OSIS database. All assessed parties receive a summary report from Masters’ post feedback

The accuracy of information is directly related to the accuracy of information rendered at the JPO from the STS Service Provider to the Master, inclusive last minute changes that may physically take place.

Information provided to the vessel prior to the operation by the STS Service Provider. The assessment takes place in line with industry best practices, consistency of information, reference to SMS processes, and originality of data produced

Transparency

Transparency is very important to ensure that all parties are assessed in the same way and in a fair and consistent manner. DYNAMARINe is not involved in commercial transactions and has no conflict of interest when undertaking such assessments.

How to Access to Information

The data shown in Table 1 reflects the size, complexity and risk of appointing STS Service providers. DYNAMARINe can assist clients to make the correct decision and mitigate the risk by additional information. Registered clients have an interest in SAFETY of STS Operations and as such have the legitimate right inline with MARPOL and ISM requirements to gain access to data for further process.

1. Weather a Gap Assessment has taken place by DYNAMARINe
2. If the SPSA level of the STS Service Provider is above 2.0
3. The number of different Locations operating
4. Access to PAST STS Information from OSIS
5. Vessel Combination Experience
6. Cargo type experience
7. Number of different POACs utilized by the Service Provider
8. Incident related information
9. Risk Level information

All the above filters have a time stamp that could be filtered by the registered client.

Important Note

The data depicted in the following table are related only to the information assessed and reported by DYNAMARINe registered tanker operators since 2011. A Large number of STS Service Providers shown in the list may have seized operations. Registered Users have access to more detailed information.

Table 1. Directory of STS Service Providers, Last updated November 2024

RISK LEVEL of STS Service Providers

STS Service Providers (SP) are companies that supply services to energy companies (Cargo Owners or Traders) by providing the technical means and logistics for cargo transshipment between two tanker ships. The energy company is identified as the "client" and the tanker ship as the "user" of the service.

The STS Service Provider is identified as the expert company and, as such, consults on vessel and gear compatibility, mooring patterns, weather thresholds, vessel maneuverability and approach, crew coordination, hazard identification, and contingency planning when deemed appropriate.

The roles and responsibilities of STS SP differ when they have custody of one of the participating vessels and/or the cargo itself. This fact distinguishes providers in the USA, South America, China, Southeast Asia, and other parts of the world.

The level of the risk profile of the STS SP results from the quality of its Safety Management System (SMS), level of accreditation, transparency and the interaction with the user during the actual operation. The existence of an SMS denotes that the STS Service Provider has adopted procedures in line with OCIMF and MARPOL to develop, perform, and monitor the safety of STS operations. The absence of an SMS goes against industry recommendations and is a sign of a high-risk STS Service Provider.

The functions of the STS Service Provider relate to the level of preparedness and the services rendered prior to, during, and after the completion of operations. It is important for an STS SP to maintain transparency in safety issues and always act with due care.

DYNAMARINe, having served as an STS Assurance Organization and STS Subject Matter Expert (SME) on behalf of the users since 2010, identifies four key risk elements for STS Service Providers based on following categories:

• Quality of SMS,
• Quality of the service rendered to the user,
• Level of developed KPI’s with monitoring techniques and
• Safety records

The categorization of RISK for an STS SP is based on assessment of elements such as those listed below:

• Existence of an SMS system.
• Records of verification of SMS Implementation.
• Implementation of SPSA.
• ISO 9001 or equivalent quality systems.
• Level of conformity with the Regulations and Industry Guidelines.
• Organizational structure with respect to roles and responsibilities of personnel.
• Use of fully employed and/or external/ contracted POACs.
• Response to Incidents.
• Incident Ratio.
• Screening output prior to individual STS Operation.
• Feedback from the Master after completion of the STS operation.
• Age of STS equipment
• Access to technical assessment/ benchmarking with the manufacturers.
• Origin and type of Service Provider clientele.
• Areas of Operation and risk profile of competitor companies.
• Combination of the above, always based on objective evidence.

Important Note

Please be informed that all information available at DYNAMARINe OSIS Database is KNOWN to all STS Service providers through emails sent after each STS Operation and through the information available at the portal. This fact ensures transparency

Table 1 presents information in the available STS Service providers. These firms consist of either local, regional or global organizations that deliver a Service to the Master of the Vessel, on behalf of the Charterer/ Cargo Owner. DYNAMARINe audits such organizations on behalf of Tanker Owners with criteria available from industry organisations.

Please contact DYNAMARINe at info@dynamarine.com for further information

How To Read the Information in Table 1

STS Service Provider is the corporate entity as it appears in the information received.

SPSA Verified means that this provider has been gap assessed by DYNAMARINe on behalf of Tanker Owners. The audit presents observations related to safety and improvement actions are expected. For audited STS Service Providers, you may directly request the audit report from them.

How can a STS Service Provider be shown in the list?

To be shown in the Directory any of the following actions may take place:

1. Your organization has to appear in an STS Post feedback assessment or during a screening process from a tanker owner registered at the STS assessment service of DYNAMARINe.
2. Request to utilize the post feedback assessment of DYNAMARINe at each STS Operation. This will allow your organization to appear within a month, with the first update of the directory.
3. You may request from DYNAMARINe to commence a gap assessment process on your organization. This option will also allow for your organization to appear with the following monthly directory updates.

For above options 2 and 3, please contact DYNAMARINe at info(at)dynamarine.com

Disclaimer

The information included or referred in this page is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to who has legitimate interest on Ship-to Ship transfer. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this report belong solely to DYNAMARINe and are based on the facts and data included at OSIS. DYNAMARINe do not make any warranties about the completeness of the information displayed in this website. Any action you take upon the information on this report is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any losses and damages in connection with the information presented