Marine bunkering and supply services
Six complementary services supporting vessels calling at Abidjan and San Pedro or operating in Ivorian waters.
Marine Bunkering
BHSM provides marine fuel supply solutions for vessels operating at anchorage and in designated offshore areas, subject to operational, regulatory and weather conditions.
Scope
- Supply of MGO, DDO and Fuel Oil 180, subject to availability
- Coordination of ship-to-ship bunkering solutions at anchorage, subject to applicable permits
- Planning around vessel ETA and anchorage position
- Safety procedures before, during and after transfer
- Delivery documentation in line with applicable requirements
Process
Request received: vessel, position, ETA, grade and quantity
Confirmation of availability, permits and delivery window
Bunkering operation and handover of delivery documents
Port Bunkering
BHSM coordinates fuel supply operations around vessel schedules and port-call requirements to support efficient turnaround.
Scope
- Delivery alongside by tanker truck or barge, depending on berth and quantity
- Scheduling aligned with vessel ETA and port-call programme
- Coordination with the ship's agent, crew and port services
- Reduced waiting time where the port schedule allows
- Delivery documentation for every operation
Process
Request received with ETA, berth and requirements
Planning with the ship's agent and the vessel
Delivery alongside and handover of documents
Shipchandling
BHSM arranges vessel supply alongside and at anchorage, working with masters and ship's agents. Orders are prepared according to vessel requirements and port-call schedules.
Scope
- Deck & engine stores: operational consumables and supplies
- Provisions: food and beverage supplies for vessel crews
- Safety & PPE: protective equipment, where available
- Cleaning & general stores
- Fresh water, where available
Process
Requisition received from the vessel or agent
Order preparation and confirmation of available items
Delivery coordinated with the vessel's port call
Land-Based Fuel Supply
BHSM coordinates land-based fuel deliveries for marine, industrial and commercial requirements through its local logistics network.
Scope
- Gasoil, gasoline and lubricants
- Delivery by tanker truck or semi-trailer tanker
- Scheduling based on site, volume and access constraints
- Delivery documentation for every load
Process
Request received: product, volume, delivery site
Route and delivery slot confirmed
Delivery and signed delivery note
Marine & Offshore Supply
BHSM supports marine and offshore operations through coordinated fuel supply, shipchandling and logistics services adapted to vessel requirements.
Scope
- Fuel and lubricant supply for support vessels
- Stores and provisions for crews
- Deliveries coordinated with vessel rotation schedules
- A single point of contact for multiple supply requirements
Process
Requirements defined with the operator or owner
Supply and delivery arrangements
Follow-up of each delivery until received on board
Marine Logistics
Beyond supply, BHSM coordinates the logistics of the port call, working with maritime authorities, customs, ship's agents and its logistics partners.
Scope
- Port-call formalities coordinated with agents and authorities
- Port transit and customs clearance through licensed partners
- Inland transport of goods
- A single point of contact for port-call requirements
Process
Review of port-call or shipment requirements
Coordination with agents, partners and authorities
Operational follow-up until the operation is closed
Products
Subject to availability and specifications confirmed at order.
- Marine Gas Oil (MGO)
- Diesel Oil (DDO)
- Fuel Oil 180
- Engine oils
- Hydraulic oils
- Industrial lubricants and greases
Send your vessel requirements
Vessel name, port or position, ETA, grade and quantity: BHSM will come back to you with a proposal matched to your port call.
Tel. +225 27 21 39 14 00 · WhatsApp +225 07 07 50 70 62 / +225 07 47 85 55 69