Ship-to-Ship (STS) LPG / Oil Transhipment Operations

Approved STS Enablement Partner for Chennai & Kamarajar (Ennore) Ports

Brouxmen Global Solutions supports LPG and oil trading stakeholders with end-to-end coordination for Ship-to-Ship (STS) transhipment operations, including port liaison, documentation coordination, stakeholder alignment, and operational readiness.

As a Licenced operator for STS activities at Chennai Port Anchorage and Kamarajar (Ennore) Port, we enable structured execution for mother vessel (VLGC) to daughter vessel transfers, ensuring safety, compliance, and commercial clarity for clients.

Our focus is to bring sustainable cargo volumes into the region by offering a compliant and practical operating model, supporting customers with predictable timelines, port-side coordination, and faster go-to-market readiness.

Structured, Safe, and Compliant STS Operations for LPG & Oil Trading

STS transhipment is a proven operational model used globally to optimize cargo parcels, reduce terminal congestion, and improve trading flexibility. Brouxmen acts as the primary coordination layer between port departments, statutory stakeholders, and the appointed STS service provider team to ensure each operation is executed under a controlled and compliant framework.

• Approvals & Readiness: Approvals obtained for STS operations at both Chennai Port Anchorage and Kamarajar (Ennore) Port.
• STS Operation Planning: Mother vessel anchorage coordination, daughter vessel scheduling, and safe transfer window planning.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Port coordination across Marine/Traffic/Operations and support alignment with statutory stakeholders as applicable.
• Safety & Compliance: Execution aligned with port regulations and applicable statutory requirements; operations planned with strict safety discipline.
• STS Provider Engagement: Finalization of STS service provider team based on client requirements; submission of operation-specific documents for each STS call.
• Commercial Clarity: Support with tariff component mapping, charging basis understanding, and client-side commercial readiness.

We operate with a practical on-ground approach: enabling a repeatable operating workflow, ensuring visibility across responsibilities, and supporting faster execution once a business plan is finalized by the customer.

What We Deliver (Scope of Support)

• Port-facing coordination for STS readiness, operating windows, and inter-department alignment
• Commercial support: tariff component mapping and cost framework for client evaluation
• Customer onboarding support: operational plan finalization and execution timeline alignment
• Documentation coordination support for each STS call (as required by port/statutory authorities)
• Coordination with appointed STS service provider team for OSR, pollution control readiness, and safety documentation

Benefits for Traders & Operators

• Dual-port flexibility (Chennai + Ennore) for planning LPG and oil trading concurrently
• Faster go-to-market readiness with a structured and compliant operational approach
• Reduced congestion dependency compared with terminal-led movements, supporting schedule optimization
• Improved parcel management for VLGC operations and feeder distribution planning

Our Commitment

Brouxmen Global Solutions is committed to enabling STS operations with the highest focus on safety, compliance, and operational discipline. We work closely with port departments and stakeholders to ensure each STS call is executed seamlessly and responsibly.