Gulf Transfer Services S A

Gulf Transfer Services (GTS) S.A specialises in Ship-to-Ship transfer services worldwide. With STS bases across the Gulf, Vietnam, West Africa, Suez, and Malta, GTS has the expertise and equipment to handle ship-to-ship transfer of bulk liquid, liquified gas and dry bulk cargo between any type of vessels. GTS is an accredited ISO 9001-2000 company for the provision of ship to ship transfer services. All liquid bulk transfer operations are carried out as per OCIMF guidelines. An STS Transfer Operation is an operation where crude oil, petroleum products, liquefied gas or bulk ore are transferred between seagoing ships made fast alongside each other. Such operations may take place when one ship is at anchor or when both are underway. Each operation includes: * the approach manoeuvre * mooring * hose connection / disconnection for liquid products * cargo transfer * unmooring Every liquid bulk and gas transfer operation is carried out by GTS in accordance with the guidelines set out by the Oil Companies International Marine Forum [OCIMF] and the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Guidelines, with the strictest adherence to safety regulations. The bulk ore transfers are carried out with a dedicated vessel designed to discharge up to 1,250 metric tonnes per hour.