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The range of ship chandling and vessel supply services available to merchant vessels and their crews, from food provisions to technical and urgent ship supply. Our regional ship chandling focus spans major commercial ports across Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco.

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North African Port Coverage

Ship Chandling Across North Africa's Major Ports

North Africa's Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines connect major commercial ports serving container ships, bulk carriers, general cargo vessels and other merchant traffic. Our regional ship chandling focus includes key maritime locations in Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco, with vessel supply requirements coordinated according to port-call schedules, requisitions and applicable local arrangements.

Egypt

Egypt occupies a strategic maritime position between the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea, with major commercial ports supporting international trade and vessels transiting the Suez Canal. Key maritime locations include Alexandria, Port Said and Damietta.

Alexandria Port

Alexandria is one of Egypt's principal commercial seaports on the Mediterranean coast, serving container ships, general cargo vessels and international merchant traffic. Ship chandling requirements for vessels calling at Alexandria may include fresh provisions, bonded stores, technical supplies and essential onboard consumables.

Port Said

Port Said lies at the Mediterranean entrance to the Suez Canal, where the East and West Port Said terminals handle container traffic and canal-related shipping. Vessels calling at the area's terminals may require food provisions, cabin supplies, deck and engine stores and other marine essentials coordinated according to vessel schedules and applicable port procedures.

Damietta Port

Damietta is a major Mediterranean commercial port supporting container shipping and other merchant vessel operations. Ships calling at Damietta may require provisions, technical consumables, electrical supplies and onboard maintenance materials arranged according to individual vessel requisitions and local supply conditions.

Libya

Libya's Mediterranean coastline includes commercial ports supporting merchant shipping and industrial maritime activity. Tripoli, Misurata and Benghazi are significant maritime locations where vessels may have requirements for provisions, technical stores and other onboard supplies.

Tripoli Port

Tripoli is a major commercial port in northwestern Libya, supporting general cargo operations and merchant vessel traffic. Ships calling at Tripoli may require fresh and dry provisions, deck stores, engine-room consumables and other marine supplies coordinated according to vessel requirements and local port procedures.

Misurata Port

Misurata is an important commercial and industrial port on Libya's Mediterranean coast, supporting container shipping and other cargo-related maritime operations. Vessels calling at Misurata may require food provisions, technical equipment, safety supplies and onboard consumables according to their operational requirements.

Benghazi Port

Benghazi is a commercial seaport in northeastern Libya serving merchant vessel operations and general cargo activity. Vessel supply requirements may include provisions, maintenance materials, electrical components and other onboard essentials, subject to local availability and applicable port arrangements.

Algeria

Algeria's Mediterranean coastline includes major commercial and industrial ports supporting international merchant shipping, general cargo vessels and energy-related maritime operations. Algiers, Oran and Skikda represent important locations with diverse vessel supply requirements.

Algiers Port

Algiers is a major commercial port serving Algeria's capital and supporting merchant vessel traffic. Ships calling at Algiers may require fresh provisions, bonded stores, cabin supplies, technical equipment and routine onboard maintenance materials coordinated around vessel schedules.

Oran Port

Oran is an important commercial seaport in western Algeria, supporting general cargo activity and international shipping. Vessel supply requirements may include provisions, deck equipment, engine-room consumables, marine hardware and related onboard essentials according to individual requisitions.

Skikda Port

Skikda is an industrial and commercial port in northeastern Algeria associated with significant energy-related maritime operations. Vessels calling at Skikda may require provisions, technical consumables, safety equipment and marine maintenance materials, subject to relevant terminal procedures and local supply arrangements.

Tunisia

Tunisia's Mediterranean ports support commercial shipping, industrial maritime operations and regional vessel traffic. Radès, Bizerte and Sfax are important maritime locations serving different commercial and industrial shipping requirements.

Radès Port

Radès is one of Tunisia's major commercial ports, supporting container shipping, roll-on/roll-off operations and international merchant traffic. Vessel supply requirements may include fresh provisions, deck stores, engine-room consumables, cabin supplies and other onboard essentials.

Bizerte Port

Bizerte is a commercial and industrial port in northern Tunisia associated with merchant shipping and petroleum-related maritime activity. Vessels calling at Bizerte may require provisions, safety equipment, technical materials and onboard maintenance supplies according to vessel requirements and applicable local procedures.

Sfax Port

Sfax is an important commercial port on Tunisia's eastern Mediterranean coast, supporting regional merchant shipping and general cargo operations. Ship chandling requirements may include fresh and dry provisions, marine hardware, electrical supplies and other onboard consumables arranged according to vessel requisitions.

Morocco

Morocco's Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines support major commercial ports connecting international shipping routes. Tanger Med, Casablanca and Jorf Lasfar serve different maritime operations, including container shipping, general cargo and industrial bulk traffic.

Tanger Med

Tanger Med is a major international container and transshipment port located near the Strait of Gibraltar. Container vessels and other merchant ships calling at the port may require provisions, cabin supplies, deck and engine stores and marine consumables coordinated according to vessel schedules.

Casablanca Port

Casablanca is an important commercial port on Morocco's Atlantic coast, supporting merchant shipping and general cargo activity. Vessel supply requirements may include fresh provisions, technical equipment, marine hardware and onboard maintenance consumables according to individual requisitions.

Jorf Lasfar Port

Jorf Lasfar is a major industrial and bulk cargo port on Morocco's Atlantic coast. Bulk carriers and other commercial vessels operating at the port may require provisions, maintenance supplies, safety equipment and technical consumables, subject to applicable port procedures.

01 Fresh meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables and packaged food supplies prepared as ship provisions
Category 01

Ship Provisions Supply

Ship Chandler North Africa provides comprehensive ship provisions supply services for merchant vessels calling at major ports across Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco, covering a full range of fresh, chilled, frozen and dry provisions for vessel crews. Supplies are prepared to meet the dietary needs of vessel crews and to support daily onboard galley operations, so that the galley can continue to serve the crew reliably throughout the vessel's schedule. Each order can be customized according to crew nationality, specific vessel requirements, preferred brands and requested packaging sizes, allowing the delivered provisions to reflect the vessel's requisition as closely as possible. Stating these preferences clearly in the requisition helps the supply team source suitable products, propose practical alternatives where an item is unavailable and prepare the order for delivery on board.

  • Fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Meat and poultry
  • Fresh and frozen seafood
  • Dairy products
  • Eggs
  • Bakery products
  • Rice, pasta, flour and cereals
  • Canned products
  • Frozen food
  • Dry provisions
  • Beverages and drinking water
  • Juices and soft drinks
  • Coffee and tea
  • Condiments, spices and sauces
  • International and local food products
  • Special dietary products upon request
02 Store shelves stocked with packaged bonded goods, beverages and snacks
Category 02

Bonded Stores Supply

Ship Chandler North Africa offers bonded stores supply services for vessels calling at commercial ports across North Africa, covering bonded and duty-free products intended for the vessel and its crew. Because these goods are handled differently from ordinary ship stores, every supply is arranged in accordance with applicable customs requirements and port regulations, and the arrangements for a particular order depend on those requirements rather than being assumed in advance. Bonded stores are sourced against the vessel's requisition and the crew's requirements, with product availability checked as part of the quotation. Appropriate supply arrangements are then coordinated with the vessel's port call, so that the master and purchasing department know in advance what can be supplied and how the delivery will be handled.

Bonded stores supply may include:

  • Tobacco products
  • Confectionery
  • Soft drinks and beverages
  • Snacks and packaged products
  • Personal care products
  • Crew welfare items
  • Other bonded products requested by the vessel
03 Coiled mooring ropes and deck maintenance equipment on a ship's deck
Category 03

Deck Stores Supply

Ship Chandler North Africa provides deck stores supply services for merchant vessels calling at major Mediterranean and Atlantic ports across North Africa, covering a comprehensive range of deck stores, consumables and equipment. Deck departments rely on these items for mooring, cargo securing and routine maintenance, and many of them must match exact technical requirements. The deck supply team therefore sources and delivers products based on IMPA references, specified dimensions, Safe Working Load (SWL), material requirements, necessary certifications and preferred manufacturers. Stating these specifications in the requisition allows each item to be identified accurately and quoted against the correct size, rating and material, reducing the risk of unsuitable equipment arriving on board and helping the crew keep deck operations safe and efficient.

  • Mooring ropes and hawsers
  • Wire ropes
  • Shackles
  • Turnbuckles
  • Chains
  • Lifting accessories
  • Cargo securing materials
  • Hoses and couplings
  • Marine paints and coatings
  • Brushes and rollers
  • Tarpaulins
  • Cleaning equipment
  • Deck maintenance tools
  • Safety signs
  • Marine hardware
  • Hand tools
04 Marine machinery components, propellers and engine parts in a workshop
Category 04

Engine Stores Supply

Ship Chandler North Africa provides engine stores supply services for container ships, bulk carriers and other merchant vessels calling at North African commercial ports, supporting vessel engine departments with a wide range of essential consumables, tools and technical materials for vessel operations and maintenance. Many engine-room items must fit specific machinery, so accurate requisition information is essential to obtaining the right product. For technical items, customers are requested to provide relevant details such as the manufacturer, model, serial number, part number, technical drawings or photographs. This information allows the correct item to be identified before quotation and sourced to match the equipment on board, rather than relying on general descriptions that can lead to incompatible parts, repeated enquiries and delays to planned maintenance.

  • Filters
  • Gaskets
  • Bearings
  • Valves
  • Pumps
  • Mechanical seals
  • Lubricants and greases
  • Hydraulic hoses and fittings
  • Measuring instruments
  • Hand and power tools
  • Workshop consumables
  • Fasteners
  • Electrical materials
  • Welding consumables
  • Engine-room cleaning chemicals
  • Pipes, fittings and flanges
05 Ship's cabin and galley supplies including linen, cookware and tableware
Category 05

Cabin & Galley Stores Supply

Ship Chandler North Africa provides cabin and galley stores supply services for vessels calling at commercial ports across Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco, covering everyday consumables and essential equipment for the accommodation and catering departments on board. These supplies support onboard housekeeping, crew comfort and galley operations, from bed linen, towels and laundry needs to cookware, tableware and kitchen utensils. Unlike food provisions, cabin and galley stores keep the accommodation areas and the galley itself properly equipped, which matters to the crew's well-being throughout long periods at sea. The supply team sources and provides the necessary items according to the vessel's requisition, so that accommodation and catering stores can be replenished together with the other supplies ordered for the port call.

  • Bed linen
  • Towels
  • Blankets
  • Mattresses and pillows
  • Tableware
  • Cookware
  • Kitchen utensils
  • Galley equipment
  • Cleaning products
  • Laundry products
  • Toiletries
  • Garbage bags
  • Cabin consumables
  • Crew welfare products
06 Marine safety equipment and personal protective equipment including helmets, gloves and life-saving gear
Category 06

Safety Equipment & PPE

Ship Chandler North Africa supplies safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) for merchant vessels calling at major commercial and industrial ports across North Africa, offering a wide range of products tailored to specific vessel requirements and the work carried out on board. Many safety items are subject to recognised standards or certification, and these requirements can differ between products and between vessels. For items requiring certification, the relevant safety standards or certification requirements should therefore be clearly specified in the Request for Quotation (RFQ). Identifying these requirements at the quotation stage allows suitable products to be proposed against the correct specification and gives the vessel's officers the opportunity to confirm that the items offered match their requirements before the order is placed.

  • Safety helmets
  • Safety shoes
  • Coveralls
  • Protective gloves
  • Safety goggles
  • Face shields
  • Respiratory protection
  • Safety harnesses
  • Life-saving equipment
  • Fire-fighting related products
  • Safety signs and tapes
  • First-aid products
07 Marine electrical components, cables, lamps and lighting
Category 07

Electrical Stores Supply

Ship Chandler North Africa provides electrical stores supply services for container ships, bulk carriers and other merchant vessels calling at major North African commercial ports, covering a wide range of electrical equipment, components and essential consumables. These supplies meet the operational and maintenance needs of vessel deck departments, engine rooms and onboard accommodation areas, from marine lamps, lighting and cabling to switching, circuit protection and batteries. Well-stocked electrical stores help keep onboard systems in working order and allow worn or faulty components to be replaced during routine maintenance rather than waiting for a later port call. To help match replacement items to the existing installation, requisitions should state ratings, sizes or maker references wherever they are known.

  • Marine lamps
  • LED lighting
  • Cables and wires
  • Plugs and sockets
  • Circuit breakers
  • Fuses
  • Contactors
  • Relays
  • Switches
  • Batteries
  • Electrical tools
  • Cable accessories
  • Electrical consumables
08 Labelled marine chemical containers for cleaning and vessel maintenance
Category 08

Marine Chemicals Supply

Ship Chandler North Africa provides marine chemicals supply services for vessels calling at North African commercial and industrial ports, making marine and industrial chemicals available to support routine vessel maintenance activities and day-to-day operational needs, from engine-room and tank cleaning to descaling, degreasing and water treatment, subject to applicable product specifications and handling requirements. Relevant product specifications and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) can also be provided where applicable. This documentation allows the crew to check that a product is suitable for its intended use and to plan its safe handling, storage and application on board. Customers are encouraged to state any required product specification in the requisition, so that suitable chemicals can be proposed and the necessary documentation can accompany the quotation where available.

  • Cleaning chemicals
  • Degreasers
  • Rust removers
  • Descaling chemicals
  • Tank cleaning products
  • Water-treatment chemicals
  • Maintenance chemicals
  • Engine-room cleaning products
09 Welding and cutting equipment with consumables for onboard repairs
Category 09

Welding Equipment & Consumables

Ship Chandler North Africa supplies welding equipment and consumables for merchant vessels calling at commercial ports across North Africa, supporting onboard vessel maintenance and repair activities. Welding and cutting equipment, materials and consumables are available to help the crew carry out repairs and modifications on board, together with the protective equipment and accessories required for safe hot work. Items are sourced according to the vessel's requisition, and electrode types, wire specifications or equipment details should be stated wherever they are known. The supply of industrial and marine gases is subject to local availability and applicable regulations, so gas requirements should be included in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) as early as possible to allow availability to be checked before the vessel's port call.

  • Welding electrodes
  • Welding wire
  • Cutting discs
  • Grinding discs
  • Welding accessories
  • Welding PPE
  • Regulators
  • Hoses
  • Cutting and welding equipment
  • Industrial and marine gases
10 Marine spare parts, mechanical components and replacement parts
Category 10

Marine Spare Parts & Technical Procurement

Ship Chandler North Africa provides marine spare parts supply and technical procurement assistance for container ships, bulk carriers and other merchant vessels calling at North African ports, covering standard and specialized marine spare parts and technical equipment. The procurement team assists with sourcing products to meet specific vessel requirements, from main and auxiliary engine parts to pump, compressor, electrical, hydraulic, navigation and communication components. Correct identification is the foundation of successful technical procurement. To ensure accurate identification and efficient procurement, customers are encouraged to provide details such as the manufacturer, equipment model, serial number, OEM part number, IMPA reference, dimensions, technical drawings or clear photographs. Complete technical information allows compatible parts to be identified accurately, open questions to be resolved before quotation and the procurement process to move forward without avoidable delays.

  • Main and auxiliary engine parts
  • Pump components
  • Compressor parts
  • Electric motors
  • Refrigeration components
  • Navigation equipment
  • Communication equipment
  • Marine electronics
  • Electrical components
  • Hydraulic components
  • Industrial equipment
  • OEM and alternative spare parts
11 Nautical charts, a compass and marine navigation publications
Category 11

Nautical Charts & Publications

Ship Chandler North Africa assists vessels navigating to and from major North African ports along the Mediterranean and Atlantic coastlines with nautical charts and marine publications required for their voyage and operation, subject to availability. Charts and publications support voyage planning, navigation-related requirements and the operational documentation used on board for the vessel's intended route. To help check availability, the requisition should list the required titles, chart numbers or editions, together with the vessel's details and the date by which the items are needed. Available items can then be confirmed and prepared alongside other stores ordered for the same port call. Because supply depends on availability, these requirements should be shared as early as possible before the vessel's arrival.

  • Nautical charts
  • Marine publications
  • Navigational reference materials
  • Required editions where applicable
  • Voyage and operational documentation support
12 Hand tools, marine hardware, fittings and fasteners
Category 12

Tools & Marine Hardware

Ship Chandler North Africa provides tools and marine hardware supply services for vessels calling at commercial ports throughout North Africa, equipping crews for vessel maintenance, repair activities and general onboard requirements. Items are sourced according to the vessel's requisition, with relevant technical specifications such as sizes, standards or materials taken into account where they matter for the job. Whether the deck or engine department needs to replace worn hand or power tools, restock fasteners or obtain measuring equipment and general marine hardware, these items can be included in the same order as other ship stores, keeping the purchase and delivery for the port call in one place.

Tools and marine hardware supply includes:

  • Hand tools
  • Power tools
  • Cutting tools
  • Measuring equipment
  • Fasteners
  • General marine hardware
13 Ship supply stores prepared alongside a merchant vessel for an urgent delivery
Category 13

Urgent Ship Supply

Ship Chandler North Africa provides urgent ship supply coordination for time-sensitive vessel requirements at major ports across Egypt, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco. Unexpected changes in vessel schedules can lead to urgent supply needs just before arrival or departure. To accommodate such requests, the sourcing, preparation and delivery of essential supplies are coordinated while considering the vessel's ETA, berthing arrangements, anchorage location, port access conditions, agent instructions, customs regulations, product availability and scheduled departure time.

For urgent requests, the Request for Quotation (RFQ) should clearly specify the final delivery deadline. Providing complete requisition details and vessel information as early as possible increases the likelihood of sourcing and delivering the required items before the vessel's departure, although supply remains subject to availability and applicable port procedures.

Merchant vessel alongside a commercial quay in the North Africa region

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