El Chu Oil & Gas Maritime
Integrated
Logistics
Services
Engineered for absolute reliability in the harshest marine environments. We provide mission-critical logistics, heavy-lift capabilities, and subsea engineering across West Africa and globally.
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Why Global Energy Leaders Choose EL.CHU
24/7 Shore Ops & Monitoring
Constant real-time tracking of offshore support vessels, customs clearances, and emergency supply drops across all Gulf of Guinea ports.
- ✓ Direct Line Desk Response
- ✓ Rapid Asset Dispatch
Inter-Border Logistics
Seamless coordination of deep-sea heavy freight, customs transit documentation, and Ship-to-Ship (STS) oil transfers between regional waters.
- ✓ Dual Anglophone/Francophone Hubs
- ✓ STS Crude Transfer Certified
ISO & HSE Certified Excellence
Fully ISO 9001:2015, ISM Code, and NIMASA certified operations strictly adhering to international offshore safety standards.
- ✓ ISO 9001:2015 Registered
- ✓ Zero LTI Safety Standard
Comprehensive Marine Services (16)
Chartering
EL.CHU Oil & Gas Maritime Ltd provides full chartering brokerage services across the Gulf of Guinea. We negotiate and fix voyage, time, and bareboat charters for tankers, OSVs, bulk carriers, and specialized offshore vessels on behalf of owners and charterers.
Military Security Escort Convoy Offshore
Providing accredited high-speed naval security escort vessels crewed with active government naval personnel to safeguard oil tankers, seismic vessels, and FPSOs in volatile Gulf of Guinea zones. Our escort convoys operate under formal MoU with the Cameroon Navy and Nigerian Navy.
Sale and Purchase
Expert ship sale and purchase brokerage for offshore support vessels, tankers, barges, tugboats, and specialized marine assets. We manage the full transaction lifecycle — from initial valuation and marketing to MOA drafting and delivery.
Surveys
Conducting independent marine surveys, ON/OFF hire condition reports, bunker quantity surveys, cargo damage casualty investigations, and pre-purchase vessel inspections for owners, charterers, underwriters, and P&I clubs.
New Building Support
Supporting clients through the complete newbuilding process — from shipyard selection and contract negotiation through sea trials and delivery. Our experienced superintendents provide on-site quality assurance at yards across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Independent Solutions
Providing bespoke, vendor-neutral solutions to complex maritime and offshore operational challenges. Our multidisciplinary team draws on decades of West African industry experience to deliver custom strategies for owners, operators, and oil companies.
Mediation
Offering professional maritime mediation services to resolve commercial disputes between shipowners, charterers, cargo interests, and port operators — without costly and time-consuming arbitration or litigation.
Negotiation
Expert commercial negotiation support across all areas of maritime and offshore contracting — from charter party fixtures and freight rate negotiations to port tariff re-structuring and long-term supply agreements.
Local Representation
Acting as the authorised in-country representative for international shipowners, operators, and maritime companies seeking to develop business in Cameroon, West and Central Africa. We provide on-the-ground presence, relationship management, and regulatory navigation.
Tenders
Managing the full lifecycle of marine and offshore tender submissions for oil companies, government agencies, and port authorities in West and Central Africa. We deliver technically compliant, commercially competitive bids.
Allocation New & Second Hand Tonnage
Advising on and executing the allocation of new-build and second-hand tonnage to match clients' operational requirements — from single-vessel procurement to full fleet composition strategies for offshore operators and oil companies.
Finance Solutions
Connecting shipowners, operators, and offshore companies with tailored marine finance solutions — including vessel acquisition loans, bareboat-back leasing, export credit agency (ECA) finance, and working capital facilities.
Ship Agency & Vessel Husbandry Services
EL.CHU Maritime provides comprehensive 24/7 ship agency and husbandry services across all major deep-water ports in West Africa. We handle port entry permits, pilotage, tug assistance, customs clearance, bunkering, fresh water supply, crew change logistics, and medical evacuations.
Consignateur / Acconier / Transite
Licensed as official Consignateur, Acconier, and Transitaire across Francophone Central and West Africa (Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Gabon). We streamline complex import/export documentation, transit cargo bond clearances, and port stevedoring handling.
Stevedoring & Heavy Cargo Handling
Operating certified heavy stevedoring gangs and specialized lifting gear. We manage rapid vessel loading and discharge for containers, breakbulk steel, oilfield drill pipes, heavy machinery, and oversized project cargo.
Heavy Lift & Project Cargo Handling
Engineering complete transport plans for heavy refinery modules, subsea manifolds, SPM buoys, and drill rigs. We utilize floating shearleg cranes, heavy transport barges, and SPMT multi-axle trailers.
Handling Hazardous & Chemical Cargo
Certified handling of IMDG Class 1 to Class 9 dangerous goods, including toxic drilling muds, chemical additives, compressed gas quads, and flammable fuels under strict IMO safety guidelines.
Diving & Underwater Subsea Services
Deploying IMCA-certified commercial diving teams equipped with surface-supplied air spreads, subsea NDT inspection tools, hydraulic hull scrubbers, and underwater welding gear.
Vessel Husbandry, Repairs & Spares
Providing complete mechanical, electrical, and structural repair support to vessels at berth or offshore anchorage. We source OEM spare parts and facilitate emergency drydocking.
Warehousing & Distribution Facilities
Operating high-security bonded warehouses and open oilfield supply yards located adjacent to primary deep-water ports. Equipped with heavy forklifts, overhead cranes, and 24/7 CCTV surveillance.
Customs Brokerage & Duty Advisory
Navigating complex West African customs tariffs, local content laws, and import duty exemptions for offshore exploration companies.
Air & Sea Freight Forwarding
Providing end-to-end air and ocean freight solutions, including chartered cargo planes for urgent AOG (Aircraft On Ground) or Rig-Down spare parts.
Inter-Border Transport & STS Transfers
Coordinating international Ship-to-Ship (STS) crude oil and refined product transfers in designated offshore anchorage zones with full fender and hose spreads.
Seashield Marine Systems & Hardware
Distributor and installer of Seashield anti-corrosion marine hardware, splash-zone pile protection systems, and heavy-duty protective coatings for marine piles, jetties, and offshore jackets.
Marine Equipment Supply
Supplying heavy industrial marine pumps, control valves, electric motors, and deep-well submersible pumps to shipyards, offshore rigs, and marine engineering contractors.
Flagship Capabilities
Subsea Diving & Underwater Engineering
Equipped with Class-A surface supplied air and nitrox diving systems, underwater NDT inspection cameras, hydraulic hull cleaning scrubbers, and subsea hyperbaric welding equipment for rig maintenance.
Offshore Military Security Escort Convoys
Providing accredited high-speed naval security escort vessels (DBVs/PSVs) crewed with active government naval personnel to safeguard oil tankers, seismic vessels, and FPSOs in volatile Gulf of Guinea zones.
Heavy Lift & SPM Project Cargo
Engineering complete transport plans for heavy refinery modules, subsea manifolds, SPM buoys, and drill pipes using floating shearleg cranes and heavy transport barges.
IMDG Hazardous Chemical Handling
Certified logistics for Class 1 to Class 9 dangerous goods, including toxic drilling muds, compressed gas quads, and flammable fuels under strict IMO safety guidelines.
Marine Pumps, Valves & Heavy Machinery Catalog
High-Capacity Bilge & Ballast Pumps
Self-priming centrifugal marine pumps engineered for seawater, heavy sludge, and engine room emergency dewatering.
High-Pressure Marine Gate & Butterfly Valves
Bronze, stainless steel, and ductile iron valves compliant with DIN, ANSI, and JIS marine standards.
Deep-Well Submersible Pump Assemblies
Heavy-duty stainless steel impeller pumps for offshore rig water intake and coastal industrial supply wells.
Explosion-Proof Marine Induction Motors
ATEX & IECEx certified electric motors for hazardous zone 1/2 oil rig deck machinery and winch drives.
Ready to Mobilize Offshore Assets or Request a Quote?
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