Commanding the Deep.
Since 1998, El Chu Maritime has engineered absolute reliability into the chaotic environment of the open ocean. We do not just supply offshore installations; we provide the structural backbone for West Africa's oil and gas energy infrastructure.
Corporate Mission
To deliver zero-downtime maritime logistics, heavy-lift transport, subsea engineering, and naval escort security to international oil majors and offshore operators across Africa.
QHSE Policy & International Accreditations
Our Safety Management System (SMS) operates under strict compliance with the International Safety Management (ISM) Code and MARPOL environmental regulations.
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System audited annually for offshore marine logistics and vessel agency services.
ISM Code Certified
International Safety Management certification for safe vessel operation and pollution prevention at sea.
Zero LTI Target
Uncompromising Loss Prevention and Target Zero Lost Time Injuries across all subsea and crane ops.
IMO & NIMASA Approved
Fully licensed by Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency and Cameroon Port Authorities.
Executive Leadership Team
LUCIEN ACHU CHU
CEO/MD group country manager East, West, Southine, and Central Africa
TAGNE FOKAM GHISLANE MANUELA
Business Developer / Sales
IRENE LEWAITE
Head of Transit Department
RAYMOND DOBGIMA BAMBOH
AccountantFleet & Equipment Capabilities
12 Offshore Support Vessels
AHTS vessels, Fast Supply Vessels (FSV), Platform Supply Vessels (PSV), and Tugboats.
6 Armored Security Boats
High-speed naval escort patrol craft built for anti-piracy escort in offshore waters.
Subsea Spread & Diving Gear
IMCA-certified surface demand air diving spreads, NDT inspection cameras, and underwater welding units.
Heavy Stevedoring Equipment
Reach stackers, 100-ton mobile harbour cranes, heavy forklift trucks, and STS transfer hoses.
West Africa & Gulf of Guinea Port Operations
Strategically stationed across key oil & gas hub ports in Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Angola, and Ivory Coast.