what is ship chandler
ship chandler who acts as a ship supplier specifically handling foreign ships currently in Indonesian ports. Handling requests for groceries, deck needs, engine stores, also medicines and several other needs such as bunker services and fresh water bunkers.
Civita Indo Samudra as a ship supplier company that is able to dedicate its services from Sabang to Merauke in terms of shipping. Has been trusted by more than 300 ship owners to meet all the needs of ships entering Indonesia.
Ship Chandler Services
Provision Supply Store
Fulfilling the needs of food on board is included in the MLC regulations. In other words, the food ingredients ordered must meet hygiene, freshness, and hygienic standards. Not all existing suppliers can guarantee all of these aspects, therefore the ship owner must be able to choose which vendor guarantees all standard aspects that meet the requirements.
Frozen foods, meat, fish and vegetables and fruits are staple foods which, if not careful, these staple foods can cause disease. Therefore, choose the right ship supplier.
Deck Store Supply
It is not easy to get work equipment such as charts & publications, navigational tools, as well as equipment to maintain the beauty of ships such as paint and others. On the other hand, choose a ship chandler that can provide services according to IMPA (International Marine Purchasing Association), not many suppliers understand this, which can lead to errors when shipping goods.
The IMPA Code can also make it easier for both parties, between the ship owner and the ship chandler, to be able to understand the items to be ordered according to the existing code. Here the supplier's accuracy is the success in terms of ship chandeliers.
Engine Store Supply
It's the same with the deck store supply, in this area there are more parts that must be considered for the demand for goods, don't let them go to waste. In Engine store supply which includes bolts and screws, pipes, joint sheets, and others.
A good supplier when getting an RFQ, if the item is not in stock, or is not available in the local market. So they will clear the RFQ in order to be aware of product errors as well as prices. So before making a Purchaase Order, it's a good idea to ask about the items on offer first.
Cabin Store Supply
Equipment for crew rooms must also be considered for the sake of the MLC regulations. Cabin store supply includes detergents, toothbrushes, toothpaste, body wash, clothes and tableware. For goods like this, in every country almost everything is the same. Only brand differences.
Medical Store Supply
Medicines are just as important as the items above, so check before giving a Purchase Order for these types of medicines. Also the expiration date of the drug itself is very important
Other services that are also provided include:
Bunker Services
On the other hand, ship chandler services also provide extraordinary services such as bunker services. Regarding the price, look for bunker services whose prices are more competitive.
Fresh water Bunker Services
Clean water which is the source of life is very important for the ship.
Generally ship chandler companies provide services as above, to make it easier for ship owners to fulfill their ship requests. The advantage of using a professional ship chandler is that it saves time, the price is relatively cheaper, moreover the Indonesian ship chandler is able to provide all the conveniences for all of its customers in various countries. On the other hand ship owners don't have to bother looking for anything because of experienced staff who have more experience in the marine industry, who are able to provide solutions if there are obstacles in ordering spare parts, especially Engine Spare parts.