Service 02

Vessel Chartering

A modern fleet including PSVs, AHTS, and specialized Dive Support Vessels (DSV).

Vessel Chartering

Aphelion Marine Services provides comprehensive vessel chartering solutions tailored to the unique demands of offshore oil and gas operations in Nigeria and beyond.

Our Fleet Capabilities

We maintain access to a diverse, modern fleet of vessels designed for every phase of offshore operations:

Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs)

Our PSVs are equipped to handle the full range of offshore logistics requirements:

  • Deck cargo and bulk supply transport
  • Fuel, water, and mud delivery
  • Specialized chemical and cement transport
  • Crew change support operations

Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels (AHTS)

Purpose-built for the most demanding towing and anchor handling tasks:

  • Rig moves and anchor handling operations
  • Towing of barges, FPSOs, and other floating structures
  • Emergency standby and rescue capabilities
  • Bollard pull ratings up to 250+ tonnes

Dive Support Vessels (DSV)

Specialized vessels equipped for subsea intervention and inspection:

  • Saturation and surface-supplied diving operations
  • ROV deployment and support
  • Subsea construction and maintenance
  • Pipeline inspection and repair

Chartering Models

We offer flexible chartering arrangements to suit your operational needs:

  • Time charter — full vessel hire for extended campaign periods
  • Voyage charter — single-trip or short-term engagements
  • Spot charter — immediate availability for urgent requirements
  • Bareboat charter — vessel-only hire for operators with their own crew

Vetting & Compliance

Every vessel in our portfolio undergoes rigorous vetting to ensure:

  • OVID and IMCA compliance
  • Class society certification (DNV, Lloyd’s, Bureau Veritas)
  • ISM and ISPS code compliance
  • Nigerian NIMASA regulatory standards

Get in touch for vessel availability and competitive charter rates tailored to your project timeline.

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