Maritime Risk International
New base
The addition of a base in the sheltered waters of Port of Spain in 2017 has enabled SafeSTS to significantly expand the capability
of its global lightering business. The base is located offshore Port of Spain in the Gulf of Paria, off the north-west coast
of Trinidad, and enables the company to carry out ship-to-ship transfers at anchor, with berthing carried out using port tugs.
Lack of draft restrictions means that SafeSTS can undertake transfers from both smaller MR/coastal tankers and super tanker-sized
vessels (VLCCs – very large crude carriers) capable of transporting 2 million barrels (320,000 m
3) of oil.