Expertise & Experience


We are proud to combine professionalism and skills with our dedication to our work in delivering a positive impact in the marine industry. Our key sector is ship-to-ship (STS) transfer, but we also offer services that cut across other marine sectors.

What we do




SHIP TO SHIP
TRANSFER OPERATION

We are able to provide our customers with the complete STS solution, from the highest quality equipment and experienced personnel, through to conducting operations in port and offshore transfers. We can serve operations at short notice offshore Lome and Lagos with operations often able to commence within a few hours of nomination. We are also able to mobilize to locations further afield using our support craft. All our operations are performed in strict accordance with the world leading standards ICS/OCIMF STS Transfer Guide (Petroleum) and STS Transfer Guide (Liquefied Gases), in a consistently safe and efficient manner.


marine Services


FPSO Pilotage and Support

We have a large pool of experienced Mooring Masters and are able to deliver safe and high quality operations in challenging environment. We are flexible and can structure contracts to suit the needs of our clients' requirements, depending on the type and frequency of berthing, and the size of vessels involved. We Can Provide
  • Senior Mooring Masters – with Master Mariners Class 1 certificate and minimum 3 years experience.
  • Assistant Mooring Masters – trained, indigenous and experienced mooring masters familiar with the West African Region.



Terminal/Bunkering Operation

Alfen provides a seamless terminal management service for onshore and offshore operations within the West African Region. Our breadth of experience enables customers to receive a tailored service that is specific to their terminal management needs. Throughout all applications we are currently achieving the highest standards of safety and environmental protection.
    We Supply:
  • Inspection and maintenance
  • Operations and logistics
  • Pollution control and fire fighting
  • Diving services



Hull Cleaning

We offer underwater hull cleaning service at competitive rates. Priding ourselves in providing quick and thorough hull cleanings, we always ensure maximum removal of marine growth and biofouling whilst maintaining minimal coating loss to each and every vessel. Our units are fully mobile and speed adjustable, allowing bespoke cleaning to any hull shape. We only use namebrand equipment with original parts, making SAFETY of your vessel and to our divers top priority. We are committed to “Protect Your Coating,” guaranteeing immaculate underwater cleaning results and keeping antifouling to an absolute minimum.



Diving Services

Our Commercial Diving Services include, but are not limited to:
  • Complete surface-supplied diving
  • support systems
  • CCTV video recording suite with voice
    communications
  • Inspections with internationally
    certified divers
  • Damage profiling and assessments
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MARINE PRODUCTS

Mooring Ropes
Alfen Stocks high quality 8 strand ropes of varying sizes with Germanishcer Lloyds (GL) Test Certificate. We stock below types of ropes at our Lagos base.

Oceanmoor - A polypropylene copolymer having all the attributes of a standard polypropylene rope but the copolymer enhances the abrasion resistance and significantly increases the breaking load making this an economical option to staple PP and polyamides. Suitable for mooring and general marine and industrial applications.

Oceanmoorflex - A high tenacity polypropylene rope combined with polyester yarn supplying a higher breaking strength with increased abrasion resistance and a lower elongation with dimensional stability. Suitable for a wide range of marine mooring and towing applications.

Oceansupaflex - High tenacity polyester / polypropylene composite fibre supplying a high breaking strength with superior abrasion resistance, low elongation and excellent shock loading ability with TCLL value of 73%.