Ship-to-Ship transfer operation offshore

About us

Independent STS superintendency, built on safety, certification and operations already delivered on four continents.

Geomar STS

An independent contractor in Ship-to-Ship operations.

Geomar STS is an independent contractor in Ship-to-Ship (STS) operations, working worldwide. We are not owned by, and do not act as agent for, any vessel operator, terminal or trader involved in the operations we attend.

Our STS superintendents hold Master Mariner Certificates of Competency, LNG POAC standing and STS Superintendent qualification, and have attended transfers in Europe, Africa, the Americas and the Middle East.

Geomar STS Ship-to-Ship Operations Superintendent
Fenders alongside an LNG carrier during an STS operation
LNG carrier cruising on open water at sunset
LNG carrier under way — open water transfer at sunset

What defines us

Four commitments behind every operation.

STS deck operation at dusk
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Safety-First Commitment

Every transfer runs to industry standards and to a written plan both vessels have agreed. Stop-work authority belongs to every person on either vessel, without exception.

LNG carriers moored side by side worldwide operation
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Worldwide Operational Capability

STS superintendents mobilise worldwide, offshore or in port, at short notice. Operations delivered to date cover Europe, Africa, the Americas and the Middle East.

STS manifold and transfer equipment
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Comprehensive Service Solutions

Planning, risk assessment, on-site supervision and the written close-out report are all handled by the same team, on the same sequence every time.

Experienced Ship-to-Ship Operations Superintendent on site
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STS Superintendent On Site

A Ship-to-Ship Operations Superintendent attends the vessel in person and advises both Masters, from first line through to disconnection.

Our people

A team of experienced Master Mariners and marine engineers.

Behind every operation stands a team that has spent its career at sea — led by founder George M. Lefter, with Chief Engineer Sorin Lefter and Master Mariners Adrian Marciuc and Dumitru Iordache.

Meet the team

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