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Ship Chandlers & General Supply

General Ship Chandlers

General ship chandlers supply everything a vessel routinely needs during a port call from a single order — deck stores and hardware, engine-room consumables, cabin and galley items, cleaning materials, and fresh or dry provisions — coordinated as one delivery to the berth or anchorage rather than sourced separately from specialist suppliers.

Because a chandler carries stock across every department of the ship, masters and superintendents use them for routine resupply, last-minute top-ups, and small emergency orders where speed matters more than category depth. Buyers requesting a single consolidated quote trade some specialisation for convenience and one point of contact; for large or technical items — main engine spares, wire rope, or bulk provisions — buyers often compare the category specialists listed alongside them on price and lead time. It sits within the Ship Chandlers & General Supply category group on PortProcure.

PortProcure lists 780 verified General Ship Chandlers suppliers across 24 ports, including Abidjan, Abu Qir, and Ajman. Send an RFQ to compare quotes from listed suppliers.

Suppliers
780
Ports served
24
Group
Ship Chandlers & General Supply
Type
Supplies & services

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780 suppliers

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Itasupply

ItacoatiaraBrazil

Itasupply began operations in 1996 in Itacoatiara, Amazonas, and established itself in the maritime supply market of northern Brazil. Its team is rigorously selected and available to customers twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, offering dependable service at affordable cost.

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Itaquisupply Comércio Ltda

ItaquiBrazil

Itaqui Supply began operations on 23 July 2018 in Raposa, Maranhão, and quickly established itself in the maritime supply market of northern Brazil. Its team is rigorously selected and available to customers twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, offering competitive prices and dependable service.

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Italfornavi s.r.l.

Sarroch Oil TerminalItaly

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Ital Marine Group

Puerto CabelloVenezuela

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IST Marine Service Group

RotterdamNetherlands

Founded in 1992 at Rotterdam, the group expanded rapidly, establishing an office in Singapore in 1995 and opening in Houston in 2006. The group now employs more than sixty-eight experienced staff members, most of them multilingual (English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Polish, Malay, Japanese and Chinese), and therefore able to deal with clients in their own language. The three offices are identically set up as independent operating units, complete with bonded warehouses, owned trucks (cool/fridge) and trailers, fully stocked with European as well as imported Asian items for use on board ships, drilling rigs and offshore structures.

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Ismail Stores Supply

CalcuttaIndia

Ismail Stores is a ship chandler established in 1949, supplying all major Indian ports. A diversified local network lets us provide quality products at competitive rates, procured directly from their original manufacturers with long expiry dates. We maintain a strict policy of hygiene and cleanliness at the workplace, and operate fresh and dry store rooms, refrigerators and a godown so that every item is supplied in the right condition. Constant effort goes into enhancing the services we provide, and above all we believe in building lasting relationships with our customers.

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IFS Ship Supplies & Trading (Pty) Ltd

Walvis BayNamibia

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Indi Links Shipchandling Services Ltd

Port LouisGuadeloupe

Indi Links specialises in a broad range of marine supplies for modern vessels. Provisions supply: fresh, frozen and dry provisions including meat, seafood, fruit, vegetables, dairy and specialty items to suit crew preferences and dietary requirements. Bonded stores: cigarettes, spirits, soft drinks and confectionery. Cabin stores: cleaning materials, linen, galley equipment, tableware, toiletries and crew welfare supplies. Deck and engine stores: tools, ropes, safety equipment, paints, lubricants, electricals and machinery spares compliant with IMPA and ISSA catalogue standards. Technical and safety equipment: technical components, electrical fittings, marine chemicals and personal protective equipment. Custom and urgent requests are sourced and delivered at short notice. The team is available 24/7, ensures full compliance with food safety standards and customs regulations, and maintains close relationships with local port and customs authorities.

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Interocean Services Limited

ColomboSri Lanka

Interocean Services Limited (IOS) is a Sri Lankan ship supplier with over four decades of experience, acting as a one-stop shop for all types of ship supplies and services required by vessels calling at Sri Lankan ports. IOS is licensed by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority and is a member of the Sri Lanka Ship Suppliers Association (SLSSA) and the International Ship Supply Association (ISSA). Long-standing partnerships with leading shipowners, ship management companies, ship catering companies and agents underpin its reputation as one of the leading ship chandlers in Sri Lanka and the region. Supplies cover engine, deck, cabin and electrical equipment, provisions, foodstuffs, bonded stores and marine lubricants, with round-the-clock service.

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International Ship Supply & Multi Trade

ChittagongBangladesh

Holding its own stock house, the company procures ship engine spare parts, marine electronics and deck, engine, electrical and safety stores, supplying genuine parts and quality marine services. Main lines of trade and service: ship engine spare parts and marine electronics and navigation equipment exported worldwide; ship supply, bunkering and ship chandling to international standards; ship repair and technical services with class approval; ship owners operations as protecting agent, port agent and charter agent; and maritime work to owner, ISM manager, ship manager and charterer instructions.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What can I order from a general ship chandler in one delivery?

A general chandler supplies across every department of the ship — deck and engine-room stores, cabin and galley items, cleaning materials, and fresh or dry provisions — consolidated into a single order delivered to the berth or anchorage. That single point of contact is the main reason buyers use a chandler for routine resupply rather than sourcing each line from a separate specialist.

When should I use a category specialist instead of a general chandler?

For large or technical items — main engine spares, certified wire rope, or bulk provisions — a specialist usually offers a better price, deeper stock, and proper documentation. Buyers often place routine top-ups with a chandler while comparing the specialists listed alongside them for those technical lines, trading some convenience for category expertise.

How quickly can a chandler deliver to a vessel in port?

Delivery is timed to the vessel's port call, so lead time depends on the port, the order size, and how much notice the chandler has. A chandler carrying broad local stock can often meet short-notice top-ups before sailing, which is why masters value confirmed stock and reliable delivery to the berth over price alone for urgent orders.