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ELYON charters Offshore Supply Vessels, Anchor Handling Tugs, Crew Transfer Vessels, barges and liftboats for oil and gas operations across West and Central Africa — fully crewed, STCW-certified, HSE-compliant and mobilised faster than any competitor in the region. When the operational window is open, we are already moving.
Marine logistics in the Gulf of Guinea is not a simple procurement exercise. Vessel availability, port authority clearances, crew certification, flag state requirements, HSE documentation and operational weather windows all converge in a narrow operational timeline that does not forgive slow suppliers.
ELYON’s Vessel Charter & Supply service was built on one foundational insight: in offshore operations, speed of mobilisation is not a convenience — it is the difference between a project that hits its schedule and one that bleeds demurrage every day. We maintain standing relationships with vessel owners across the region, pre-negotiated commercial frameworks, and a marine operations team that can turn an inquiry into a confirmed charter faster than any other operator in West or Central Africa.
Whether you need a single OSV for a 72-hour cargo run, an AHTSV for a three-month mooring campaign, or a fleet of CTVs to support a platform construction campaign, ELYON builds the marine solution around your operational requirement — not around what happens to be convenient for us.
Every vessel ELYON places is verified for class, flag state compliance, STCW crew certification, P&I insurance and HSE documentation before the charter agreement is signed. There are no surprises on day one — because we have already checked everything you would check yourself.
Before any vessel is placed on charter, ELYON completes a full vetting process: class certificates, flag state registration, STCW crew certifications, P&I insurance confirmation, ISM compliance, ISPS certification and HSE documentation review. A vessel that fails vetting does not get offered to clients — no exceptions.
All officers and ratings supplied with ELYON-chartered vessels hold current STCW certifications appropriate to their rank and the vessel's trading area. ELYON verifies certificate validity before mobilisation and manages crew rotation to ensure no expired certifications are ever on board during an active charter. Medicals, BOSIET/HUET, H2S and basic fire-fighting certificates verified as required by role.
ELYON's port agents manage vessel clearances, berth allocations, customs documentation, port health declarations and all port authority formalities at every active port across our operational area. Vessels arrive ready to work — not waiting at anchor for paperwork. Our agents are on the ground, know the harbour masters personally, and resolve clearance issues before they become delays.
ELYON provides voyage-level management for all active charters — daily position reports, voyage instructions, cargo documentation, port logs and bunker consumption tracking. Clients receive a voyage report for each port call and a monthly charter performance summary. All reporting is available in the client's preferred format — no proprietary systems required.
Every ELYON charter follows a defined, documented process that protects both parties and ensures the vessel arrives ready to work — not with outstanding compliance items to resolve on arrival.
Submit your requirement — vessel type, technical specifications, operational area, charter period and start date. ELYON's marine desk acknowledges within 2 hours, 24/7.
ELYON identifies available vessels meeting your specifications. Full vetting completed — class, flag, STCW, P&I, ISM, ISPS, HSE documentation. Only compliant vessels are offered.
Written charter offer issued with vessel details, day rate, fuel consumption allowance, delivery/redelivery terms, off-hire provisions, payment terms and P&I club confirmation.
Charter Party agreed and executed — typically on BIMCO Supplytime or Barecon form as appropriate. Port clearances, customs documentation and voyage orders issued simultaneously.
Vessel departs for delivery location. ELYON operations tracks progress and provides position updates. On-hire survey conducted at delivery point. Operations begin.
Yes. ELYON’s owner network extends beyond West and Central Africa to include vessel owners in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. For specialist vessel types or periods of high regional demand, ELYON can mobilise tonnage from adjacent regions. Transit time and repositioning costs are factored into the commercial offer and are typically offset by the operational benefit of securing the right vessel rather than an available but suboptimal one. International mobilisations require additional lead time — typically 7–21 days depending on origin — and ELYON will advise on realistic timelines during the inquiry stage.
Standard charter hire is invoiced and payable in advance of each charter period — typically weekly or bi-weekly depending on the charter duration. ELYON aligns payment timing with the client’s operational cash flow wherever possible, and our Customized Payment Solutions service can be applied to longer-duration charters where upfront hire payments create cash flow pressure. For well-established clients, net 30-day payment terms may be available, subject to credit assessment. All payment terms are set out clearly in the charter party — there are no hidden extras beyond the day rate, agreed fuel consumption allowances, and any pre-agreed additional services.
