Ship-to-Ship Transfer Operations
Capt. Oleksandr Shyrokov — Master Mariner (STCW II/2). Practical experience in ship-to-ship transfers, offshore bunkering, close-quarters manoeuvring, mooring coordination and tanker marine safety in West Africa and the Caribbean.
STS operations throughout my career
documented STS experience
Professional Summary
I am a Master Mariner with extensive practical involvement in ship-to-ship (STS) operations involving product tankers, bunker vessels and FSO units. My STS experience includes offshore bunkering and transfer programmes in West Africa and the Caribbean, with over 300 operations across my seagoing career.
My STS Experience Logbook records assignments in the combined roles of Master / STS Superintendent and Master / Mooring Master. This operational background covers the planning, coordination, vessel approach and mooring phases of transfers, as well as cargo transfer supervision and marine safety.
My broader maritime background includes command of oil tankers and a VLCC, Harbour Master positions, and fleet operations responsibilities. These roles have strengthened my approach to risk management, communication and the coordination of complex marine operations.
Professional focus: Mooring Master · STS Superintendent · POAC opportunities, drawing on hands-on STS operations and Master Mariner experience.
Selected Assignments
Selected periods and operations from my STS Experience Logbook, 2007–2025. Some periods comprise multiple transfers with numerous receiving vessels.
Master / STS Superintendent | FSO River Venta / Ngol Luena
Gasoil and gasoline operations involving FSO and coastal tanker units.
Master / Mooring Master | MT San Nicola
Offshore bunkering and STS transfers at Walvis Bay, Oranjemund and nearby waters.
Master | MT Libera
Multiple STS transfers at Barcadera Anchorage and off Oranjestad.
Master / Mooring Master | MT Anuket Coral / MT San Padre Pio
Offshore DP bunkering and transfer operations off Angola, Namibia, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana.
Master | Two tanker assignments
Repeated product transfers involving multiple receiving vessels in the Aruba STS area.
Source: STS Experience Logbook — Capt. Oleksandr Shyrokov. The stated 300+ figure reflects career experience in my POAC Competency Statement; it is not a count of the individually itemised rows above.
Professional Documents
The following PDF documents provide a detailed record of my STS assignments and an overview of my operational experience relevant to Mooring Master, STS Superintendent and POAC responsibilities.
Seven-page log of selected STS operations covering 2007–2025, with participating vessels, transfer locations, cargo types, recorded operational roles and weather conditions.
One-page professional competency statement covering STS transfer planning, Joint Plan of Operation (JPO), mooring and fendering arrangements, approach manoeuvres, marine safety and operational coordination.
Operational Competence
Marine Safety
My approach to STS operations is based on structured planning, clear communication and proactive risk management. It includes the Joint Plan of Operation (JPO), coordination of participating vessels, assessment of environmental conditions, mooring and fendering readiness and supervision of safe cargo transfers.
My professional experience includes work in accordance with the OCIMF Ship-to-Ship Transfer Guide, alongside practical Harbour Master experience coordinating ships, pilots, tugs, terminals and port authorities.
Planning and operational readiness
Approach, positioning and mooring
Supervision and emergency readiness
Professional Qualifications
FAQ
My STS experience spans more than 300 operations involving oil product tankers, bunker vessels and FSO units, with operations in West Africa and the Caribbean. The figure is based on my STS competency statement; selected operations and assignment periods are documented in my STS Experience Logbook.
Yes. My STS Experience Logbook records assignments described as Master / STS Superintendent in Luanda Bay during 2007–2008 and Master / Mooring Master during offshore operations in 2009 and 2014–2015.
My operational experience includes Joint Plan of Operation preparation, risk assessment, mooring and fendering arrangements, approach manoeuvre supervision, environmental monitoring and cargo transfer oversight.
I am a Master Mariner (STCW II/2) with experience commanding tankers and offshore vessels, including a recent VLCC assignment. I have also served as Harbour Master and worked in fleet operations and marine safety.
I am open to discussing international assignments involving Mooring Master, STS Superintendent and Person in Overall Advisory Control (POAC) responsibilities, subject to the project requirements and any applicable client approval or qualification criteria.
For Mooring Master, STS Superintendent or POAC-related assignments, please contact me directly.
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