Powering Latin America's vital role in global energy with expert STS services

We provide essential services to some of the world’s leading energy majors in the LATAM region, ensuring the smooth and safe transfer of oil and gas at sea.

Latin America has a huge role to play in the global energy system, and we're proud to support the growing offshore industry where reliability is critical in this demanding environment. James Fisher Fendercare (JF Fendercare) is a world-leading provider of ship-to-ship (STS) transfers, and a major global supplier of premium quality marine products and services, delivering safe and efficient operations to keep energy moving.

James Fisher and Sons marine services

Serving key energy markets offshore and near-shore

Our strategically located ship-to-ship (STS) bases are positioned throughout key areas, including the vital Panama Canal, to ensure full coverage and support for our customers.

Brazil is the leading producer in the region, conducting hundreds of operations and establishing a good reputation as a provider of safe and reliable offshore STS transfers

Additionally, we are poised to serve the markets emerging in the region as energy production expands.

With our pioneering marine solutions, we aim to help the Latin American energy sector grow sustainably, while ensuring that global energy continues to move forward safely.

Transformation from shipping company into a wider marine services offering following the acquisition of Fendercare Marine in 2005

Ship-to-ship transfers

JF Fendercare is a global leader in ship-to-ship transfers delivering safe and efficient operations to keep energy moving. We have a number of STS operational bases serving the needs of the Latin American offshore energy market.

How we can support you:
  • Fully equipped bases with all the necessary hoses, fenders and ancillary equipment
  • Highly experienced STS superintendents ready at a moment’s notice
  • Technical marine assurance support
  • Team of coordinators providing 24/7 cover for scheduled and emergency transfers
  • Support craft to rig/unrig STS equipment
  • STS licenses and permissions (as required)
  • Industry compliant procedures

Safety is at the forefront of everything we do, operating above industry specified guidelines to maintain our exemplary safety record.

Find out more about our ship-to-ship transfer services
Contact our Latin American team

Contact our expert team now if you have any specific requirements, or would like to find out how we can support your local Latin American needs.