Chartering Services – Voyage & Time Charter Solutions

Ametheus provides professional vessel chartering support for traders, refiners, and industrial buyers moving petroleum products (crude, LPG, LNG, fuels and chemicals), dry bulk agri parcels, minerals and building materials. We combine market intelligence, strong relationships with shipowners and operators, and disciplined execution to secure suitable tonnage on competitive terms.

Whether you need a single voyage charter (VC) fixture or ongoing tonnage coverage under Time Charter Period (TCP) or Time Charter Trip (TCT), our team manages the process from enquiry through to post-fixture follow-up.

Types of Vessels

We arrange flexible and secure charters for the following vessel categories. All vessels comply with international maritime safety regulations (IMO, MARPOL, SOLAS):

  • Crude Oil Tankers – Large-volume crude oil transport
    • VLCC & ULCC – Long-haul intercontinental routes
    • Suezmax – Efficient Suez Canal transit
    • Aframax & Panamax – Medium-distance routes and restricted waterways
  • Product Tankers – Refined products (diesel, jet fuel, gasoline, etc.)
    • Handysize & MR (Medium Range) – Short-haul and regional deliveries
    • LR1 & LR2 (Long Range) – Larger-volume, longer-distance shipments
  • LNG & LPG Carriers – Specialised vessels for liquefied natural gas and liquefied petroleum gas
  • Shuttle Tankers – Offshore-to-onshore crude transport
  • Barge Tankers – Coastal and inland waterway solutions

How We Work

  1. Enquiry Received You submit a freight enquiry or full charter request. We acknowledge within the same working day.
  2. Market Screening & Shortlist We screen the market for suitable open tonnage, assess vessel suitability, age, certifications and commercial terms, and prepare a shortlist.
  3. Negotiation Support We negotiate freight/hire, laycan, demurrage and key clauses on your behalf (or jointly with you), keeping you fully informed at every stage.
  4. Fixture & Charter Party Once terms are agreed, we assist with the fixture recap and the preparation/review of the Charter Party (BIMCO or customary forms).
  5. Post-Fixture Follow-up We remain available for operational coordination, documentation support and any post-fixture issues until the voyage is completed.

Chartering Procedure (Operational Steps)

  1. Sign the fixture recap.
  2. Charterer receives KYC documents, authorisation to sublease and invoice.
  3. Charterer conducts due diligence on the nominated vessel.
  4. If due diligence is satisfactory, the reservation fee is paid.
  5. Payment is completed.
  6. Inspection and bunker survey are arranged.
  7. Vessel is delivered.

Why Choose Ametheus?

Ametheus USA Corporation Inc is a company incorporated in the United States with subsidiaries in Hong Kong and India, specializes in vessel chartering for the energy, agri, and industrial sectors.

We act as an intermediary between cargo interests and shipowners, arranging suitable tonnage on a spot or time-charter basis. Our role is to simplify complex fixture processes and support secure, timely execution.

Logistics and shipping sit at the core of our work. Through established relationships with leading shipowners and brokers worldwide, we provide access to quality vessels for crude, petroleum products, and pressurized gas cargoes, regardless of geographic location.

We support clients from KYC and due diligence through fixture and operational follow-up, keeping communication tight and timelines on track.

Please take a look especially at the Tanker Chartering and Petroleum Products sections:

We have a strong sourcing network for both vessels and oil & gas cargoes, supported by a robust due-diligence process. This helps reduce time spent on verification and decision-making.

Whenever you face difficulty in arranging the required vessel or cargo tonnage, please keep Ametheus in mind. We work with you as a team to simplify complex transactions and find practical solutions together.

Chartering Desk Email: [email protected]

Timing: Please note our preferred communication timings (Indian Standard Time):

  • Calls: Between 9:00 AM and 7:00 PM. We kindly request that no calls be made after 7:00 PM.
  • WhatsApp messages: You may send texts until 10:00 PM, and we will do our best to reply within that window.
  • Emails: Feel free to write to us at any time. We will respond during our working hours.

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