Aerial view of an offshore supply vessel leaving a long white wake on an emerald sea

International shipbrokers since 1987.

Trusted by majors, independents, national oil companies and EPCI contractors.

& others

A Paris shipbroker with roots in 1936.

Socomet Sales is a shipbroking company established in Paris since 1987, dealing with the offshore oil & gas exploration and production industry.

1936

Worms Group

Socomet Sales traces its history back to 1936, when it was part of the Worms Group.
1987

Present form, in Paris

After an amicable take-over agreement of the shipbroking activities of Socomet-Auvray.
2001

Into offshore

The transition into the offshore industry, with initial fixtures in Libya and Angola.
Today

Africa and far beyond

From North, East and West Africa to the Mediterranean, with fixtures as far as Venezuela & Mexico, Australia & Indonesia.

Walk-to-work gangway linking a support vessel to an offshore platform

What we do

We are specialised in the provision of offshore supply vessels in West Africa and the Mediterranean for oil & gas companies, with safe and cost-effective services for the energy markets of today.

Local partners

In each country of operation, they take care of every local content aspect, from temporary importation through to all the authorisations and permits required under local rules.

Local crew & logistics staff

We can also arrange local crew and logistics staff to support marine operations offshore.

Specialist areas

The team is divided into specialist areas, so every client receives a tailor-made service, fitted and suited to their specific operations.

At a glance

Four decades of shipbroking, a quarter of a century in offshore, and a desk that never closes.

24/7/365

Desk coverage

Spot and term enquiries answered around the clock, every day of the year.

Fast crew boat cutting through open water

50+

Vessels on long term

Under long-term charter for IOCs, national oil companies and independents.

1987

Established in Paris

Present form taken in 1987, with origins traced back to 1936 within the Worms Group.

Shipbrokers

Paris and London, divided into specialist areas for a tailor-made service.

500+

Charters since inception

Concluded across West Africa, the Mediterranean and further afield.

Diving bell under floodlights on the deck of a diving support vessel at night

2001

Entered the offshore market

First fixtures in Libya and Angola, then across the whole African continent.

Five ways we work for you.

Offshore supply vessels moored at a logistics base at sunrise

Vessel chartering

On hand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, for any enquiry on a spot or term basis, for all kinds of vessels.

We are always more than happy to assist clients with budget-gathering, and are engaged in similar exercises for projects up to five or six years down the road, always on a no-win, no-fee basis.

Availabilities, positions and offers at the drop of a hat.

See the vessels we cover

Aerial view of an offshore IMR vessel launching a work-class ROV from its A-frame on a sunny day

Subsea

Extensive expertise and dedicated brokers for urgent subsea interventions and longer term IRM scopes.

We have the technical know-how to support SURF, IRM and FPSO hook-up and commissioning projects that call for precise knowledge of the saturation and air diving, diverless / ROV and W2W / accommodation vessel markets.

SURF: Subsea umbilicals, risers and flowlines
IRM: Inspection, repair, maintenance
FPSO: Floating production, storage and offloading
ROV: Remotely operated vehicle
W2W: Walk to work

Newly built offshore vessel in dry dock at a shipyard

Sale & Purchase

We specialise in buying and selling ships, both on the second-hand market and for newbuilds.

Our expertise goes beyond simple transactions: we negotiate the price of vessels on behalf of our clients to secure the best deal.

We manage all the local and international logistics of the transfer of ownership, including the transfer of title so that new owners obtain all legal rights to the vessel, and we coordinate the banking arrangements behind the transaction.

Broker's desk with a nautical chart, tender documents, a pen and an espresso

Call for tender & market surveys

For numerous clients, Socomet puts together the entire call for tender package: operational information, HSE documentation and security requirements, plus the commercial, technical and contractual submissions.

Shortlisting & advice

We collect every response within a set deadline, prepare a digestible package, then take part in the technical and commercial shortlisting of units, factoring in local content, taxes and each bidder's track record in the country of operations.

Market surveys

Prepared to the same standard, mapping available tonnage against your technical and operational requirements. Ask us for a copy of our market survey and call for tender templates.

Offshore supply vessel beside a production platform at dusk

Weekly position list & market reports

Every week Socomet publishes a position list and market report detailing nearly all available vessels around the entire African continent, including the Mediterranean.

Other areas can be provided on an ad hoc basis. An in-house invoicing service is also available to key clients.

Request the position list

Vessels and rigs we cover.

Availabilities, positions and offers for twenty kinds of units, on a spot or term basis.

Jack-up drilling rig and a support vessel on a calm sea at sunset

Supply & towage

Platform Supply Vessels
Anchor Handling Tug Supply
Fast Supply Intervention Vessels
Crewboats & Surfers
Multicats
Tugs (ASD, VSP, CPP...)

Construction, subsea & accommodation

Construction Vessels
Diving Support Vessels (SAT / air)
Accommodation Work Barges
4-Point Mooring / Utility Vessels

Cargo & transport

MPP Vessels
Cargo Barges (flat top / semi-sub)
Landing Craft
Deck Carriers
Semi-Submersible Transportation

Drilling & production units

Jack-Up / Self-Elevating Platforms
Jack-Up Rigs
Semi-Submersible Rigs
Drillships
MOPU Units

27 countries across Africa, Europe and the Middle East.

Local partners in every country of operation, and worldwide coverage on request.

Map of Africa, the Mediterranean and the Middle East with Socomet Sales countries of operation highlighted in green

West Africa

Mauritania, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Congo, DRC, Angola

Mediterranean & Europe

Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, Romania, Turkey, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt

Southern & East Africa

Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique

Middle East

Saudi Arabia, Yemen

The Socomet Sales team: five brokers standing together — **Fleur Maurel**CEO, Socomet Sales

Compliance comes first.

Certified DNV ISO 9001
Approved TRACE intermediary

Socomet adheres to the spirit and the letter of French and OECD laws. Socomet is committed to respect the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the United Nations Convention against Corruption and the UK Bribery Act.

We bring the best of our knowledge and experience to help you succeed.

The brokers behind the desk.

The team is broadly divided into specialist areas, so every enquiry reaches the broker who knows that market.

Portrait of Fleur Maurel — **Fleur Maurel** CEO OSV, AWB, Rigs Joined Socomet in 2004, made EVP in 2012. +33 6 13 67 85 45

Portrait of Philippe Brasseur-Kermadec — **Philippe Brasseur-Kermadec** Honorific Chairman Sale & Purchase Founded Socomet Sales in 1987. +33 6 11 71 86 15

Portrait of James Thomson — **James Thomson** Senior Shipbroker OSV, MPSV & Subsea Joined Socomet in 2022. +44 7889 943 915

Portrait of Rotimi Awopetu — **Rotimi Awopetu** Senior Shipbroker OSV Joined Socomet in 2022. +1 (608) 440 4001

Portrait of Lucas Bourquin — **Lucas Bourquin** Shipbroker OSV Joined Socomet in 2023. +33 6 08 52 20 47

One desk, five specialists.

Paris & London

Discuss your next charter, sale or tender.