24/7/365
Desk coverage
Spot and term enquiries answered around the clock, every day of the year.
International shipbrokers since 1987.
Offshore supply vessels for oil & gas companies across West Africa, the Mediterranean and worldwide on request.
Talk to a brokerTrusted by majors, independents, national oil companies and EPCI contractors.
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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.
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1936
Worms Group
Socomet Sales traces its history back to 1936, when it was part of the Worms Group.
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1987
Present form, in Paris
After an amicable take-over agreement of the shipbroking activities of Socomet-Auvray.
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2001
Into offshore
The transition into the offshore industry, with initial fixtures in Libya and Angola.
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Today
Africa and far beyond
From North, East and West Africa to the Mediterranean, with fixtures as far as Venezuela & Mexico, Australia & Indonesia.
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.
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.
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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.
2001
Entered the offshore market
First fixtures in Libya and Angola, then across the whole African continent.
Five ways we work for you.
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
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
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.
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.
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 listVessels and rigs we cover.
Availabilities, positions and offers for twenty kinds of units, on a spot or term basis.
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.
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West Africa
Mauritania, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Togo, Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Congo, DRC, Angola
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Mediterranean & Europe
Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, Croatia, Romania, Turkey, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt
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Southern & East Africa
Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique
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Middle East
Saudi Arabia, Yemen
“Our commitment and our desire to keep moving forward enable us to offer a service appreciated by the major players we work with around the world.”
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.
Socomet is independent of public bodies and includes only non-politically exposed individuals in its team and clients. Socomet's ownership is transparent, and the company has full control over its sales chain, as it is fully autonomous.
Socomet conducts due diligence of all its counterparts. Measures have been taken to limit circulation of information through the company, and all our collaborators are bound by professional secrecy.
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.
Discuss your next charter, sale or tender.
Spot and term enquiries answered around the clock, every day of the year.
- Head office
- 9/11 avenue Victor Hugo
75016 Paris, France - Phone
- +33 1 42 65 37 97
- sales@socomet-sales.com
