The Lightering Team

A Team of experts who facilitate, manage, and perform safe and efficient Ship-to-Ship (STS) Transfer operations.

A diverse group of professionals internationally recognized for customer focus and problem-solving skills.

Active and directly involved in the export of approximately 20% of crude oil from the United States and completing about 500 operations globally per year.

A safety and environmental stewardship minded Team aiming to Zero Incidents – Zero Injuries – Zero Pollution.

An Innovative Team that participated in writing the book on STS Transfers, introduced toggle unmooring pins and the Double-D mooring tails managing STS risks through agile, innovative, simple, and low-cost solutions.

A reliable and consistent service quality supported by onshore and offshore personnel and STS equipment in the U.S. East Coast, U.S. West Coast, U.S. Gulf Coast, Panama (Pacific), The Bahamas and ESTS locations.

The Global Lightering Solution

Lightering LLC, formed in 2002, is a wholly owned subsidiary of International Seaways Inc,  one of the largest tanker companies worldwide providing energy transportation services for crude oil and petroleum products in International Flag markets.