Port of Djibouti
The country's principal historic seaport at Djibouti City on the Gulf of Tadjoura. Ship Chandler Djibouti coordinates provisions, bonded stores and technical vessel supply for vessels calling the Port of Djibouti.
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Ship Supply Services in Djibouti
Explore our comprehensive range of ship chandling and vessel supply services for merchant vessels calling Djibouti's main commercial ports — Port of Djibouti, Doraleh Multipurpose Port, Doraleh Container Terminal, Port of Tadjoura and Port of Ghoubet.
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Port coverage
Ship chandling ports in Djibouti
Djibouti is a country in the Horn of Africa on the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. For ship chandling, the main commercial ports we cover under this domain are listed below. We can arrange provisions and the full ship-supply range for vessels calling these ports.
Doraleh Multipurpose Port
Modern multipurpose terminal west of Djibouti City for bulk, breakbulk, containers and RoRo. We can arrange ship chandling and vessel stores timed to ETA and berth at Doraleh Multipurpose Port.
Doraleh Container Terminal
Dedicated container terminal in the Doraleh complex. Provisions and the full ship-supply range can be coordinated for vessels working Doraleh Container Terminal.
Port of Tadjoura
Commercial port on the northern coast of the Gulf of Tadjoura. Ship chandler services and vessel stores can be arranged for Tadjoura port calls.
Port of Ghoubet
Specialised commercial port south of Ghoubbet-el-Kharab. Where schedules and local availability allow, we coordinate provision and technical supply for Ghoubet calls.
We can arrange provision service and all listed ship-supply categories in Port of Djibouti, Doraleh Multipurpose Port, Doraleh Container Terminal, Port of Tadjoura and Port of Ghoubet.
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Ship Provisions Supply in Djibouti
Ship Chandler Djibouti provides ship provisions supply services for vessel crews, bringing together fresh, chilled, frozen, and dry provisions for daily onboard meals and galley operations. The selection encompasses fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and poultry, fresh and frozen seafood, dairy products, eggs, and bakery products. Rice, pasta, flour, cereals, canned products, and other dry and frozen foods complement the fresh food range, while condiments, spices, and sauces support meal preparation. Beverage requirements are covered through drinking water, juices, soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Orders can be tailored to crew nationality, individual vessel needs, preferred brands, and specific packaging sizes, allowing the requisition to reflect the crew's dietary requirements and food preferences. International and local food products are included, with special dietary products available upon request. Available across Port of Djibouti, Doraleh Multipurpose Port, Doraleh Container Terminal, Port of Tadjoura and Port of Ghoubet.
- Fresh fruits and vegetables
- Meat and poultry
- Fresh and frozen seafood
- Dairy products
- Eggs
- Bakery products
- Rice, pasta, flour and cereals
- Canned products
- Frozen food
- Dry provisions
- Beverages and drinking water
- Juices and soft drinks
- Coffee and tea
- Condiments, spices and sauces
- International and local food products
- Special dietary products upon request
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Bonded Stores Supply
Ship Chandler Djibouti offers bonded stores supply services, covering bonded and duty-free products in compliance with applicable customs requirements and port regulations. The selection may include tobacco products, confectionery, and soft drinks, together with personal care products and crew welfare items for onboard requirements. Other bonded products requested by the vessel may also form part of the requisition. The applicable customs and port rules remain relevant to these supply arrangements and to the products requested; the range should therefore be considered within those regulatory conditions. Available across Port of Djibouti, Doraleh Multipurpose Port, Doraleh Container Terminal, Port of Tadjoura and Port of Ghoubet.
The following categories outline the bonded stores that may be included, covering both consumable products and personal items for the crew:
- Tobacco products
- Confectionery
- Soft drinks
- Personal care products
- Crew welfare items
- Other bonded products requested by the vessel
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Deck Stores Supply
Ship Chandler Djibouti provides deck stores supply services for vessels calling at the Port of Djibouti, with consumables, equipment, and marine hardware for deck operations and maintenance. Mooring ropes and hawsers, wire ropes, chains, shackles, and turnbuckles form part of the range, alongside lifting accessories and cargo securing materials. Maintenance requirements are covered through marine paints and coatings, brushes and rollers, cleaning equipment, and deck maintenance tools. Hoses and couplings, tarpaulins, safety signs, hand tools, PPE, and working equipment complete the broader selection. Sourcing and delivery are coordinated according to the vessel's IMPA references, required dimensions, Safe Working Load (SWL) specifications, material requirements, applicable certifications, and preferred manufacturers. These details distinguish the particular products required within each category and guide sourcing against the vessel's stated specifications. Available across Port of Djibouti, Doraleh Multipurpose Port, Doraleh Container Terminal, Port of Tadjoura and Port of Ghoubet.
- Mooring ropes and hawsers
- Wire ropes
- Shackles
- Turnbuckles
- Chains
- Lifting accessories
- Cargo securing materials
- Hoses and couplings
- Marine paints and coatings
- Brushes and rollers
- Tarpaulins
- Cleaning equipment
- Deck maintenance tools
- Safety signs
- Marine hardware
- Hand tools
- PPE and working equipment
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Engine Stores Supply
Ship Chandler Djibouti offers engine stores supply services, covering essential consumables, tools, and technical materials for engine departments and onboard machinery maintenance. The range includes filters, gaskets, bearings, valves, pumps, and mechanical seals, together with lubricants and greases. Hydraulic products, hoses and fittings, pipes, flanges, and related fittings address further technical requirements. Measuring instruments, hand and power tools, workshop consumables, fasteners, electrical materials, welding consumables, and engine-room cleaning chemicals support day-to-day operations and maintenance activities. Selected machinery spare parts are also included. For accurate sourcing of technical items, customers are requested to provide the relevant manufacturer, model, serial number, and part number, supported by technical drawings or photographs where appropriate. These identifying details help distinguish the required component from other items within the same product category. Available across Port of Djibouti, Doraleh Multipurpose Port, Doraleh Container Terminal, Port of Tadjoura and Port of Ghoubet.
- Filters
- Gaskets
- Bearings
- Valves
- Pumps
- Mechanical seals
- Lubricants and greases
- Hydraulic hoses and fittings
- Hydraulic products
- Measuring instruments
- Hand and power tools
- Workshop consumables
- Fasteners
- Electrical materials
- Welding consumables
- Engine-room cleaning chemicals
- Pipes, fittings and flanges
- Selected machinery spare parts
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Cabin & Galley Stores
Ship Chandler Djibouti provides cabin and galley stores supply services for vessel accommodation and catering departments at the Port of Djibouti. The range combines everyday consumables with essential equipment to support housekeeping, crew comfort, and onboard food preparation and service. Accommodation supplies include bed linen, towels, blankets, mattresses, and pillows, while galley requirements encompass tableware, cookware, kitchen utensils, and galley equipment. Cleaning and laundry products, toiletries, garbage bags, and cabin consumables address the recurring needs of crew living areas. Crew welfare products are also included within the selection. Sourcing these categories supports the requirements of both accommodation spaces and catering facilities, bringing together items used for daily living, housekeeping, and galley operations within the cabin and galley supply range. Available across Port of Djibouti, Doraleh Multipurpose Port, Doraleh Container Terminal, Port of Tadjoura and Port of Ghoubet.
- Bed linen
- Towels
- Blankets
- Mattresses and pillows
- Tableware
- Cookware
- Kitchen utensils
- Galley equipment
- Cleaning products
- Laundry products
- Toiletries
- Garbage bags
- Cabin consumables
- Crew welfare products
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Safety Equipment & PPE
Ship Chandler Djibouti supplies safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) according to specific vessel requirements, covering a range of personal protection and related onboard safety products. The selection includes safety helmets and shoes, coveralls, protective gloves, safety goggles, and face shields. Respiratory protection and safety harnesses are also included, alongside life-saving equipment, fire-fighting related products, safety signs and tapes, and first-aid products. Requirements should reflect the particular items needed by the vessel. For any product requiring certification, the relevant safety standards or certification requirements should be clearly specified in the Request for Quotation (RFQ). Stating these requirements explicitly makes the required certification part of the product specification rather than leaving it implied by a general category name. Available across Port of Djibouti, Doraleh Multipurpose Port, Doraleh Container Terminal, Port of Tadjoura and Port of Ghoubet.
- Safety helmets
- Safety shoes
- Coveralls
- Protective gloves
- Safety goggles
- Face shields
- Respiratory protection
- Safety harnesses
- Life-saving equipment
- Fire-fighting related products
- Safety signs and tapes
- First-aid products
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Electrical Stores
Ship Chandler Djibouti provides electrical stores supply services for the operational and maintenance needs of vessel deck departments, engine rooms, and onboard accommodation areas. The range brings together electrical equipment, components, and essential consumables, including marine lamps and LED lighting for onboard lighting requirements. Cables, wires, plugs, sockets, and cable accessories form another part of the selection, alongside circuit breakers, fuses, contactors, relays, and switches. Batteries, electrical tools, and general electrical consumables are also included. These categories cover both individual components and the tools and accessories used in electrical maintenance, allowing the vessel's requisition to address the different electrical supply needs of its working and accommodation areas. Available across Port of Djibouti, Doraleh Multipurpose Port, Doraleh Container Terminal, Port of Tadjoura and Port of Ghoubet.
- Marine lamps
- LED lighting
- Cables and wires
- Plugs and sockets
- Circuit breakers
- Fuses
- Contactors
- Relays
- Switches
- Batteries
- Electrical tools
- Cable accessories
- Electrical consumables
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Marine Chemicals
Ship Chandler Djibouti offers marine chemicals supply services, making marine and industrial chemicals available for vessel maintenance and day-to-day operational needs. The selection includes cleaning chemicals and degreasers, together with rust removers and descaling chemicals for the corresponding maintenance requirements. Tank cleaning products, water-treatment chemicals, general maintenance chemicals, and engine-room cleaning products are also included within the range. Each category addresses a different chemical requirement, so the relevant product specifications are important when identifying the requested product. Product specifications and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) can be provided where applicable, supplying product information alongside the chemical supply request. This documentation remains subject to its applicability to the particular product concerned. Available across Port of Djibouti, Doraleh Multipurpose Port, Doraleh Container Terminal, Port of Tadjoura and Port of Ghoubet.
- Cleaning chemicals
- Degreasers
- Rust removers
- Descaling chemicals
- Tank cleaning products
- Water-treatment chemicals
- Maintenance chemicals
- Engine-room cleaning products
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Welding Equipment & Consumables
Ship Chandler Djibouti offers welding equipment and consumables, including cutting equipment and materials, to support onboard vessel maintenance and repair activities. The range includes welding electrodes and welding wire, along with cutting discs and grinding discs for the corresponding workshop tasks. Welding accessories and welding PPE are included alongside regulators, hoses, and cutting and welding equipment. This selection brings together the equipment, associated accessories, and consumable materials requested for welding and cutting requirements. Industrial and marine gases also form part of the listed range; their supply is subject to local availability and applicable regulations. These conditions apply specifically to gas supply and should be taken into account when considering the vessel's requirements. Available across Port of Djibouti, Doraleh Multipurpose Port, Doraleh Container Terminal, Port of Tadjoura and Port of Ghoubet.
- Welding electrodes
- Welding wire
- Cutting discs
- Grinding discs
- Welding accessories
- Welding PPE
- Regulators
- Hoses
- Cutting and welding equipment
- Industrial and marine gases
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Marine Spare Parts & Technical Procurement
Ship Chandler Djibouti assists with marine spare parts and technical procurement, sourcing standard and specialized parts and technical equipment according to specific vessel requirements. The selection spans main and auxiliary engine parts, pump and compressor components, electric motors, and refrigeration components. Navigation and communication equipment, marine electronics, electrical and hydraulic components, and industrial equipment are also covered, including OEM and alternative spare parts. Accurate identification is central to sourcing the intended item from these technical categories. Customers are encouraged to provide the manufacturer, equipment model, serial number, OEM part number, IMPA reference, and dimensions, together with technical drawings or clear photographs. These details help describe both the equipment concerned and the particular component required, supporting accurate identification and efficient procurement against the vessel's stated needs. Available across Port of Djibouti, Doraleh Multipurpose Port, Doraleh Container Terminal, Port of Tadjoura and Port of Ghoubet.
- Main and auxiliary engine parts
- Pump components
- Compressor parts
- Electric motors
- Refrigeration components
- Navigation equipment
- Communication equipment
- Marine electronics
- Electrical components
- Hydraulic components
- Industrial equipment
- OEM and alternative spare parts
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Nautical Charts & Publications
Ship Chandler Djibouti can assist vessels with nautical charts and marine publications required for their voyage and operation, subject to availability. The scope includes chart requirements as well as marine publications, with assistance also extending to voyage and operational documentation support. These categories relate to the vessel's voyage and onboard operational information needs. Assistance with the requested charts and publications remains dependent on availability, and the listed scope should be considered within that condition. Available across Port of Djibouti, Doraleh Multipurpose Port, Doraleh Container Terminal, Port of Tadjoura and Port of Ghoubet.
- Nautical charts
- Marine publications
- Voyage and operational documentation support
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Tools & Marine Hardware
Ship Chandler Djibouti supplies tools and marine hardware, with a selection covering hand tools, power tools, cutting tools, and measuring equipment. The range brings together different tool categories, from hand-operated and powered equipment to products used for cutting and measurement. Fasteners and general marine hardware are also included alongside the tool selection, covering hardware items as well as equipment. The categories below outline the scope of tools and marine hardware supply and distinguish the principal product groups within the range. Available across Port of Djibouti, Doraleh Multipurpose Port, Doraleh Container Terminal, Port of Tadjoura and Port of Ghoubet.
- Hand tools
- Power tools
- Cutting tools
- Measuring equipment
- Fasteners
- General marine hardware
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Urgent Ship Supply
Ship Chandler Djibouti offers urgent ship supply services for time-sensitive requirements arising from unexpected changes to vessel schedules shortly before arrival or departure. These requests involve coordinating the sourcing, preparation, and delivery of essential supplies within the vessel's available port-call window. Planning takes account of the estimated time of arrival (ETA), berthing arrangements, anchorage location, and scheduled departure, which together establish the timing and location relevant to delivery. Port access conditions, agent instructions, customs regulations, and product availability also influence the arrangements. Each of these factors must be considered alongside the vessel's schedule when coordinating an urgent request, since the required supplies and the opportunity for delivery are both relevant to the sourcing and preparation process. Available across Port of Djibouti, Doraleh Multipurpose Port, Doraleh Container Terminal, Port of Tadjoura and Port of Ghoubet.
For urgent requirements, the Request for Quotation (RFQ) should clearly state the final delivery deadline so the time available for sourcing, preparation, and delivery is understood. Complete requisition details and vessel information should be submitted as early as possible, allowing coordination to take account of both the requested products and the vessel's arrival and departure arrangements. Early submission improves the likelihood of sourcing and delivering all required supplies before departure, while product availability, port access, customs regulations, and the other stated port-call conditions remain relevant to the request.
Request a quotation
For ship supply requirements across Djibouti ports, send your vessel details and complete requisition list.
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