Ben Ship Supply

Ben Ship Supply operates as a specialized maritime logistics and provision provider headquartered in Rijeka, Croatia. Established in 1990, the company has evolved from a small team into a comprehensive ship chandler serving the complex needs of the commercial shipping industry along the Adriatic coast. Its strategic location in Rijeka, Croatia’s principal seaport, allows it to function as a central hub for maritime support services throughout the region. The company’s core operations focus on the complete supply chain for merchant vessels, offering a broad spectrum of goods ranging from essential provisions to technical equipment. Ben Ship Supply maintains the logistical capability to service all major Croatian ports, including Split, Ploče, Zadar, and Dubrovnik. Beyond its domestic market, the company extends its operational reach to neighboring international hubs, frequently facilitating deliveries to the ports of Koper in Slovenia and Trieste in Italy. This cross-border capability enables the company to support vessels moving through the northern Adriatic trade corridor. A distinguishing aspect of the company’s technical division is its expertise in sourcing spare parts for vessels originally constructed in the region. Due to the historical significance of local shipbuilding, Ben Ship Supply maintains specialized networks for acquiring components compatible with ships built in former Yugoslavian and Croatian shipyards. This technical service runs alongside their general supply operations, which include deck and engine stores, cabin equipment, navigational charts, and safety gear. In the provisions sector, the company manages the procurement and delivery of fresh, frozen, and dry food stocks, utilizing its own fleet of refrigerated and delivery vehicles to maintain quality control from warehouse to gangway. The company also handles bonded stores, supplying duty-free goods such as tobacco and spirits to qualified vessels. As a member of the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA), Ben Ship Supply adheres to global standards for maritime procurement. The organization emphasizes responsiveness, maintaining 24-hour readiness to accommodate the unpredictable schedules of arriving and departing tonnage. Through these integrated services, the company functions as a critical support node for the maritime traffic navigating the Eastern Adriatic.