Port & Marine Services
Vessel-side chemical delivery at Florida's major commercial and cruise ports — made possible by our USCG Approved Mobile Facility designation. A rare, specialized capability that eliminates the need for vessel repositioning and keeps your operations on schedule.
What Makes This Possible
USCG Approved Mobile Facility
Conducting bulk chemical transfers at active commercial ports requires more than a truck and a permit. Meka holds a United States Coast Guard Approved Mobile Facility plan designation — an operational authorization that allows qualifying units in our fleet to perform vessel-side chemical deliveries at Florida's major ports.
This is not a vehicle-level certification. It is a fleet-wide operational plan approved by the USCG that governs how we conduct transfers, what equipment qualifies, and what protocols are followed at every port operation. Any tanker in our fleet that meets the plan's specifications operates under this approval.
The result for our customers: compliant, efficient chemical delivery directly to your vessel — without requiring repositioning to a fixed shore facility, without delay, and with full coordination with port authorities and vessel agents.
Approved Port Operations
Meka is currently approved to operate at the following Florida ports. Additional ports can be added to our Mobile Facility plan as needed.
How It Works
Coordinate & Schedule
We work directly with your vessel agent and the port authority to schedule delivery, obtain required port access, and prepare all documentation — manifest, placards, and transfer records.
Deploy to Berth
Our USCG-approved tanker arrives at your vessel's berth. No vessel repositioning required. Our equipment and protocols are designed for vessel-side transfer at active commercial docks.
Compliant Transfer
Chemical transfer is conducted under our USCG Approved Mobile Facility plan — with all required safety protocols, documentation, and coordination with port facility operators.
Common Questions
Port & Marine Services — FAQ
What is a USCG Approved Mobile Facility?
A USCG Approved Mobile Facility is an operational designation issued by the United States Coast Guard that authorizes a carrier to conduct bulk chemical transfers directly to or from vessels at commercial ports. The approval covers Meka's entire qualifying fleet operating under a single USCG-approved plan — it is an operational authorization, not a vehicle-level certification. This designation allows Meka to deliver chemicals vessel-side at Florida's major ports without requiring vessels to visit fixed shore-based infrastructure.
What ports is Meka approved to operate at?
Meka is currently approved for operations at Port of Tampa, Port Manatee, JaxPort (Jacksonville), Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale), Port of Miami, Port Canaveral, and Port of Palm Beach. Additional ports can be added to our Mobile Facility plan as operational needs require.
What types of chemicals can Meka deliver vessel-side?
Meka delivers industrial and specialty chemicals to vessels — including cleaning chemicals, pool and water treatment chemicals, and other industrial commodities used in cruise and commercial vessel operations. We haul chemicals only; we do not deliver fuel, petroleum products, or compressed gases.
Does the vessel need to move to a special berth for chemical delivery?
Not necessarily. The Mobile Facility model is designed to bring compliant chemical transfer capability to the vessel rather than requiring vessel repositioning. We coordinate with port authorities and vessel operators on delivery logistics, and in most cases can service vessels at their scheduled berth.
Do you have in-house spill response or environmental response capability?
Meka does not operate as an Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO). We contract with a qualified OSRO to provide spill response backup coverage for our port and marine operations, as required by applicable regulations. Our operations focus exclusively on compliant chemical transport and transfer.
How far in advance do I need to schedule a port delivery?
Scheduling requirements vary by port and vessel schedule. Contact our operations team as early as possible to coordinate port authority scheduling, manifest documentation, and delivery timing. We work directly with vessel operators and port agents to ensure smooth execution.
Need chemical delivery at a Florida port?
Contact our operations team to discuss scheduling, port requirements, and commodity specifics.