Who We Are
We are a Uruguayan company specialized in maritime safety founded in 1974.
We provide supplies, inspection, and certification services for vessels and stakeholders in the naval sector, based in Montevideo with an international reach.
Our Commitment
We manage our processes in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and RINA certification, ensuring traceability, safety, and continuous improvement.
In addition, our Quality Policy strengthens this commitment and focuses on five essential pillars:
Meeting our clients expectations
Providing specialized services in the maintenance of inflatable liferafts, lifeboats, breathing apparatus, extinguishers, and fire equipment.
Addressing the needs of stakeholders
Maintaining close and transparent relationships with all parties connected to our company.
Complying with current regulations
Ensuring compliance with national and international regulations in every service we provide.
Promoting continuous improvement
Establishing and updating mechanisms that drive efficiency and innovation within the company.
Ensuring sustainability and reputation
Maintaining our position as a reliable, profitable, and recognized reference in the maritime market.
Our Mission and Vision
At L.C.L. SHIPCHANDLERS LTD., we have defined a clear course that guides our actions and growth. Our Mission expresses what we do today with excellence, while our Vision reflects where we aim to be as leaders in maritime safety.
Mission
To provide comprehensive solutions in maritime safety — supply, inspection, and certification — supported by our ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (RINA).
Vision
To be the regional benchmark in vessel safety, operating under international standards and continuous improvement in line with ISO 9001:2015.
What We Do
We support shipowners and operators in the maritime sector with a complete portfolio of certified services:
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Maritime safety equipment
Supply, inspection, and certification.
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Specialized inspections
Liferafts and lifeboats, rescue boats, CO₂ cylinders, hydraulic testing, and gas supply.
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Gas supply
Refrigerants, oxygen, acetylene, nitrogen, and breathable compressed air (200–300 BAR)
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S.O.L.A.S. safety products
Lifebuoys, immersion suits, self-contained breathing apparatus, emergency lights, stainless steel shackles, liferafts, pilot ladders, hydrostatic release units, and more.
Why choose us?
+50 Years of Experience
Proven track record serving shipowners of multiple flags and clients across the maritime ecosystem.
Quality and Safety
Processes under ISO 9001:2015 (RINA) and full S.O.L.A.S. compliance in every service.
