Provisions arriving late cost real money. Here is the checklist we recommend before signing with any chandling partner.
A reliable chandler keeps a vessel moving; an unreliable one turns a routine port call into expensive idle time. Before you sign, run through this checklist.
The checklist
- Coverage - can they serve you at both port and anchorage?
- Lead times - ask for their guaranteed delivery windows, not estimates.
- Cold chain - fresh provisions need documented temperature control.
- References - two or three recent vessels of a similar class.
Red flags
- No written confirmation of delivery slots.
- Quotes that exclude launch-boat or handling fees.
- No 24/7 operations contact.
Our supply team covers all of the above - see what we deliver.