Provisioning a vessel means getting the right food on board, in the right quantity, at the right temperature, ahead of a schedule that rarely moves. Altham has been provisioning vessels calling at Heysham and the surrounding ports for six generations; a long enough history that we’ve built the supplier relationships and storage capacity to handle an order of almost any size at short notice.

Our provisions cover a full range of storage requirements, so a single order can move seamlessly between frozen, chilled and ambient goods without needing to split it across separate suppliers. We work to recognised sourcing standards throughout, so what arrives on board meets the expectations a vessel’s crew and operator hold it to.

Our provisions typically cover:

• Frozen, chilled and ambient food supply
• Fresh meat, fish and poultry
• Ethnic and vegan provisions on request
• Full stores runs for vessels of any size

Provisions is often the largest single order placed with us during a port call, and it’s frequently combined with Bonded Stores where a vessel is also taking on duty-free goods in the same visit. Handling both as one coordinated order, rather than two separate deliveries, keeps things simpler at the point of loading.

Lead times vary depending on the size and complexity of an order, and we’ll always confirm what’s realistic for your schedule before you commit to a delivery date.

If you need provisions supplied to a vessel calling at a UK port, get in touch and we’ll talk through what you need.