Fresh fruit and vegetables
We supply fresh fruit, vegetables and other produce selected for onboard use and delivered according to the requirements of the order.
Ship provisions
Provision Supply for Vessels
Baltona Shipchandlers supplies fresh, frozen and dry provisions to vessels, including commercial ships, passenger ferries and cruise vessels calling at ports in Poland and selected European ports.
We support shipowners, operators, ship and fleet managers, agents, captains and purchasing teams with food supplies required for day-to-day crew catering and scheduled port calls.
A provision order can include several product groups in one request, helping reduce the number of separate suppliers that need to be coordinated during a vessel’s stay in port.
Ship provisions supply – what can we deliver?
Our ship provisions supply covers fresh, frozen, chilled and dry food products required for everyday crew catering and galley operations.
The final scope depends on the vessel, crew requirements, quantities, delivery location and timing. A single provision request can include several product groups prepared for one coordinated delivery.
Meat and fish
Provision orders can include fresh and frozen meat, fish and related products required for daily galley operations.
Frozen provisions
We supply frozen food products stored and transported under temperature-controlled conditions appropriate for the product category.
Dry provisions
Our range includes rice, pasta, cereals, flour, dry ingredients and other long-life provisions commonly required on board.
Canned and long-life products
We supply canned goods and shelf-stable products suitable for longer storage periods during vessel operations.
Dairy and chilled products
Provision requests can include milk, cheese, yoghurt and other chilled products handled according to their storage requirements.
Beverages
We supply juices, soft drinks and other non-alcoholic beverages as part of vessel provisioning orders.
Galley and everyday food supplies
Orders can also include everyday products required for meal preparation and regular galley operations during the voyage.
Products for multinational crews
We can prepare provision orders that take different dietary preferences and the requirements of multinational crews into account.
Special provision requests
If a required product is not included in the standard range, we can verify its availability based on the specification provided with the request.
How do you order provisions for a vessel?
To order provisions for a vessel, send us a provision list together with the required quantities and the information needed to prepare the quotation and plan the delivery.
The more complete the request, the easier it is to confirm the product range, prepare a quote and coordinate the supply with the vessel’s port call.
Send your provision list
Include the required products, quantities and any relevant dietary, brand or product specifications available to the purchasing team.
Provide vessel, port and ETA
Include the vessel name, delivery port, ETA and required delivery date or time so that the order can be coordinated correctly.
We prepare the quote and coordinate delivery
Based on the information provided, we verify the scope of the order, prepare the quotation and coordinate delivery to the vessel.
Cold-chain storage and transport for ship provisions
Fresh, chilled and frozen provisions require appropriate storage and transport conditions from the warehouse to the vessel.
Our provisioning operation is supported by approximately 3,500 m² of warehouse space, including refrigerated and frozen storage facilities, as well as a fleet of more than 20 vehicles adapted to transport goods with different temperature requirements.
This infrastructure allows us to handle mixed provision orders that include ambient, chilled and frozen products within the same supply process.
What information helps us prepare a provision quote?
To prepare a provision quote, we need the provision list, quantities, vessel name, delivery port, ETA or required delivery date, and any relevant dietary or product specifications.
Food safety and quality standards
Food safety is an essential part of ship provisioning because orders may include fresh, chilled, frozen and long-life products with different handling and storage requirements.
Baltona Shipchandlers holds ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP certifications, supporting controlled quality and food-safety processes across our provisioning operations.
Refrigerated and frozen storage facilities, together with temperature-controlled transport, help maintain the conditions required for products that depend on an uninterrupted cold chain.
More information about hygiene and food safety in vessel provisioning is available in our guide to food safety standards in ship supply.
Provision supply for multinational crews
Provision supply for multinational crews may require different food categories, dietary preferences and product specifications to be included in the same order.
We can prepare orders that combine fresh, frozen, dry and chilled provisions so that purchasing teams can source several food categories within one coordinated delivery.
Where specific dietary or product requirements apply, they should be included directly in the provision list or enquiry.
Combine provisions with other ship supplies
A vessel may require more than food supplies during the same port call. Combining several supply categories can reduce the number of separate orders and simplify coordination between the vessel, agent and suppliers.
Alongside provisions, Baltona Shipchandlers also supplies technical equipment for ships and duty free products for vessels.
When several categories are required, they can be included in the initial enquiry so that the scope of the supply can be reviewed together.
Ship provision deliveries to ports in Poland and Europe
We deliver ship provisions to ports in Poland and selected European ports, coordinating the supply with the vessel’s port call and required delivery time.
Our coverage includes key ports in the Baltic and North Sea regions as well as selected ports in other parts of Europe.
The current list of locations is available on our ports served by Baltona page.
For a port-specific enquiry, include the vessel name, port, ETA and required delivery date or time from the beginning so that we can verify the appropriate supply arrangement.
Who do we supply with ship provisions?
We provide vessel provisioning services to shipowners, vessel operators, ship and fleet managers, purchasing teams, ship agents, captains and other onboard teams responsible for food supplies.
Shipowners and vessel operators
We handle provision requests for vessels requiring regular or port-specific food supplies during their operation.
Ship and fleet managers
We support purchasing and supply processes connected with individual vessels as well as wider fleet provisioning requirements.
Purchasing and procurement teams
We work with detailed provision lists that may include several food categories within one coordinated order.
Ship agents
We coordinate provision deliveries required during a vessel’s stay in port based on the information provided in the enquiry.
Captains and onboard teams
Provision requests can be prepared directly by the people responsible for onboard supplies and galley requirements.
Ferry and cruise operators
We supply provisions for passenger ferries and cruise vessels according to the scope and quantities specified for the delivery.
Ship provisioning experience since 1946
Baltona has been active in ship supply since 1946, developing the operational infrastructure required to handle food, technical and other vessel supply orders.
Our experience covers commercial vessels, passenger ferries and cruise vessels, with deliveries coordinated according to the vessel, port and required timing.
For provisions, this means coordinating product availability, appropriate storage conditions and delivery planning within a single supply process.
Need provisions for your vessel?
Send us your provision list together with the vessel name, port, ETA or required delivery date, quantities and any relevant dietary or product requirements. We will review the scope of the order and available delivery options.
Frequently asked questions about ship provisions supply
Below we answer common questions about preparing a provision request and arranging delivery to a vessel.
What information should be included in a vessel provision request?
A vessel provision request should include the required products, quantities, vessel name, delivery port, ETA or required delivery date, and any relevant dietary or product specifications.
What types of ship provisions can you supply?
We supply fresh, frozen, chilled and dry provisions, including fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy products, beverages, dry goods, canned products and other everyday galley supplies.
Do you supply fresh, frozen and dry provisions?
Yes. Our provision supply can include fresh, frozen, chilled and dry food products within the same vessel order.
Can provisions be delivered directly to the vessel?
Yes. We coordinate provision deliveries to vessels in supported ports based on the vessel, location and required delivery time provided in the enquiry.
Can the order include provisions for a multinational crew?
Yes. Provision requests can include products selected for different dietary preferences and the requirements of multinational crews, provided that these needs are specified in the enquiry.
Can provision and technical supplies be ordered together?
Yes. A vessel enquiry can include provisions together with technical supplies or other product categories available within the Baltona Shipchandlers range.
Which ports do you serve?
We supply vessels in ports across Poland and selected European locations. The current coverage is available on our ports served by Baltona page.
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Do jakich portów pływamy
Polska
- Świnoujście
- Police
- Szczecin
- Kołobrzeg
- Darłowo
- Ustka
- Gdynia
- Gdańsk
Niemcy
- Hamburg
- Brake
- Stralsund
- Rostock
- Wismar
- Lubeck
- Brusbuttel
- Bremenhaven
- Bremen
Belgia
- Antwerpia
- Ghent
Holandia
- Rotterdam
- Amsterdam
- Ijmuiden
Dania
- Aarhus
- Kalundborg
Szwecja
- Uddevalla
Francja
- Rouen
Estonia
- Tallin
Łotwa
- Ryga
Litwa
- Kłajpeda
Finlandia
- Pori
Which ports we sail to
Poland
- Świnoujście
- Police
- Szczecin
- Kołobrzeg
- Darłowo
- Ustka
- Gdynia
- Gdańsk
Germany
- Hamburg
- Brake
- Stralsund
- Rostock
- Wismar
- Lubeck
- Brusbuttel
- Bremenhaven
- Bremen
Belgium
- Antwerpia
- Ghent
Netherlands
- Rotterdam
- Amsterdam
- Ijmuiden
Denmark
- Aarhus
- Kalundborg
Sweden
- Uddevalla
France
- Rouen
Estonia
- Tallin
Latvia
- Ryga
Lithuania
- Kłajpeda
Finland
- Pori
Welche Häfen wir anlaufen
Polen
- Świnoujście
- Police
- Szczecin
- Kołobrzeg
- Darłowo
- Ustka
- Gdynia
- Gdańsk
Deutschland
- Hamburg
- Brake
- Stralsund
- Rostock
- Wismar
- Lubeck
- Brusbuttel
- Bremenhaven
- Bremen
Belgien
- Antwerpia
- Ghent
Niederlande
- Rotterdam
- Amsterdam
- Ijmuiden
Dänemark
- Aarhus
- Kalundborg
Schweden
- Uddevalla
Frankreich
- Rouen
Estland
- Tallin
Lettland
- Ryga
Litauen
- Kłajpeda
Finnland
- Pori