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Feeder Services Ship Management Eastern Africa IMO Certified 4 Modern Vessels 11 Ports Serviced Est. 2013 Kenya · Tanzania · Mozambique · The Comoros Feeder Services Ship Management Eastern Africa IMO Certified 4 Modern Vessels 11 Ports Serviced Est. 2013 Kenya · Tanzania · Mozambique · The Comoros

Our Services

Built for
East Africa's
sea routes.

CISL delivers comprehensive feeder services and professional ship management across Eastern Africa's key maritime corridors, combining regional expertise with operational excellence since 2013.

4
Modern Vessels
11
Ports Serviced
12+
Years Active

01, Feeder Services

The most comprehensive routes in Eastern Africa

We offer the most comprehensive feeder services within Eastern African ports, with regular calls between Kenya, Tanzania, Mozambique and The Comoros, in collaboration with our international clients.

  • Fleet of modern IACS-classed container-fitted vessels
  • Strengthened for project cargoes & bulk commodities
  • Geared for heavy cargo
  • IMO-classified, general, specialised & reefer cargo handled
  • Flexible scheduling tailored to client needs

Regional Port Calls

🇰🇪
Lamu (KELAU)
Kenya
Active
🇰🇪
Mombasa (KEMBA)
Kenya
Active
🇹🇿
Pemba (TZPMA)
Tanzania
Ad Hoc
🇹🇿
Tanga (TZTGT)
Tanzania
Active
🇹🇿
Zanzibar (TZZNZ)
Tanzania
Active
🇹🇿
Dar es Salaam (TZDAR)
Tanzania
Ad Hoc
🇹🇿
Mtwara (TZMYW)
Tanzania
Ad Hoc
🇲🇿
Nacala (MZMNC)
Mozambique
Ad Hoc
🇲🇿
Pemba (MZPOL)
Mozambique
Ad Hoc
🇰🇲
Moroni (KMYVA)
The Comoros
Ad Hoc
🇰🇲
Mutsamudu (KMMUT)
The Comoros
Ad Hoc

02, Ship Management

Technical excellence
at every level

With efficient and diligent management as the central pillar of our operations, we've built a reputation for high standards and a strong technical team, overseeing all engineering and nautical aspects of fleet operations.

General Maintenance
Scheduled and preventive maintenance for all vessel systems.
Dry Dock Supervision
Full oversight of dry dock and refit operations.
Crewing
Certified maritime crew placement and HR management.
3rd Party Management
Technical management for regional ship operators since 2014.

Track Record

2013
Maiden Voyage
First voyage completed on 17 July 2013, designation 01/13 A, marking the start of reliable East African feeder services.
2014
Third-Party Management
Extended ship management services to regional operators, leveraging our technical team's expertise beyond our own fleet.
2015
Fleet Expansion - MV LIMA
CISL's fleet grew with the addition of MV LIMA.
2019
Fleet Expansion - MV LAURA
MV LAURA joined the fleet.
2025
Fleet Expansion - MV LYRA
Our most recent addition to the fleet, MV LYRA.
Today
Leading in Sea Change
Positioned as East Africa's most reliable feeder operator, combining regional knowledge with international standards.
Project Cargo ✓
Reefer Cargo ✓
IMO Cargo ✓

03, Cargo Capabilities

Every cargo type, handled expertly

Our vessels are specifically strengthened and configured to carry project cargoes, general goods, reefer cargo and bulk commodities, including all cargo types classified and regulated under IMO standards. Our operations are fully protected through London-based P&I and H&M insurers, ensuring complete operational assurance.

  • Project cargo with heavy-lift requirements
  • General cargo, containerised & breakbulk
  • Reefer containers
  • IMO-classified hazardous & dangerous cargo
Our Values

Five pillars that
guide every voyage.

Select a value
01
Reliability
Since our maiden voyage on 17 July 2013, we have maintained consistent schedules across all active ports, delivering on every promise, on every route, without exception.
02
Technical Excellence
Our dedicated team oversees all engineering requirements, from general maintenance and dry dock supervision to full crewing management across the fleet.
03
Regional Expertise
Deep understanding of East Africa's maritime corridors, navigating our active ports with the precision that only local experience can provide.
04
Safety & Compliance
Full IMO & MLC compliance across our fleet. Every cargo type, including project, bulk, general and hazardous cargo, is handled under strict international regulations and safety protocols.
05
Cost-Effectiveness
Our founding vision is to deliver reliable, cost-effective shipping solutions that strengthen Africa's growing role in global commerce, proving that operational excellence and competitive pricing go hand in hand.

Our Fleet

Four modern container-fitted vessels operating across the Eastern African coast.

MV CISL Leene
Container Vessel
CISL Leene
Feeder
Type
IMO
Certification
E. Africa
Trading Area
Active
Status
Download spec sheet
MV Laura
General Cargo
Laura
Multi-purpose
Type
IMO
Certification
E. Africa
Trading Area
Active
Status
Download spec sheet
MV Lyra
General Cargo
Lyra
Multi-purpose
Type
IMO
Certification
E. Africa
Trading Area
Active
Status
Download spec sheet
MV Lima
Project Cargo
Lima
Heavy-lift
Type
IMO
Certification
E. Africa
Trading Area
Active
Status
Download spec sheet
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