Fuel system parts, lubricants, filters, gaskets, belts, bearings, cooling system parts and zinc and aluminum anodes delivered to vessels calling at major U.S. ports.
Alpha Ship Supplies is a marine engine parts and anodes supplier for commercial vessels at U.S. ports. Our Houston team sources engine components, lubricants and corrosion protection supplies by maker and part number, and coordinates delivery to your berth during the port call. Routine maintenance kits and urgent replacements can be quoted together with provisions and stores, so the engine room gets what it needs without a separate delivery.
Houston HQ | Engine Parts · Lubricants · Anodes | Part-Number Matched
Fuel, cooling and wear parts
Oils, coolants and greases
Zinc and aluminum anodes
Prioritized by your vessel ETD
Engine reliability depends on small parts: the right gasket, a clean filter, a belt in good condition and an anode that is still protecting the hull and cooling system. When any of these are wrong or missing, a planned maintenance job slips, a leak appears at sea or corrosion speeds up. A marine engine parts supplier has to get the specification right as well as the delivery time.
Chief engineers and technical managers use Alpha Ship Supplies because:
For fleets with sister vessels, we can keep your common engine part numbers on file to make repeat orders faster.
Our coordinators handle engine room requisitions for tankers, bulk carriers, container ships, tugs and offshore vessels every week, so common filters, gaskets and anodes are quoted quickly and unusual references are checked early with the vessel.
Send the maker, model, part numbers and ETA. We group the parts by job so the crew can start work on arrival.
Anodes, filters and gaskets can all be added to the same request.
Our engine parts and anodes range covers routine maintenance and urgent repairs, including:
We source parts for main propulsion engines, auxiliary generator engines and emergency generators. Telling us which engine the part belongs to helps avoid confusion where similar models are fitted on board.
Large two-stroke main engines on tankers and bulk carriers need different parts from the high-speed engines on tugs, crew boats and yachts. Telling us the vessel type and engine helps us check that references and quantities make sense before ordering.
Sacrificial anodes protect the hull, propeller, shaft, rudder, sea chests and cooling systems from galvanic corrosion. The right anode depends on material, location and operating water. Zinc anodes are widely used in seawater, aluminum anodes are often specified for their longer life and suitability in brackish water, and the vessel’s original specification should always be followed unless a technical manager approves a change. Anodes for shafts, sea chests, heat exchangers and box coolers come in different shapes and fixings, so dimensions and fixing type matter as much as material. Send the anode drawing reference or measurements with a photo, and we will quote anodes that fit the existing mounts.
Anodes are delivered with the material and dimensions shown on the delivery note, so the crew can confirm the right anode before fitting.
These product groups cover most engine room requisitions from vessels calling at U.S. ports. Each can be quoted alone or with other ship stores.
Items outside these groups can be listed on the same requisition and our team will confirm availability.
Injectors, fuel pumps, filters, seals and fittings for main and auxiliary engines, matched by maker and part number.
Engine oils, lubricants, greases and coolants to the grade and specification your technical manager approves.
Gaskets, seals, O-rings and jointing for engines, pumps and pipework, sized to your references.
Heat exchanger parts, plates, gaskets, hoses and clamps to keep cooling systems efficient.
Zinc and aluminum anodes for hull, shaft, sea chests and coolers, quoted by material and dimensions.
Fuel, oil and air filters and maintenance kits grouped by job. See marine spare parts.
Engine room orders mix small parts with heavy items like oil drums and anode boxes, so we plan the delivery carefully.
Parts for each planned maintenance job can be packed and labeled together, so the crew can find everything for a cylinder unit or pump overhaul without sorting the whole delivery.
Lubricant drums, anode boxes and cooling system parts are palletized and labeled with weights for crane lifting.
Some lubricants and chemicals may be restricted at certain terminals. Flag them early and we confirm what can be delivered with the agent.
Every delivery lists part numbers, quantities and any substitutions, followed by an invoice with matching references for your technical and purchasing teams.
Anode renewal is often done in dry dock. If your vessel is docking at a U.S. yard, tell us the anode list and docking dates, and we will plan supply to arrive before the work starts.
Engine monitoring sensors and gauges are small items that can trigger alarms or shutdowns when they fail. We quote them alongside mechanical parts, matched to the engine control system on board.
Send the anode drawing references, measurements and quantities with the docking or port dates. We quote to the existing mounts.
A leaking gasket, failed fuel pump or worn belt found during a port call can delay sailing. Mark the requisition URGENT, include the ETD, port and full part details, and we will tell you quickly what can realistically be sourced and delivered before sailing, and what is better planned for the next port. Requests can be sent any time, and urgent ones are prioritized by sailing time.
Where an exact part is not available in time, approved equivalents are offered with specifications so the chief engineer can decide quickly.
For planned overhauls, sending the parts list a week or more ahead opens up more sourcing options and lowers transport cost.
Many vessels we supply carry engines from European and Asian makers and are managed from Greece, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and India. We work by email across time zones and quote against the exact references your technical superintendent sends, with lead times on every line.
For fleets with sister vessels, a shared list of common engine parts and anodes per vessel class keeps repeat orders consistent and quick to approve.
Engine makers specify oil grades and approvals for each engine. Send the required grade and approval with the requisition, and we will quote products that meet it or flag any difference for approval.
Engine room orders are quickest when the details are complete.
Send part numbers and drawing positions from the maker’s manual, plus the engine serial number.
List parts for each planned maintenance job together, so they can be packed and labeled by task.
Review anode wear during inspections and order replacements with dimensions and photos before they are fully consumed.
Split critical items needed before sailing from items that can wait for the next port.
Order anodes and overhaul parts early when a dry docking is scheduled.
Vessel name, IMO, berth or terminal, ETA/ETD, agent details and the item list with quantities. For spares add maker, model and part number.
Every line priced, substitutes and long-lead items flagged, and delivery or launch charges confirmed up front.
Approve by email or purchase order. Suppliers and transport are booked the same day.
Stores arrive in the agreed slot at your berth at any U.S. port we serve with a delivery note matching your requisition.
Invoice and supporting documents for your accounts, audits and vessel records.
Complete part references at step one are the biggest factor in quotation speed. Every item is checked against the requisition before dispatch, and any substitution is shown on the delivery note before the chief engineer signs. Heavy items such as oil drums and anode boxes are labeled with weights for safe lifting.
Alpha Ship Supplies sources marine engine parts, lubricants and anodes and delivers them to vessels at major U.S. ports, coordinated from our Houston headquarters.
Yes. We supply zinc and aluminum anodes for hulls, shafts, sea chests and coolers, quoted by material, shape and dimensions.
Follow the vessel’s original specification unless your technical manager approves a change. Material choice depends on location and operating water.
Fuel system parts, oils and lubricants, gaskets, seals, belts, hoses, bearings, pistons, cooling system parts, filters and sensor components.
Yes. Send the required grade and maker approval and we quote products that meet it, flagging any difference for approval.
Yes. Parts for each planned job can be grouped and labeled together for the crew.
Yes. Send the anode list and docking dates and we plan supply to arrive before work starts.
Send the request marked urgent with full part details and the ETD. We will tell you quickly what can be delivered in time.
Yes. We source parts for main engines, auxiliary generator engines and emergency generators.
Engine maker, model and serial number, part numbers and drawing positions, quantities, port and ETD.
Send the vessel name, port, ETA and your engine room list. You will get a part-number matched quotation and a confirmed delivery plan to your berth. A single gasket and a full overhaul kit are handled by the same team with the same care for part numbers.