![[Flag of Fouquet SACOP]](../images/f/fr~hffos.gif)
by Ivan Sache
Last modified: 2004-10-02 by ivan sache
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In 1930, the Ambrogi family founded the Société Auxiliaire des
Consommateurs de Produits Pétroliers (SACOP). The aim of this very
modest company was to resupply ships with oil from the refineries of
Berre, located west of Marseilles. Before the Second World War, three
small coastal tankers, MS Bruni, Martigues and Ginouse were sufficient.
The three tankers were lost during the war.
In 1946, the company operated small tankers from the American Navy
surplus. In 1950, the company found a new associate, was renamed Fouquet
SOCAP, and purchased three new tankers in the Netherlands. These ships
transported only refined mineral oils. In 1965, Fouquet diversified its
activity with transport of olive oil, chamicals and other products. A
subsidiary, Société Maritime et Commerciale de Monaco (SOMARCO), was
set up in Monaco for the commerce with the USA.
In March 1998, the company was sold to the group Financière Neptune, also owner of Gaz Atlantique. Today, Fouquet-SACOP operates seven tankers.
Source: Fouquet SACOP website
Ivan Sache, 26 February 2004
The house flag of Fouquet SACOP, as shown by Joseph Nuesse, is blue with a white seabird flying over two white waves.
Ivan Sache, 26 February 2004