SHIP AGENCY
ship agency is the term used to refer to the appointed companies that handle operational and legal requirements for a commercial vessel's call at a port for the purposes of cargo handling (loading/discharging), emergency calls, bunkering of fuel , supply of water ,repairs, crew changes, or ship demolition, and protect the general interests of their principals on behalf of ship owners during charting or owner commercial operation.
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A shipping agency or shipping agent is the party representing the ship’s owner and charterer (the Principal) in port. The shipping agent is responsible for arranging a berth, all required port and husbandry services, looking after the needs of the Master and crew, clearing the ship with the port and other authorities, preparation and submission of appropriate documentation, along with releasing or receiving cargo on behalf of the Principal.
Port Agency Services
The shipping agency is often referred to as the port agency or port agent and carries out the following:
- Booking vessel in and out of the port, and arranging the pilot and tugboat services
- Submitting information on crew and any passengers to the local immigration authorities
- Completion of all relevant vessel clearance documentation
- Advising Customs of the ship’s arrival and reporting the cargo on board
- Supervision of loading and discharging of cargo and the safe handling of containers, break-bulk and bulk liquids.
Ship’s husbandry
Crew changes and repatriation, immigration documentation and onward travel arrangements
Handling ship services including fuel, repairs and maintenance
Sourcing of supplies and spare parts
Shipping agencies come in all shapes and sizes from small family run businesses to large global organizations. At our service, we offer port agency services at ports provide a personal and caring service to vessels, their crew and cargo.
Liner Agency Services
Another service often associated with Shipping Agency services is Liner Agency Services. Most major carriers have a network of liner agents in the key locations served by their services, and their primary function is to secure bookings of shipping space from local shippers. Liner agencies are therefore responsible for the sales and marketing of the shipping line and provide additional services such as vessel operations, container tracking, haulage, documentation and crew transfers.
