We would like to offer the services of Port Captaincy for your vessels calling various ports. Apart from active participation in planning and executing the cargo operations in a speedy and efficient manner we can also contribute in the planning stage for maximising the intake.

Following are some of service elements.

PREPARATION OF PRE-STOW PLAN

• Preliminary stowage plan is prepared at the planning stage itself which will help in maximising cargo intake.
• Stowage plan is prepared providing maximum hooks for loading as well as discharging ports.
• Stowage plan is discussed well in advance with vessel and suitability with regard to stability and trim requirements is verified.
• Stowage plan is discussed with stevedores well in advance so that vessel is in complete readiness to commence loading/discharging with maximum hooks on arrival.

PRE ARRIVAL PREPARATIONS

• Liaison with shippers, shipper’s agents, vessel’s agents, stevedores etc for documentation and readiness of cargo for loading.
• Carry out inspection of cargo if required prior loading.
• Make necessary arrangements for LSD or any other requirements from charterers /owners.

VESSEL IN PORT

• Secure berthing of vessel without any unreasonable delays.
• Expediting turnaround of vessel in port.....
• Documentation/communication to protect charterer's interest in all operational aspects of vessel in port. (Delays, detentions, claims, cargo condition etc)
• Daily reports to client on vessel's performance.

EXPERIENCE

• Served as Master on LR product tankers and OBOs from 2003 to 2012
• Working as port captain since June 2012
• Cargo handled: Bulk/bagged cargo, steel products, project cargo, Rice, Sugar, Urea