Owner Protective Agent
Independent oversight of the port call when the charterer appoints the agent.
Overview
When the charterer nominates the port agent, the owner still needs someone working only for them. As protective agent we monitor the call, check costs and report independently to the owner.
Scope
What we deliver
- Independent monitoring of the charterer's agent
- Review of disbursement accounts and port costs
- Daily status reports and statement of facts check
- Early warning on delays, claims and off-hire risk
- Liaison with master, charterer's agent and port authorities
What we need from you
- OPA appointment from owners
- Charter party clauses relevant to the call
- Contact details for the charterer's agent
- Master's ETA and arrival reports
How we work
- Owner's interest only
- We take no instructions from charterers or terminals. Our reports go to the owner.
- Costs checked
- Every DA item is compared with tariffs and earlier calls. Questionable charges are raised immediately.
- Risks flagged early
- Contract, compliance and insurance issues are raised while they can still be fixed cheaply.
Questions
- How is this different from full agency?
- The charterer's agent handles the port call. We watch it on the owner's behalf and report independently.
- Can the scope be limited to a cost review?
- Yes. The service can be full supervision or a focused review of disbursements and statement of facts.
Enquire
Request owner protective agent for your next call.
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Vessel due at an Indian port? Send the ETA and we'll reply with a proforma.
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- +91 70800 50720
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