Vessel Agency
Full port agency, from pre-arrival notices to outward clearance.
Overview
We act as your vessel's agent at the port: filing pre-arrival notices, arranging berth and pilotage, clearing the ship inward and outward with customs, immigration and port health, and keeping you informed throughout the call.
You get one point of contact, a proforma before arrival and a final disbursement account backed by vouchers.
Scope
What we deliver
- Proforma disbursement account (PDA) before arrival
- Pre-arrival notices and port documentation
- Inward and outward clearance — customs, immigration, port health
- Berthing, pilotage and tug coordination
- Statement of facts and daily position reports
- Final disbursement account (FDA) with supporting vouchers
What we need from you
- Agency appointment and voyage instructions
- Ship's particulars and certificates
- Crew list and last-port clearance
- Cargo documents (manifest, B/L copies) where applicable
- Regular ETA updates from the master
How we work
- Local knowledge
- Each Indian port has its own rules, holidays and paperwork. We plan around them before the ship arrives.
- Cost control
- Port dues and third-party charges are checked line by line. Anything unexpected is flagged before it is incurred.
- Clear reporting
- Short, regular updates to owners, operators and charterers so nobody has to chase the agent.
Questions
- When should we send the appointment?
- As early as possible. A few days before arrival gives us time to file notices and confirm berth plans.
- Do you provide a proforma before arrival?
- Yes. Send the vessel particulars, port and intended operations and we will prepare a PDA.
Enquire
Request vessel agency for your next call.
Operations desk 24×7
Vessel due at an Indian port? Send the ETA and we'll reply with a proforma.
- Phone
- +91 70800 50720
- Message us