Services

Every port call requires a nominated agent responsible for the operational and financial co-ordination between the vessel, the owners/operator and the port. The owners or the charterer may choose to appoint protective agent to look after their interest in cases where charter party allows cargo Agent for the disport.

We ULTRA MARINE SERVICE act as owners’ protective agents (OPA) with activities covering the interest of commercial/technical operators of the vessel. We check vessel line up, port situation and give information on cargo discharge readiness. Our services may also include acting as charterers’ nominated agent in terms of port activities, acting as ship owner agents. We efficiently handle owners’ matters such as Crew Replacement, conducting annual survey, annual inspection of radio and safety items, Bunkers, Repair and maintenance, Supply of Ship Spares and store items, reconditioned machinery supply and installation, Steel structural renewal or damage repair with coordination with classification society, Underwater inspection and underwater cleaning, vessel disinfection service or paste control, Provision, Mail, CTM etc.

Our OPA services including a combination of any/all of the below:

• Crew Replacement, conducting annual survey, annual inspection of radio and safety items, Bunkers, Repair and maintenance, Supply of Ship Spares and store items, reconditioned machinery supply and installation, Steel structural renewal or damage repair with coordination with classification society, Underwater inspection and underwater cleaning, vessel disinfection service or paste control, Provision, Mail, CTM etc.
• Confirmation of port restrictions and any port operating practices
• Objective view on any port or berth congestion
• Verification of accuracy of proforma disbursement account provided by charterer’s agent
• Receipt of owner’s funds and disbursement to charterer’s agent if required by owners
• Attendance onboard vessel throughout entire port call
• Checking of all cargo documents, charterer’s agent reports, time sheets and counter signature of final SOF for accuracy. Where disparities occur, inform owners and resolve conflict if possible
• Where reconciliation is not possible, OPA can issue letters of protest as per owner’s requirements
• Approving any bills of Lading
• Assistance with any crew-related issues such as medical visits, certificates, crew changes etc.
• Assistance with any post-call issues