Steamer Agency

PAX SHIPPING as Steamer Agents is dedicated to facilitate commercial operations for our clients, to fulfill the requirements of our principals, their ship owners and managers on high priority to provide detailed and continuous monitoring of vessels operations and activities. Through the dedicated and professional staff at PAX Shipping Agency, we ensure your vessels enter and exit our ports of service quickly and efficiently. From pre-arrival to post-departure, PAX personnel pay particular attention to accurate and speedy communication when handling overall disbursement control. We are proud of our expertise in handling all types of vessels from sophisticated oil, gas and chemical carriers to strongly service oriented cruise liners and dry bulk carriers as well as more specialized products such as break-bulk and heavy lift. In addition to the full range of basic services, PAX is often called on to assist their principals to conduct market feasibility studies and provide standard port cost templates.

PAX Shipping can not only pre-empt any potential issues, but has an established and streamlined process in place that you can have confidence in. Certainly, it is this depth of experience and competence which separates us from other agency service providers in the shipping business. Our extensive local knowledge of operating conditions, and strong relationships with all local and government bodies ensures your best interests are maintained at all times.

There are three key stages involved in facilitating a vessel load in and out of Sea ports. These are all the pre arrival requirements, what needs to be attended to while the vessel is in port, and important documentation and follow up after the vessel has departed the port.

The following is a basic outline of what we will take care of for you, under a Full Agency Appointment:

Pre-Arrival

1. Acknowledge the appointment with accurate estimated port costs, relevant port and berth information and the vessel's expected schedule.
2. Fully inform the Master of all requirements relating to Customs, Immigration, port and terminal requirements.
3. Ensure the vessel is ready for loading the required cargo, i.e. the holds are cleaned to required standards.
4. Advise and update relevant parties of the vessels about the impending arrival; including Customs, Immigration, port authorities, terminals and shippers.
5. Prepare draft copies of all documents and forward for checking prior to the vessel’s arrival, to ensure no delays to the vessel.

In-Port

1. Mooring, towing, piloting and berthing arrangements.
2. Attend the vessel upon berthing and ensure the Master, terminal and Stevedores, are all aware of the cargo and vessel requirements while in port.
3. Provide daily updates of the vessel’s progress to all parties; including advice of any potential problems that may delay the vessel’s departure from the port.
4. For vessels loading, ensure maximum cargo is loaded within the contract tolerance and ensure maximum drafts are attained by constant communication with the Port Authority and terminal.
5. For vessels discharging, provide assistance with detailed planning of port / terminal rotation, to achieve optimum vessel turnaround attending pre-discharge survey with authorities when applicable, ensuring availability of original Bill of Lading or Letter of Indemnity (LOI) is passed to all parties for approval.
6. Coordinating and arranging reputable and fully screened subcontractors and service providers required by vessel at port.
7. Attend the vessel prior to departure, to ensure correct cargo has been loaded or discharged. Also ensure all documents are completed correctly and that the timesheet is accurate.

Post-Departure

After the vessel has completed its port visit and departed port, we:

1. Immediately email all loading documents in prescribed format.
2. Dispatch all loading documents by courier within two working days.
3. Send a complete cost estimate within two working days for the vessel’s port call.
4. Dispatch disbursement accounts with original invoices as soon as possible.
5. Ensure all contractors and service providers receive final payment on time.
6. Compile documents to Letter of Credit standards and present to bank, if required.