Vessel Agency & Shipping

Comprehensive Ship Husbandry & Representation

When a vessel enters port waters, timing, coordination, and rapid execution are critical to operational profitability. At Shivanta Maritime, our elite vessel agency team acts as the dedicated local liaison for ship owners, operators, and charterers. Operating 24/7, we manage every facet of a port call—from pre-arrival planning to post-departure documentation—keeping your vessel operations fluid, cost-effective, and delay-free.

Comprehensive Service Offerings

• Vessel Handling: Orchestrating smooth arrivals and departures. We manage tug and pilotage coordination, secure optimal berth allocations, oversee loading/discharging operations, and provide comprehensive dry docking support to minimize vessel turnaround time.
• Port Coordination: Serving as the primary communication nexus between the Master, port authorities, customs, and immigration. We handle all pre-arrival formalities, secure necessary inward/outward clearances, and provide real-time Daily Progress Reports (DPR) on port congestion and weather conditions.
• Shipping Agency Operations (Husbandry): Providing essential support for the ship and its crew. This includes organizing fuel oil bunkering, fresh water supply, waste and sludge disposal, delivering spare parts and provisions (ship chandling), as well as managing crew sign-on/sign-off, visa logistics, and medical assistance.
• Chartering Services & Brokerage: Connecting cargo owners with suitable vessel operators. We negotiate competitive charter party agreements (Voyage, Time, or Bareboat charters), perform laytime calculations, and ensure the vessel specifications perfectly match the technical requirements of your cargo.
• Liner Agency Services: Acting as the commercial and operational face for global container lines. We aggressively market shipping space, handle local freight collections, manage container inventory and tracking, and supervise terminal operations to maximize yield and equipment utilization for the principal.

The Shivanta Advantage

Our port agency desk operates unceasingly, 365 days a year. Our proactive approach to problem-solving means we anticipate regulatory hurdles and logistical bottlenecks before they occur. With deep-rooted local knowledge and excellent authority relationships, we ensure your vessel's port stay is as short and economical as possible.