Protective Agent
The Protective Agent is a key player during port calls. Mandated by the owner, charterer, or operator of the vessel, he or she exclusively looks after their interests throughout the vessel's stay in port.
- Rigorous monitoring of port operations
- Cost control and overload prevention
- Independent representation with port authorities
- Proactive management of unforeseen events and coordination with the port agent
Réalisations en tant que Protective agent
MV SHAMAN WISDOM
[Date ou mois, à compléter], Our team had the honor of ensuring the consignment of the Italian warship ITS Commandante Borsini during its stopover at the port of Cotonou.
Shipping Consignment
La consignation maritime est une activité essentielle au sein du transport maritime. Elle consiste en la représentation et l'assistance d'un navire et de son armateur lors d'une escale portuaire. En clair, il s'agit de la mise en place d'un agent maritime qui agit pour le compte de l'armateur afin de faciliter l'escale du navire et les opérations liées à son déchargement et à son chargement.
- Gestion complète des formalités administratives portuaires
- Coordination des opérations de chargement et déchargement
- Liaison avec les autorités portuaires et les prestataires locaux
- Optimisation des temps d'escale et réduction des frais portuaires
- Assistance 24h/24 pour les urgences et imprévus
- Gestion des approvisionnements (carburant, vivres, équipements)
Consignations maritimes réalisées
Stopover of the warship ITS Commandante Borsini – An operation under our consignment.
[Date ou mois, à compléter], Our team had the honor of ensuring the consignment of the Italian warship ITS Commandante Borsini during its stopover at the port of Cotonou.
This type of port call, involving a foreign military vessel, requires rigorous coordination, a thorough understanding of diplomatic and security protocols, and constant availability. As the ship's agent, we were tasked with representing the vessel with the port and maritime authorities, coordinating logistical operations at the dock, and facilitating interactions between the crew and the various local institutions.
Our missions for this stopover :
- Advance administrative preparation (stopover authorization, customs formalities, reception protocols)
- Welcome and support of the ship upon arrival
- Permanent liaison with military and civilian authorities
- Logistical support (supplies, transport, port services)
- Coordination of security and specific measures related to the military status of the ship
A recognition of our expertise
The ITS Commandante Borsini's port of call confirms the trust placed in our team for the management of special-status and highly sensitive vessels. It illustrates our ability to combine rigor, discretion, and efficiency in demanding contexts.