Every ship owner, operator or master wants a reliable agent in port to take care of their husbandry matters. They need agents with strong links to local service providers and the necessary skills to deliver cost effective and on-time service. As your preferred husbandry agent, CMS looks after our principals’ interests at all times, by providing range of quality services.
Speedy and well-coordinated delivery of husbandry services during port call will ensure efficient vessel turn-around, minimizing time spent at port. Our excellent relations with local suppliers, ports, customs & immigration authorities ensure your needs are given preference
Husbandry Services include:
- Crew handling - meet & greet, hotel bookings, shore passes, travel arrangements etc.
- Cash to Master
- Spares clearance and delivery
- Supplies of bunker fuels, lubricants , chemicals and fresh water
- Supply of dry and fresh provisions
- Liaison with local authorities and communications assistance
- Comprehensive support for dry-dockings and repair supervision
- Follow-up activities with workshops, contractors etc
- Supply of navigational aids (BA charts, publications / marine notices
- Crew welfare - medical assistance, arrangement of visit to doctor, dentist, mail and prepaid telephone calling cards
- Launch coordination services
- Vehicle rentals
- Immigration services (letter of invitation to high commissions/consulates for visas, obtaining Temporary Work Permit and STR)
- OK to Board Letters
- Cargo handling supervision / Supercargo service
- Supply of deck/cabin stores, bonded stores, cold room stores and engine / technical stores