SHIPPING AGENCY
A global leader in vessel services.
Mercantile Shipping Agency offers world-class ship management and maritime services including, standard ship agency services with an extensive range of complementary services covering global hub agency, husbandry, bunker fuel supplies, ship spares logistics, underwater hull cleaning and more. We handle any kind of repairs at Dry Dock or Afloat, with highly qualified Engineers and Personals with high tech machineries and technology. With over 40 years of experience we offer prompt, efficient and effective shipping agency services to vessels, principals and service providers. From an experienced centralised operational hub, Ship Agency Servicesā dedicated team provides outstanding communication and knowledge of ports, commodities and compliance requirements for any Sri Lankan port.
Our global network covers
a multitude of destinations and supports renowned Maritime Companies in Europe, Asia and North America. The firm also acts as representatives for acclaimed Private Maritime Security Companies stationed within the United Kingdom and the United States who supply vessels with armed sea marshals for the safe passage of goods through hazardous territory. The Shipping Agency aims to go beyond customary ship agency facilities and delivers an extensive range of services including:
- Providing Shipping agency solutions to vessel owners, vessel managing companies and vessel charterers
- Vessel husbanding services which entails crew changes, provisions, bunkerās, supply of fresh water, conveyance of ship spares etc.
- Management of project cargo including shipments that require special supervision. Providing support services to vessels at off port limits from Colombo, Galle, Trincomalee & Hambantota extending from 5 to 8 miles from pilot grounds and mid ocean up to 12 miles.
Service providers in all key ports in Sri Lanka
In connection with port calls, Mercantile Shipping Agency provides supply services and full service to crew, shipowners and management. Other related services including port and customs documentation, cargo handling, stevedoring, warehousing and chartering are also taken care of by our professional teams.
Chartering the right type of vessel is important for achieving a successful project. Whether our clients need short or long-term chartering, Mercantile Shipping Agency will be able to provide via our worldwide contact to shipping lines and shipowners.
Furthermore, our stevedores and engineers are specialised in handling all kinds of bulk products, project cargo, heavy lift and general cargo while focusing on quality and safety.
Mercantile Shipping Agency also offersĀ logistics management for dry docking and yard stays for cruise vessels, ferries and oil rigs as a part of its port-related services. Mercantile Shipping Agency is a member of various shipbrokers associations worldwide.
We cover all key ports in Sri Lanka ports. Contact us for all your Shipping Agency related matters. We are geared to serve you.