Port calls involve a long list of moving parts — customs, immigration, port authority, pilotage, stevedoring, surveys, and more. As your shipping agent, we coordinate all of it so the master and crew can focus on what matters: the vessel. We operate across all major Sri Lankan ports with teams who know the local authorities by name.
At a Glance
- 01Full port agency across Sri Lanka
- 02Customs, immigration & port authority liaison
- 03Husbandry and vessel attendance
- 0425+ years of local port relationships
Port Agency Services
From the moment a vessel enters Sri Lankan waters, we handle the paperwork, coordination, and logistics that keep her on schedule. We submit advance documentation to port and customs authorities, arrange pilot boarding, coordinate berth allocation, and manage all inward and outward clearance. Our agents are on call around the clock — port operations do not follow a nine-to-five.
- Pre-arrival documentation and advance notices to all relevant authorities
- Pilotage and tugboat arrangement
- Berth allocation coordination with Sri Lanka Ports Authority
- Inward and outward customs clearance
- Immigration formalities for crew sign-on and sign-off
- Coordination with surveyors, P&I correspondents, and classification societies
Husbandry Services
Beyond the standard agency scope, we take care of the practical needs that come up during a port call. Cash to master, spare parts delivery, crew medical assistance, provisions — whatever the vessel requires, we source it and deliver it alongside. We work with a trusted network of local suppliers built up over 25 years of operations in Colombo.
- Cash to master in local and foreign currency
- Spare parts clearance and delivery to vessel
- Crew medical arrangements and hospital visits
- Fresh water supply and waste disposal coordination
- Launch services and crew transfers
Ports We Cover
Our primary operations are based in Colombo, but we extend coverage to Hambantota, Trincomalee, and Galle. Each port has its own set of procedures and authority contacts. We maintain active relationships across all of them, which means fewer delays and faster turnaround for your vessel.
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