Charterers protective agency (cpa)
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As charterer’s / cargo / project owner protecting agent, we protect the interests of the charterer in the event of the ships' agent having been appointed by the ship owner.
Transk01 Maritime Services, as a local agency, play a vital role in maintaining smooth operations and preventing disputes when vessel operating in Indonesia waters. There are very different types of parties and operations that get involved in a port call of any vessels. This includes the shippers or receivers, stevedores, port authorities, transportation companies, and so on. Apart from this, a great Multi-Shipping Chain of parties involve on the shipowning side such as the charterer, head charterer, disponent owner, operator, and registered owner.
On the other hand, there is the nominated Ships Agent. This agent may have been nominated by either the shipowner or the charterer. In either case, the appointment is made by the shipowner, and the shipowner is the sole principal of the port agent. In today’s world, most of the time the charterers force owners to accept putting their agent’s name to the Charter Party.
An obvious conflict of interest occurs mostly when there is the charterer’s nominated agent which is appointed by the shipowners. In this scenario, the port agent is intended to favor the charterer’s interests since the charterer is the actual party who creates the business for that agent. Our job to make sure that you get the smoothest port operation at minimum possible costs with real-time and transparent information flow.
Scalable protective services
We safeguard the charterer’s commercial, operational, and financial interests while facilitating smooth and efficient operations. It can be as simple as arranging an independent survey and report, to full involvement from start to finish to ensure that all port operations are expedited including:
We are at your full disposal 24/7 during loading and discharging operations to assist and intervene as requested and if applicable. This includes ensuring that the ship is berthed promptly and that cargo operations start and end on time.
Effective communication is key to preventing misunderstandings and disputes. Transk01 will act as a bridge between the charterer and other parties, including the shipowner, port authorities, and service providers, ensuring all instructions and updates are accurately relayed.
Our 24/7 operations are backed by in-depth local expertise (local, state regulation, as well as port information, restriction, suppliers, etc) and excellent relations with port authorities for fast and efficient vessel turnaround. This is crucial to prevent fines or detentions which can be costly for the charterer.
Proper documentation is crucial to avoid disputes. We will ensure that all required documents, such as the statement of facts and the notice of readiness, are correctly filled out and exchanged at the right time. This reduces the potential for disputes over laytime and demurrage.
Transk01 scrutinize all disbursement accounts, question any irregularities, and negotiate with local suppliers and service providers to ensure that the charterer is getting a fair deal. This is to prevent unnecessary expenses being passed on to the charterer.
Fuel bunkering/de-bunkering can be a significant source of disputes. As your protective agent we can arrange an independent surveyor to ensure that the quantity and quality of bunkers supplied match what’s stipulated in the charter agreement.
To protecting the charterer interests, Transk01 can also arrange for independent cargo surveys to ensure that the quantity and condition of cargo loaded or discharged are in line with the agreement.
In case of any damages to the vessel or cargo, protective agencies can quickly arrange for independent surveyors to assess the extent of damages, which can help in insurance claims or any disputes between the charterer and shipowner.
Transk01 will oversee the issuance of the Bill of Lading, ensuring it accurately reflects the state and quantity of the cargo. Discrepancies in the Bill of Lading can lead to significant legal disputes, so getting this right is crucial.
Accurate calculation of laytime is essential to avoid disputes related to detention and demurrage. Transk01 agent will keep a precise record of all times and events, ensuring that laytime calculations are done correctly.
Transk01 as protective agent will actively represents the interests of the charterers in various meetings and negotiations, whether with port authorities, shipowners, or third parties. They effectively act as the charterer’s advocate on the ground, voicing their concerns and standing up for their rights in accordance with the charter party.
In case of an emergency, such as an accident or environmental incident, Transk01 will proactively coordinating the response. We liaise with local port authorities, emergency services, and the charterer, ensuring that the situation is handled swiftly and effectively to minimize harm and liability.
Transk01 can provide important legal advice or recommendations for local legal representation, helping to resolve disputes before they escalate and guiding the charterer through local legal procedures if necessary.
We handling the paperwork and ensuring the cargo and crews comply with all customs and immigration requirements. This ensures that there are no delays due to administrative issues and helps avoid potential fines or other penalties.
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