SUCCESSFUL  BUSINESS IN WEST AFRICA 

 

SHIP AGENCY SERVICES 

 

M&D Ghana Services Limited is registered under the laws of Ghana. M&D Ghana Services represents Ship Owners/Charterers/ at Ghana’s  ports, either on a permanent or temporary basis. This includes notification of arrival /departure of vessel, acceptance of the vessel for operating, supplying,  loading/discharging, repairs, storing, arranging berths, tugs, harbour pilots, mooring masters, launches, ordering stevedores, cranes, hiring of equipment's etc. 

 

key roles:

·     Booking the vessel in and out of the port, and arranging the pilot and tug boat services

·     Providing information on the crew and any passengers to the local immigration authorities

·     Ensuring the ship’s documentation complies with international regulations prior to Customs inspection

·     Preparing quarantine pre-arrival report (QPAR) which provides details on the crew, the ship’s previous route and any  illnesses which may have occurred during the voyage

·     Advising Customs of the ship’s arrival and reporting the cargo on board

·     Logistics involved with provisions and fuel

·     Providing the stevedore’s ship planner with the manifest which gives detailed information on the cargo to be handled

·     Liaising with stevedores and terminal operators regarding the safe handling of containers, break-bulk and bulk liquids, and ensuring that the ship’s master is aware of shore requirements

·     Organising crew changes, any associated immigration documentation and arrangements such as booking flights

·     Paying CTM and buying provisions

·     Handling ship services including repairs and maintenance

 

   More specifically 

 

• Loading / Discharging operations

• Engine and Deck Repairs

• Completion of customs

• Immigration and port health formalities

• Bunkers supply

• Towages/Salvages

• Offshore Equipment

• Spare parts supply

• Dry Docking

• Provisions supply

• Crew exchange / visas / repatriation

• Crew manning

• Surveys (Flag State - Class)

• Maritime Security Consulting 

• TRANSIT (max. stay: 24 hours) for bunkering / crew changes / provisions, stores  / etc