Comprehensive & Cost-Effective OPA/ Husbanding Service in Bangladesh
Reliability & Efficiency
OPA/ Husbanding Agency
Chittagong | Mongla | Matarbari
Professional service by Panocean Limited
Husbanding Services at Chittagong and Mongla and Matarbari
Panocean is serving as Protective Agent in Bangladesh since 2003. Husbanding services based on the demand by Ship OWNER, CHARTERER, CAPTAIN of the Vessel within Bangladesh territorial water from deep-sea Kutubdia to Chittagong and Mongla. Our team is compatible to deliver best services in such competitive Shipping Industries. Professional support is available in
Owners Protective Agency in Bangladesh Port for Crew Change, Ship Supply, Pest Control and Ship Disifection Services.
Chittagong and Mongla are two major ports of Bangladesh. Shipowners mostly allow their vessel to call at this port under Time Charter or Voyage Charter. As shipping agents are nominated by the charterer, in order to protect the interest of shipowners or operator, they often appoint a professional company as agent for the port to supervise activities of the shipping agent (charterer’s), monitor the discharge operation, expediting lighter arrangement i.e monitoring the day-to-day operations on behalf of shipowners or operator. PANOCEAN LIMITED business mainly focuses on OPA service rather than handling for direct port agents. We also carry out pest control and ship disinfection at Chittagong and Mongla port. Since 2003, Panocean is involved in this industry and ensures cost-effective first-class OPA services to owners/operators ensuring safeguard/protect of vessel’s interest in whatever manner necessary or things to do. The said services can be summarized as below:
Protective Agency Service at Chittagong, Mongla & Payra, Bangladesh
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- Port formalities and berthing arrangements at Chittagong
- Ship’s Arranging inward and outward clearance at the port
- Undertaking crew changes at Chittagong and Mongla. Related immigration matters at Chittagong and Dhaka.
- Coordination & supervision of cargo discharging at Chittagong anchorage and berth.
- Speed boat and Launch services for vessels and project.
- Supply of provision and fresh water supply at Kutubdia and Chittagong
- Delivery of cash to master based on the ship’s requirements.
- Removal and disposal of waste from the vessel at anchorage and deep sea area Kutubdia.
- Bunkering – IFO 380, IFO 180 and MGO ensuring quality and quantity, along with survey during bunkering.
- Supply of lubricants at vessel, anchorage or berth.
- Surveys for hull, machinery, equipment and cargo by experienced master mariner surveyor
- Dry docking, ship repairs and maintenance within short notice.
- No cure no basis repair work
- Custom Clearance & delivery of ship spares at Chittagong anchorage or berth.
Protective Agency Services : Scope and Coverage in Bangladesh
Our OPA services including a combination of any / all of the below (some items require actual charges as per requirements)
- Confirmation of port restrictions and any port operating practices
- An objective view on any port or berth congestion
- Bridging gaps between owners/ charterer and receivers nominated shipping agents.
- Verification of accuracy of proforma disbursement account provided by charterer’s agent
- Receipt of owners funds and disbursement to charterer’s agent if required by owners
- Attendance onboard vessel throughout entire port call (Extra charge USD25 per day will be added. Boat charge $50 will be added if vessel at anchorage)
- Checking of all cargo documents, charterer’s agent reports, timesheets and countersignature of final SOF for accuracy. Where disparities occur, inform owners and resolve conflict if possible
- Where reconciliation is not possible, we can issue LOP as per the owner’s requirements
- Approving any bills of Lading
- Assistance with any crew-related issues such as medical visits, certificates, crew changes e.t.c.
- Crew sign on/off (US$100 per crew sign on/off, transportation, food and hotel charge at actual)
- We can send rep at vessel to monitor discharge and specific rate per day will be applied in addition to boat charge.
- Assistance with any post-call issues.
- Port Captaincy, monitoring any repair work. Assigning workshop, engineers. (Expenses on A/C owners)
- Appointing pilot for bringing vessel from Kutubdia to Chittagong (Pilot charge at owners account)
- Updating vessel’s berthing update or line up information (we can send our staff official at the port for berth allotment committee meeting to check physically shipping agents movement and line up. In that case, the charge will be USD50 for
personal attendance of staff at the port meeting per day and cost of communication USD20 per day.) - CTM for master (subject to remittance, additional boat & transportation charge USD50 will be added)
- Appointing lawyers or Providing legal opinion in respect of admiralty related issues.
- Monitoring discharge. Maintaining liaison with shipping agents. Contacting shipping agents for lighter updates.
- We can arrange bunker for vessel and survey for the same. ( bunker payment /survey fees are at owners account).
- Checking proforma D/A submitted by the charterer’s agent
- Reporting the cargo operations to the Principals on a regular basis
- Checking the cargo documents/SOF/time sheets and reporting any discrepancy to Principals immediately.
- Making settlement of Port DA
- Conducting crew change or making an arrangement for crew treatment in an effective manner
- Coordination with the local P&I/H&M/Class surveyors
- Hiring shore facilities whenever required
- Making necessary arrangements for all type of surveying
- Negotiating all type of cargo claims on behalf of owners. Conducting Maritime consultancy and providing legal advice in respect of port and admiralty matters.
- Technical Services- Repairs/Marine equipment / underwater inspection / Dry Docking, etc.
- Co-ordination/ facilitating attendance of Class Inspectors.
Panocean Limited, registered with Joint Stock Company of Bangladesh, Port and Customs Approved member of Bangladesh Shipping Agents Association. We can act for any shipowners or charterer looking for an independent agent to declare vessel at Port, arrange immediate berthing or discharge operation, ensure SOF for vessel’s interest and delivery of cargo with BL/ LOI as per Principals instruction. In addition, we also provide FREE consultation support for Port DA, Weather Condition, Berthing Line Up at Port, safe navigation, etc.
Being appointed OPA, you can also render service in the following circumstances-
- Collision, grounding or wrongful navigation by pilots
- Delay in discharge or placement of lighter vessel or berthing
- Communication gap with voyage charterer’s or receiver’s nominated agents
- Discharge without production of OBL and delivery to ultimate receivers
- Excessive port DA and manipulated SOF to protect the interest of cargo receiver
- Damage to mother vessel by lighters and excessive repair charges
- Wrongful treatment for injured crews, complication during crew change etc.
- In time berthing arrangement or sailing arrangements.
Comprehensive marine services are the strength of PANOCEAN Limited to protect shipowners interest We don’t maintain any liaison with local importer and charterers or demo vessel bunkers. Since 2003, we are handling bulk, liquid and project cargo-carrying vessels at Chittagong and Mongla only based on shipowner nomination.
Most of the shipowners require OPA at Chittagong and other ports as agents are nominated by the charterer. Need OPA assistance for genuine service at a cost-effective manner.
- Assistance for SOF
- Crew Sign On/Off
- CTM for Master
- Sourcing/Ship spare customs clearance
- Discharge supervision
- STS Operation at anchorage
- Crew Injury/ Treatment
- Despatch/ Demurrage Calculation
- Witness at Court for owners interest
- Ship repair/ repair followup
- Negotiation with local parties
Panocean is equipped with competent master mariner and technical to ensure comprehensive and cost-effective services mostly to shipowners/ managers:
- De-Slopping, Demucking & Disposal
- Steel Structural, Piping Fabrication & Repair
- Engine Room Machinery Overhaul & Repair
- Marine Parts & Accessories ( lease & sale)
Vessel Emergency Support (VES) Services
Panocean is experienced in handling project cargo at Chittagong, Mongla, and Payra, mostly coming for follows:
- Oil & Gas
- Deep sea project
- Transshipment
- Power Plants
- Unloading survey at anchorage
- Survey at receiver’s premise
- warranty survey
Crew Sign On/ Off Charges
a) Our agency wing charge USD100 per person for crew sign-on/ off formalities ( port, customs, immigration formalities). Normally it takes one working day to process crew change formalities. Weekend holidays are on Saturday and Sunday.
b) Hotel charge depends on a single person or dual occupancy basis and quality of Hotel standard. It may range within US$50.00 to US$150.00 ( except five-star hotel).
c) Food charge per person may range within US$50 to US$150 ( standard meal 3 times), subject to hotel standard ( except 5-star hotel and hard drinks).
d) Recommended local airlines are NOVO AIR, US BANGLA, Bangladesh Biman. Local airport at Chittagong (Shah Amanat) International Airport. Transit time from Dhaka to Chittagong by air is 50 min. Airfare range within USD40.00 to US$90.00
Estimated Port DA
Coast To Coast, the local correspondents, have developed a secure website link ( online calculator), which can help you to calculate the Port DA for any vessel within seconds. Just need to mention GRT, NRT, DWT, TPC, Cargo quantity and estimated discharge rate. Please email us at info@panoceanbd.com for the encrypted link.
Bunkering at Chattogram and Mongla
IFO-180 CST, MGO is available at Chittagong. It is recommended to use JAMUNA for bunkering. Local bunkering companies are available. Bunker supplier should not be allowed to deal with the vessel’s official’s prior supply of bunker. Dip sample should be taken during bunkering. The qualified and honest surveyor should be used during bunkering and surveyor should not board with bunker supplier barge.
Why Shipowners require PROTECTIVE AGENTS
Discharge port agents are appointed by Charterer and nominated by a receiver. Shipowners need assistance at Chittagong( Chattagram as renamed), Mongla or even Payra to protect the interest. As in most of cases, a vessel may face the following situation/ incident and require professional support:
- Collision, grounding or wrongful navigation by pilots
- Delay in discharge or placement of lighter vessel or berthing
- Communication gap with voyage charterer’s or receiver’s nominated agents
- Discharge without production of OBL and delivery to ultimate receivers
- Excessive port DA and manipulated SOF to protect the interest of cargo receiver
- Damage to mother vessel by lighters and excessive repair charges
- Wrongful treatment for injured crews, complication during crew change etc.
- In time berthing arrangement or sailing arrangements.
Maritime Ports in Bangladesh | Chittagong, Mongla, Payra
The Chittagong port is the biggest seaport of Bangladesh. It is located by the estuary of the Karnaphuli River in Patenga, Chittagong. Recently, Chittagong city has been renamed as Chattagram. Earlier, 8.5m was the permissible draft to enter the inner harbor. Now Port allow berthing of ships with a draught of up to 9.5 meters during high tide.
Mongla Sea Port is the second largest and most Eco-friendly port of Bangladesh. It is located on the southwestern part of the country, at the confluence of Pussur River and Mongla Nulla. Approximately 71 nautical miles (131 Km.) upstream of the Bay of Bengal. For berthing at inner harbor, this port allows vessels with a draught of up to 7-8 meters.
Payra Port, the small seaport in southern Bangladesh, sits on the west bank of Rabnabad channel at the confluence of Galachipa-Tetulia river. Payra Port started operation in August’2016 with ship-to-ship cargo transfer, though on a limited scale. It is expected that the first phase of dredging for this port will be completed by 2020. Then vessels with a draught of up to 11 meters will be able to berth at the seaport during high tide time. Bangladesh is now the concern for a deep-sea port and had granted a contract to Japan to build a deep sea port at Matarbari, which is just 25 kilometers away from Chittagong.
LPG Information for the Maritime port of Mongla
As regards LPG vessel’s calling at the Maritime Port of Mongla, please note, there are eight LPG terminals in operation as of now and a numbers of terminals are at their final stage of construction. Most of the terminals are subjected to frequent siltation and regular dredging is required to keep them operational. The available max depth at the terminal must be verified before any vessel fixed for a terminal.Max Draft for entering port: 7.0 M to 8.0 M depending on daily rise of tide, as Mongla Port is a Tidal Port and all arrival and departure takes place during Flood tide. Max berthing Draft….Need more info, email us.
Unloading, survey, logistics, and delivery
Project Cargo Handling at Chittagong
Panocean is experienced in Project cargo handling (Oil & Gas, PDB, Bridges, Ministry) and regularly provide the following services:
Pre-loading and out-turn surveys.
Stowage, blocking and bracing consulting.
Warranty surveys.
Loss Surveys and claim management.
Logistics Management
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Navitation Support at Chittagong
Navigation Information
Vessel need adequte information as regards navigation information for Chittagong to avoid any unwanted incident. READ MORE
Pilotage Services
Seasonal winds, Seas & Swell, congested anchorage Area, comparatively small area etc are concerns for any shipowners. READ MORE
Sourcing Ship Spares
Bangladesh’s Chittagong ship breaking site is made from 80 separate yards. Spares are sourced from yard based on requirements. Read More.
Navigation at Anchoarge
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Pilotage Service at Kutubdia
Seasonal winds, Seas & Swell, congested anchorage Area, comparatively small area etc are concerns for any shipowners. READ MORE
Ship Spares from Yards
Bangladesh’s Chittagong ship breaking site is made from 80 separate yards. Spares are sourced from yard based on requirements. Read More.
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MESSAGE FROM MANAGING DIRECTOR
Conflit of Interest
Panocean Limited is the sister concern of Coast To Coast P&I Services Ltd. Panocean team is unable to assist any Principals or clients for any service, whatsoever, where Coast To Coast P&I Services Ltd. is involved and may cause any conflict of interest. Regret for the inconvenince cuased due to our company policy.
Zalal Uddin Ahmed PhD, MBA, LLB, Dip. in Admiralty Law
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