Owner's Protective Agent (OPA)
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We offer protective agency both for shipowners (OPA) and charterers/cargo owners (CPA) to supervise the counterparty’s agent throughout the port call. As protective agents we ensure that your interests are well taken care of. :
We offer a scalable service to owners & operators ranging from provision of a simple independent report, to full involvement in expediting a port call, including the following:
- Checking proforma D/A submitted by the head agent for compliance with applicable tariffs
- Receipt of owners’ funds and payment to head agents
- Reporting the vessel/cargo status, as required
- Checking cargo documents/SOF/ time sheets for correctness, notifying owner if not, and issuing letters of protest
- Signing Bills of Lading