Vessel Husbandry
Melville Shipping Limited is the leading ship husbandry agent in Trinidad and Tobago. Our experience in the industry encompasses all aspects and all areas of the country. We are well respected by all Government Agencies and known for being honest and high in integrity. We have a diverse Principal base from handling the majority of LNG tankers in Pt. Fortin to ammonia vessels in Pt. Lisas and containerized vessels in Port of Spain. You can be assured that all vessel requirements are met. Our responsibility include but are not limited to the below:
Vessel Bow
+ Coordinate vessel arrival and departure.  
+ Ensure all ISPS requirements are met.  
+ Arrange for vessel arrival by ordering the following services:
 
  • Mooring
  • Customs
  • Immigration
  • Pilotage
  • Towage
 
+ Attend to vessel's requirements during port stay, such as:
 
  • Ship's stores
  • Ship's spares
  • Crew changes
  • Medical
  • Repairs
  • Ensures that Cargo operations are properly coordinated.
+ Keep principal advised of vessel arrival, in-port activities and completion details.
  Arranges for vessel's departure by ordering:
 
  • Pilotage, Towage, Un-mooring
  • Ensuring vessel documents are on-board with clearance to next port.
+ Advise all parties of vessel's departure/ETA next port.
+ Ensure all relevant documents (loading/discharge production reports, notice
of readiness, statement of facts, discrepancy reports, dry certificates, etc.) are
completed and forwarded to proper parties (mainly principal).
+ Perform any additional services as requested by Principals.
+ Assist with requirements for OFF-HIRE, ON-HIRE, RE-DELIVERY inspections,
surveys and other requirements.