Ship’s Protecting Agent

When charterers manage the primary port logistics, ship owners need an independent partner to look out for their interests. KEA Solutions acts as your dedicated on-site Protecting Agent, supervising operations to keep costs down and prevent conflicts of interest.

Our Protective Agency Commitments

• Independent Disbursement Audits: Meticulous verification of the charterer’s port bills, monitoring calculations to avoid inflated local tariffs.

• Cargo Loading Overwatch: On-the-ground monitoring of dry or liquid cargo transfers to ensure proper logging and verify statement of facts entries.

• Owner’s Funds Disbursal: Managing cash-to-master payments, vendor billing settlements, and crew financial balances safely and directly.

• Local Port Dispute Resolutions: Providing immediate on-site representation to resolve unexpected local administrative delays or cargo discrepancies.