AKROPOLIS MARITIME AGENCY SERVICES
AKROPOLIS MARITIME SHIPPING AGENCY SERVICES
We work closely with harbor masters, local authorities, and service providers to ensure prompt attention to vessels, minimizing delays and reducing costs for Owners. We are committed to safeguarding your interests and preventing any potential conflicts that may arise among the various stakeholders involved in port operations.
FULL PORT AGENCY
- Management of all port and cargo operations
- Procurement of required services
- Comprehensive reporting and accounting on behalf of ship operators and charterers
DRY-DOCKING AGENCY
- Handling all arrival, departure, and shifting formalities
- Providing logistical support for dry-docking operations
- Assisting crew and personnel during arrival and stay
- Clearing, safekeeping, storage, and delivery of ship spares required for dry-docking
- Coordinating services beyond the shipyard’s capabilities
- Providing on-site technical and administrative support
LOGISTICS SERVICES
- Arranging air freight for ship spares and equipment
- Providing warehousing and storage solutions
- Handling customs clearance for ship spares and materials
PROTECTIVE AGENCY
- Representing shipowners’ and operators’ interests during port operations
- Supervising the counterparty’s agent throughout the vessel’s port call
- Ensuring transparency, cost control, and protection of Owners’ interests
HUSBANDRY AGENCY
- Managing all vessel and crew service requirements
- Coordinating bunker calls and transit services
- Ensuring smooth and efficient port stay operations
CARGO AGENCY
- Representing cargo owners’ interests within the port
- Acting as nominated agent or as shipper/receiver’s agent
- Handling both wet and dry cargo operations efficiently
CREW SUPPORT
- Arranging crew transportation and accommodation
- Facilitating immigration formalities
- Coordinating medical assistance and welfare services
HUSBANDRY SERVICES
Through an established network of trusted relationships and service providers, shipowners, manning agents, and technical managers can rely on our proven track record of delivering consistent, problem-solving, and cost-effective husbandry services. A significant portion of our team comprises Master Mariners and former seafarers, giving us a deep understanding of onboard operations and the complexities of crew management. This enables us to provide dedicated and attentive support to vessels and crew members under our care.
AKROPOLIS MARITIME AGENCY offers a comprehensive range of husbandry services, including:
- Crew changes and related formalities
- Coordination and assistance for crew medical attendance ashore
- Cash to Master arrangements
- Clearance, handling, and delivery of vessel spare parts and parcels
- Supply of nautical publications and navigational charts
- Coordination of technicians and superintendents, including visitation formalities
- Arrangement of independent marine surveyors for services such as:
- On-hire bunker surveys
- Condition surveys
- Cargo condition surveys
SAFETY
Safety is a core value at AKROPOLIS MARITIME AGENCY and remains our highest priority. Our management is fully committed to maintaining the highest safety standards, making safety the foremost agenda in all our operations. All our services are delivered within a robust safety framework aligned with international best practices. Our staff are empowered and trained to uphold safe operational standards across all client engagements.
With over 12 years of operational experience, we have recorded only one minor incident—an achievement that reflects our commitment to:
- Employing highly qualified personnel
- Providing continuous training and development
- Strict adherence to occupational health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures
We are firmly committed to achieving zero harm to our employees and strongly believe that all incidents are preventable.
GLOBAL CAPABILITY
With many years of industry experience and team members who have held managerial positions in reputable shipping companies, we are proud to serve a wide global network of clients and shipowners. Our international reach enables us to provide a broad range of marine, shipping, and industrial services at highly competitive rates, ensuring efficient and cost-effective delivery tailored to our clients’ needs.
With our global network and strong local expertise, we ensure smooth operations and reliable support at every port in Togo. We act as your trusted advocate in the maritime industry.
SAFETY
Our commitment to maintaining safety as our highest priority is a core value at AKROPOLIS MARITIME AGENCY and is strongly supported by management. Safety remains the most important agenda item in our company. Our services are delivered within a framework defined by the highest safety standards. Our staff are empowered to contribute only to safe operations across all customer activities. Our safety record reflects over 12 years of operations with only one minor incident. This achievement is attributed to our commitment to:
- Employing highly qualified personnel
- Providing extensive and continuous training
- Strict adherence to occupational health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies and procedures
We are fully committed to achieving Zero Harm to all employees and firmly believe that all injuries are preventable.
SHIPPER’S AGENCY SERVICES
AKROPOLIS MARITIME AGENCY manages the following complex responsibilities in an efficient and independent manner, ensuring that shippers meet their obligations and receive prompt payment for their valuable cargo.
Our services include:
- Tailoring conventional cargo documents to meet shipper requirements
- Preparation and distribution of shipper’s cargo declarations
- Issuance of complete commercial shipping documentation in compliance with contractual and Letter of Credit requirements
Our teams are specialized in port agency operations. We cover Lomé Port and provide assistance with all types of agency-related matters. For any enquiry regarding your vessel’s call, please contact us. Our staff combine many years of professional experience with a young, well-educated workforce, ensuring accurate, smooth, and efficient handling of all operations. Through a wide network of offices and agents, we provide a full range of agency and support services to many of the world’s leading shipowners, operators, and charterers. We organize documentation, obtain port clearance, and coordinate vessel requirements quickly and efficiently, handling all routine formalities for vessels calling at Lomé Port. In addition, we provide principals with up-to-date information and operational reports, ensuring full synchronization between requests and services.
Terms and Conditions apply.
PROTECTIVE AGENCY SERVICES
We recognize the importance of protecting our principals’ interests and offer an unparalleled level of protective services to both shipowners and cargo charterers at Lomé Port. Through a Protective Agency appointment, we provide comprehensive services, including:
- Monitoring port activities and ensuring full compliance
- Supervising cargo and bunkering operations
- Verifying port expenses and minimizing operational costs
- Handling disputes and assisting in claims resolution
- Liaising with charterers, receivers, and other stakeholders.