SHIP AGENCY & PORT CALL SERVICES
Kinetic Marines provides full ship agency services at Berbera Port, acting as the vessel’s local representative to ensure smooth, efficient, and compliant port calls.
- Complete vessel port call handling from arrival to departure
- Pre-arrival planning, documentation, and port formalities
- Berth nomination, scheduling, and coordination with port authorities
- Liaison with customs, immigration, harbor master, and relevant authorities
- Vessel clearance on arrival and sailing
- Proforma Disbursement Account (PDA) preparation and final D/A settlement
- Continuous operational updates and transparent reporting
- Cargo documentation coordination where required
HUSBANDRY SERVICES
We support vessel owners and managers by ensuring crew welfare, vessel needs, and operational continuity during port stays.
- Crew welfare assistance and shore arrangements
- Fresh water supply, provisions, and bonded stores coordination
- Bunker supply coordination and documentation
- Garbage removal and MARPOL-compliant waste disposal
- Medical assistance, hospital coordination, and emergency support
- Cash to Master services (where permitted by regulation)
- Hotel bookings, transport, and local logistics
CREW CHANGE SERVICES
Kinetic Marines manages safe, compliant, and timely crew changes in coordination with local authorities and international partners.
- Immigration clearance and visa coordination
- Crew embarkation and disembarkation arrangements
- Airport meet-and-greet, transfers, and hotel accommodation
- Medical examinations and compliance documentation
- Coordination with airlines and overseas agents
- Emergency crew change handling
MARITIME & MARINE SERVICES
- We coordinate a wide range of marine support services to maintain vessel readiness and minimize delays.
- Towage and pilotage coordination
- Launch boat and mooring services
- Marine repairs and technical support coordination
- Spare parts handling, storage, and delivery logistics
- Ship chandlery coordination
- Underwater inspection and diving services (via approved contractors)
SURVEYING & INSPECTION SERVICES
Independent attendance and survey coordination to protect the interests of owners, charterers, insurers, and cargo interests.
Draft surveys
- On-hire and off-hire surveys
- Cargo condition and damage surveys
- Hull, machinery, and P&I related attendance
- Incident and accident reporting
- Attendance on behalf of owners, charterers, or insurers
NVOCC & CONTAINER LOGISTICS SUPPORT
Kinetic Marines acts as a local representative and agent for Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier (NVOCC) operations, facilitating flexible containerized cargo solutions through Berbera Port.
- Representation of international NVOCC operators and freight forwarders
- Coordination of House Bill of Lading issuance and handling with principals
- Local booking and coordination for containerized cargo (FCL/LCL)
- Import and export container handling and documentation
- Liaison with shipping lines, terminals, and inland transporters on behalf of clients
- Cargo tracking, reporting, and local customer support
- Logistical support for project, breakbulk, and special cargo movements
REGIONAL & ANCILLARY SERVICES
- Regional port coordination upon request
- Support for special cargoes and project shipments
- Advisory support on Berbera Port procedures and regulations