Shipping Agency
Shipping Agency
Seamless Port Calls in Brazil
Seachios® provides full-scope shipping agency services across Brazil’s principal ports, coordinating port calls from pre-arrival to final DA with audit-ready documentation, clear SLAs, and real-time operational reporting. We align commercial interests with strict regulatory compliance, integrating husbandry, technical attendance, and time-critical logistics under a single accountable point of contact.
Why Owners and Charterers Choose Seachios
End-to-end coordination: Pilotage, tugs, mooring, terminals, authorities, and suppliers, orchestrated through one accountable team.
Regulatory assurance: CIQ formalities (Customs, Federal Police, Health/ANVISA, Agriculture/MAPA), Port Authority workflows, and MARPOL/SOLAS adherence documented and traceable.
Financial transparency: PDA/DA with itemized costs, receipts, and variance tracking—no surprises.
Real-time visibility: Time-stamped updates, photos/video evidence, and concise status briefs at each operational milestone.
Integrated services: Direct coordination of underwater works, cargo hold cleaning, repairs, and surveys to reduce idle time and hand-offs.
Core Services (At a Glance)
Service Domain | Scope | Typical Deliverables | Key Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
Agency (Owners/Charterers/OPA) | Nomination, pre-arrival, berth window, pilotage/tugs/mooring coordination, terminal liaison, SOF | Daily updates, berth/operations plan, incident logs, SOF | Port apps, SLS/NOR, terminal forms |
CIQ & Port Formalities | Customs, Federal Police, ANVISA, MAPA, Port Authority | Compliant entries/clearances, sanitary & phytosanitary filings | CIQ filings, crew list, stores/spares manifests |
Husbandry | CTM, crew changes, visas/invitations, medical, hotel & transport, spares/stores delivery, FW/bunkers, waste | CTM traceability, secure handovers, reception/delivery proofs | CTM receipts, delivery notes, waste disposal certs |
Technical Attendance | Underwater inspection/cleaning/repairs, cargo hold cleaning, riding squads, workshops | Work plans, risk controls, completion reports with evidence | Permits, JSAs/APRs, reports with photo/video |
Cargo & Surveys | Draft/on-off-hire, bunker, hold/hold-cleanliness inspections | Independent survey reporting, measurements | Survey certificates, tally records |
Finance (PDA/DA) | Estimates, optimization, disbursement control, final DA with all proofs | PDA/DA, variance analysis, receipts archive | Invoices, receipts, supporting vouchers |
Emergency & Contingency | Deviations, medical evacuation, security, weather & congestion strategies | Rapid response, alternative plans, incident logs | Incident reports, authority notices |
How We Manage a Port Call (Workflow)
Pre-Arrival (D-7 to D-1)
ETA verification, berth application, pilotage/tugs booking, CIQ checklists, risk assessment, and PDA issuance.Arrival & Operations
Boarding, formalities, terminal coordination, SOF in progress, husbandry & technical attendance, continuous stakeholder updates.Sailing & Post-Ops
Clearances, departure confirmations, evidence pack, final DA with all receipts, and debrief with improvement actions.
Service-Level Commitments (SLAs & KPIs)
Message response time: < 15 minutes during critical windows.
ETA/ETB accuracy: within ±30 minutes (subject to port traffic/meteorology).
CIQ compliance: 100% at first presentation when documents are complete and timely provided.
SOF discipline: event-driven, time-stamped entries with witness validation where applicable.
DA issuance: Final DA within 48 hours from sailing, complete with all vouchers/receipts.
Husbandry Essentials
CTM (Cash to Master). Secure, traceable, and confirmed against pre-advised amounts. Chain of custody is documented with signatures and time-stamps.
Crew Changes. Invitations, visa guidance, arrivals/departures, transfers, accommodation, medicals, and port gate access—coordinated to align with terminal and security protocols.
Spares & Stores. Receipt, customs handling, protected storage, and delivery on board; returns and reverse logistics when required.
Technical & Integrated Operations
Underwater Services: Inspections, cleaning, basic repairs, and class/insurer-friendly reporting.
Cargo Hold Cleaning: Grain/hospital-clean standards when required by charter party, with pre-/post-evidence.
Workshops & Riding Squads: Mechanical/electrical teams coordinated to minimize off-hire risk and rework.
Waste & Compliance: MARPOL-aligned disposal, documentation, and receipts retained in your evidence pack.
Geographic Coverage (Brazil)
Primary hubs include Santos, Itaqui (São Luís), Vitória, Paranaguá, Salvador, Recife, Rio Grande, and other strategic ports nationwide. We align local practices with a unified standard of care, reporting, and governance.
Governance & Documentation
Authorities: Port Authority, Customs, Federal Police, ANVISA (Health), MAPA (Agriculture), Pilotage, Terminal.
Standards: MARPOL, SOLAS, ISM/ISPS; port bylaws and terminal HSSE.
Evidence & Traceability: Photos/video, logs, permits, JSAs/APRs, survey notes, and CIQ filings stored and cross-referenced to your call ID.
Why Owners and Charterers Choose Seachios
End-to-end coordination: Pilotage, tugs, mooring, terminals, authorities, and suppliers, orchestrated through one accountable team.
Regulatory assurance: CIQ formalities (Customs, Federal Police, Health/ANVISA, Agriculture/MAPA), Port Authority workflows, and MARPOL/SOLAS adherence documented and traceable.
Financial transparency: PDA/DA with itemized costs, receipts, and variance tracking—no surprises.
Real-time visibility: Time-stamped updates, photos/video evidence, and concise status briefs at each operational milestone.
Integrated services: Direct coordination of underwater works, cargo hold cleaning, repairs, and surveys to reduce idle time and hand-offs.
Core Services (At a Glance)
Service Domain | Scope | Typical Deliverables | Key Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
Agency (Owners/Charterers/OPA) | Nomination, pre-arrival, berth window, pilotage/tugs/mooring coordination, terminal liaison, SOF | Daily updates, berth/operations plan, incident logs, SOF | Port apps, SLS/NOR, terminal forms |
CIQ & Port Formalities | Customs, Federal Police, ANVISA, MAPA, Port Authority | Compliant entries/clearances, sanitary & phytosanitary filings | CIQ filings, crew list, stores/spares manifests |
Husbandry | CTM, crew changes, visas/invitations, medical, hotel & transport, spares/stores delivery, FW/bunkers, waste | CTM traceability, secure handovers, reception/delivery proofs | CTM receipts, delivery notes, waste disposal certs |
Technical Attendance | Underwater inspection/cleaning/repairs, cargo hold cleaning, riding squads, workshops | Work plans, risk controls, completion reports with evidence | Permits, JSAs/APRs, reports with photo/video |
Cargo & Surveys | Draft/on-off-hire, bunker, hold/hold-cleanliness inspections | Independent survey reporting, measurements | Survey certificates, tally records |
Finance (PDA/DA) | Estimates, optimization, disbursement control, final DA with all proofs | PDA/DA, variance analysis, receipts archive | Invoices, receipts, supporting vouchers |
Emergency & Contingency | Deviations, medical evacuation, security, weather & congestion strategies | Rapid response, alternative plans, incident logs | Incident reports, authority notices |
How We Manage a Port Call (Workflow)
Pre-Arrival (D-7 to D-1)
ETA verification, berth application, pilotage/tugs booking, CIQ checklists, risk assessment, and PDA issuance.Arrival & Operations
Boarding, formalities, terminal coordination, SOF in progress, husbandry & technical attendance, continuous stakeholder updates.Sailing & Post-Ops
Clearances, departure confirmations, evidence pack, final DA with all receipts, and debrief with improvement actions.
Service-Level Commitments (SLAs & KPIs)
Message response time: < 15 minutes during critical windows.
ETA/ETB accuracy: within ±30 minutes (subject to port traffic/meteorology).
CIQ compliance: 100% at first presentation when documents are complete and timely provided.
SOF discipline: event-driven, time-stamped entries with witness validation where applicable.
DA issuance: Final DA within 48 hours from sailing, complete with all vouchers/receipts.
Husbandry Essentials
CTM (Cash to Master). Secure, traceable, and confirmed against pre-advised amounts. Chain of custody is documented with signatures and time-stamps.
Crew Changes. Invitations, visa guidance, arrivals/departures, transfers, accommodation, medicals, and port gate access—coordinated to align with terminal and security protocols.
Spares & Stores. Receipt, customs handling, protected storage, and delivery on board; returns and reverse logistics when required.
Technical & Integrated Operations
Underwater Services: Inspections, cleaning, basic repairs, and class/insurer-friendly reporting.
Cargo Hold Cleaning: Grain/hospital-clean standards when required by charter party, with pre-/post-evidence.
Workshops & Riding Squads: Mechanical/electrical teams coordinated to minimize off-hire risk and rework.
Waste & Compliance: MARPOL-aligned disposal, documentation, and receipts retained in your evidence pack.
Geographic Coverage (Brazil)
Primary hubs include Santos, Itaqui (São Luís), Vitória, Paranaguá, Salvador, Recife, Rio Grande, and other strategic ports nationwide. We align local practices with a unified standard of care, reporting, and governance.
Governance & Documentation
Authorities: Port Authority, Customs, Federal Police, ANVISA (Health), MAPA (Agriculture), Pilotage, Terminal.
Standards: MARPOL, SOLAS, ISM/ISPS; port bylaws and terminal HSSE.
Evidence & Traceability: Photos/video, logs, permits, JSAs/APRs, survey notes, and CIQ filings stored and cross-referenced to your call ID.
Why Owners and Charterers Choose Seachios
End-to-end coordination: Pilotage, tugs, mooring, terminals, authorities, and suppliers, orchestrated through one accountable team.
Regulatory assurance: CIQ formalities (Customs, Federal Police, Health/ANVISA, Agriculture/MAPA), Port Authority workflows, and MARPOL/SOLAS adherence documented and traceable.
Financial transparency: PDA/DA with itemized costs, receipts, and variance tracking—no surprises.
Real-time visibility: Time-stamped updates, photos/video evidence, and concise status briefs at each operational milestone.
Integrated services: Direct coordination of underwater works, cargo hold cleaning, repairs, and surveys to reduce idle time and hand-offs.
Core Services (At a Glance)
Service Domain | Scope | Typical Deliverables | Key Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
Agency (Owners/Charterers/OPA) | Nomination, pre-arrival, berth window, pilotage/tugs/mooring coordination, terminal liaison, SOF | Daily updates, berth/operations plan, incident logs, SOF | Port apps, SLS/NOR, terminal forms |
CIQ & Port Formalities | Customs, Federal Police, ANVISA, MAPA, Port Authority | Compliant entries/clearances, sanitary & phytosanitary filings | CIQ filings, crew list, stores/spares manifests |
Husbandry | CTM, crew changes, visas/invitations, medical, hotel & transport, spares/stores delivery, FW/bunkers, waste | CTM traceability, secure handovers, reception/delivery proofs | CTM receipts, delivery notes, waste disposal certs |
Technical Attendance | Underwater inspection/cleaning/repairs, cargo hold cleaning, riding squads, workshops | Work plans, risk controls, completion reports with evidence | Permits, JSAs/APRs, reports with photo/video |
Cargo & Surveys | Draft/on-off-hire, bunker, hold/hold-cleanliness inspections | Independent survey reporting, measurements | Survey certificates, tally records |
Finance (PDA/DA) | Estimates, optimization, disbursement control, final DA with all proofs | PDA/DA, variance analysis, receipts archive | Invoices, receipts, supporting vouchers |
Emergency & Contingency | Deviations, medical evacuation, security, weather & congestion strategies | Rapid response, alternative plans, incident logs | Incident reports, authority notices |
How We Manage a Port Call (Workflow)
Pre-Arrival (D-7 to D-1)
ETA verification, berth application, pilotage/tugs booking, CIQ checklists, risk assessment, and PDA issuance.Arrival & Operations
Boarding, formalities, terminal coordination, SOF in progress, husbandry & technical attendance, continuous stakeholder updates.Sailing & Post-Ops
Clearances, departure confirmations, evidence pack, final DA with all receipts, and debrief with improvement actions.
Service-Level Commitments (SLAs & KPIs)
Message response time: < 15 minutes during critical windows.
ETA/ETB accuracy: within ±30 minutes (subject to port traffic/meteorology).
CIQ compliance: 100% at first presentation when documents are complete and timely provided.
SOF discipline: event-driven, time-stamped entries with witness validation where applicable.
DA issuance: Final DA within 48 hours from sailing, complete with all vouchers/receipts.
Husbandry Essentials
CTM (Cash to Master). Secure, traceable, and confirmed against pre-advised amounts. Chain of custody is documented with signatures and time-stamps.
Crew Changes. Invitations, visa guidance, arrivals/departures, transfers, accommodation, medicals, and port gate access—coordinated to align with terminal and security protocols.
Spares & Stores. Receipt, customs handling, protected storage, and delivery on board; returns and reverse logistics when required.
Technical & Integrated Operations
Underwater Services: Inspections, cleaning, basic repairs, and class/insurer-friendly reporting.
Cargo Hold Cleaning: Grain/hospital-clean standards when required by charter party, with pre-/post-evidence.
Workshops & Riding Squads: Mechanical/electrical teams coordinated to minimize off-hire risk and rework.
Waste & Compliance: MARPOL-aligned disposal, documentation, and receipts retained in your evidence pack.
Geographic Coverage (Brazil)
Primary hubs include Santos, Itaqui (São Luís), Vitória, Paranaguá, Salvador, Recife, Rio Grande, and other strategic ports nationwide. We align local practices with a unified standard of care, reporting, and governance.
Governance & Documentation
Authorities: Port Authority, Customs, Federal Police, ANVISA (Health), MAPA (Agriculture), Pilotage, Terminal.
Standards: MARPOL, SOLAS, ISM/ISPS; port bylaws and terminal HSSE.
Evidence & Traceability: Photos/video, logs, permits, JSAs/APRs, survey notes, and CIQ filings stored and cross-referenced to your call ID.
Frequenly asked questions
Frequenly asked questions
Frequenly asked questions
Can you act as OPA while another agent acts for charterers?
Yes. We protect owners’ interests, audit the call, and challenge variances with documented evidence.
How quickly can you arrange CTM and crew changes?
Typically within standard port lead times, subject to CIQ/security windows. We confirm windows upon nomination.
Do you coordinate underwater or hold cleaning at berth?
Yes—subject to authority/terminal rules and safety constraints. If necessary, we propose compliant alternatives.
How do you control costs and DA variances?
Through pre-approved PDAs, competitive supplier selection, and mandatory receipts with variance explanations.
What reporting can we expect during operations?
Milestone-based briefs (in/out berth, operation start/stop, delays), photo/video evidence, and a final evidence pack.
Can you act as OPA while another agent acts for charterers?
Yes. We protect owners’ interests, audit the call, and challenge variances with documented evidence.
How quickly can you arrange CTM and crew changes?
Typically within standard port lead times, subject to CIQ/security windows. We confirm windows upon nomination.
Do you coordinate underwater or hold cleaning at berth?
Yes—subject to authority/terminal rules and safety constraints. If necessary, we propose compliant alternatives.
How do you control costs and DA variances?
Through pre-approved PDAs, competitive supplier selection, and mandatory receipts with variance explanations.
What reporting can we expect during operations?
Milestone-based briefs (in/out berth, operation start/stop, delays), photo/video evidence, and a final evidence pack.
Can you act as OPA while another agent acts for charterers?
Yes. We protect owners’ interests, audit the call, and challenge variances with documented evidence.
How quickly can you arrange CTM and crew changes?
Typically within standard port lead times, subject to CIQ/security windows. We confirm windows upon nomination.
Do you coordinate underwater or hold cleaning at berth?
Yes—subject to authority/terminal rules and safety constraints. If necessary, we propose compliant alternatives.
How do you control costs and DA variances?
Through pre-approved PDAs, competitive supplier selection, and mandatory receipts with variance explanations.
What reporting can we expect during operations?
Milestone-based briefs (in/out berth, operation start/stop, delays), photo/video evidence, and a final evidence pack.
Final Considerations and Next Steps
Seachios® coordinates Brazilian port calls with disciplined CIQ compliance, transparent PDA/DA control, and evidence-based reporting—aligning pilotage, tugs, terminals, and suppliers under one accountable team to protect owners’ and charterers’ interests.
Appoint Seachios as your shipping agent and request a PDA.
To proceed, please share:
ETA window, last/next ports, cargo plan, ship's particulars and the latest crew list.
Husbandry needs (CTM amount, crew change windows, spares/stores, medical).
Terminal or class/P&I constraints, HSSE requirements, and any survey scope.
Your preferred channel for milestone updates.
Agency Desk: commercial@seachiosbrazil.com or contact us right now.
Final Considerations and Next Steps
Seachios® coordinates Brazilian port calls with disciplined CIQ compliance, transparent PDA/DA control, and evidence-based reporting—aligning pilotage, tugs, terminals, and suppliers under one accountable team to protect owners’ and charterers’ interests.
Appoint Seachios as your shipping agent and request a PDA.
To proceed, please share:
ETA window, last/next ports, cargo plan, ship's particulars and the latest crew list.
Husbandry needs (CTM amount, crew change windows, spares/stores, medical).
Terminal or class/P&I constraints, HSSE requirements, and any survey scope.
Your preferred channel for milestone updates.
Agency Desk: commercial@seachiosbrazil.com or contact us right now.
Final Considerations and Next Steps
Seachios® coordinates Brazilian port calls with disciplined CIQ compliance, transparent PDA/DA control, and evidence-based reporting—aligning pilotage, tugs, terminals, and suppliers under one accountable team to protect owners’ and charterers’ interests.
Appoint Seachios as your shipping agent and request a PDA.
To proceed, please share:
ETA window, last/next ports, cargo plan, ship's particulars and the latest crew list.
Husbandry needs (CTM amount, crew change windows, spares/stores, medical).
Terminal or class/P&I constraints, HSSE requirements, and any survey scope.
Your preferred channel for milestone updates.
Agency Desk: commercial@seachiosbrazil.com or contact us right now.
Other Services
Other Services
Other Services
Sometimes the hardest part is reaching out — but once you do, we’ll make the rest easy.
Opening Hours
Mon to Sat: 9.00am - 8.30pm
Sun: Closed
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SEACHIOS CRANE NAVAL E SERVIÇOS MARÍTIMOS LTDA
operating under the brand name Seachios® Marine Services
Brazilian Company Registry (CNPJ/Tax ID): 09.258.299/0001-53
This company is in compliance with IMO regulations, the ISM Code, and ANTAQ requirements.
©2025 All rights reserved.
Sometimes the hardest part is reaching out — but once you do, we’ll make the rest easy.
Opening Hours
Mon to Sat: 9.00am - 8.30pm
Sun: Closed
Services
Legal Department
SEACHIOS CRANE NAVAL E SERVIÇOS MARÍTIMOS LTDA
operating under the brand name Seachios® Marine Services
Brazilian Company Registry (CNPJ/Tax ID): 09.258.299/0001-53
This company is in compliance with IMO regulations, the ISM Code, and ANTAQ requirements.
©2025 All rights reserved.
Sometimes the hardest part is reaching out — but once you do, we’ll make the rest easy.
Opening Hours
Mon to Sat: 9.00am - 8.30pm
Sun: Closed
Services
Legal Department
SEACHIOS CRANE NAVAL E SERVIÇOS MARÍTIMOS LTDA
operating under the brand name Seachios® Marine Services
Brazilian Company Registry (CNPJ/Tax ID): 09.258.299/0001-53
This company is in compliance with IMO regulations, the ISM Code, and ANTAQ requirements.
©2025 All rights reserved.