Maritime Services & Shipping
Your trusted local partner in Guinea and West Africa — complete assistance to shipowners, operators, charterers and maritime companies calling at port
Our speciality: maritime assistance and shipping
Maritime is LEINCOS's core business. We provide full representation and assistance to vessels calling at ports in Guinea, as well as the coordination of all related port and shore operations. Our role: to give shipowners, charterers and shipping companies a single, reactive and reliable local contact able to protect their interests and streamline every stage of the port call.
Our maritime services
Port Agency
Full representation of the vessel and the owner during the port call: liaison with port authorities, harbour master, pilots, tugs and terminals.
Protective Agency
Protecting the interests of owners and charterers: cost control, invoice checking and close monitoring of berth operations.
Vessel Attendance
Presence on board and at berth 24/7: monitoring of the port call, vessel movements and smooth progress of operations.
Husbandry Services
Vessel husbandry: bunkering, fresh water, waste disposal, repairs, spare parts and technical attendance.
Crew Assistance
Crew assistance: transfers, hotel arrangements, medical care, sign-on/sign-off, crew changes and administrative formalities.
Ship Provisioning
Supply of the vessel with provisions, stores and operating products, with local sourcing and delivery on board.
Cargo Operation Monitoring
Monitoring of loading and discharging operations: rate control and coordination with terminals and stevedores.
Documentation & Port Formalities
Preparation and handling of port and customs documents, declarations, permits and full administrative follow-up.
Coordination with Principal Agents
A reliable interface between principal agents, owners and local stakeholders for a smooth and controlled port call.
Port Operations Assistance
Operational support to port activities: stevedoring, mobilisation of human and material resources, handling of contingencies.
Logistics & Transport Coordination
Organisation of sea and shore flows, road transport, warehousing and distribution end to end.
Why choose LEINCOS
24/7 representation
Presence and availability at all times for your vessels calling at ports in Guinea.
Local coordination
A network of local stakeholders and partners in Guinea for every port operation.
Single point of contact
One dedicated contact for shipowners, operators, charterers and principal agents.
Responsiveness & reliability
Resources mobilised quickly to handle contingencies and secure every port call.
OUR APPROACH
How we handle a port call
A structured approach to represent your interests from first contact until the vessel sails.
01 Vessel details
Send us the vessel and port call information (port, ETA, requirements).
02 Port call preparation
Coordination of authorities, terminals, service providers and required formalities.
03 Attendance & monitoring
Attendance on board and at berth, monitoring of operations and reporting.
04 Reporting & closing
Clear follow-up and reporting until the vessel sails and the port call is closed.
A port call to prepare in Guinea?
Entrust us with the representation and assistance of your vessel. Send us the port call details: our maritime team will respond with a clear and reactive proposal.