Baaslogistika Module 1-5 Konspekt
Liner trade means liner shipping is the service of transporting goods by means of high-capacity, ocean-going ships
that transit regular routes on fixed schedules.
A boat or ship engaged in the tramp trade is one which does not have a fixed schedule or published ports of call.
Ship agent’s responsibilities:
Representing the shipowner;
Act as mandatory of the shipper.
engage pilots, tugs and boatmen for his pricipal;
arrange for ship’s store and supplies and bunkers to be delivered;
handle inward and outward clearance;
arrange moorings(sildamine);
pay harbour dues and other fees;
arrange for the vessel to be loaded and unloaded;
have the cargo stowed(paigutada) and lashed(sidemetega kinnitatud);
handle personnel matters, such as the crew change;
accept cargo for the shipment and much else besides.
Front office work