Ship agency in Angola

Port Service & Representation in Angolan major ports are the core businesses of Merlion Maritime.
Local knowledge and vast network in country, offering a reliable gateway to Angola maritime sector.

Port service providers in all Angolan majors ports

Merlion Maritime provides a wide range of port services in the 5 major Angolan ports, Luanda, Lobito, Soyo, Cabinda and Namibe, but also offshore, including port entrance formalities, customs documentation and cargo stevedoring.

Finding efficient solutions to ensure the satisfaction of vessel’s & crew’s needs while in port, minimizing port stay and related costs are our main concerns.

Our head office is located in Luanda, the vibrant capital of the country.

Merlion Maritime is focused on Angola, with a deep knowledge of the local context, stakeholders and opportunities. Excellent relationship with port terminals is a key to ensure smooth operations.

 

Representing ship owners and charterers in Angola means having the responsibility to be the main point of contact with local authorities and local customers, always having in mind the interests of our Principals as the main priority.

Port-related services
port agency

Port Agency

Our experienced agents take care of our vessels, guide our principal and vessel captain weeks before vessel arrival in port.

Stevedoring

Expertise in handling breakbulk cargoes with method & safety, to ensure fast operations (crates, loose cargoes or pipes).

Chartering

In partnership with international shipowners, we offer Angolan customers solutions for partial or full charters.

Consulting

Local expertise often saves time and costs, we guide our Customers identifying the most suitable option for their needs.

Merlion Maritime is a member of

Fonasba

As a member of the international organisation Fonasba, we provide trustworthy port agency services for ships and shipowners worldwide.

Bimco

We are part of the worldwide shipbroking organisation BIMCO which keeps us updated on latest developments within the industry.

Angola Ships Agents Association

With our membership, we are recognised as providers of quality port-related services to the Angolan maritime industry.

Owner's agents


Owners mobilizing vessels in Angola need a reliable, proactive agent to take care of crew changes, spare parts customs clearance and delivery, local procurement and bunkering.
At Merlion Maritime we know precisely how stressful this can be for a company based thousand miles away from Angola and we ensure peace of mind by taking care of this scope of work.

Charterer's agents


Chartering and importing a vessel in Angola is a complex process, it must be managed properly to avoid unexpected costs.
Our Teams assists our Customers step by step: getting the license from the Angolan Merchant Marine Authority (AMN), getting the free pratique upon arrival, scheduling the inspection of the vessel by AMN officials and temporary customs clearance. We provide clarity and turn the process simpler, allowing our Customers to focus on their core business.
Once the vessel is cleared and ready to operate, our Teams ensure that instructions provided by charterer are followed rapidly, especially when vessels must go from one port to another.

Track Record Port Service

1. H7 platform removal – 2013
2. Various harbour expansions in Esbjerg
3. Harbour expansions in Hanstholm – 2017-2020
4. Various harbour expansions in Aalborg
5. Harbour expansion in Odense – 2018-2019
6. Lynetteholmen land reclamation project – 2022-ongoing
7. Odin’s Bridge in Odense – 2013-2014
8. Bridge for Panum Institute – 2015-2016
9. Kriegers Flak OSS installation – 2018
10. Baltic Pipe Project – 2019-ongoing
11. Fehmernbelt Fixed Link – 2021-ongoing
12. Biomass power plant in Esbjerg – 2022-ongoing
13. Esbjerg beach – 2017-2017
14. Butendiek (288 MW)

15. Meervind (400 MW)
16. Riffgat
(108 MW)
17. DanTysk (288 MW)
18. Horns Rev I+II (369 MW)
19. Anholt (400 MW)
20. Baltic II (288 MW)
21. Kaarehamn (48 MW)
22. Sandbank (288 MW)
23. Amrumbank (288 MW)
24. Borkum Riffgrund I+II (762 MW)
25. Global Tech I (400 MW)
26. Wester Meerwind (288 MW)
27. Gemini (600 MW)
28. Wikinger (350 MW)
29. Facebook server centres – 2021-2022

Get in touch

 

Email: contact@merlion-maritime.com

Phone: +244 923 544 634

 

Contact us

Let our specialised port service experts handle your request or questions. You are always welcome to reach out to us via the form.

Services and Expertise

Vessel assistance
Pre-arrival communication with captain, inward clearance formalities, operations follow-up.

Stevedoring & Tally
Containers, breakbulk, bulk, adapted lifting equipment.

Customs
Cargo manifest preparation & submission to Customs, BL validation.

NVOCC representation
Reliable and efficient partner for NVOCCs operating in Angolan ports.

Procurement & Delivery
Spare parts customs clearance and delivery onboard, local sourcing.

Husbandry & Visa
Crew change assistance from airport to vessel, hotel transfer.

Hull cleaning & Survey
Cleaning by caviblaster with environment-firendly products, hull survey.

P&I and Legal
P&I representation and legal advice.