Crude Oil Cargo Procedures: Agents

The mobile form includes fields to document items such as date, vessel name and ID, inspection of general orders, inspector details and captures the inspector's signature. Once the mobile app is filled out a secure PDF is generated. The PDF is easy to share, and a copy is stored in your account for your crude oil records. You can also use the App Builder to personalize and customize this mobile form. This crude oil cargo app has been prepared for use by the tanker Master and Officers in various operational procedures, namely with safe load and carriage of cargo. The Master and Officers should upon joining the ship learn all ship particulars and characteristics. The Master should ensure that the Officers and crew are made aware of their respective responsibilities. Each Officer and crew member should understand the contents of this app. The app covers questions like the following: The requests the Master ought to put to the agent in daily work. Prior arrival to port, as soon as possible, the Master shall plan requirements for agent services and inform the Marketing Division on it in order that deposit may be provided. Majority of the agents appointed to attend at a port, are appointed through Charter Parties and are so-called Charterers' agents, but the Company appoints them as port agents. Sometimes the services of these Agents are not of standard quality and although they are paid by the Company they do not protect the Company interests. If the Master feels an agent works actively against Company’s interests he must urgently contact the Marketing Division who shall appoint a protective agent. A written report shall be sent on the agent's actions.