Operational Supervision & Port Captaincy
Your Eyes and Ears on board
We provide peace of mind by ensuring a safe, timely, and cost-effective port stay during complex loading or discharging operations.
Operating from our hubs in Finland and the UK, our extensive global experience helps us foresee issues before they arise, minimizing extra delays and costs worldwide, especially across the Nordics, Baltics and East Coast of US.
Key Benefits of Assigning Hanman Port Captain
Risk mitigation
Avoid unexpected costs and demurrage.
Reputation
Ensure confident business continuity.
Time Savings
The ship sails faster with minimal delays.
Our Core Supervisory Services
We provide constant, hands-on supervision of the entire cargo operation, focusing on compliance, safety, and efficiency:
Lifting & Handling: Ensuring proper and safe techniques are used for all cargo, especially specialized or project pieces.
Stowage, Separation & Lashing: Guaranteeing the cargo is correctly placed, separated by lots, and securely lashed according to the final cargo plan and statutory requirements.
Discharging Advice: Providing active recommendations and competent advice to the terminal and stevedores to optimize and speed up the discharge process.
Ultrasonic Hatch Testing: (If required) Coordinating or executing hatch watertight surveys/certification to verify cargo integrity before sailing.
Comprehensive Reporting & Accountability
Transparency and detailed communication are integral to our service. We give you a clear, real-time picture of the vessel's status.
Daily Reports: Detailed reports and photos accompanied by competent comments and advice showing you the real situation on board the ship every day.
Full Final Report Package: After finishing operations, the Port Captain/Supercargo provides a conclusive report, including:
Final Cargo Plan (Confirmed stowage layout).
Loading or Discharge Report (With photos of relevant parts of the operation).
Hatch List (With separation of the cargo per lots when information is available)
Innovation in Inspection:
Drone Surveys & 3D Modeling
Hanman Marine leads the way in adopting advanced technology to provide safer, faster, and more detailed inspections.
Drone Surveys eliminate the risks and time delays associated with traditional scaffolding or rope access. We use aerial technology to capture high-resolution imagery and video, generating detailed visual data that is critical for damage assessment and structural integrity checks.
Stop Delays Before They Start.
We handle the complexity so you can focus on the commerce.