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Port Agency

Thomas Smith services some of the leading names in the Shipping, Logistics and Oil & Gas industries.

The port agency division is available on a 24 hour, seven day per week basis. We service all types of vessels and have vast experience with container liner and cruise ships, conventional vessels, cable carriers, tankers, oil rigs, supply vessels and all oil and gas industry requirements.

Services are provided in all ports of Malta, Libya and Tunisia.

Oil & Gas industry

For more than 10 years Thomas Smith has been serving companies involved in this demanding industry.

Our belief is that the success of any project depends on the close cooperation between the client and our organization acting as the main onshore subcontractor.

Thomas Smith offers its clients 24/7 availability and support in Malta, Tunisia & Libya.

Services

We offer a vast range of services including :-

• Rig Stop Facilities – Quay/Anchorage arrangements
• Full Agency support – Pre arrival clearance with all authorities etc
• Support to overseas subcontractors – chain inspections, ROV operations, etc
• Supply of skilled labour and technical & engineering support
• Underwater services and repair
• Arrangements for ship yard work – incl blasting & painting
• Total Freight & Logistical solutions –land, sea & air
• Chartering of cargo vessels
• Open and closed storage, warehousing & supply chain solutions
• Personnel handling – Visas, Hotel Accommodation, Transfers
• All type of Medical arrangements
• Catering facilities and Supplies – incl at Offshore location
• Bunker Fuel & Fresh Water supplies
• Supply of office accommodation & office equipment

Clients

Oil Companies

Drilling Companies

Service Companies

Logistical Support

Via our in house services and our good connections with international freight specialists we can offer our clients solutions according to the requirement.

Services offered include:-

Air Freight Forwarding

IATA Approved – Consolidation & Direct / Charter arrangements – Overlength & Heavy Cargo Specialist – Fixed pace allocations with reliable carriers.

Ocean Freight Forwarding

Direct Maersk Line Agency – Options with other carriers – Breakbulk and Out Of Guage possibilities

Project Management

Oversize and heavylift specialists – Full and part ocean charter arrangements – Destination services through global agents – Full Air Charter (Antonov)

Export Packing

Professional export packing for O&G shipments – Good quality materials used and treated & untreated wood or substitute –  On & Off site operations

Customs Brokerage

Full customs clearance service for inbound and outbound shipments.

Domestics and International Land Transportation

Own trucks/trailers for domestic transport – Good working relationship with ‘Quality’ international transporters – Truck & trailer turnarounds

Secretarial & Office support services

Full range of supplies and project support

Port Agency Services

The Thomas Smith Port Agency team is available on a 24 hour, seven day per week basis, and ready to be of service to our clients in the ports of Malta, Tunisia & Libya.

Container Vessels

• Thomas Smith is able to ensure its clients total coverage & supervision of ships from arrival to departure.
• All aspects of the cargo operation are closely monitored by our professional staff who are in constant contact with the terminal operators.
• Ships and crew requirements are efficiently attended to and effected timely
• Thomas Smith is able to generate substantial numbers of import / export containers for our principals operating at Malta Freeport and Valletta.

Cruise Vessels

We fully understand how important the following services are to the cruise line:-

• Ensuring early confirmation of safe berths
• Immediate berthing on arrival
• Immediate ship & passenger clearance
• Full time agent attendance throughout the ship’s stay in port
• Arrangement of pre-advised requirements and the ability to immediately respond to ad hoc requests
• Crew Handling – Repatriation, Hotel Accommodation, Visas, Transfers & Medical

Currently we are providing Cruise Destination Services in Malta, Tunisia and Libya to the following cruise line companies:

Carnival UK, Princess Cruises, Cunard, Holland America, Fred Olsen, All Leisure Group, Salen Ship Management, Columbia Ship Management

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Naval Vessels

• Thomas Smith has handled various navies including the British (both the RN and RFA), Australian, Indian, Tunisian and Moroccan navies.

• The unique demands of naval ships require fine planning and execution.

• Thomas Smith continues to deliver a service second to none, as is evidenced by the many excellent references received from numerous ships’ commanding officers.

Tankers

• Tanker loading or discharging operations requires knowledgeable staff and attention to detail – before, during and after the operation.
• Thomas Smith have achieved good working relationships with the tanker facilities and as a result ensuring a trouble free operation, with no delays, and total customer satisfaction.

Drilling Units – AHTS’ – FPSO’s

Over the last 12 years – Thomas Smith – has supplied a ‘one stop shop’ service to vessels supporting the Oil & Gas industry.

Cable Laving Vessels

Thomas Smith has handled many discharge and loading operations via the storage facility, as well as ship to ship operations.

Bulk and General Cargo Vessels

Thomas Smith is able to arrange total discharge and loading operation of bulk & general cargo vessels in coordination with the terminals, stevedores and specialized transporters.

Super Yachts

Thomas Smith offers reliable and efficient yacht services to Super Yachts visiting Malta, Tunisia and Libya.