Tanker calls
Tankers calling Mombasa discharge at the Kipevu oil terminal, at the Shimanzi jetty or, for some parcels, by ship-to-ship transfer at the anchorage. Maingate Shipping acts as port agent for product, crude, edible oil, chemical and bitumen tankers at all of these, and for tankers calling only for bunkers, crew or stores.
A tanker call is governed by the terminal's acceptance of the vessel, the pipeline's readiness to receive, the shore tank space and the customs and quality release of the cargo. The desk works these in advance so that the vessel berths when she arrives and pumps when she berths.
Terminal nomination and acceptance, pre-arrival documentation to the port, customs and the terminal, berth and pilot booking, agreement of the discharge plan with the receiver and the pipeline company, and confirmation of the surveyors appointed by the receiver and the vessel's interests.
Boarding officer at berthing, hose connection witnessed, sampling and ullaging coordinated between the ship, terminal and surveyors, stoppages recorded with reasons, and a statement of facts that stands up when laytime is calculated. Crew changes, stores and bunkers are fitted in without interrupting the discharge.
Ship-to-ship transfers at the Mombasa anchorage need the port's permission, a mooring master, fenders and hoses and a weather window. The desk arranges the service providers, the permissions and the surveyors, and keeps the port informed throughout.
Maingate Shipping Limited, Mombasa: ship agents at Kenyan ports since 2020, crew managers and recruiters of Kenyan seafarers, ship brokers for the East African trades, and the coordinating desk for port calls across Africa. The office at Express Building on Moi Avenue is a short drive from Kilindini Harbour and Moi International Airport, which is why crew, spares and cash reach vessels at Mombasa without a wasted hour.
The company works for owners, charterers, managers, traders, lines, clubs and fleets, and puts its terms, its DAs and its reports in writing.
The terminal's acceptance depends on the vessel's size, draft and manifold arrangement; the desk confirms acceptance for each nominated vessel before the call is fixed.
Yes. Multi-port discharges on the coast are common, and the desk coordinates the second port's agent so that documentation and quantities are consistent.
Yes. Edible oil and chemical parcels discharge at the specialist berths, and the desk handles the health and standards inspections that apply.
Nominate Maingate Shipping and the answer comes from Mombasa with a proforma DA attached.
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