- Ensuring a berth for the incoming ship
- Arranging for the pilot and the tugs if necessary
- Drawing up the documents for the customs and harbour services
- Assisting the master in making the necessary contacts with the local authorities and the harbour authorities
- Arranging for the necessary ship provisions
- Arranging for storage bunkers if these are needed
- Arranging for the necessary repairs
- Conveying instructions to and from the ship owner
- Organizing the supply, transport and the handling of the goods
- Organizing the necessary contacts with the stevedores
- Collecting freights, cargos
- Contacting shippers and the receivers of the good./li>
