Protective Agency (OPA)

Owner's Protective Agency Coordination

An Owner's Protective Agent (OPA) acts as an independent watchdog for shipowners when the charterer has appointed the primary port agent. YAKS Marine ensures that the vessel operator is not exposed to inflated port tariffs, excessive tug fees, or inaccurate Statement of Facts logging.

OPA Verification Services

• Itemized Disbursement Account (D/A) auditing against official Egyptian port tariffs.
• Cargo loading/discharging rate monitoring to protect against demurrage claims.
• Vessel Statement of Facts (SoF) log checking and validation.
• Liaison with principal agents, charterers, cargo receivers, and port operators.
• Handling owner's husbandry items independently to minimize agency fees.

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