Port Captaincy

Port Captaincy

Port Captaincy

24/7 operational support to protect your time, your cargo, and your commercial outcome.

At Up River Marine, we provide hands-on port captain services for bulk carriers and tankers across Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. Our team acts on behalf of charterers, shipowners, and maritime agencies to ensure that every port call is carried out smoothly, safely, and in line with both operational and commercial objectives.

We assist from the moment the vessel is at anchorage—remotely or on-site—coordinating with agents, terminals, and crew to optimize each step of the operation.

Our Port Captaincy services include:

  • Pre-arrival planning & documentation review

  • Real-time coordination during loading or discharging

  • Monitoring of cargo operations and tank/hold readiness

  • Support during draft surveys, hose tests, and inspections

  • Trim and cargo intake optimization based on daily draft limits

  • Protecting Surveyor representation

  • Compliance follow-up (SENASA, maritime authorities, etc.)


Whether you’re looking to maximize freight, ensure regulatory compliance, or simply avoid operational surprises, our port captains operate as your local representative—with the mindset of being part of your crew.


👉 Ready to secure reliable supervision?
📩 Contact us for support at your next port call.

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