Boyd Steamship > Services

MAIN SERVICES PROVIDED

Arranging vessels canal transit rapidly and efficiently.

Panama Canal Transit

-Attending crew changes
-Vessels spare parts & Courier deliveries
-Cash to master
-PCSOPEP

Owner / Husbandry Service

Arranging and assisting vessel´s needs during a Port Call at our local terminals.

Cargo Operations, repairs, Lay Berth.

Port Call Service

Coordinating fuel delivery with local Suppliers & Barges

Fuel Delivery

Ship repairs

Booking & Auction System

Preparation of the PCSOPEP

GENERAL SERVICES PROVIDED

  1. State of the art information technology program from our web site www.boydsteamship.com, with projections of the traffic, transit related calculations, your statement of account, the vessel’s accounts, and all pertinent information from The Panama Canal.
  2. A global network of Representatives in major shipping cities, a phone call away from up-to-date information on local conditions important to ship owners and operators.
  3. A team of highly motivated qualified professionals to attend every aspect of your vessel’s need, with an average of 25 years experience.
  4. An organization with the financial resources and ability to guarantee a smooth and continuous operation, uninterrupted by world crises.
  5. An agency well known throughout the world shipping community for its integrity, honesty and quality of service.
  6. Global electronic banking facilities enabling owners and operators to remit payment for transit and other expenses just in time.
  7. Strategically located offices at each entrance to The Panama Canal, with the capability to attend vessels at any port in the Republic of Panama.

8. An experienced and aggressive sales force to solicit cargo for the companies that require this service.
9. Extensive relationship with The Panama Canal officials and port personnel.
10. EDCS (ELECTRONIC DATA COLLECTION SYSTEM) to provide The Panama Canal vessel & cargo details 96 hours prior to arrival as required.
11. Constant communication with Operation Managers and Captains, assuring a fast and easy transit.
12. P & I coverage thorough ITIC for over 30 years.
13. Complete and thorough integration with any D/A desk.
14. Traveling program for our executives to visit our clients to keep updated with their needs.
15. The rendering of the complete vessel’s account within 15 days after the ship sailed.

Nautical Equipment Services

  1. Nautical charts – ba & noa charts and publications available.
  2. Kindly advice type and numbers required.
  3. Flags.
  4. Radar repairs / spares.
  5. Inmarsat repairs / spares.
  6. Vhf repairs / spares.
  7. Gyrocompass repairs / spares.
  8. Magnetic compass calibration (canal authorities require magnetic compass calibration less than six degrees deviation).

9. Ships repairs specify type of repairs and if dry docking required.
10. Joining and disembarking crew members bunkers. Prices available on request. State type and quantity required. Lubricants state type and quantity required.
11. Freshwater.
12. Underwater cleaning and/or survey report.
13. Bunker or cargo survey.
14. Condition survey.
15. Cargo survey.
16. Deck stores or marine paints.
17. Flight arrangements for disembarking crew.

Products Required by Vessels

  1. Launch services.
  2. Inland transportation for crewmembers.
  3. Tours of the panama canal and locks.
  4. Cellphone rentals.
  5. Medical / dental attention.
  6. Forwarding of spares parts.
  7. Garbage disposal.
  8. Divers inspection.
  9. Cargo operations.
  10. Cash advances.
  11. Panamanian marine license for crew or officers.

Medical And Provisions

  1. Medical / Dental attention.
  2. Fresh provisions (fresh vegetables, meat, canned food, etc.)
  3. Bonded stores (cigarettes, liquor etc.).
  4. A team of highly motivated qualified professionals to attend every aspect to your vessel’s need, with an average of 25 years experience.
  5. An organization with the financial resources and ability to guarantee a smooth and continuous operation, uninterrupted by world crises.