Exceptional references from all types of vessel owners, private maritime security companies and other shipping operators, our rates for crew change are the most competitive. In carrying crew change with us in Port-Louis, Mauritius; we assure a safe and sound operation, which consists of the following support:
- Imparting due diligence in communicating to crewing and owners offices all necessary documentation and local requirement for entry in Mauritius
- Processing of documents with the local Passports and Immigration Office and letters of guarantees issued in favour of joining crew; facilitating their transit
- Assisting in customs formalities for incoming and outgoing crew members
- Conveyance of crew members to/from airport
- Booking of hotels – Hotels specialised in crew accommodation and foods
- Catering for medical treatment for sick or injured crew members as well as repatriation of dead seaman
- Daily air connections to major European, African and Asian cities from SSR International Airport
In view of the situation prevailing in the Indian Ocean, as far as piracy is concerned, many vessels are transiting via Port-Louis for embarkation/disembarkation of armed or unarmed security guards. We also act as agent for Private Maritime Security Companies (PMSC) in catering for incoming and outgoing sets of arms and ammunitions; obtaining permission from concerned authority and also arrange for storage at Police Central Armoury. However, before directing any maritime armed security operation in Mauritius, the Private Maritime Security Companies should first obtained ‘clearance’ from the regulating body in Mauritius. On request, we will send to you the ‘Guidelines regulating armed transits in Mauritius Territorial waters’ and we will advise you accordingly for any query you may have.
To attract more traffic at Port-Louis for crew change operations, port tariff has been rebated to vessels calling Port-Louis, anchorage.
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- Rebated port charges for vessels calling Port-Louis for crew change, landing sick crew and embarking/disembarking armed or unarmed security guards.
- Documents required for immigration formalities: Passport’s and seaman’s book copy of each on-signer along with flight details; all passports of crew joining or being repatriated should be of six (6) months validity.
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