Port Captain & Super Cargo
Port Captain & Super Cargo
Between the cargo plan and its execution, decisions on sequence, distribution and productivity need someone following them. RS represents the client on board and at the terminal, with technical presence and a link between the parties involved in the operation.
- 01Planning
- 02Attendance
- 03Records
Why engage RS
The plan, followed where the operation happens.
A remote update is no substitute for following what happens alongside and on board. The Port Captain and Super Cargo connect planning, observation of the execution and reporting to the client, within the agreed responsibilities.
- 01
Plan and execution connected.
Monitoring of distribution, stowage and operational sequence against the cargo plan.
- 02
Incidents with context.
Records of productivity, stoppages and deviations help the client understand how the operation is progressing.
- 03
A technical interface on site.
Communication between vessel, terminal and client to support decisions during loading, discharge or transshipment.
Service scope
Port Captain & Super Cargo
Planning and technical monitoring of loading and discharge, acting as the interface between vessel, terminal and client.
Operation planning
How the cargo plan is prepared and whether distribution, stowage and sequence follow it.
- Planning and monitoring of loading and discharge operations
- Preparation and monitoring of cargo plans
- Cargo distribution, stowage and operational sequence
Attendance and communication
Technical presence on board and an RS point of contact between vessel, terminal and client.
- Technical monitoring of operations on board
- Technical interface between vessel, terminal and client
Performance and incidents
Productivity, stoppages and transshipment recorded so the client can follow progress.
- Productivity and operational performance monitoring
- Recording and tracking of operational incidents
- Ship-to-barge transshipment attendance
When RS is called in
Dry bulk loading
Monitoring of distribution across holds, compliance with the cargo plan and the flow from terminal to vessel, with attention to stability, safety and productivity.
Ship-to-barge transshipment
For imported wheat transferred from the holds into barges, attention goes to vessel positioning, cleanliness of holds and barges, transfer losses and exposure to moisture.
Clients who are not on site
Owners, charterers and traders abroad get information from someone standing alongside the vessel, not only from the party operating the cargo.
How RS works
Planning, attendance and reporting to the client
- 01
Understanding the operation
Vessel, port, cargo, stage and operating window define the request.
- 02
Aligning the attendance
The plan, the interfaces and the points of attention shape the scope.
- 03
Following the execution
Distribution, sequence, productivity and incidents are observed according to the work contracted.
- 04
Documenting progress
Records give context for decisions during the operation and for later review.
What the client receives
The format and frequency of records are set in the scope of each operation.
- On-site attendanceA technical view of the operation on board and at the terminal.
- Productivity and stoppage recordsA reference for understanding performance and incidents.
- Photographs and documentation of deviationsEvidence of what was observed.
- Technical reporting to the clientSupport for decisions during the operation, in the format and frequency agreed in the scope.
Common questions
Does RS take over terminal operations?
The role described is planning, attendance and technical representation of the client. Operation of the equipment and the responsibilities of the other parties remain with those responsible for them.
Can the service cover ship-to-barge transshipment?
This attendance is one of RS's service lines. Tell us the port, cargo, vessels and expected window so the scope and attendance conditions can be assessed.
Next step
Who looks after your interests during the operation?
Tell us the port, vessel, cargo and expected window for loading, discharge or transshipment. RS will assess how to structure technical attendance for your operation.