Protecting Agency

Protecting Agency — Dora Shipping Company Lebanon
Our Services

Independent Protecting Agency

When you need an independent, expert eye on the ground at a Lebanese port, Dora Shipping Company provides protecting agency services representing owners' and charterers' interests. We attend all cargo operations impartially, producing detailed, accurate reports that protect your position.

Our protecting agents are experienced, knowledgeable and completely independent — giving you confidence that your interests are represented at every stage of the port call and cargo operation.

  • Attendance at all draft, cargo and ullage surveys
  • Independent quantity and condition reporting
  • Oversight of cargo loading, discharging and transfer operations
  • Review and countersigning of LOPs and vessel statements
  • Cargo dispute assistance and evidence compilation
  • Representation of owners' or charterers' interests throughout
  • Detailed port call and survey reports delivered promptly
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What We Handle

Impartial, expert protection of your interests during every cargo and port operation.

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Draft Surveys

Attendance at all departure and arrival draft surveys. Independent measurements recorded and compared against terminal and vessel figures to protect quantity claims.

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Cargo Surveys

Full attendance at cargo loading, discharging and condition inspections. Any discrepancies or damage documented immediately with independent photographic evidence.

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Ullage Readings

Independent ullage, temperature and density readings at vessel tanks and shore tanks throughout cargo operations — providing an accurate, impartial quantity record.

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Independent Reports

Detailed, factual reports of all operations, surveys and observations delivered promptly after each event — ready for P&I, charterers or owners to review.

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Dispute Support

Compilation of evidence, witness statements and documentation to support quantity, quality or condition disputes — working closely with P&I correspondents when required.

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Owner Representation

Complete representation of owners' or charterers' interests throughout the port call — attending all joint surveys and negotiations with terminals and port authorities.

Our Other Services

Ship Agency Bunker Call Agency Husbandry Services Hub Agency Ship Lay-Up Ship to Ship Transfer

Need Independent Protection at a Lebanese Port?

Send us your vessel's ETA and the port of call. Our protecting agent will be on board before cargo operations commence.

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