Based in Sri Lanka, Golden Shipping Agency operates as a comprehensive maritime service provider, catering to the diverse needs of vessel owners, operators, and charterers calling at the island’s commercial ports. Capitalizing on Sri Lanka’s strategic position along major east-west shipping routes, the company functions primarily as a ship agent and logistics partner, facilitating smooth vessel turnarounds and port operations.
The agency’s core business revolves around port agency and husbanding services. Acting as the local representative for foreign principals, the company handles the administrative and operational complexities associated with port calls. This includes coordinating with port authorities, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance with local maritime regulations. Beyond standard port agency work, the firm acts as an owners’ protecting agent, safeguarding the interests of shipowners during complex charter party operations to ensure financial and operational transparency.
A significant portion of the company’s operational capability is dedicated to crew and technical support. Recognizing Sri Lanka’s status as a key hub for crew rotations, Golden Shipping Agency (Pvt) Ltd manages crew changes, handling visa formalities, transportation, and accommodation for seafarers and supernumeraries. The company also provides extensive ship supply services, delivering provisions, bond stores, and technical spares directly to vessels.
In addition to surface logistics, the company facilitates specialized technical maintenance. It coordinates underwater services, such as hull cleaning, propeller polishing, and underwater inspections, which are essential for maintaining vessel fuel efficiency and regulatory compliance without dry-docking. The agency also supports maritime security operations by arranging the embarkation and disembarkation of sea marshals, a critical service for vessels transiting high-risk areas in the Indian Ocean.
The company’s logistics arm integrates air and ocean freight solutions to support its marine operations, particularly in the expedited delivery of ship spares and marine equipment. By combining port agency duties with technical husbandry and logistics, Golden Shipping Agency (Pvt) Ltd serves as a single-source support entity for the global shipping industry operating within the Sri Lankan maritime domain.
