Husbandry Services
Crew changes, spares delivery, medical assistance and more.
Overview
Husbandry services for calling vessels — crew changes, spares delivery, medical assistance, cash to master, technicians boarding, riding squads and any owner-nominated support at Chittagong, Mongla, Payra and Matarbari.
At Ocean Truck Shipping Lines, husbandry services is delivered by a dedicated coordinator backed by a 24/7 operations desk. From the first enquiry to final disbursement account, you get transparent pricing, real-time updates and a single accountable point of contact — whether the vessel is calling Chittagong, Mongla, Payra, Matarbari or a partner port anywhere in the world.
Our team combines local port knowledge with international best practice, so owners, operators and charterers get faster turnaround, fewer surprises and full compliance with IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL and ISPS requirements.
What's Included
- Crew changes & sign-on/off
- Spares & stores clearance
- Medical assistance & hospitalisation
- Cash to master (CTM)
- Technicians & riding squad boarding
- Owner mail & courier handling
- Class & flag surveyor attendance
- 24/7 boarding
Key Benefits
- Fast, hassle-free vessel support
- Single point of contact
- Transparent DA
- Reduced crew delays
- 24/7 emergency capability
Our Husbandry Services Process
A clear, four-step workflow designed for speed, accuracy and complete transparency.
Share your vessel, cargo and schedule. Our husbandry services specialists respond within one business day with a clear scope.
We prepare a transparent, itemised quotation covering port dues, disbursements, third-party charges and our agency fee.
Berth booking, permits, surveyors, launch boats, stevedores, transport and paperwork — coordinated end-to-end by a dedicated coordinator.
Daily status updates, port log, disbursement account (DA), photos and full documentation delivered on completion.
Vessel Types We Handle
Our husbandry services covers the full spectrum of commercial and specialised tonnage.
Ports We Cover
Plus global port coordination through our vetted international agency network — see full port coverage.
Why Choose Ocean Truck Shipping Lines
Trusted by owners, operators and charterers across Bangladesh and international waters since 1999.
Round-the-clock coordination — including nights, weekends and public holidays.
Vetted agents, suppliers and surveyors at every major port worldwide.
Fully compliant with IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, ISPS and Bangladesh port authority regulations.
Documentation You Receive
- Detailed pro-forma disbursement account (PDA)
- Final disbursement account (FDA) with supporting invoices
- Statement of Facts (SoF) signed by Master
- Notice of Readiness (NoR) & port log
- Cargo & bunker receipts
- Photographs and daily operations report
Frequently Asked Questions
For Bangladesh ports we can mobilise within hours of confirmation. International jobs typically require 24–72 hours depending on location and scope.
Yes. Our operations desk is manned 24/7, 365 days a year — including nights, weekends and public holidays.
We provide fully transparent, itemised quotations. Port dues, third-party charges and disbursements are passed through at cost; our agency fee is separately quoted.
We coordinate with all IACS members including LR, DNV, ABS, BV, ClassNK, RINA, IRS and KR.
Need help with Husbandry Services?
Our team responds within one business day.