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Husbandry Services

Non-cargo vessel-support services such as crew changes, spares delivery, provisions, transport and medical assistance. During a port call, the concept may affect coordination, timing, cost, documentation or responsibility between the vessel and local parties.

What husbandry covers

  • Husbandry is defined by exclusion. It is everything a vessel needs in port that is not cargo work.
  • It serves the ship and the crew, which is why the cost usually follows the owner rather than the cargo.
  • It is window-bound. What is not delivered before the vessel sails moves to the next port.

Husbandry Services is a term used in maritime business and operations.

Non-cargo vessel-support services such as crew changes, spares delivery, provisions, transport and medical assistance.

During a port call, the concept may affect coordination, timing, cost, documentation or responsibility between the vessel and local parties. The exact meaning may vary with the contract, jurisdiction, port practice or workflow in which it is used.

What husbandry includes

  1. 01

    Crew movements

    Sign-on and sign-off, airport transport, hotels and visa arrangements.

  2. 02

    Provisions and stores

    Fresh and dry food, drinking water, and deck and engine consumables.

  3. 03

    Spares and technical support

    Delivery of parts, riding technicians, and workshop repairs ashore.

  4. 04

    Medical

    Doctor and dentist attendance, hospital referral, and medical landing.

  5. 05

    Cash to master

    Delivery of cash on board for crew wages and ship’s expenses.

  6. 06

    Transport and launches

    Cars, vans and boats moving people and goods between shore and vessel.

  7. 07

    Waste and welfare

    Garbage and sludge removal, laundry, and crew welfare arrangements.

Husbandry compared with cargo services

Husbandry
Cargo services
Serves the ship and its crew.
Serves the cargo.
Usually arranged by the owner or manager, or by an agent acting for them.
Arranged under the charter and the terminal’s arrangements.
Costs commonly sit with the owner, depending on the fixture.
Costs commonly sit with the charterer, depending on the fixture.
Can often be moved to a later port if the window closes.
Tied to the port where the cargo is.
FAQ

FAQ

The most common questions we get about Husbandry Services.

What does Husbandry Services mean?
Non-cargo vessel-support services such as crew changes, spares delivery, provisions, transport and medical assistance.
What is cash to master?
Cash delivered on board for crew wages and ship’s expenses, arranged through the agent and accounted for on the disbursement account.
Is husbandry the same as chandlery?
Chandlery is part of it. Chandlery is the supply of goods, while husbandry also covers crew movements, medical attendance, transport and cash to master.