Port Operations and Agency
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
Step 01
Crew movements
Sign-on and sign-off, airport transport, hotels and visa arrangements.
Step 02
Provisions and stores
Fresh and dry food, drinking water, and deck and engine consumables.
Step 03
Spares and technical support
Delivery of parts, riding technicians, and workshop repairs ashore.
Step 04
Medical
Doctor and dentist attendance, hospital referral, and medical landing.
Step 05
Cash to master
Delivery of cash on board for crew wages and ship’s expenses.
Step 06
Transport and launches
Cars, vans and boats moving people and goods between shore and vessel.
Step 07
Waste and welfare
Garbage and sludge removal, laundry, and crew welfare arrangements.
Husbandry compared with cargo services
Husbandry
Serves the ship and its crew.
Cargo services
Serves the cargo.
Husbandry
Usually arranged by the owner or manager, or by an agent acting for them.
Cargo services
Arranged under the charter and the terminal’s arrangements.
Husbandry
Costs commonly sit with the owner, depending on the fixture.
Cargo services
Costs commonly sit with the charterer, depending on the fixture.
Husbandry
Can often be moved to a later port if the window closes.
Cargo services
Tied to the port where the cargo is.
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