Mercantile Shipping Agencies (Pvt) Ltd Information

The Shipping Agency is one of a select group of Sri Lankan establishments with the resources, framework and proficiency to manage a diverse of vessel operations specializing in bulk handling. With 3 decades of industry maturity and bases at key ports in Sri Lanka. Our global network covers a multitude of destinations and support renowned Maritime Companies in Europe, Asia and North America. The firm also acts as representatives for acclaimed Private Maritime Security Companies stationed within the United Kingdom and the United States who supply vessels with armed sea marshals for the safe passage of goods through hazardous territory. The Shipping Agency aims to go beyond customary ship agency facilities and delivers an extensive range of services including: Providing agency solutions to vessel owners, vessel managing companies and vessel charterers. Vessel husbanding which entails in crew changes, provisions, bunker’s, supply of fresh water, conveyance of ship spares ect. Management of project cargo including shipments that require special supervision. Providing support services to vessels at off port limits from Colombo, Galle, Trincomalee & Hambamtota extending from 5 to 8 miles from pilot grounds and mid ocean up to 12 miles.