Comprehensive Ship Agency & Marine Services at the Port of Colombo

Navigating the regulatory framework of South Asia's busiest port requires expert precision. Marine One acts as your central command hub to eliminate administrative delays:

• Pre-arrival notifications, anchorage declarations, and complex inward/outward maritime documentation.
• Direct coordination with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), terminal operators, harbor masters, and pilotage services.
• Settlement of port dues, advance navigation fees, and administrative local permits.
• Flawless clearance coordination with Sri Lankan Customs, Immigration, and Port Health authorities.
• Secure, audited Cash-to-Master (CTM) delivery directly to the ship's safe.
• Real-time operational reporting and high-frequency updates provided directly to owners, charterers, and management offices.

Colombo is the premier regional hub for smooth, reliable crew rotations. We coordinate the seamless movement of your seafarers from international transit lines right to the deck:

• Fast-tracked processing of entry visas, shore passes, transit permits, and "OK to Board" (OTB) documentation.
• Dedicated, secure airport-to-port ground transportation connecting Colombo directly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
• Sourcing of vetted hotel accommodations for flight layovers or unexpected vessel schedule deviations.
• Seamless liaison with Port Health officials for mandatory medical sign-off checks and repatriation logistics.
• Safe launch boat transfers for embarkation and disembarkation at the Colombo OPL grid.

As a certified member of IMPA and ISSA, Marine One’s fully owned ship chandling subsidiary ensures your vessel is fully provisioned to the highest international standards:

• Fresh, dry, and deep-frozen provisions managed under strict cold-chain and hygiene compliance.
• Comprehensive deck stores, engine room consumables, cabin stores, and specialized marine tools.
• Fully compliant maritime safety, navigational, and LSSA equipment.
• Meticulous inventory matching utilizing precise IMPA and ISSA code tracking to completely eliminate product mismatches.

We eliminate supply chain bottlenecks, ensuring critical engineering components are delivered directly to your machinery space without delay:

• Expedited customs clearance for air-freighted and sea-freighted technical spares under "Ship in Transit" rules.
• Supervised last-mile logistics from international cargo terminals directly to the Colombo port facility.
• High-capacity launch boat transfers to handle heavy machinery and mechanical parts at the outer anchorage and OPL.

Colombo is a primary bunkering destination. Marine One orchestrates safe, highly scrutinized fueling operations strictly aligned with ISPS guidelines and international environmental standards:

• Stemming coordination for VLSFO, LSMGO, and IFO grades via certified bunker suppliers.
• Lubricant oil delivery from all major international marine lubricant brands.
• Comprehensive barge scheduling, rigorous safety checklist verifications, and hose pressure tracking.
• Facilitating independent Bunker Quantity Surveys (BQS) and fuel sampling.
• Support for de-bunkering operations and MARPOL-compliant tank cleaning.

Our technical division coordinates rapid, Class-approved engineering interventions at the berth or offshore:

• Mechanical & Structural Repairs: Engine servicing, switchboard troubleshooting, component fabrication, and coded welding via mobile riding squads.
• Commercial Diving: Class-approved In-Water Surveys (IWS), high-efficiency underwater hull cleaning, propeller polishing, and sea chest grid clearing using certified subsea teams.

For vessels transiting vulnerable Indian Ocean and high-risk trade corridors, we provide legal logistical support for security layouts:

• Highly coordinated, lawful embarkation and disembarkation of certified armed security guards and tactical equipment.
• Liaising with local authorities and naval defense commands to ensure 100% legal compliance with domestic and international arms regulations.
• Continuous real-time voyage tracking and risk alert feeds via our 24/7 operations room.