Suez Canal Transit

Ships' operators require a comprehensive service from a reliable agent.

Due to the type of shipping agency business SANMAR deals with, it has become important that all services provided are rendered quickly, efficiently and professionally in order to satisfy the needs of it's clients. This is the reputation that SANMAR seeks to preserve.

In a developping market such as the Egyptian, any foreigner soon realises that factors such as long-time experience and know-how are very important parameters for the successful dealing with the local authorities. SANMAR has excellent contacts in this field and provides its customers with this important advantage, overcoming any of the problems and difficulties that can be associated with the Suez Canal and ports in Egypt.

However, having good contacts alone is not enough. SANMAR employes qualified staff to carry out the day-to-day business. We always safeguard the interests of our clients and offer prompt and efficient services through our branch offices located at both ends, providing reliable and efficient full agency services to ensure smooth operation during Suez Canal transits on a twenty four hour basis in the most cost-effective way without any delay or problem.


We provide :
Effective response to any requirement of unexpected event 24 hours a day.
Professional advice and very precise knowledge of local procedures and regulations.
Safeguard ship’s interests with the various local authorities.
Accurate, detailed estimation on transit and/or call expenses and reasonable fees for services rendered.
Handling the finance of the vessel, and particularly of the Canal dues and disbursements, also controlling payment of all expenses to avoid any mistake locally.
Auditing accounts, clearance and refund of balances.
Eliminating erroneous charges prior to receipt by principals.
Efficient accounting procedures allowing continuous reconciliation.
Clear and comprehensive statements of accounts with full supporting documents within a maximum of one and a half month from the date of transit/call. Furthermore, to avoid the accumulation of even small balances, SANMAR promptly settles them with its clients.
Proper and “profitable” measurement of chargeable vessel’s Suez Canal tonnage.

After 45 years SANMAR is today in a position to state that practically every shipping company that has seeked our services once has remained with us.

Agency

We anticipate that loss of time for shipowners, operation managers and charterers means loss of considerable profits. In order to avoid such losses you should be extremely careful at selecting your Agent.

SANMAR is acting as a private Agent, operating directly with the Suez Canal Authority and the Egyptian Port Authorities for any type and size of vessel.

Our offices in Alexandria, Damietta, Cairo, Port Said and Suez city offer comprehensive agency services to every ship calling at any Egyptian port. Continuous supervision is provided by us,enabling efficient vessel handling, thus saving owners of time and

Our services include:
Crew changes.
Spare parts delivery-forwarding.
Cash to Master.
Chandlery and ship supplies.
Fresh Water Supply at competitive and reasonable costs.
Bunkering.
Laundry and ironing services.
Underwater inspections, diving services, weldings and cleaning.
Motors rewinding repairing and reconstructions.
Electrical & Electronics Technicians providing useful second-hand spare parts or new spare parts, depending on the case and the principal's requirements.
Arranging and assisting in all kind of ship's repairs.
Scaling & Painting.
Life raft inspection.
Sludge and garbage disposal in compliance with MARPOL regulations.
Reliable agency attendance of calls by our own high experienced staff on the spot (round-the-clock attendance).
Cargo Operations at all Egyptian Ports (Loading & Discharging)
Stevedoring operations and any Owner's/Master's request accomplished in the best way.
Collecting freights due to ship-owners and remittance to their shipping account at their disposal.
Dealing with local competent authorities on behalf of Ship-owners/Charterers/Operators.
Representation of charterers' or owners' protective interests.
Pre-call procedures-port and weather information, berth availability, documentation, port services.
Serving passenger and/or tourist ships.
SANMAR have gained valuable experience through 45 years of service in Egypt. We are dedicated at giving customers high standard of service quality to every ship.

We invite you to use our services on a trial basis for your next vessel to Egypt.

Worldwide Ships Supplies

We represent major suppliers worldwide. Our network is ready to serve any vessel 24 hours a day, giving us the ability to satisfy customers’ requirements better than our competitors with the combination of high quality products and service at low cost.
Countries we serve
Argentina_Indonisia_Romania_Australia_Italy_Saudi Arabia_Belgium_Israel_Singapore_Brazil_Korea_South Africa_Canada_Kuwait_Spain_Canary Island_Latvia_Sri Lanka_Chile_Malaysia_Syria_China_Malta_Turkey_Cyprus_Nigeria_Taiwan_Denmark_Netherlands_Thailand_Egypt_New Zealand_Ukraine_France_Pakistan_United Arab Emirates_Germany_Panama_United Kingdom_Greece_Peru_United States_Hong Kong_Philippines_Uruguay_Ivory Coast_Poland_Venezuela_India_Portugal_Vietnam

As a result, our unique services provide optimum performance, prompt, accurate and reliable results making SANMAR your global partner for successful shipping.

PIRAEUS Headquarters

81, Akti Miaouli Street, 185 38 Piraeus, Greece

PORT SAID

28A, 23 July Street, Port Said, EgyptP.O. Box 824 P.Said

SUEZ

5, Arafat Street, Port Tewfik, Suez, EgyptP.O. Box 10, Port Tewfik

ALEXANDRIA

8, El-Naser Street, Alexandria,
Egypt