Protective agency
Your interests deserve full attention, and that’s exactly what we provide. We represent charterers, cargo owners, and shipowners with impartial oversight, cost control, and real-time support, ensuring transparency and fairness throughout every port call.
What is a protective agency in maritime shipping?
Protective agency services in maritime shipping are designed to safeguard the interests of the charterer, cargo owner, or shipowner when they are not the contracting party of the port agent. These services ensure that all port operations, costs, and communications are handled transparently, fairly, and in compliance with contract terms.
Why choose us as your protective agency provider?
With over 60 years of experience and a solid presence in every major Spanish port, Ibérica Marítima delivers impartial, professional, and proactive protective agency services. We safeguard your operational and financial interests with real-time updates, cost control, and on-the-ground representation throughout the vessel’s port stay. Beyond port protection, we also assist with documentation review, claims handling, port cost benchmarking, and vendor management — adding value at every stage through our deep local expertise.
Service Coverage
We operate across key ports worldwide, providing high-quality service wherever you need it.
Your questions on about protective agency services, answered by experts
What is a protective agency in maritime shipping and why is it needed?
A protective agency represents the interests of the party not directly contracting the port agent, ensuring operations are fair, transparent, and cost-efficient.
How does a protective agent safeguard the interests of charterers or cargo owners?
By monitoring disbursements, supervising port calls, and providing independent reporting and verification, protective agents reduce risks and optimize costs.
What is the difference between a port agent and a protective agent?
The port agent serves the contractual party (usually the owner), while a protective agent represents the counterparty’s interests to ensure neutrality and cost control.
When should a shipping company appoint a protective agency?
Whenever there’s concern over cost transparency, operational complexity, or the need for impartial oversight during port calls.
Complete maritime support beyond protective agency services
Marine cargo operations
Supervision, coordination and management of marine cargo at port.
