Owners Protective Agency (OPA)
Vessel owners and operators may appoint a protective agent in order to monitor and supervise the daily operation of the vessel and protect their interest, including the following:
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Checking the Proforma Disbursement Account (Proforma DA)
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Expedite Cargo Operations and Reports
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Inform / Confirm port restrictions
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Monitoring/Checking for Cargo Documents
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Handling Bills of Lading
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Issuing Letters of Protest
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Assistance for Technical Support
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Assistance For Protection and Indemnity (P & I) activities
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Assistance on cargo holds cleanliness
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Assistance for generation of statement of facts
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Any other request