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Ben Line Agencies – Philippines – 24th Anniversary!

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Ben Line Agencies – Philippines – 24th Anniversary!

BEN LINE AGENCIES PHILIPPINES, INC. (BLAP) was incorporated on 15 May 1997 and commenced operations in June of the same year in Manila.

The company started with just eight staff. The Management and staff have embarked on an aggressive business development program, building up market share in an industry continually undergoing changes and becoming ever more competitive.  The business has grown quickly, now 24 years later we are comprising five offices in Manila, Subic, Cebu, Davao, and General Santos with over 280 staff. 

Due to restrictions of the Covid pandemic, we did not celebrate this year with our usual Anniversary dinner with the team. Instead, we enjoyed packed lunches and a simple Mass celebration online observed by all the Ben Line Agencies Philippines families. We also shared our happiness with community pantries being set up by various private organizations with the common goal to help and provide food items to those who are economically challenged due to the recent pandemic.

We are now celebrating our 24th year of service in the Philippines servicing the countries needs for Liner Agency, ISO Tank Agency, Marine Agency Services, Offshore Support & Oilfield Services, Project Logistics, Customs Clearance, Sea and Air Freight Forwarding.

Float Off and Tow Operation of Rig Semi-Submersible HLV to Shipyard in Riau Island, Indonesia.

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Float Off and Tow Operation of Rig Semi-Submersible HLV to Shipyard in Riau Island, Indonesia.

Ben Line Agencies Indonesia were appointed to handle operations for Float Off and Tow Operation of Rig to Shipyard in Riau Island, Indonesia.

With suitable project planning,  the well-organized Ben Line Agencies team successfully completed this project with co-ordination of parties involved – client, vessel owner, project owner, and local authorities, without delay and damage “on time”.  Ben Line Agencies’ scope was to provide the Harbor Tugs mobilized to operation site, and full vessel/permit agency for HLV. 

This is not the first Float On/Off project Ben Line Agencies Indonesia has handled,  we have a track record of managing various similar operations across Indonesia.

Ben Line Agencies Japan – 50 years strong!

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In October 1970, Ben Line established offices in Tokyo and Osaka to service our own liner services in the key market in the Far East. The Ben Line business has grown and developed over the years, with our presence on the ground in Japan supported by our network of great people.

Our relationships with principals, customers and vendors in Japan are all greatly valued, and our management team in Japan has done an excellent job in Japan to diversify our business, grasp new opportunities and lead our team of people.

Yangon River Change in Draft Restrictions

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Please be informed that Myanmar Port Authority has officially announced change of draft restriction effected from 1st July 2020 as below;

Yangon outer bar(for Thilawa ports)maximum permissible draft: 9.5M
Yangon inner bar(for Yangon inner ports)maximum permissible draft: 9.3M

Previous draft restriction
Yangon outer bar(for Thilawa ports)maximum permissible draft: 9.0M
Yangon inner bar(for Yangon inner ports)maximum permissible draft: 9.0M

Above draft restrictions are also subject to daily tide availability for vessel berthing arrangement.

Long Tau Channel Officially Reopens

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Long Tau channel, the main access channel for HCMC ports, has officially been re-opened by the HCM Harbour Master.

The operation of the channel had been restricted after the Vietsun Integrity capsized and sank in the channel on the 19th April 2019. Salvage operations have now been completed, and the HCMC Harbour Master has issued Circular No.286/TH-CVHHTPHCM which effectively lifts the channel restrictions.

As such, the general restrictions of Ho Chi Minh City port can be updated as follows:

  • Max DWT: 45,000MTS
  • Max Vessel Actual Displacement: 49,000MTS
  • Depth of Passing Channel: 8.5M to chart datum
  • Max Draft: 10.50m (FW)
  • Max Airdraft: 43.00m
  • Max LOA: 200.00m
  • No night time navigation for vessel with LOA over 195M and/or draft exceeding 9.50m

Ben Line Agencies Vietnam will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as required.

Indonesia Cruise Port Development – Lombok

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Ben Line Agencies Indonesia was proud to handle the maiden cruise vessel port call at the new purpose built Gilimas facility in Lombok.

Local Port Authority, Pelindo III, has invested in this facility in order to boost the tourism industry within Lombok. Whilst not yet fully completed, the facility will include new jetty, cruise terminal, as well as commercial facilities and business park for containerized and bulk cargoes.

Ben Line Agencies Indonesia has a wealth of experience in the cruise sector, handling many of the major brands for their vessel operations, port calls, owners matters and regulatory advise for their Indonesian activities.

For further information for any Indonesia matters, please contact daniel.pitts@benline.co.id