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Our agency provides expert support for cruise line vessels, from port logistics to passenger handling, ensuring smooth and efficient operations at every stop.
We specialize in high-end services for super yachts, delivering bespoke port assistance, provisioning, and crew management tailored to the luxury yacht industry.
With a deep understanding of the commercial shipping sector, we offer reliable agency services to support cargo handling, documentation, and port formalities for all types of commercial vessels.
We offer comprehensive dry docking services, ensuring your vessels undergo timely maintenance, repairs, and inspections to keep them seaworthy and compliant with all regulations.
SMS Shipping is an experienced agency specialising in the handling of cruise liners calling within the Maltese Islands. We provide a seamless experience for passengers and crew alike, thus ensuring that key agency / husbandry services to cruise liners are provided as follows:
24/7 agency service
Port / berth reservations
Ground handling / shore excursions
Luggage collection and delivery
Crew changes (including all formalities to enable crew embark / disembark the vessel)
Guest services – including personnel transfers
Meet & Greet services
Hotel accommodation
Supply of provisions (via our sister company P.N. Fenech Ltd)
Waste collection
Medical assistance
Bunkering of fresh water and fuel
SMS Shipping is certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards by B.V.
Our highly experienced team coordinates all the necessary yacht services to meet every individual needs thus providing a tailored service to our principals.
We provide a one-stop shop service and operational support as follows:
24/7 agency service
Port / berth reservations
Port and Customs clearance
Maintenance and repairs
Security services
Handling of spares
Crew changes
Guest services – including personnel transfers
Meet & Greet services
Supply of provisions (via our sister company P.N. Fenech Ltd)
Layup services
Waste collection
Medical assistance
Bunkering of fresh water and fuel
SMS Shipping provides all types of services to commercial vessels in facilitating the smooth operations and logistics support to our principals.
We shall ensure that all the essential operations be carried our efficient and effectively. Specific services will be provided on a case-by-case basis depending on the nature of the cargo and regulatory requirements locally as follows:
24/7 agency service
Port / berth reservations
Arrival and departure formalities
Port and Customs clearance
Documentation and compliance (including cargo documentation)
Handling of spares
Crew changes
Personnel transfers
Supply of provisions (via our sister company P.N. Fenech Ltd)
Waste collection
Medical assistance
Bunkering of fresh water and fuel
Warehousing and storage
Underwater operation (Hull inspection, cleaning, etc..)
Survey and Inspection
SMS Shipping has a highly experienced team which coordinate all the necessary dry-docking services for vessels calling at the ship yard.
We play a crucial role in optimizing the efficiency of vessel maintenance thus ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met. The specific services offered vary depending on our principals requirements.
To keep your mind at rest, we shall provide:
24/7 agency service
Port / berth reservations
Arrival and departure formalities
Port and Customs clearance
Dry-dock planning and coordination
Handling of ship spares
Crew changes
Personnel transfers
Supply of provisions (via our sister company P.N. Fenech Ltd)
Medical assistance
Bunkering
Warehousing and storage
Survey and Inspection
“Thank you so much for accommodating all our requests fast and in a proper way. We do appreciate you always being available by email and phones for all our questions and clarification.”
23/10/2023
“I would like to thank you and your team during our recent port call at Valletta. All services carried out in a timely and professional manner. I look forward to our next call”
Ocean Sentinel
“Thank you for your timely and prompt assistance throughout our calls in past. It was a pleasure working with such a team.”
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We uphold our core values of professionalism and ethics while innovating and diversifying our offerings across various industries, including travel, tourism, shipping, insurance, logistics, international shore operations, and corporate services.
A Proud Member of the SMS Group