Libra Ship Care
LIBRA STEAMSHIP CARE PVT. LTD. is a prominent maritime service provider operating primarily along the West Coast of India. Headquartered in Pipavav Port (APM Terminals, West Coast, India), the company emphasizes port agency and ship chandling services, with a long-standing track record dating back to its foundation in 2003. Libra Steamship Care positions itself as a reliable partner for Masters, Owners, Charterers, and port authorities, aiming to deliver safe, efficient, and compliant services at sea and ashore. The organization underscores its commitment to health, safety, environmental stewardship, and quality management across onshore and seastaff, supported by a disciplined approach to operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
As Port Agents, Libra Steamship Care coordinates a range of critical activities to facilitate vessel turnaround, adherence to client instructions, and compliance with port and customs regulations. Key features highlighted include attendance for loading, discharging, dry docking, and bunkering operations, inward and outward vessel clearances, and protective agency attendance. The company also emphasizes supervision of loading and discharging operations, full husbandry services including crew changes, and support for bunkering and vessel surveys. In addition, it provides services related to crew welfare, medical attendance, and the clearance of ship’s spares and stores.
Beyond traditional port agency, Libra Steamship Care offers comprehensive ship chandling solutions on the West Coast of India. The firm positions itself as a reliable supplier of provisions (fresh and frozen), deck, galley, engine, and navigational stores, and related warehousing and inland transportation support. The chandling offering extends to hull and tank cleaning, waste disposal, and equipment like grabs for loading and unloading bulk cargo. The company also highlights capabilities related to the importation and conversion of cargo vessels, seismic survey vessels, tugs, barges, and rigs, alongside stevedoring and labor supply for cargo handling. This combination of port agency and ship chandling reflects Libra Steamship Care’s integrated approach to maritime services, designed to deliver timely, efficient, and cost-effective outcomes for clients.
Libra Steamship Care emphasizes its adherence to international standards and its ongoing evaluation of health, safety, environmental, and quality practices. The organization notes an ongoing commitment to professional development, feedback mechanisms from customers and employees, and continuous improvement to ensure high-quality service delivery. The company’s policy framework reflects a focus on safety at sea, the prevention of human injury or loss of life, and the protection of the marine environment. Through its operations, Libra Steamship Care aims to manage and operate vessels with a focus on reliability, transparency, and value creation for clients and stakeholders, while maintaining a broad portfolio of services across the country and abroad.
Established in 2003, Libra Steamship Care Pvt. Ltd. has grown to manage a diverse client portfolio. The company’s service scope encompasses essential port support activities, ship supply, and related logistical services, underpinned by a philosophy of client-centric delivery and meticulous attention to regulatory compliance. This combination of port agency functionality and ship chandling capabilities positions Libra Steamship Care as a multifaceted maritime service provider seeking to meet the complex needs of shipping lines, charterers, and vessel crews operating along India’s West Coast and beyond.
