Keith Thompson Email and Phone Number

Full Port Agency services, Planning and co-ordinating ship operations and all Husbandry requirements. Working to meet the full satisfaction (And more) for Ship Masters, Charterers and Owners. Currently represent Zespri International with all of their Charter vessels throughout NZ and Husbandry requirements for the New Seatrade Container service calling Tauranga that has started in 2017. An experienced Office, Operator and support for the handling of All vessel types (Container, Bulk discharge, Loggers, Project Cargo, Reefer, Tanker) or simply Owners requirements such as Crew changes or services. Being part of a Nation wide independent Agency we can offer these services throughout NZ Ports with other experienced Agents offering local knowledge, Skills and Co-operation.

This is the Representing Associaton for our Industry. Working with Regulatory bodies to insure systems are in place and our indurstry is well represnted in discusssion/working groups to insure we are all working together for the good of our Industry. Arranging suitable training seminars and programmes for our members.

Succesfully Managing ISS-McKay Largest Port Agency office in New Zealnd with 50 - 60 Port calls per month with varying Cargo types such as, Logs, Bulk discharge, Container Vessels, Tankers, Cruise Ships, Specialised Reefer Vessels, Project cargo's to name a few. Worked effectivley to impement a new International Computer programme into operation along with developing the SOF section to become user friendly and informative to users.

Managing Ship Operations, setting up "SOP"s to meet principals requirements, meeting with service providers, negotiating rates for Ship operations and equipment. Accounts, reports, cargo bookings, equipment releasing.

First job, administration - cashier - merchandise, insurance, Credit control - Chief stock clerk - Shipping Manager