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Smith Imossi & Co Ltd. (ID: 2921)
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Acting as the gateway to the Mediterranean, Gibraltar is situated in one of the busiest shopping lanes of the world and has given a safe anchorage to shipping since Phoenician times. Being in such a strategic position, Gibraltar has always served as a husbandry port for all shipping, both naval and mercantile. Into this environment in 1837 came William James Smith, the son of a Dublin Barrister, to act as Agents for the Peninsular Steam Navigation Company, the precursor to P&O. A few months later he started his own business. Since its inception in 1837, the company's principal business has been that of Shipping Agents and, in the days of steam, coal merchants. Smith Imossi has been Lloyd's Agents since 1884. In 1859 the founders son, William Henry Smith, took Francis Imossi into partnership and the company was renamed Smith Imossi & Co., until in 1948 the firm was made into a limited liability company. However since 1859 to the present, the two familes have conducted the firm's business. The current Directors are Paul Lawrence and his brother Arthur Francis Imossi and Mary Claire Patricia Smith and William Harry Smith. Welcome to the Smith Imossi & Co LTD website. We have been shipping agents in Gibraltar since 1837. During this time, Smith Imossi have been involved not only as a shipping agency, but also as Lloyds Agents in Gibraltar. We have served thousands of ships in Gibraltar and the surrounding waters for the last 166 years. Our website contains information on: Shipping Agents, Bunkering, Cruises, Gibraltar, Port of Gibraltar and our Lloyds Agency services. We have been a family business since inception and during this time our goal has been to provide a professional and friendly service to our customers. We look forward to working together in the future. Feel free to E-mail us for whatever you require. LOCATION: At the entrance to the Mediterranean in position 36?08?N Long 5?22?W. CURRENCY: One Gibraltar ?=?1 sterling. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED: Three crew lists/Passenger lists, Maritime Declaration of Health, Ships's Register, Loadline Certificate, De-ratting Certificate, Crew Agreement, Certificate of Insurance concerning Civil liability for Oil Pollution. PILOTAGE: Compulsory on arrival and for berthing, unberthing and shifting anchorage. Vessels at anchor may leave without Pilot. ACCOMMODATION: Cruise Liners and vessels calling for bunkers or water can be berthed at both sides of the Western Arm. Outer side is 490m long draft up to 9.6m. The inner side is 450m and maximum draft is 8m. Ships of deeper draft can be accommodated according to tide. Vessels calling for lay-up or repairs can be berthed at the Detached Mole. There are also two berths of 100m in length available to vessels discharging general cargoes. PORT ADMINISTRATION The Port of Gibraltar is administered by the Port Department. Within the Government of Gibraltar the Minister with responsibility for the Port is the Minister for Tourism and Transport, The Honourable J J Holliday. The Port Department has a staff of around 50. There are in addition seven self-employed Pilots on station at the Port responsible to the Pilotage Authority, the Captain of the Port. Berthing charges shall be payable by every vessel which is berthed at, or alongside, any quay, wharf or jetty in the port or harbour of Gibraltar, at the following rates:- Rates per grt per 24 hours or part thereof (a) Home trade vessels not exceeding 1000 Tons Gross other than vessels detailed under (i) 3.5p (b) Home trade vessels over 1000 Tons Gross other than vessels detailed under (d) (e) (f) (g) or (i) 5.5p (c) Foreign going vessels other than vessels detailed under (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) or (i) 5.5p (d) For every vessel berthing at the Detached Mole solely and exclusively for repairs or for underwater cleaning 3p (e) For every vessel berthing anywhere in the port other than the Detached Mole solely and exclusively for repairs or for underwater cleaning 6p (f) For every vessel berthing solely and exclusively for bunkers or to take on supplies of fresh water whilst so bunkering or taking on supplies of fresh water or discharging slops while alongside a berth 1.5p (g) For every cruise ship 1p (h) Home trade and foreign going vessels laid up or under Admiralty arrest 3p (i) All vessels the master, owners or agents of which at the time of berthing express the intention of remaining in Gibraltar for a period in excess of three months and do so remain for such period At such rate as may be agreed with the Captain of the Port (j) For every vessel discharging any cargo at the Port 5.5p (k) For every passenger ferry registered in Gibraltar and operating a regular service within a distance of 50 miles from Gibraltar 2p (l) For every pure car carrier over 20,000 tons gross discharging at the port 3p (m)Any other category not listed above 5.5p The above rates are for vessels and all sub-paragraphs are chargeable from the time of arrival alongside with a minimum charge per vessel of ?5 per 24 hours or part thereof. Vessels chargeable under sub-paragraph (f):- (i) may take on ship's stores for consumption aboard without becoming liable to be charged under any other sub-paragraph but shall, if passengers (whether fare-paying or not) embark or disembark or if cargo (whether freight earning or not) is loading or discharged cease to be chargeable under that sub-paragraph and be charged under sub-paragraph (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) or (m) whichever may be appropriate: (ii) may, at the discretion of the Captain of the Port be allowed to be berthed for a period not exceeding 4 hours whilst such vessel is not bunkering or taking on supplies of fresh water; provided that during such period the vessel is unable to leave the berth or the master or officer in charge refuses to move the vessel from where it is berthed immediately after receiving instruction from the Captain of the Port to do so the vessel shall be charged under sub-paragraph (a) (b) or (c) as appropriate. Tonnage dues The following tonnage dues shall be payable on all vessels arriving at, touching at, or having communication with Gibraltar, or the anchorage, port or harbour thereof:- Tonnage dues ? Vessels up to 10 tons gross register 10.00 Vessels over 10 tons and up to 50 tons gross 15.00 Vessels over 50 tons and up to 200 tons gross 25.00 Vessels over 200 tons and up to 1,000 tons gross 45.00 Vessels over 1,000 tons and up to 1,500 tons gross 60.00 Vessels over 1,500 tons and up to 2,000 tons gross 75.00 Vessels over 2000 tons and up to 5,000 tons gross 90.00 Vessels over 5,000 tons and up to 7,000 tons gross 100.00 Vessels over 7,000 tons and up to 10,000 tons gross 115.00 Vessels over 10,000 tons and up to 15000 tons gross 120.00 Vessels over 15,000 tons and up to 20,000 tons gross 135.00 Vessels over 20,000 tons and up to 30,000 tons gross 150.00 Vessels over 30,000 tons and up to 40,000 tons gross 165.00 Vessels over 40,000 tons and up to 50,000 tons gross 180.00 Vessels over 50,000 tons and up to 70000 tons gross 210.00 Vessels over 70,000 tons and up to 100,000 tons gross 240.00 Vessels over 100,000 tons gross 300.00 Provided always that any vessels, the port of registry of which is not the Port of Gibraltar, which shall remain within the port or harbour of Gibraltar for a period of more than four (4) days, shall pay for every additional and consecutive period of 4 days or part thereof tonnage dues at the rates specified above. The discounts on the standard rates of tonnage dues will be:- 50% for cruise ships 30% for vessels calling to discharge/load containers 75% for bunker calls Luboils Available in barrels or in bulk. Ship Repairs Dry docks, slipways and repair facilities are available. Gibraltar is capable of carrying out all types of hull and engine repairs. There are also a number of electrical, mechanical and steel workshops who operate independently and are also experienced in ship repair. Electronic repair facilities are also available, with all major manufacturers enjoying representation at Gibraltar. Dry Docks Underwater Repairs These can also be carried out in gibraltar Towage Tugs of up to 2200 HP are stationed at Gibraltar. Rates of hire are available on application. Tug services are available for the Commercial Port, Naval Base and off port limits services. Hospital and Calls for Medical Assistance Medical assistance can be given at Gibraltar. Airport The Gibraltar Airport is 1.4Km from the Port. Malaga Airport (Spain) is about 150Km from Gibraltar. Eastern Anchorage Vessels arriving at the Eastern Anchorage must report when entering the anchorage and, once anchored, must give the vessel's position to Gibraltar Port Control which maintains VHF watch on channels 16 and 12. Marinas Berths for yachts are provided by three marinas capable of accepting vessels with drafts of up to 4.5 metres. P & I Representation All major Clubs have correspondents at Gibraltar. Surveyors All types of surveys can be undertaken, with Surveyors available within Gibraltar or the surrounding area for more specific works. British Registry Ship and Yacht registration is undertaken at Gibraltar under the Merchant Shipping (Registration) Ordinance, 1993. When a vessel is brought to an anchorage berth or vice versa; warping from one berth to another, or shifting anchorage, or undergoing compass or DF adjustments or on trials or ranging. Bringing a ship to anchorage Vessels between (Gross Registered Tonnage) Cost (?) 0-500 501-3,000 3,001-7,500 7,501-15,000 15,001-25,000 25,001-40,000 40,001-75,000 75,001-100,000 100,001-150,000 Over 150,001 25.00 40.00 60.00 90.00 130.00 165.00 200.00 225.00 290.00 330.00 Bringing a ship to alongside another in the anchorage or alongside a berth Vessels between (Gross Registered Tonnage) Cost (?) 0-500 501-3,000 3,001-7,500 7,501-15,000 15,001-25,000 25,001-40,000 40,001-75,000 75,001-100,000 100,001-150,000 Over 150,001 35.00 60.00 100.00 130.00 190.00 235.00 295.00 330.00 435.00 515.00 When a vessel is brought to a berth alongside another vessel in the anchorage or to any berth alongside a quay or vice versa. Drydock Supplement Rate of B x 100% (Rate A is not included in the calculation Dead Ship Supplement (inc. oil rigs and vessels not under command) Flat rate fee across the board of ?60 Running Lines (per boat crew) Flat rate fee across the board of ?30 (only applicable to Rate B). Vessels less than 500grt are exempt Attendance Charge A charge of ?50 can be made where there is a cost implication to the pilotage operation and must be justified Pilotage Exemption Charge Calculated on the minimum chargeable amount within the appropriate tonnage band Attendance Service not required Flat rate fee across the board of ?50 (only applies when pilot attends vessel but is not required due to circumstances beyond his control) Pilotage of dead ships, oil rigs and vessels not under command docking into and undocking out of drydocks as in paragraphs 1 or 2 as the case may be, plus 100%. The importance of Gibraltar was recognised by the Committee of Lloyd's when, in 1811, the Lloyd's Agency system was established. Among the earliest (39th) appointments made was of James Ross Oxberry as Agent at Gibraltar on the 4th December 1811. After several changes, Smith Imossi & Co. were appointed to the post on 30 January 1884, and this year celebrate the 118 anniversary of our association with Lloyd's. Not only are surveys held in connection with claims on Lloyd's Policies and Certificates, and claims settled thereon when the policy conditions make suitable provisions, but a similar service is performed for the Institute of London Underwriters, the Comite Central de Assureurs Maritimes de France and many insurance companies worldwide. The company regularly act for the London Salvage Association and an Agency is held for Lloyd's Register of Shipping to care for various classification matters. Having served the shipping industry since 1838, our company has accumulated a wealth of experience and expertise that will guarantee our principals that their vessels will be handled by a safe pair of hands. Tankers Our company provides the full range of ships husbandry over 24 hour, 365 day service with fully trained and qualified staff. We have been shipping agents in Gibraltar since 1837. Smith Imossi & Co Ltd.