Case Study

Ports and Ships Agency


Argo Marine served as the port and vessel agent for the Dive Support Vessel (DSV) Southern Star in 2023 & 2024 in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The projects had a circa 30-day duration and involved managing over 170 crew changes, including travel, transport, and accommodation arrangements. All personnel visas were processed without delays or errors.


Visa Processing:

Efficient coordination of over 170 non-marine crew changes, ensuring seamless travel and accommodation arrangements.


Argo Marine Provided Crew:

4 x Marine Crew

1 x Project Crew (Hydrographic Surveyor)


Travel:

Argo Marine coordinated chartered flights from Australia to Port Moresby, ensuring seamless alignment with the vessel’s schedule.


Import:

The vessel was temporarily imported without holding GST/duty as a bond, providing cost efficiency for the project.