Hugh Simpson Contractors - Northern Scotland`s leading lifting and plant-hire firm.

Ports/ Shipping agents

As a local company with depots in Wick and Scrabster we can provide a quick response time to any urgent customer requests. With all cranes and labour based in Caithness we can attend to agency services for any visiting vessels.

We have extensive marine experience and we recognise the need for a cost effective and timely turn- around of vessels. We achieve this with the help of our efficient staff who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and our close liaison with Harbour Authorities and Stevedores.

We act on behalf of Ship owners, Charterers and Shippers, offering a fully comprehensive service including:

• Harbour Authority liaison- berthing, pilotage and mooring;
• Customers clearance of vessels and cargoes;
• Discharge/ loading arrangements;
• Craneage and stevedoring;
• Discharge supervision, monitoring and security;
• Personnel movement, accommodation and travel, health needs;
• Road transportation;
• Waste disposal;
• Ship stores replenishment;
• Plant hire;
• Provision of bunkers and lubricants.

Working together we endeavour to provide solutions to our clients’ problems.
From the moment we are appointed, clients are kept fully updated as to the prospects and progress of their ships and/ or cargoes.

Get in touch with us agency@sandisonsshipping.co.uk or agency@hughsimpson.co.uk