Shaping the next standard of maritime services in Brazilian ports.
Shaping the next standard of maritime services in Brazilian ports.
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Trusted by 50+ shipowners & charterers
4.9/5
Trusted by 50+ shipowners & charterers
4.9/5
Trusted by 50+ shipowners & charterers
Across port agency and technical support, we deliver controlled execution — backed by HSQE-led procedures, audit-ready documentation, and operational rigor that safeguards schedules, budgets, and reputation.
Across port agency and technical support, we deliver controlled execution — backed by HSQE-led procedures, audit-ready documentation, and operational rigor that safeguards schedules, budgets, and reputation.
Across port agency and technical support, we deliver controlled execution — backed by HSQE-led procedures, audit-ready documentation, and operational rigor that safeguards schedules, budgets, and reputation.
Trusted by the shipping leaders
Serving both tramp operators and global fleets, leading teams rely on CARGOWARD® for port agency and maritime cleaning operations in Brazil — governed by compliance-first controls, disciplined coordination, and audit-ready delivery.
Serving both tramp operators and global fleets, leading teams rely on CARGOWARD® for port agency and maritime cleaning operations in Brazil — governed by compliance-first controls, disciplined coordination, and audit-ready delivery.
On-the-ground teams in major Brazilian ports:
Port of Santos
Port of Vitória
Port of Paranaguá
Port of Salvador
Port of Suape
Port of Pecém
Port of Itaqui
and beyond.
CARGOWARD® has supported vessel operators in Brazil since 1994—delivering practical execution with evidence you can rely on. Cargo hold cleaning, HFO/VLSFO tank cleaning, underwater services, and shipping agency across Santos, Paranaguá, Vitória, Itaqui and beyond.
CARGOWARD® has supported vessel operators in Brazil since 1994—delivering practical execution with evidence you can rely on. Cargo hold cleaning, HFO/VLSFO tank cleaning, underwater services, and shipping agency across Santos, Paranaguá, Vitória, Itaqui and beyond.
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client satisfaction rate
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operations completed
operations completed
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laycan time reduction
laycan time reduction
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brazilian ports covered
brazilian ports covered
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Maritime services built for surveyor approval and predictable port calls in Brazil.
Port agency & clearances, cargo hold cleaning, underwater hull inspection & cleaning, and tank cleaning delivered through compliance-first governance, evidence-only reporting, and operational precision that protects schedules and risk exposure.
Port agency & clearances, cargo hold cleaning, underwater hull inspection & cleaning, and tank cleaning delivered through compliance-first governance, evidence-only reporting, and operational precision that protects schedules and risk exposure.
Port agency & clearances, cargo hold cleaning, underwater hull inspection & cleaning, and tank cleaning delivered through compliance-first governance, evidence-only reporting, and operational precision that protects schedules and risk exposure.
Port Agency & Clearance
Port agency & Shipping agency services in Brazil: vessel call coordination, authorities interface, documentation control and DA transparency for shipowners.
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Shipping Agency & Clearances
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Owner’s Protective Agency (OPA)
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DA Control & Port Call Coordination
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Port Agency & Clearance
Port agency & Shipping agency services in Brazil: vessel call coordination, authorities interface, documentation control and DA transparency for shipowners.
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Shipping Agency & Clearances
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Owner’s Protective Agency (OPA)
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DA Control & Port Call Coordination
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Port Agency & Clearance
Port agency & Shipping agency services in Brazil: vessel call coordination, authorities interface, documentation control and DA transparency for shipowners.
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Shipping Agency & Clearances
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Owner’s Protective Agency (OPA)
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DA Control & Port Call Coordination
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Cargo Hold Cleaning
Cargo hold cleaning services in Brazil—Santos, Paranaguá, Vitória, Itaqui. Grain/higher targets, chemical wash-down, de-rusting & repainting. No cure, no pay.
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Brazil Cargo Hold Cleaning
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Grain / Sugar Readiness + Hospital Standards
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"No Cure, No Pay" basis
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Cargo Hold Cleaning
Cargo hold cleaning services in Brazil—Santos, Paranaguá, Vitória, Itaqui. Grain/higher targets, chemical wash-down, de-rusting & repainting. No cure, no pay.
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Brazil Cargo Hold Cleaning
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Grain / Sugar Readiness + Hospital Standards
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"No Cure, No Pay" basis
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Cargo Hold Cleaning
Cargo hold cleaning services in Brazil—Santos, Paranaguá, Vitória, Itaqui. Grain/higher targets, chemical wash-down, de-rusting & repainting. No cure, no pay.
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Brazil Cargo Hold Cleaning
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Grain / Sugar Readiness + Hospital Standards
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"No Cure, No Pay" basis
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Underwater Hull Inspection & Cleaning
Underwater Services in Brazil: Hull inspection/cleaning, propeller polishing, rudder & sea chest cleaning by certified divers—DNV/ABS/BV-ready evidence.
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Underwater Operations (Diving)
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NORMAM 401 | DPC
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Hull & Sea Chest Cleaning
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Underwater Hull Inspection & Cleaning
Underwater Services in Brazil: Hull inspection/cleaning, propeller polishing, rudder & sea chest cleaning by certified divers—DNV/ABS/BV-ready evidence.
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Underwater Operations (Diving)
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NORMAM 401 | DPC
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Hull & Sea Chest Cleaning
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Underwater Hull Inspection & Cleaning
Underwater Services in Brazil: Hull inspection/cleaning, propeller polishing, rudder & sea chest cleaning by certified divers—DNV/ABS/BV-ready evidence.
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Underwater Operations (Diving)
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NORMAM 401 | DPC
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Hull & Sea Chest Cleaning
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Tank Cleaning & Sludge Disposal (VLSFO/HFO)
Fuel tank cleaning (HFO/VLSFO) across Brazilian ports—our chemical engineering team manages residues, slops/sludge handling, disposal and gas-free readiness.
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Fuel Tank Cleaning (HFO/VLSFO)
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Slops & Sludge Logistics
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Engineering-Led Execution
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Tank Cleaning & Sludge Disposal (VLSFO/HFO)
Fuel tank cleaning (HFO/VLSFO) across Brazilian ports—our chemical engineering team manages residues, slops/sludge handling, disposal and gas-free readiness.
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Fuel Tank Cleaning (HFO/VLSFO)
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Slops & Sludge Logistics
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Engineering-Led Execution
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Tank Cleaning & Sludge Disposal (VLSFO/HFO)
Fuel tank cleaning (HFO/VLSFO) across Brazilian ports—our chemical engineering team manages residues, slops/sludge handling, disposal and gas-free readiness.
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Fuel Tank Cleaning (HFO/VLSFO)
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Slops & Sludge Logistics
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Engineering-Led Execution
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How we turn port calls into controlled execution.
A four-step operating model that governs port agency and technical scopes in Brazil—compliance-first coordination, evidence-led reporting, and disciplined delivery from pre-arrival to closeout.
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Plan
We define scope, constraints, and acceptance criteria pre-arrival—permits, safety controls, port rules, and the documentation required for compliant execution.
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Plan
We define scope, constraints, and acceptance criteria pre-arrival—permits, safety controls, port rules, and the documentation required for compliant execution.
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Plan
We define scope, constraints, and acceptance criteria pre-arrival—permits, safety controls, port rules, and the documentation required for compliant execution.
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Govern
We establish the control layer: PTW workflow, risk gates, stakeholder interfaces, sequencing, and a single operational narrative for the full port call.
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Govern
We establish the control layer: PTW workflow, risk gates, stakeholder interfaces, sequencing, and a single operational narrative for the full port call.
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Govern
We establish the control layer: PTW workflow, risk gates, stakeholder interfaces, sequencing, and a single operational narrative for the full port call.
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Execute
We mobilize and deliver port agency, cargo hold cleaning, underwater work, and tank cleaning—capturing time-stamped evidence and maintaining compliance checkpoints throughout.
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Execute
We mobilize and deliver port agency, cargo hold cleaning, underwater work, and tank cleaning—capturing time-stamped evidence and maintaining compliance checkpoints throughout.
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Execute
We mobilize and deliver port agency, cargo hold cleaning, underwater work, and tank cleaning—capturing time-stamped evidence and maintaining compliance checkpoints throughout.
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Document
We close with a structured dossier: photos/videos, checklists, logs, certificates (where applicable), waste chain-of-custody, and a clear record of scope and outcomes.
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Document
We close with a structured dossier: photos/videos, checklists, logs, certificates (where applicable), waste chain-of-custody, and a clear record of scope and outcomes.
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Document
We close with a structured dossier: photos/videos, checklists, logs, certificates (where applicable), waste chain-of-custody, and a clear record of scope and outcomes.
Documented port call operations.
Selected vessel operations in Brazil, summarized with scope, methods (e.g., hydro-jetting/chemical treatment), compliance references (IMO/MARPOL/NORMAM where applicable) and turnaround metrics.
Operational feedback from shipowners, operators and agents.
Selected feedback focused on execution control, documentation quality and port-call coordination. References available upon request, subject to client authorization.
Underwater condition check (hull/rudder/propeller) and anti-contraband attendance were completed as scoped at the Port of Itaqui. Reporting was factual and evidence-led, with clear close-out.
D. Spathis
Superintendent, A.M. Nomikos
Cargo hold cleaning, hold washing and de-dusting were completed on M/V Hoanh Son Pacific, followed by paint supply and cargo hold painting / coating touch-up as scoped. Close-out condition achieved ‘hospital cleanliness’ acceptance standard, supported by an evidence pack (photos/logs) suitable for Owner/Charterer records and P&I claim support if required.
Tuan Anh
Technical Manager, Hoanh Son Group
Rio Grande–Santos passage: HFO tank cleaning was initiated at the Port of Rio Grande and completed at the Port of Santos, with gas-free certification issued upon completion for enclosed space entry. Execution followed the agreed scope, documentation was evidence-led, and we intend to nominate CARGOWARD® for further port-call services.
T. Baldi
Project Manager, Jobson Italia
CARGOWARD® started cargo hold cleaning at Vila do Conde (hold washing and de-dusting) to the agreed scope and documentation standard. The vessel sailed to Argentina and the holds were accepted for grain loading on arrival. Close-out evidence pack (photos/logs) was clear and adequate, and we would use them again for similar port calls.
T. B. S.
Operations Manager
Cargo hold cleaning was initiated at Cabedelo (washdown and de-dusting) under a tight schedule, then finalized on arrival at Santos. Holds were accepted for sugar loading, and the close-out package (photos/logs) supported the acceptance without unnecessary back-and-forth. We will keep CARGOWARD® as a preferred partner for similar calls.
L. D.
Panamax Operations Manager
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Underwater condition check (hull/rudder/propeller) and anti-contraband attendance were completed as scoped at the Port of Itaqui. Reporting was factual and evidence-led, with clear close-out.
D. Spathis
Superintendent, A.M. Nomikos
Cargo hold cleaning, hold washing and de-dusting were completed on M/V Hoanh Son Pacific, followed by paint supply and cargo hold painting / coating touch-up as scoped. Close-out condition achieved ‘hospital cleanliness’ acceptance standard, supported by an evidence pack (photos/logs) suitable for Owner/Charterer records and P&I claim support if required.
Tuan Anh
Technical Manager, Hoanh Son Group
Rio Grande–Santos passage: HFO tank cleaning was initiated at the Port of Rio Grande and completed at the Port of Santos, with gas-free certification issued upon completion for enclosed space entry. Execution followed the agreed scope, documentation was evidence-led, and we intend to nominate CARGOWARD® for further port-call services.
T. Baldi
Project Manager, Jobson Italia
CARGOWARD® started cargo hold cleaning at Vila do Conde (hold washing and de-dusting) to the agreed scope and documentation standard. The vessel sailed to Argentina and the holds were accepted for grain loading on arrival. Close-out evidence pack (photos/logs) was clear and adequate, and we would use them again for similar port calls.
T. B. S.
Operations Manager
Cargo hold cleaning was initiated at Cabedelo (washdown and de-dusting) under a tight schedule, then finalized on arrival at Santos. Holds were accepted for sugar loading, and the close-out package (photos/logs) supported the acceptance without unnecessary back-and-forth. We will keep CARGOWARD® as a preferred partner for similar calls.
L. D.
Panamax Operations Manager
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Underwater condition check (hull/rudder/propeller) and anti-contraband attendance were completed as scoped at the Port of Itaqui. Reporting was factual and evidence-led, with clear close-out.
D. Spathis
Superintendent, A.M. Nomikos
Cargo hold cleaning, hold washing and de-dusting were completed on M/V Hoanh Son Pacific, followed by paint supply and cargo hold painting / coating touch-up as scoped. Close-out condition achieved ‘hospital cleanliness’ acceptance standard, supported by an evidence pack (photos/logs) suitable for Owner/Charterer records and P&I claim support if required.
Tuan Anh
Technical Manager, Hoanh Son Group
Rio Grande–Santos passage: HFO tank cleaning was initiated at the Port of Rio Grande and completed at the Port of Santos, with gas-free certification issued upon completion for enclosed space entry. Execution followed the agreed scope, documentation was evidence-led, and we intend to nominate CARGOWARD® for further port-call services.
T. Baldi
Project Manager, Jobson Italia
CARGOWARD® started cargo hold cleaning at Vila do Conde (hold washing and de-dusting) to the agreed scope and documentation standard. The vessel sailed to Argentina and the holds were accepted for grain loading on arrival. Close-out evidence pack (photos/logs) was clear and adequate, and we would use them again for similar port calls.
T. B. S.
Operations Manager
Cargo hold cleaning was initiated at Cabedelo (washdown and de-dusting) under a tight schedule, then finalized on arrival at Santos. Holds were accepted for sugar loading, and the close-out package (photos/logs) supported the acceptance without unnecessary back-and-forth. We will keep CARGOWARD® as a preferred partner for similar calls.
L. D.
Panamax Operations Manager
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Leadership & Operational Governance.
Executive oversight and senior operations—port-call coordination, compliance documentation, and technical service delivery across Brazil’s main commercial ports.
News & Insights.
Service updates, operational notes, and technical insights on cargo readiness, underwater works, ship repairs, and port interface execution across Brazil.
Maritime Newsletter
Practical port-call insights, compliance updates, and technical notes—delivered with the discipline shipowners and operators expect.
Maritime Newsletter
Practical port-call insights, compliance updates, and technical notes—delivered with the discipline shipowners and operators expect.
Maritime Newsletter
Practical port-call insights, compliance updates, and technical notes—delivered with the discipline shipowners and operators expect.
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Head of Institutional Communications
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Letycia Hanaoka
Head of Institutional Communications
Letycia Hanaoka
Head of Institutional Communications
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Maiza Souza
Chief Human Resources Officer
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Maiza Souza
Chief Human Resources Officer
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Chief Human Resources Officer
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