Ship Agents 🤝 Principals

Port Call Software for Ship Agents and Their Principals

At Base, we’re on a mission to build trust between ship agents and principals, making port operations more efficient and streamlined. By centralizing all aspects of port call management, Base ensures seamless communication, accurate expense tracking, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key Features of Base

Modern Tools for Efficient Maritime Operations

Base is user-friendly and packed with features that meet the needs of modern maritime operations, including custom fields, custom reports, and data flexibility to support even the most complex operations.

Centralized Port Call Management

Manage every aspect of port calls from a single interface.

Real-Time Expense Logging

Keep accurate financial records with real-time expense tracking.

Compliance & Documentation

Ensure all regulatory items are organized and documented.

Efficient Communication Tools

Improve coordination with real-time updates and messaging.

Service Requests & Approval

Streamline service requests and approvals.

Detailed Expense & Budget Tracking

Maintain transparency with comprehensive tracking tools.

Vendor Management & Peformance

Centralize vendor information and track performance.

Performance Analytics

Generate reports on operations, expenses, and performance.

Building Industry Leaders

Designed for Ship Agents and Principals

Whether you’re a ship agent managing multiple port calls or a principal overseeing maritime operations, Base provides the tools you need to enhance transparency, improve communication, and turn around ships efficiently and cost-effectively.

Ship Agents

Manage port calls, track expenses, and ensure compliance on the go.

Principals

Gain visibility into operations, approve expenses, and streamline vendor management.

Empower Your Agents

Optimize Every Aspect of Port Operations

Base offers comprehensive solutions to streamline operations for both ship agents and principals, ensuring efficient and effective management of port calls.
Base's "merge documents" feature

Centralized Port Call Management

Streamline operations and reduce errors for both agents and principals.

Robust Collaboration Software

Leverage our proprietary engine Base Connect, enhance coordination with real-time updates and shared records.

From Service Request to FDA Approval

Principals get to avoid surprise invoices, while Agents get their invoices approved and paid faster.

Real-Time Expense Logging

Ensure accurate financial records and maintain budget control over all your port calls. 

A demonstration of how to log costs with Base

Efficient and Streamlined Communication Tools

Improve coordination through automated alerts, triggers, and notifications. Manage your work on the go.

End-to-End Flow

From Service Request to Port Call Completion

Base covers the entire process, ensuring seamless communication and efficient operations between principals and ship agents.
The principal submits a service request through Base, leveraging Base Connect.
Agents seamlessly generate their PDA with pre-populated cost data in seconds.
The principal reviews and approves the PDA, then remits the necessary funds.
The agent manages the port call, providing real-time updates to the principal. Using automated notifications, an Base’s chat feature.
The agent notifies the principal when the FDA is ready for review and approval.
The principal approves the FDA, ensuring timely payments and avoiding unexpected costs.

End-to-End Flow

From Service Request to Port Call Completion

Base covers the entire process, ensuring seamless communication and efficient operations between principals and ship agents.

Error Reduction

Reduce errors with real-time tracking and automated processes.

Cost Savings

Optimize expenses and budgets with detailed tracking tools.

Enhanced Transparency

Provide real-time visibility into all operations.

Improved Communication

Ensure all stakeholders are informed and aligned.

Get Started Today

Ready to Transform Your Port Call Management?

Join other successful ship agents and principals who rely on Base to streamline their operations. Contact us for a demo or sign up for a free trial.

What Our Clients Say

Trusted by Agents Worldwide

See what our customers have to say about their experience with Base. From faster invoicing to improved operations, Base empowers businesses around the globe.

Mark Dupuis

About Base

Meet the Man Behind the Mission﹣Mark Dupuis, VP of Product

With 10 years of experience as a Logistics Operations Director, Mark knew what it was like to struggle with inefficient systems. He created Base to fill a gap in the market, delivering a system that not only made his job easier but also provided immense value to his clients. Base is designed to revolutionize maritime operations, providing ship agents and principals with the tools they need to manage port calls, track expenses, and ensure compliance effectively.

Integrations

Explore our System Integrations

Base integrates easily with the tools you already use, enhancing workflows without disruption.

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Integrate with your accounting software to keep accounting happy.

Push to Accounting

Integrate with your accounting software to keep accounting happy.

ERP System Integration

Sync with ERP systems for real-time financial data and smooth operations.

Learning Resources

Explore our comprehensive collection of guides, tutorials, and articles to get the most out of Base.

Customer Support

Need help or have questions? Our dedicated support team is here to assist you, anytime.