Monitored operation · Your Trusted Port Partner · Colombian Caribbean

Port services
shipping precision

Accurate operational reporting and qualified personnel for shipowners, shipping companies, agencies, and port terminals in Barranquilla, Cartagena, Santa Marta, Tolú, La Guajira, and Antioquia.

We operate in the ports of
BarranquillaSanta MartaCartagenaTolúLa GuajiraPuerto Antioquia
In operation since
2019
Global maritime trade
80%
Of international trade, is transported by sea (UNCTAD).
Who We Serve
B2B
Shipowners, shipping companies, charterers, shipping agencies, and port terminals.
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Services · Comprehensive port operations

Twelve services. An operation with no blind spots.

From draft surveys to ship husbandry: each service has its own page, keyword, and direct point of contact.

01 Bunkering Survey

Bunkering Survey (On / Off Hire)

Onboard fuel measurement upon delivery and redelivery of the vessel, with a record of quantities.

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02 Cargo Inspection / Hold Condition

Cargo and Hold Inspection

Condition and damage to the cargo and inspection of the condition of the holds, with photographic evidence.

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03 Crane Operator

Crane Operator

Certified crane operators for safe and continuous loading and unloading operations.

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04 Deck Agent / Ship Agent Colombia

Deck Agent

Your representative on board. Liaison between the vessel, the terminal, and the agency, with real-time reporting.

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05 Draft Survey

Draft Survey

Weight of bulk cargo per draft reading, with a certificate of quantity.

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06 Hold Cleaning

Hold Cleaning

Coordination and supervision of hold cleaning to prepare the vessel for the next cargo.

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07 Marine & Port Solutions

Maritime and Port Solutions

Comprehensive, customized solutions for maritime and port operations in the Colombian Caribbean.

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08 P&I Correspondent

P & I

Handling of P&I cases and damage surveys, acting as a port correspondent in the event of claims.

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09 Port Captain

Port Captain

Technical supervision of onboard operations, representing the interests of the shipowner or charterer.

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10 Special Transport & Husbandry

Special Transportation and Husbandry

Comprehensive logistical support during port calls.

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11 Stevedores / Stevedoring

Stevedores (Loading and Unloading)

Stevedoring crews for loading, unloading, and storage, ready when the ship docks.

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12 Tally / Daily Report

Tally and Daily Report

Certified count of each unit loaded and unloaded, with a daily productivity report.

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Why Blue Sea

Real-world shipping experience, not improvised

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Accurate reporting

Audit-ready documentation: clear and unambiguous records of timelines, events, and developments.

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Operational Coverage

Active presence in the main ports of the Colombian Caribbean.

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Qualified personnel

Stevedores and logistics support ready for loading, unloading, and storage.

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B2B Focus

We work with shipowners, shipping lines, charterers, agencies, and supercargoes on routes to the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Monitored nighttime cargo port operations
Palermo · Sitio Nuevo
Coverage

Coverage in Caribbean ports and beyond

Six ports serving as direct operational bases — Barranquilla, Santa Marta, Cartagena, Tolú, La Guajira, and Puerto Antioquia — and expanded coverage along the Caribbean coast and other regions, with reporters traveling with cargo shipments to the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

6 home ports Expanded coverage ES / EN

Barranquilla

River and maritime terminal
BAQ

Santa Marta

Deep-water port
SMR

Cartagena

Caribbean Container Hub
CTG

Tolú

Gulf of Morrosquillo
TLU

La Guajira

Operations in the northern Caribbean
GUA

Puerto Antioquia

Urabá Terminal
PAN
We also operate and coordinate in CoveñasBuenaventura
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Operations

What happens at the dock

Actual loading, unloading, and inspection operations along the Colombian Caribbean coast.

View of the dock with a bulk carrier and a tugboat maneuvering Dock and maneuvering
Loading bulk cargo into big bags on board Bulk cargo loading
Inspection of coal cargo in the port yard Cargo inspection
Bulk terminal with silos in the Colombian Caribbean Bulk terminal
Coordination of truck operations at the dock alongside the vessel Quay coordination
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Who We Serve · Active channels

Designed for those who move cargo

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Shipowners

Onboard representation and documentary evidence to safeguard each port call.

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Shipping companies

Reporting in the format of your publication, in Spanish and English.

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Charterers

Statement of Facts and tally supporting claims for laytime and delays.

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Shipping agencies

Scalable stevedoring and logistics support staff available on demand.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions from Shipowners and Shipping Companies

Essential information before coordinating an arrival. If your situation is different, please let us know the port and the estimated date.

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In which ports does Blue Sea operate?
We operate out of Barranquilla, Santa Marta, Cartagena, Tolú, La Guajira, and Puerto Antioquia, with expanded coverage in Coveñas and Buenaventura, serving destinations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Do you handle operations in English?
Yes. Operations and reporting are bilingual—in Spanish and English—using correct shipping terminology in both languages.
What does a Statement of Facts include?
The official operation report: documented times, events, and developments, serving as the basis for any laytime or delay claims.
How far in advance should I contact you before arrival?
The sooner, the better. We coordinate deck agents and stevedoring crews based on the berthing window. Please let us know the port and estimated date, and we’ll confirm availability.
Do you work directly with shipowners or only with agencies?
B2B in both directions: shipowners, shipping lines, charterers, shipping agencies, and supercargoes.
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Your next operation, well documented

Tell us the port, dates, and type of cargo. We’ll get back to you with a clear scope of services and available personnel.

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LocationPalermo, Sitio Nuevo, Colombian Caribbean

Coverage and Clients

PortsBarranquilla · Santa Marta · Cartagena · Tolú · Coveñas · La Guajira · Puerto Antioquia · Buenaventura
RouteAmérica · Europa · Asia
ClientsShipowners, shipping companies, charterers, agencies, supercargoes
Bilingual ES / EN 24/7 operations Port B2B
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