Southwest Ship Agencies blue maritime emblem SOUTHWESTSHIP AGENCIES INC.
SOUTHWEST SHIP AGENCIES INC. · ESTABLISHED 2000

Your Philippine partner for every port of call.

Ship agency, vessel husbandry and port-call coordination, supported by local operating knowledge across the Philippines.

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Incorporated in 2000
Luzon · Visayas · Mindanao
Full agency · Husbandry · Support
View from the deck of a vessel approaching a portVessels and cargo cranes at a Philippine seaport
2000Established
in Manila
WHO WE ARE

Philippine roots. Maritime expertise.

Southwest Ship Agencies Inc. (SSAI) was incorporated in the Philippines on May 26, 2000 as part of the Southwest Maritime Group of Companies, whose maritime activities began in 1993.

Originally created to serve LPG tankers navigating Philippine waters, SSAI has grown its expertise to support shipowners, charterers and operators handling a wide variety of cargoes. Our goal remains simple: efficient vessel dispatch and responsive on-the-ground coordination.

Cargo experience across
PetrochemicalsRaw materialsRolling cargoAgricultural productsMetals
1993

Southwest Maritime Group began tanker operations.

2000

Southwest Ship Agencies Inc. was incorporated.

WHAT WE DO

Complete support.
Every step of the voyage.

From pre-arrival preparations to final departure, our team coordinates the details that keep maritime operations moving.

Port agency representative coordinating vessel supplies and crew services at berth01 / 04

Husbandry services

Supporting the people and essential supplies that keep a vessel moving.

  • Crew changes and inspections
  • Provisions, fresh water and spares
  • Cash to Master and clearances
Ship agency representatives coordinating cargo ship arrival and terminal operations02 / 04

Full agency services

Coordinated vessel turnaround from pre-arrival through departure.

  • Berthing, pilots and tug coordination
  • Port documentation and reporting
  • Cargo, vessel funds and cost support
Maritime inspector overseeing tanker operations and safety at the terminal03 / 04

Protective agency

An independent local presence representing owners’ and managers’ interests.

  • Oversight of appointed agent
  • Port-call operations supervision
  • Owner and manager representation
Marine bunkering operation with fuel transfer hoses and service vessels04 / 04

Bunkering support

Practical coordination for compliant local bunkering operations.

  • Government documentation
  • Local port requirements
  • Vessel and supplier coordination

Have a specific operational requirement or an upcoming Philippine port call?

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WHERE WE OPERATE

Local expertise.
Nationwide reach.

A network of local port contacts supporting vessel calls across the Philippines’ three main island groups.

REGION 01 / 03

Luzon

Port-call coordination throughout Luzon, from northern ports to Manila Bay, Batangas and Quezon.

13listed port locations
Ports and areas served
  • SAN FABIAN, PANGASINAN
  • RABON, LA UNION
  • MARIVELES, BATAAN
  • LIMAY, BATAAN
  • SOUTH HARBOR, MANILA
  • NORTH HARBOR, MANILA
  • ROSARIO, CAVITE
  • MABINI, BATANGAS
  • TABANGAO, BATANGAS
  • SIMLONG, BATANGAS
  • CALACA, BATANGAS
  • BAUAN, BATANGAS
  • SARIAYA, QUEZON
REGION 02 / 03

Visayas

Port-call coordination across Iloilo, Negros, Leyte and Cebu.

05listed port locations
Ports and areas served
  • ILOILO
  • BACOLOD
  • ANIBONG, TACLOBAN
  • MANDAUE, CEBU
  • NAGA CEBU
REGION 03 / 03

Mindanao

Port-call coordination across Northern, Southern and Western Mindanao.

07listed port locations
Ports and areas served
  • ILIGAN
  • VILLANUEVA
  • JASAAN
  • BALINGASAG
  • DAVAO
  • GENERAL SANTOS
  • ZAMBOANGA
Port operations coordinator in a white safety helmet communicating by radio
NATIONWIDE COORDINATION

One trusted point of contact. Multiple ports of call.

Our experience includes port liaison, operational arrangements and practical support for visiting vessels throughout the archipelago.

COMPANY EXPERIENCE

Working with names across the industry.

Companies listed in the agency’s industry portfolio. Inclusion does not imply a current appointment, partnership or endorsement.

  • BW EPIC KOSAN
  • NHAT VIET TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
  • OCEAN EXPRESS SHIPPING CORP.
  • COSCO SHIPPING AGENCY (DONGGUAN) CO., LTD.
  • SIAM GAS TRADING PTE., LTD.
  • ITOCHU PETROLEUM CO., SINGAPORE PTE LTD
  • VITOL ASIA PTE LTD
  • PETRONAS TRADING LABUAN COMPANY LIMITED
  • KSS LINE LTD.
  • BRAVE MARITIME CORP.
  • STEALTH MARITIME CORP.
  • PETRON SINGAPORE TRADING PTE LTD.
  • MERCURIA
View of a merchant vessel approaching a coastal terminal at sunset
Coordinated local support for vessel operations.
OUR PEOPLE

A team built on hands-on experience.

Our management, operations and accounting teams coordinate the details of vessel arrivals, port stays and departures with a practical, service-led approach.

Leadership
Andronico E. Santos · President
Concepcion C. Santos · Financial Controller
Operations
Oliver Santos · Operations Manager
Jayvee Valmonte · Operation Assistant
Accounting
Alex Pareno · Accounting Supervisor
Lea Ambanta · Accounting Assistant
START A CONVERSATION

Let’s make your next port call seamless.

For vessel nominations, scheduled arrivals, port coordination and agency requirements, contact our Manila team. We will direct your enquiry to the appropriate personnel.

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Manila office
Suite 609, 6/F S&L Building
1500 Roxas Boulevard, Ermita
Manila, Philippines
For quicker coordination

Include the vessel name, expected port, estimated arrival date and the assistance required.