Maritime glossary
A port agent itemised statement of all costs paid on the owner behalf during a port call.
A disbursement account, often shortened to DA, is the itemised statement of all the costs a port agent pays on the shipowner behalf during a port call. It lists port dues, pilotage, towage, agency fees and the supplies and services arranged for the vessel.
A disbursement account separates third-party charges, such as port and canal dues, pilotage and towage, from the agent own agency fee. Owners often receive a proforma disbursement account estimating costs before the call and a final account with supporting invoices afterwards.
Chandlery and service charges arranged through the agent usually appear in the disbursement account, so accurate, well-documented supplier invoices help the account reconcile cleanly. Clear paperwork speeds payment and builds trust with the agent and owner.
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Supplier invoices for stores delivered during the call are captured separately in payables. See Invoice Capture.
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