The port proforma describes what?

The port proforma describes what?

• A. Grand total receipt for port fees
• B. A list of crew
• C. Insurance policy
• D. Cargo manifest

Answer: (A)

A port proforma is the consolidated, estimated bill for all charges the vessel will incur at the port, effectively the grand total receipt for port fees. It lists anticipated items such as pilotage, towage, berthing or berthage, port dues, quay dues, and other port-related charges, and is usually prepared by the port agent or terminal operator to be reviewed and paid before or during the visit. This helps the master or charterer plan cash flow and secure port clearance. It isn’t a roster of crew, an insurance policy, or a cargo manifest, which are different documents used for crew lists, insurance coverage, and cargo details, respectively.

A port proforma is the consolidated, estimated bill for all charges the vessel will incur at the port, effectively the grand total receipt for port fees. It lists anticipated items such as pilotage, towage, berthing or berthage, port dues, quay dues, and other port-related charges, and is usually prepared by the port agent or terminal operator to be reviewed and paid before or during the visit. This helps the master or charterer plan cash flow and secure port clearance. It isn’t a roster of crew, an insurance policy, or a cargo manifest, which are different documents used for crew lists, insurance coverage, and cargo details, respectively.