Your local partner for every port call in Seychelles
Silver Sails is a Seychelles shipping agency led by former naval officers and experienced maritime professionals. We look after visiting ships at Port Victoria from pre-arrival planning to departure.
Port-call services
Everything your ship needs alongside or at anchor in Port Victoria.
Local agent and husbanding
Pre-arrival planning, port, customs and immigration formalities, berth and anchorage coordination, and liaison with port authorities.
Water taxi and liberty boats
Scheduled and on-call ship-to-shore transfers for liberty parties, officials and stores, with confirmed timings.
Garbage and waste removal
Collection by authorised local handlers, with disposal in line with MARPOL Annex V and written receipts.
Personnel transport
Buses, minibuses and cars for crew, delegations and official visits around Mahé, with a duty contact throughout.
One accountable partner
You deal with us. We plan, supervise and answer for every service, delivered with vetted and licensed local operators.
Your ship
- One call, one email
- One point of contact
- One consolidated invoice
Silver Sails
- 24/7 duty contact during the port call
- Planning and written confirmation before arrival
- On-site supervision of every service
- Quality control and partner checks
- Full responsibility for delivery
Vetted local partners
- Licensed water taxi operators
- Authorised waste handlers
- Transport providers
- Chandlers and suppliers
Before arrival
We confirm your requirements and agree a cost estimate in writing.
Alongside
A named Silver Sails supervisor is on the ground for every service.
If something slips
Back-up options are arranged in advance, so we fix it quickly.
After departure
You receive a short written port-call report.
Who we serve
We support the range of vessels that call at Port Victoria, each with its own priorities in port.
Naval and government vessels
Visiting warships and official vessels that need one discreet, dependable local partner for the whole port call.
Tuna fishing fleet
Support for the local and visiting fleet, helping vessels spend less time in port and more time at sea.
Cargo ships and superyachts
Agency, logistics and supply support for fast turnarounds and smooth, compliant port calls.
Why Silver Sails
Dependable maritime support with an emphasis on professionalism, discretion and safety, across the Western Indian Ocean.
We speak your language
Our team includes former naval officers who understand ship routines, chains of command and what a logistics officer needs.
Built around you
We're small enough to adapt to each ship, with no legacy systems or practices in the way.
Discreet and compliant
We handle sensitive requirements with care and work within Seychelles regulations.
Planning a call at Port Victoria?
Send us your dates and requirements and we'll reply with a plan and a cost estimate.