ACマリン株式会社

Business

Business Areas

At the Kitahama district of Idemitsu Kosan’s Aichi Complex (Chita, Aichi), vessels carrying fuel oil and petrochemical feedstocks and products call year-round—forming a vital logistics hub.
AC Marine underpins this stable flow by handling port/ship agency operations on the ground.
We play a critical role in operational safety and smooth logistics at the frontline.

Core Operations

  • Port Support Services
    (Jetty Operations)

    To ensure safe, seamless cargo handling at the jetty/berth, we provide on-site support from berthing and loading/unloading to unberthing—sustaining the manufacturing site’s logistics infrastructure in the field.

  • Ship/Port
    Agency Services

    As a comprehensive agent for both domestic and international vessels, we centralize port-clearance formalities, information coordination, and regulatory applications—supporting safe, efficient maritime transport.

Port Support Services
(Jetty Operations)

On-site attendance and equipment checks
at the jetty
Pre-/post-cargo preparation
and safety measures
Supporting field operations
for smooth cargo handling

At the frontline—from berthing and loading/unloading to unberthing—we provide attendance and equipment inspections to keep cargo operations safe.
We maintain readiness for emergency response and marine work, sustaining stable plant operations from the field.
We coordinate schedules and collaborate with related departments for site-wide alignment, responding swiftly to abnormalities with clear decision-making and information sharing.

Main Tasks

  • 1.Berthing/Unberthing
    Attendance

    Safe, reliable control of vessel movements from alongside to cast-off; berth coordination and mooring/line handling.

  • 2.Cargo-operations
    Monitoring

    Overseeing manifold/arm connections and operation status; deciding on suspensions and sharing information in case of abnormalities.

  • 3.Field Operations
    (Tanks/Utilities)

    Checking tank temperatures and volumes; performing sampling and steam operations as needed; gauging, temperature checks, and inspections.

  • 4.Emergency Response &
    Workboat Management

    Managing workboats and response vessels; conducting inspections and regular deployment drills; operating equipment as required.

  • 5.On-site Management &
    Safety Assurance

    Coordinating with relevant departments; managing cargo schedules and records to keep site-wide operations stable and safe.

Ship Agency Services

Centralized handling
of port-entry/exit formalities
Accurate coordination of information
across all parties
Supporting smooth port operations

We provide agency services that centrally manage regulatory applications and berth allocations (jetty coordination) for both international and domestic calls.
Working with customs/immigration/quarantine (CIQ), port security, terminal/berth operators, and the port authority, we execute diverse procedures accurately—keeping operations seamless from the start of cargo handling through departure.
This minimizes delays and improves operational efficiency for imports/exports of chemical products and raw materials as well as domestic distribution.

Main Tasks

  • 1.Port-call Preparation &
    Coordination

    Arrangements for entry/departure and berth planning, working with port stakeholders to ensure safe navigation.

  • 2.Regulatory Applications &
    Notifications

    Centralized filings to multiple authorities—customs, CIQ, port security, and immigration—leveraging electronic submissions.

  • 3.Onboard Attendance &
    On-site Coordination

    Document exchange/verification on board; handling requests and irregulars; coordinating the workflow at the pier.

  • 4.Cargo-operations
    Support

    Monitoring and recording cargo operations; liaising with stakeholders; supervising progress end-to-end.

  • 5.Post-operation
    Closeout

    Document checks, report compilation, signature collection, and record organization after completion.

Key Strengths

  1. 1
    End-to-end
    Support

    From port-call coordination to safe jetty management and operation, we support the full chain.

  2. 2
    Decisive On-site Judgment

    Leveraging field experience and know-how to respond rapidly and appropriately in unexpected or emergency situations.

  3. 3
    Field-led Stable Operations

    By covering cargo operations, inspections, and equipment, we maintain a site-wide view and deliver stable port operations.