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Horn of Africa Fishing Agency (HAFA)
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Our services

Local support for international fishing vessels

Five connected service areas, coordinated through one local agency. Availability depends on location and applicable requirements, and we confirm it for each request.

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Service 01

Vessel Agency & Local Representation

We act as your local representative in Somalia, keeping owners, masters and service providers working from the same information throughout each call.

  • Local vessel representation
  • Port call coordination
  • Arrival and departure coordination
  • Communication with vessel owners and operators
  • Local operational reporting
  • Coordination with authorized local service providers
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Service 02

Fisheries Compliance & Documentation Support

We help operators prepare and track what official processes require, and coordinate with the relevant competent authorities on your behalf.

  • Documentation preparation assistance
  • Coordination of official licensing application processes
  • Tracking documentation requirements and deadlines
  • Coordination with relevant competent authorities
  • Assistance with understanding applicable fishing requirements

Please note

Final licensing decisions and fishing authorizations are handled by the legally competent authorities. HAFA does not issue licenses or guarantee their outcome.
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Service 03

Port & Marine Services

We coordinate the local services a vessel needs while in port, so your crew can focus on turnaround and your office stays informed.

  • Port call assistance
  • Vessel service coordination
  • Marine supplier coordination
  • Port documentation support
  • Technical and maintenance service coordination
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Service 04

Provisioning & Logistics

We source and coordinate the supplies your vessel needs through a local supplier network, with availability confirmed for each request and location.

  • Food and drinking water supplies
  • Fuel and lubricants coordination
  • Spare parts procurement
  • Safety equipment sourcing
  • Cold-chain and transport coordination where available
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Service 05

Crew Support Services

We help look after your crew ashore, arranging the practical support they need while the vessel is in Somali waters or in port.

  • Crew transport coordination
  • Accommodation arrangements
  • Local assistance
  • Medical service referrals
  • Travel and documentation coordination subject to applicable requirements
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