Blandy Shipping Agency

Blandy Shipping Agency is a subsidiary of Blandy SGPS Lda the Blandy Group Holding Company for Madeira. Know in Portugal as Agência de Navegação Blandy Lda. As the leading shipping agent for the port of Funchal, Blandy Shipping represents a wide variety of shipping interests of different nationalities. P&I Club correspondents and agents for the principal international underwriting institutes. A ship's chandlers service is operated, that arranges for fresh supplies to be delivered to the ship at their convenience. Products ranging from the freshest fruits and vegetables, to dairy products, electrical appliances, etc., can be ordered before the arrival of the ship or while in port and will be delivered to the ship. Every year Blandy Shipping provides up-to-date Port Expenses and General Information booklet which is supplied to shipping companies and Master's of regular callers. The standard and quality of services are reflected on board the ships as well as on land. The agency is supported by the service of Blandy Travel Agency, which has offices in central Funchal and Porto Santo and which specialize in the operation of shore excursions and ground arrangements for cruising vessels, and tour operators. The Blandy Shipping Agency staff have many years of experience and a vast understanding of the industry, as well as all speaking fluent English. The services of the agency launch are provided for all vessels consigned to them, whether at anchor or alongside.