annual port calls/Dry Docks
in annual Port Expenditure analyzed across regions
Why husbandry port calls are hard to control
Husbandry management is operationally complex and financially risky:
Safe, on-time payments
Cost predictability and budget forecasting
Inconsistent data and cost mapping, limiting audit readiness
You’re not just losing money
- you’re losing control.
The Solution
The DA-Desk approach to husbandry port calls
DA-Desk is the industry's most widely used disbursement account platform, enhanced with:
AI-powered document validation and indexing
FX optimisation with zero bank charges
Embedded compliance and counterparty screening
Full audit trails across every DA action
It is already used at scale for
husbandry operations:
25,000+ annual port calls and dry docks
USD 250M+ in annual port expenditure analysed
Coverage across all major maritime hubs
Procurement for 11,000+ vessels
How DA-Desk supports husbandry port calls
Control the full DA workflow for husbandry
Plan the port call across departments
Manage scope in one place
Approve costs with full transparency
Allocate costs accurately across departments
Benchmark costs and detect outliers
Digital process
Compliant by Default
Embedded controls to detect risk before it becomes liability.
Global due diligence, UBO checks, and sanctions screening (138+ watchlists)
Automated exclusion of flagged agents and vendors
Geofencing for high-risk ports
Bank validation to prevent fraud and phishing
Continuous monitoring, not one-time checks
Full audit-ready workflows
Aligned with OFAC, FATF, and
port authority requirements.
Why shipping teams choose DA-Desk for husbandry
Years of
experience
Port calls
processed
Purpose-built
For husbandry collaboration and benchmarking
FX + AI
Cost reduction through FX optimisation and invoice validation
Cash-positive
Investment within the
Marcura ecosystem
