Brixham Ship Agency Services (BSAS)
Here to assist you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
In partnership with
Deep Sea & Coastal Pilots Ltd.
Brixham Ship Agency Services (BSAS) provides a comprehensive range of ship agency, offshore support, and marine logistics services for vessels operating off the South Coast of the United Kingdom.
Operating from Brixham, BSAS supports vessels transiting the English Channel and operating throughout Torbay, Lyme Bay, and surrounding UK and North-West European waters. Our services are designed to support vessels efficiently while they remain offshore, reducing operational disruption, avoiding unnecessary port entry and fees, and maintaining schedule flexibility.
With extensive local knowledge and a strong operational presence in the region, BSAS delivers services with a consistent focus on efficiency, reliability, flexibility, and clear communication. Every operation is tailored to the specific requirements of the vessel, taking into account vessel type, draft, schedule, weather conditions, and regulatory considerations.
Our service offering includes crew changes and personnel transfers, offshore launch services, deep sea and local pilotage, harbour pilot transfers, provisions and stores, fresh fish and crab supply, commercial diving services, cruise ship agency support, and a wide range of bespoke maritime support services.
Ship Agency Services
Personnel & Crew Changes
Launch Services
Provisions & Stores
Harbour Pilots – Pre & Over-Carried
Diving Services
Local Pilotage – Torbay
Fresh Fish & Crab Supply
Charts, Publications & Ships’ Mail
Cruise Ships
And Much More
If your requirement is not listed above, please contact us. BSAS offers bespoke maritime support services, tailored to the specific operational needs of each vessel.
Why Brixham
Brixham offers a unique combination of strategic location, sheltered waters, accessibility, and operational flexibility, making it one of the most effective offshore service locations on the South Coast of the UK for vessels trading in UK and North-West European waters.
Situated at the western entrance and exit of the English Channel, Brixham allows vessels to utilise agency and offshore services with minimal deviation from main shipping routes. This enables vessels to receive essential support without the delays, congestion, and costs associated with full port entry.
The area benefits from a range of natural and operational advantages, including:
- A deep-water anchorage outside port limits, suitable for a wide range of commercial vessel types.
- The Lyme Bay deep-draft anchorage (BA Chart 26), supporting larger and deeper-draft vessels.
- A sheltered anchorage within Torbay, suitable for surveys, inspections, and minor repair works (maximum draft 9.5m).
- Natural protection from prevailing weather, providing reliable operating conditions throughout the year.
These features make Brixham particularly well suited for crew changes, pilot embarkation and disembarkation, launch operations, offshore provisioning, diving inspections, and vessels awaiting orders or weather windows.
About Us – Experience, Structure & Local Expertise
Brixham Ship Agency Services (BSAS) is an independent, owner-managed ship agency providing professional, reliable, and responsive vessel support services from one of the most strategically positioned locations on the South Coast of the UK.
With nearly 20 years of operational experience, our team has developed an in-depth understanding of the local maritime environment, including anchorages, boarding positions, weather patterns, tidal constraints, and regulatory frameworks. This experience enables BSAS to anticipate challenges and deliver practical solutions, rather than generic agency responses.
Integrated Group Structure
BSAS operates within the same group as Deep Sea & Coastal Pilots Ltd (DSCP), our Deep Sea Pilotage and Navigational Services division. A single operations team works across both businesses, coordinating:
- Ship agency services
- Offshore launch operations
- Deep sea pilotage
- Harbour pilot transfers
This integrated approach ensures:
- Efficient planning and execution
- Reduced operational and scheduling risk
- Clear lines of responsibility and communication
- Seamless service delivery across multiple disciplines
Our operations team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, ensuring consistent support regardless of time zone or vessel schedule.
Local Knowledge & Experience
BSAS’s long-standing presence in Brixham provides detailed, first-hand knowledge of:
- Offshore and in-bay anchorages
- Launch and pilot boarding positions
- Local weather patterns and shelter characteristics
- Tidal conditions and navigational constraints
- Pilotage, immigration, Border Force, and port authority requirements
This local insight allows BSAS to provide informed, practical advice, ensuring solutions are tailored to the operational profile of each vessel rather than applying a one-size-fits-all approach.
We place strong emphasis on long-term working relationships, built on trust, reliability, and consistent service delivery. Our aim is to act not just as an agent, but as a trusted local partner supporting safe, efficient, and cost-effective vessel operations.
Why Choose Brixham Ship Agency Services (BSAS)
Brixham Ship Agency Services (BSAS) offers vessel operators a reliable, experienced, and fully integrated offshore support partner, combining local expertise with coordinated service delivery.
Strategic English Channel Location
Operating from Brixham allows BSAS clients to access comprehensive ship agency and offshore services with minimal deviation from main English Channel shipping lanes, helping to reduce time loss, fuel consumption, and port-related costs.
Sheltered Offshore Operations
The natural shelter provided by Torbay and surrounding waters enables safe and reliable offshore operations, even during periods of adverse or changeable weather. This supports consistent crew changes, pilot transfers, launch services, provisioning, and inspection activities.
Integrated Agency & Pilotage Services
BSAS operates within the same group as Deep Sea & Coastal Pilots Ltd (DSCP). This integrated structure allows ship agency services, launch coordination, and pilotage to be managed through a single, experienced operations team, reducing complexity and improving operational efficiency.
Nearly 20 Years of Local Experience
With almost two decades of experience operating in the region, BSAS brings in-depth local knowledge of anchorages, boarding areas, weather behaviour, tidal considerations, and regulatory requirements, allowing us to provide practical and informed advice tailored to each vessel
24/7 Operational Support
Our operations team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing continuous support and rapid response to changing schedules, weather developments, or short-notice operational requirements.
A Trusted Local Partner
From routine agency services to time-critical, weather-sensitive operations, BSAS is trusted by vessel masters, operators, and technical managers to deliver safe, efficient, and dependable service.
Flexible Offshore Service Delivery
By delivering services offshore wherever possible, BSAS enables vessels to avoid port entry, reduce costs, and maintain schedule flexibility, while still receiving a full range of professional agency support.
Enquire today
To discuss your requirements or arrange our services, please contact us directly. Our operations team is available 24/7 to assist you with your needs.