Disbursement Account
Abbreviation: DA
Itemised statement from the port agent listing all charges incurred during a port call.
In practice
Settled by the owner via the agent typically within 30 days of departure. Master verifies pro-forma against final DA and queries any unsupported line. Persistent over-charging is a documented issue at certain ports; FONASBA Quality Standard adoption helps.
Regulatory detail & full definition
Prepared by the agent and submitted to the principal (operator) for review. Items: pilotage, tugs, line handlers, port dues, light dues, agency fee, bunker delivery, stores, customs, garbage disposal. Pro-forma DA submitted before arrival; final DA after departure. Disputes often centre on agency fees and currency conversion rates.
Related
Source: Industry usage; FONASBA Standard Disbursement Account format
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