Ship Sale & Purchase
Ship Sale & Purchase Broker
S&P brokerage for buyers and sellers of second-hand dry bulk vessels, from first enquiry to delivery.
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How We Help
From first enquiry to closing
Ocean Vista Shipbroker acts as a ship sale and purchase (S&P) broker for buyers and sellers of second-hand vessels, with an initial focus on dry bulk tonnage such as Supramax, Ultramax and Panamax bulk carriers.
We connect qualified buyers and sellers and support the commercial process from the initial enquiry to transaction coordination. Our founder’s Master Mariner background helps buyers ask the right questions about a vessel’s condition, trading history and suitability for their intended dry bulk trade.
For vessels at the end of their trading life, we also offer ship recycling brokerage.
Our S&P Support Includes
- Vessel sourcing against buyer requirements
- Buyer and seller introductions
- Preliminary vessel and market information
- Commercial negotiation support
- Coordination of inspections and due diligence
- Transaction communication through to delivery
Our S&P Process
How we handle a vessel sale or purchase
Step 1
Brief & valuation
We understand your target vessel or the ship you want to sell and give a realistic market view.
Step 2
Candidates & inspection
We circulate or source suitable ships and arrange records review and physical inspection.
Step 3
Negotiation & MOA
We negotiate price and terms and work through the Memorandum of Agreement.
Step 4
Closing & delivery
We coordinate deposit, documents and delivery so the handover runs smoothly.
FAQs
Ship sale and purchase – FAQs
What does a sale and purchase (S&P) broker do?
An S&P broker finds suitable vessels for buyers or buyers for sellers, shares market and vessel information, negotiates price and terms, and coordinates inspections, documentation and delivery until the sale is completed.
What details should I share to buy a second-hand bulk carrier?
Share the vessel type and size (DWT), preferred age and build country, gear requirements, budget, delivery area and timing.
What details should I share to sell my vessel?
Share the vessel name or particulars, DWT, year built, class and survey status, current position and your price expectation.
All transactions remain subject to the parties’ own due diligence, mutually agreed contractual terms and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Looking to buy or sell a vessel?
Share the vessel type, size, age and budget or asking price, and we will get back to you.