Shipbroking Services
Shipbroking Services for Dry Bulk
Chartering, shipbroking, ship sale & purchase and ship recycling — brokerage across the full commercial life of a bulk carrier.
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What is shipbroking?
Shipbroking is the specialist service of bringing together the buyers and sellers of shipping capacity. A shipbroker connects cargo owners with shipowners, negotiates freight and contract terms, and coordinates communication until a charter, sale or recycling deal is completed. Ocean Vista Shipbroker offers these services with a focus on the dry bulk market.
Primary Focus
Dry Bulk Chartering
We connect cargo interests and shipowners to find suitable tonnage for coal and other dry bulk cargoes.
- Coal, iron ore, petcoke, clinker
- Grain, minerals and other bulk cargoes
- Voyage charter and time charter
Brokerage
Shipbroking & Negotiation
We bring together owners, operators, charterers and traders and negotiate commercially sound terms.
- Owner and charterer introductions
- Freight indications and negotiation
- Post-fixture communication
Transactions
Ship Sale & Purchase (S&P)
We support buyers and sellers of second-hand bulk carriers, from vessel sourcing to delivery.
- Vessel sourcing against buyer requirements
- Market information and valuation guidance
- Inspection and closing coordination
End of Life
Ship Recycling Brokerage
We connect owners of end-of-life vessels with cash buyers and compliant recycling yards in India.
- Indicative market assessment
- Cash buyer and yard introductions
- Hong Kong Convention–compliant recycling
Who We Work With
Clients we serve across the dry bulk market
- Charterers and cargo owners – power plants, traders, importers and industrial buyers moving coal and bulk cargo into India.
- Shipowners and operators – looking for regular employment on Indonesia–India and South Africa–India trades.
- Buyers and sellers of vessels – second-hand bulk carrier transactions through our sale & purchase desk.
- Owners of end-of-life ships – selling for green ship recycling via reputable cash buyers.
Whatever the requirement, you deal directly with an experienced broker – not a call centre.
FAQs
Shipbroking services – FAQs
What is the difference between chartering and sale & purchase brokerage?
Chartering brokerage arranges the hire of a vessel for a voyage or a period, while sale and purchase (S&P) brokerage arranges the outright sale of the vessel itself from one owner to another.
How is a shipbroker paid?
Shipbrokers are usually paid a commission (brokerage) agreed in the charter party or sale contract, typically a percentage of freight, hire or the vessel’s sale price.
Can Ocean Vista handle enquiries outside Indonesia–India and South Africa–India?
Yes. While these are our primary trades, we welcome international dry bulk chartering, S&P and recycling enquiries.
Not sure which service you need?
Send us your requirement and our team will guide you to the right solution.