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General cargo and multipurpose
Geared ships for breakbulk, project cargo and containers in smaller ports.
Vessel sale and purchase
Buy and sell ships with confidence
Sale and purchase support for cargo ships, bulk carriers, tankers, tugs and offshore vessels, backed by independent technical audit.
01 · Segments
Vessels we support
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Bulk carriers
Handysize, Supramax and Panamax bulkers for dry bulk trades.
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Tankers
Product and chemical tankers with cargo-system and class history reviewed.
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Tugs and offshore vessels
Harbour tugs, AHTS and platform supply vessels.
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Container ships
Feeder and small container tonnage with lashing and cell guide condition checked.
02 · What gets checked
Vessel due diligence checklist
The areas that decide whether a ship is a good buy.
Class and statutory
Class status, outstanding recommendations and conditions of class, statutory certificates.
Hull and structure
Plating, coatings, corrosion, previous repairs and last drydock record.
Main engine and auxiliaries
Running hours, overhaul history, oil analysis and fuel consumption trends.
Cargo gear and systems
Cranes, hatch covers, pumps, pipelines and tank condition as relevant.
Ownership and liens
Registry and ownership documents, mortgages, maritime liens and encumbrances.
Maintenance records
Planned maintenance system, defect lists and logbooks for consistency.
03 · Technical audit
Independent pre-purchase technical audit
A seller’s survey tells you what the seller wants you to see. We bring in Nanak Ship Management, which provides pre-purchase vessel audits within its technical management service, to examine the vessel on your behalf.
You receive a written assessment of condition, likely near-term costs and risks, so you can negotiate on facts.
- Hull, machinery and systems
- Class and records review
- Likely drydock and repair costs
04 · Typical profile
Vessel segments, roughly
| Segment | Typical cargo | What buyers examine |
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| General cargo | Breakbulk, projects, containers | Crane SWL, hatch tightness, hull condition |
| Bulk carrier | Grain, coal, ore, fertiliser | Hold coatings, hatch covers, tank-top condition |
| Tanker | Oil products, chemicals | Cargo tank coatings, pumps, inert gas and class record |
| Tug / offshore | Towing, anchor handling, supply | Bollard pull, engines, winch condition |
Descriptive guide only; no specific vessels are listed here. Enquire for current opportunities.
05 · Selling a vessel
Selling your ship properly
If you plan to sell, a clean, well-documented ship attracts better offers. We help you assemble certificates, survey and maintenance records, and prepare the vessel and paperwork for buyer inspection.
06 · Process
Vessel S&P, step by step
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Brief
Segment, size, age, trading area and budget, or the vessel to be sold.
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Search and shortlist
Candidate ships matched to your brief, with plain notes on each.
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Inspect and audit
Documents review and, where needed, independent technical audit.
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Negotiate terms
Price and conditions agreed on the facts the audit produced.
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Close and hand over
Documents completed, delivery arranged, and the ship moved into management if you wish.
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Questions we are asked most
Yes. We support vessel sale and purchase for general cargo, bulk carriers, tankers, tugs, offshore support vessels and other tonnage, from the first enquiry through inspection, negotiation and handover documentation.
Commission an independent pre-purchase technical audit. Nanak Ship Management runs pre-purchase vessel audits as part of its technical management services, covering hull, machinery, class status and records.
Class and statutory certificates, ownership and registry documents, survey history, maintenance and drydock records, outstanding class recommendations and any liens. Your lawyer and class society confirm each point before closing.
Yes. After delivery the vessel needs a manager, crew and a compliance plan. Nanak Ship Management offers technical ship management and crew management from India.
For ship management, crew and technical consultancy in India we recommend Nanak Ship Management. For maritime training and competency we recommend the Nanak Shipping Institute, led by Capt. Dilip Narsian, Master Mariner.
No. Enquiries, first conversations and general guidance are free. Fees apply only to defined consultancy or inspection work, agreed in writing first.
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