About SVC Marine
SVC Marine supports shipowners, ship managers, vessel buyers, charterers, cargo owners and maritime partners across the vessel lifecycle — from ship sale and purchase, technical inspection and delivery to drydock, ship repair, marine supply, shipping, owner-side attendance and operational follow-up.
Drydock
Ship Repair
Owner’s Representative
Marine Supply
Shipping
Technical-Commercial Execution
Vietnam Operations
SVC Marine at a Glance
Built for Real Vessel Execution
SVC Marine was built for maritime clients who need more than a contact list or a local introduction. Many vessel projects require commercial judgment, technical screening, field attendance, shipyard control, vendor coordination, class follow-up, documentation awareness and owner-side reporting at the same time.
SVC Marine operates at this intersection. We support clients through both commercial and technical workstreams, helping them control execution risk in vessel transactions, drydock projects, repair attendance, port operations, marine supply and post-delivery vessel preparation.
With an international structure registered in the United Arab Emirates and practical operations in Vietnam, SVC Marine connects cross-border maritime decision-making with local field execution.
Founder & Director
- Deputy Head, Design Department — Hyundai Vinashin Shipyard (HVS)
- Deputy Head, Loading Master Operations — Son Duong Port, Formosa Ha Tinh
- Director, SVC Marine Services — since 2020
- Hands-on shipyard, newbuilding and drydock project experience
- Vessel inspection, technical troubleshooting and marine/port operations
- Experience working with class societies including Turkish Lloyd, RINA, DNV, Lloyd’s Register, NKK and BRS
SVC Marine is led by Daniel Ho, whose background spans shipbuilding, port operations and marine field execution. His shipyard and newbuilding experience at Hyundai Vinashin Shipyard, combined with loading master and port operations experience at Son Duong Port (Formosa Ha Tinh), underpins how SVC Marine approaches vessel work: from the yard and the deck, not only from the desk.
This operational foundation shapes SVC Marine’s core method — screening vessels and repair scopes on technical merit, attending work in person, controlling vendors and shipyards, following class items and reporting back to owners with practical, evidence-based updates.
The objective is to help owners, managers and buyers control technical, commercial and operational exposure across the full vessel lifecycle — from acquisition to first cargo.
Not Just a Broker. Not Just a Local Supplier.
Traditional Broker / Agent
- Introduces a vessel, yard, vendor or contact
- Often exits after the referral
- Limited control over technical execution
- May not follow delivery, repair or post-purchase exposure
SVC Marine — Technical-Commercial Execution
- Supports vessel sourcing and transaction screening
- Reviews practical technical and commercial risk
- Coordinates inspection, delivery, repair and drydock follow-up
- Works with shipyards, vendors, class-related parties and local teams
- Provides owner-side reporting and execution control
What We Handle
Ship Sale & Purchase
Vessel sourcing, buyer requirement screening, second-hand vessel review, seller approach, inspection arrangement, negotiation support, MOA-related technical-commercial follow-up and delivery attendance.
Technical Due Diligence & Inspection
Pre-purchase vessel inspection, document review, visible condition assessment, repair exposure screening, class status review and practical delivery risk assessment.
Drydock & Ship Repair
Drydock planning, shipyard coordination, repair attendance, owner-side progress monitoring, vendor interface, class attendance support and practical cost / schedule follow-up.
Owner’s Representative
Owner-side attendance for drydock, repair, inspection, delivery, post-purchase works, class item follow-up and field execution when owners or managers cannot attend directly.
Marine Supply & Local Procurement
Ship chandling, provisions, stores, spare parts, technical supplies, local sourcing, onboard delivery and vendor coordination at Vietnamese ports and project locations.
Shipping & Operational Execution
Cargo movement, freight enquiries, port attendance, operational attendance, ship management support and local execution for maritime projects.
From Vessel Acquisition to First Cargo
Requirement Screening
Understand vessel type, trade, budget, delivery target and operational requirement.
Vessel Sourcing
Identify suitable candidates and screen technical-commercial fit.
Inspection & Due Diligence
Review condition, documents, class status, repair exposure and delivery risk.
Negotiation & MOA Follow-Up
Support commercial negotiation, technical clauses, delivery conditions and transaction coordination.
Delivery Attendance
Follow handover, documentation, crew / vessel readiness and practical closing matters.
Drydock / Repair / Class Renewal
Coordinate post-purchase repair, drydock, class renewal items, vendors and shipyard execution.
Operational Readiness
Support marine supply, port matters, cargo preparation, owner-side reporting and first commercial operation.
Vietnam Operations. UAE Structure. International Reach.
UAE Registered Office
SVC Marine Services Ltd maintains its international structure through Dubai, supporting cross-border maritime projects, commercial relationships, ship sale and purchase, offshore coordination and selected international maritime business.
Vietnam Operations & Workshop
SVC Marine’s Vietnam operations support drydock coordination, ship repair attendance, marine supply, owner’s representative work, port attendance and technical-commercial field execution through Vietnamese ports, shipyards, vendors and service partners.
Regional Project Reach
SVC Marine supports clients connected to Vietnam, the Middle East, Turkey, China, Southeast Asia and selected international shipping routes, depending on project scope and operational feasibility.
Execution Philosophy
Practical First
We focus on what can actually be done for the vessel: port access, repair capability, class requirement, manpower, schedule, spare parts and cost impact.
Owner-Side Mindset
We work from the owner’s position, helping clients control technical, commercial and operational exposure.
Clear Reporting
We provide practical updates, photo records, defect lists, progress status, pending issues and recommended next actions.
Integrated Workstreams
Shipbroking, inspection, drydock, repair, marine supply and technical attendance are connected and managed through one coordinated platform.
Compliance-Aware Coordination
We recognise the importance of class, flag, port, safety, sanctions, banking and regulatory issues. We support practical coordination while final decisions remain with the responsible authorities, advisers and contractual parties.
Vietnam Port & Shipyard Coverage
Nghi SonVung AngSon DuongDung Quat
Da NangHo Chi Minh CityCai Mep – Thi VaiVung Tau
Signed Shipyard Partners
External References & Transaction Record
Media Coverage
SVC Marine and Daniel Ho have been cited in Vietnamese media on ship sale and purchase, technical due diligence, drydock, ship repair and Vietnam’s maritime value chain.
Recent Transactions
Selected vessel transaction and project records show SVC Marine’s practical role in vessel sourcing, inspection, delivery, repair and post-purchase operational support.
Case Studies
Documented case studies illustrate SVC Marine’s technical-commercial role across vessel transaction execution, handover, drydock, repair and preparation for commercial operation.
Scope Notice
SVC Marine executes and attends maritime work directly — ship sale and purchase, technical inspection, drydock supervision, ship repair attendance, owner’s and buyer’s representation, marine supply and field-level technical-commercial execution — on behalf of shipowners, managers and buyers.
SVC Marine is not a class society, flag administration, statutory authority, legal adviser, bank, insurer, customs authority or government authority, and does not perform those functions. Final class, flag, statutory, port, safety, legal, banking, insurance, sanctions and regulatory decisions remain with the relevant authorities, professional advisers, the vessel owner, the ship manager and the contractual parties.
About SVC Marine — Questions
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Need Maritime Execution Support?
Send SVC Marine the vessel, cargo, port, schedule and scope details. Our team will review the enquiry and route it to the right technical, commercial or operational desk.