Ship Sale & Purchase Execution in Vietnam
Owner-side and buyer-side execution for commercial vessel acquisition, seller-side disposal, technical inspection, MOA follow-up, delivery attendance and post-purchase drydock planning.
Buyer-Side Inspection
MOA Follow-Up
Delivery Attendance
Post-Purchase Drydock
- Vessel sourcing and candidate screening
- Buyer-side inspection and condition review
- Class, certificate and document status review
- Commercial negotiation and MOA follow-up
- Delivery attendance and handover close-out
- Post-purchase drydock and repair planning
What SVC Marine Does in Ship Sale & Purchase
SVC Marine provides ship sale and purchase services in Vietnam for shipowners, vessel buyers, maritime investors, operators and ship managers buying or selling commercial vessels. Our work covers vessel sourcing, buyer requirement screening, seller discussion, onboard inspection attendance, technical condition review, class and certificate status review, price and repair exposure, commercial negotiation follow-up, MOA and closing support, delivery attendance, drydock planning, ship repair follow-up and post-purchase operating readiness.
Unlike a simple vessel-listing broker, SVC Marine connects the commercial transaction with practical vessel-side execution. We review whether the vessel condition, class status, drydock position, machinery risk, delivery location, crew handover, port matters and post-purchase repair plan actually fit the buyer’s trading plan and budget.
Ship S&P Execution — Control Board
Six execution stations covering the full commercial and technical lifecycle of a vessel transaction, from candidate screening to post-delivery operating readiness.
Vessel Sourcing
- Buyer requirement review
- Vessel type and size
- Trading route and cargo profile
- Class / flag / age preference
- Candidate vessel screening
- Delivery position
Buyer-Side Inspection
- Onboard inspection attendance
- Visible hull / deck / machinery condition
- Cargo hold / tank / hatch / crane review
- Document and class status
- Photo records
- Buyer-side report
Commercial Negotiation
- Price idea and offer follow-up
- Inspection window
- Delivery basis
- Payment timeline
- Buyer / seller communication
- Commercial term follow-up
MOA & Closing Follow-Up
- MOA discussion follow-up
- Delivery document checklist
- Deposit / closing timeline
- Class / flag / port matters
- Crew handover
- Bunker / stores / spares handover
Delivery Attendance
- Buyer-side delivery attendance
- Document and handover item follow-up
- Crew change planning
- Onboard condition evidence
- Delivery close-out
- Post-delivery reporting
Post-Purchase Execution
- Drydock planning
- Ship repair follow-up
- Class renewal / survey items
- Spare parts and stores
- Technical superintendent attendance
- Operating readiness
Buyer-Side Acquisition · Seller-Side Disposal
Buyer-Side Vessel Acquisition
Many vessel searches fail because the buyer’s real requirement is unclear at the beginning. SVC Marine reviews the target vessel profile before time is wasted on unsuitable tonnage, unrealistic price ideas or technically wrong vessels.
- Target vessel type and trading plan
- DWT / GT / LOA / beam / draft
- Class and flag preference
- Machinery maker and fuel consumption
- Crane / cargo gear / hatch / tank requirement
- Drydock and survey due position
- Delivery location, timeline and budget
- Post-purchase repair and operating plan
Vessel types reviewed include general cargo vessels, bulk carriers, container feeder vessels, multipurpose vessels, geared cargo vessels, tankers subject to project profile, harbour craft and workboats, offshore and specialized marine units, and distressed or repair-related tonnage where relevant.
Seller-Side Vessel Disposal
For sellers, SVC Marine prepares vessel sale information, screens buyer seriousness, manages enquiry flow, follows inspection requests and keeps the transaction moving toward realistic commercial terms and a workable delivery basis.
- Vessel sale profile review
- Key selling points
- Buyer qualification and seriousness screening
- Inspection request follow-up
- Price idea and negotiation
- Delivery basis
- Document and class status preparation
- Closing and handover follow-up
SVC Marine screens, reviews, follows and reports on the sale process. SVC Marine does not guarantee buyer funding or transaction closing.
Inspection, Class & Condition Risk Review
The price of a second-hand vessel is not only the asking price. The real acquisition cost depends on class status, drydock due date, steel condition, machinery condition, certificate position, cargo gear, hatch cover, tank condition, spare parts, repair exposure, delivery voyage and trading readiness. Related: Pre-Purchase Vessel Inspection, Drydock Supervision and Ship Repair Services.
Hull & Machinery
Visible hull, deck and accommodation condition; main engine and auxiliary machinery review; steel repair exposure.
Cargo Systems
Cargo hold, hatch cover, crane, deck equipment and tank observation against the intended cargo and trading plan.
Class & Statutory
Class status and survey due items, class recommendations, overdue items, navigation and safety statutory review.
Drydock Position
Drydock and Special Survey position, post-purchase repair budget and the true cost of bringing the vessel to class.
Delivery & Crew
Delivery voyage feasibility, crew requirement, spare parts risk and readiness for the first commercial voyage.
Evidence
Photo evidence, pending-item lists and factual buyer-side reporting to support the price and repair-exposure decision.
MOA, Closing & Delivery Follow-Up
After price and basic terms are agreed, a vessel transaction still requires disciplined follow-up. Many deals fail or become disputed because inspection findings, documents, class status, payment timing, crew handover, port matters or delivery details are not controlled properly.
Closing & Delivery Control
- MOA discussion follow-up
- Inspection condition item follow-up
- Delivery document checklist
- Deposit and closing timeline follow-up
- Delivery location and port matter follow-up
- Crew change and handover planning
- Bunker, stores and spare parts handover
- Buyer-side delivery attendance and final close-out
Execution Boundary
SVC Marine follows MOA and closing from a commercial and operational execution perspective: tracking checklists, timelines, documents, class and delivery items, and reporting to the owner or buyer.
SVC Marine does not provide legal advice, escrow service, banking service, title opinion or sanctions legal review. Final legal, banking, title, mortgage, flag and insurance decisions remain with the relevant professional advisers and authorities.
Post-Purchase Drydock & Operating Readiness
SVC Marine’s strongest advantage is connecting ship sale and purchase with practical vessel execution after delivery. Many second-hand vessels require drydock, class renewal, repair, spare parts, crew change, service teams or technical preparation before they can trade safely and commercially.
S&P Execution Timeline
A disciplined transaction process from mandate to post-delivery operating readiness — review, screen, inspect, verify, follow, attend, close-out.
Mandate received
Requirement / sale profile reviewed
Candidate or buyer screened
Position & inspection window discussed
Inspection & document review
Price & repair exposure reviewed
Commercial negotiation followed
MOA & closing checklist tracked
Delivery attendance & close-out
Post-purchase drydock & readiness
At the Table — Negotiation to Closing
SVC Marine attends the transaction table with buyer, seller, broker, bank and legal advisers — driving commercial negotiation, MOA follow-up and closing discipline, while banking and legal steps remain with each party’s own advisers.
Real Ship Sale & Purchase Records
SVC Marine has handled commercial vessel transactions involving Vietnamese and international owners, buyers, brokers, managers and technical parties — carrying real technical and commercial risk, not only introductions.
M/V ZBM — ex BOAT BLESSING
Vessel sale, post-purchase drydock, ship repair follow-up, DNV class renewal, Special Survey renewal and name change — executed under yard pressure with owner-side reporting.
Cong Minh 18
Sold to an Iraqi buyer for USD 650,000. SVC Marine extended USD 100,000 vendor financing to complete the transaction — real commercial risk carried in a vessel sale.
Fortune I — ex BIEN DONG FORTUNE
Sale, post-typhoon drydock, class transfer to RINA and delivery, with commercial follow-up and technical matters linked to post-transaction operation.
MT DAI AN
Product tanker (50,530 DWT) commercial transaction — buyer communication, seller-side follow-up and closing-related work through auction delivery at Vung Tau.
Dong An & Dong Thinh
Paired vessel transaction executed with buyer and seller-side follow-up, delivery-related planning and operational matters linked to vessel readiness.
Further Transactions
Additional commercial vessel transactions, deliveries and class-transfer records are documented on the Recent Transactions log.
Looking for Available Vessels?
This page explains how SVC Marine executes vessel transactions. For current sale candidates, vessel categories and dynamic listings, visit the Vessels for Sale archive. To brief a specific requirement, send your target vessel profile to the S&P desk.
Information Required for Vessel Buying Enquiry
A precise requirement reduces wasted time on unsuitable tonnage and lets SVC Marine screen vessels by both commercial fit and technical risk.
- Target vessel type
- Required DWT / GT / LOA / beam / draft
- Age range and year built preference
- Class and flag preference
- Main engine or machinery preference
- Cargo type and trading route
- Cargo gear / crane / hatch / tank / container requirement
- Fuel consumption expectation if relevant
- Budget range
- Preferred delivery area and timing
- Inspection location preference
- Drydock / Special Survey limitation
- Financing or payment structure limitation if any
- Post-purchase drydock or repair requirement
Information Required for Vessel Selling Enquiry
For owners who want to sell a vessel, prepare the following so SVC Marine can qualify buyers and move the transaction efficiently.
- Vessel name and IMO number
- Vessel type
- DWT / GT / LOA / beam / draft
- Flag, class and year built
- Main engine and generator details
- Current trading area and delivery position
- Class status and SS / DD due dates
- Certificate status
- Recent inspection or drydock records
- GA plan, capacity plan and key photos
- Known defects or pending repair items
- Asking price or price idea
- Preferred delivery terms
- Sale timing and closing constraints
Related SVC Marine Services
Ship S&P Execution
Post-Purchase Execution
Owner-Side Control
Shipping After Acquisition
Important Scope Notice
SVC Marine provides commercial, technical and operational ship sale and purchase execution, including vessel sourcing, buyer-side inspection attendance, seller-side sale follow-up, commercial negotiation follow-up, MOA and delivery checklist follow-up, drydock planning, repair execution and owner-side reporting.
SVC Marine does not replace the buyer’s or seller’s maritime lawyer, bank, escrow agent, insurer, flag adviser, class society, tax adviser, mortgagee, compliance adviser or sanctions counsel. Final MOA wording, title transfer, escrow arrangement, mortgage release, banking approval, sanctions screening, flag registration, class acceptance and insurance acceptance must be handled by the relevant professional advisers, authorities and contractual parties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does SVC Marine only list vessels for sale?
Can SVC Marine find suitable commercial vessels for buyers?
Can SVC Marine inspect vessels before purchase?
Can SVC Marine follow MOA and delivery?
Can SVC Marine handle drydock after purchase?
Does SVC Marine act for buyers or sellers?
Does SVC Marine provide legal advice for ship sale and purchase?
Where can I view vessels currently for sale?
Request Ship Sale & Purchase Services
For vessel sourcing, buyer-side search, seller-side disposal, technical inspection, price negotiation, MOA follow-up, delivery attendance or post-purchase drydock planning, contact the S&P desk. Include target vessel type, size, age, budget, class requirement, delivery area, trading plan and inspection timing.
Phone / WhatsApp: +84 988 701 231
SVC Marine Services Ltd
SVC Marine Services is a maritime execution firm serving shipowners, ship managers, operators, vessel buyers, charterers, cargo owners and trading companies across the vessel and cargo lifecycle — from ship sale & purchase, technical inspection and vessel delivery to drydock supervision, ship repair, owner’s representative services, ship management, shipping and marine supply.
Based in Vietnam with an international structure in the United Arab Emirates, SVC Marine executes commercial, technical and operational work for vessel transactions, cargo movement, repair projects, port attendance and fleet operations.