Vessel Sourcing
- Buyer requirement review
- Vessel type and size
- Trading route and cargo profile
- Class / flag / age preference
- Candidate vessel screening
- Delivery position
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Ship Sale & Purchase in Vietnam
SVC Marine handles buyer-side acquisition, seller-side sale mandates and the technical work around a commercial vessel transaction. The scope can connect vessel sourcing with inspection, delivery attendance and post-purchase repair or drydock planning.
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Send a buyer requirement
Describe the intended trade and cargo, vessel type, preferred flag and class, age range, budget, inspection location and delivery timing. Use the capacity that matches the vessel type: TEU for container vessels, passenger capacity for passenger vessels, bollard pull for tugs, cargo volume for gas carriers and DWT where relevant. State which limits are essential and which are preferences.
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Prepare a seller mandate
Provide vessel particulars, class and survey status, machinery information, condition reports, photographs and delivery position. Identify the seller authority and agreed mandate before arranging sale discussions.
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Inspection and repair exposure
The inspection scope reviews visible hull, deck, machinery and cargo systems together with document and survey status. Findings inform the repair and drydock plan alongside the commercial discussion. Use the dedicated pre-purchase inspection service for its scope.
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Delivery and post-purchase work
The agreed scope may include MOA discussion follow-up, closing and delivery checklists, handover attendance, spare parts, drydock planning and repair follow-up. Legal advice, title transfer, escrow and banking matters remain with the relevant professional advisers.
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Discuss a vessel profile
Browse Our Market and quote the SVC code in your enquiry. Public profiles withhold vessel name and IMO and show indicative rounded particulars. Identity and price are handled through official SVC email after the required company verification and human approval; identity release also follows buyer LOI and owner consent.
Port information and service details
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.
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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.
SVC Marine connects the commercial transaction with vessel inspection, delivery and post-purchase technical work. 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.
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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.
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
Buyer & Seller Mandates
- Drydock planning
- Ship repair follow-up
- Class renewal / survey items
- Spare parts and stores
- Technical superintendent attendance
- Operating readiness
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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.
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.
- 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
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.
SVC Marine screens, reviews, follows and reports on the sale process. SVC Marine does not guarantee buyer funding or transaction closing.
Inspection · Class · Condition
- 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
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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
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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.
Before a mandate is accepted, SVC Marine screens the vessel, the buyer or seller and the declared beneficial owner against applicable sanctions lists, and declines mandates that fail that screening.
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.
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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.
Drydock Supervision Steel Repair & Hot Work Technical Superintendent Afloat Ship Repair Spare Parts & Ship Supply Technical & Commercial Management Turnkey Maritime Execution Ship Repair at Vietnam Ports Shipping & Freight Execution
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S&P Execution Timeline
A disciplined transaction process from mandate to post-delivery operating readiness - review, screen, inspect, verify, follow, attend, close-out.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does SVC Marine only list vessels for sale?
No. SVC Marine handles vessel sourcing, buyer requirement screening, seller discussion, technical inspection, price and condition review, MOA follow-up, delivery attendance, drydock planning, ship repair and post-purchase execution. Current sale candidates are kept separately on the Vessels for Sale archive.
Can SVC Marine find suitable commercial vessels for buyers?
Yes. SVC Marine can search for suitable commercial vessels based on vessel type, size, class, flag, machinery, cargo profile, trading route, budget, inspection location and delivery preference.
Can SVC Marine inspect vessels before purchase?
Yes. SVC Marine can attend onboard inspection, review visible vessel condition, collect photo records, check document and class status, identify repair exposure and report practical technical findings to the buyer.
Can SVC Marine follow MOA and delivery?
Yes. SVC Marine can follow MOA discussion, closing preparation, delivery document checklist, crew change, port matters, handover items, delivery attendance and post-delivery technical work from a commercial and operational execution perspective.
Can SVC Marine handle drydock after purchase?
Yes. SVC Marine can handle post-purchase drydock planning, owner-side yard attendance, repair follow-up, class survey item follow-up, steel repair, machinery repair, spare parts supply and daily owner reporting in Vietnam.
Does SVC Marine act for buyers or sellers?
SVC Marine can work on buyer-side acquisition mandates, seller-side disposal mandates or transaction-specific execution scopes, subject to conflict review, an agreed mandate and commercial terms.
Does SVC Marine provide legal advice for ship sale and purchase?
No. SVC Marine provides commercial, technical and operational ship sale and purchase execution. Legal advice, MOA legal review, title transfer, escrow, mortgage release, sanctions screening and banking matters should be handled by qualified maritime lawyers, banks and relevant professional advisers.
Where can I view vessels currently for sale?
Browse the current vessel catalogue under Our Market or send a sourcing requirement to the S&P desk.
Talk to SVC Marine
Please provide your company details and the vessel requirement or work scope. Acceptance is subject to verification and confirmation by SVC Marine.