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SVC Marine Successfully the Sale, Drydock and DNV Class Renewal of M/V ZBM (ex BOAT BLESSING)
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SVC Marine Services successfully supported the sale of M/V BOAT BLESSING from a China-based owner, followed by drydock coordination, ship repair supervision, DNV class renewal, special survey renewal and vessel name change to M/V ZBM.
The project demonstrates SVC Marine’s practical ability to support shipowners and buyers from vessel acquisition to drydock, class renewal and operational readiness.
Project Overview
- Vessel: M/V ZBM
- Former Name: M/V BOAT BLESSING
- Vessel Type: Container / general cargo vessel
- Previous Owner: China-based owner
- New Name: M/V ZBM
- Class: DNV
- Scope: Sale support, drydock coordination, repair supervision, class renewal, special survey renewal and name change support
From Ship Sale to Full Technical Follow-Up
SVC Marine initially supported the transaction process for the sale of M/V BOAT BLESSING. After the vessel was acquired by the new owner, the project quickly moved into a more complex stage: drydock, repair, survey and class renewal.
For an older working vessel, the real challenge usually starts after the sale. The buyer does not only need a signed memorandum of agreement or delivery documents. The buyer needs the vessel to remain classed, technically acceptable and commercially usable after takeover.
In this case, SVC Marine continued supporting the new owner after the transaction by coordinating with the shipyard, classification society, surveyors, suppliers and local subcontractors during the drydock period.
Challenging Drydock and Repair Process
The drydock stage was demanding due to the vessel’s age, survey requirements, repair scope and the need to maintain DNV class status. Multiple work items required close follow-up, practical decision-making and continuous communication between the owner, yard, class and service providers.
The project involved hull, steel, machinery, safety, statutory and class-related coordination. Work progress had to be monitored closely to avoid delay, cost escalation and repeated attendance issues.
SVC Marine supported the owner with daily coordination, progress follow-up, vendor communication, technical reporting and practical risk escalation during the docking period.
Main Drydock and Technical Coordination Scope
- Drydock and shipyard coordination in Vietnam.
- DNV class survey follow-up and renewal support.
- Special Survey renewal coordination.
- Vessel name change support from BOAT BLESSING to ZBM.
- Hull inspection, steel work follow-up and repair progress monitoring.
- Machinery repair coordination and technical job follow-up.
- LSA, FFE, radio and statutory service coordination.
- UTM, inspection and survey attendance coordination.
- Local supplier, workshop and subcontractor arrangement.
- Daily reporting, photo updates and owner-side communication.
Keeping DNV Class and Renewing Special Survey
One of the most important outcomes was that the vessel successfully maintained DNV class status and completed the required renewal process. For a vessel after sale and drydock, this is a critical milestone because class status directly affects insurability, trading ability and commercial value.
SVC Marine worked as the local coordination point to help align the owner’s requirements, class expectations, shipyard execution and subcontractor performance throughout the project.
Why This Case Matters
The M/V ZBM project shows the real value of combining ship sale and purchase support with technical and drydock capability.
A vessel transaction is not finished when the ship is sold. For many buyers, the most difficult part begins after delivery: repair planning, drydock execution, class renewal, documentation, survey attendance, vendor control and operational preparation.
SVC Marine’s role was to help bridge the commercial transaction and the technical reality of bringing the vessel back into acceptable condition for continued operation.
Result
- M/V BOAT BLESSING was successfully sold from a China-based owner.
- The vessel entered drydock in Vietnam after acquisition.
- Major repair and survey items were coordinated during docking.
- DNV class status was maintained.
- Special Survey renewal was completed.
- The vessel was renamed M/V ZBM.
- The new owner received practical local support throughout the post-purchase technical stage.
SVC Marine’s Role
SVC Marine provided integrated support covering ship sale and purchase coordination, owner-side drydock follow-up, class and survey coordination, repair supervision, local vendor arrangement and technical reporting.
This case reflects SVC Marine’s long-term positioning as a maritime solutions company supporting clients across the vessel lifecycle — from acquisition and delivery to drydock, repair, class renewal and fleet operation support.
Related Services
- Ship Sale & Purchase in Vietnam
- Drydock Services in Vietnam
- Ship Repair in Vietnam
- Owner’s Representative Services
- Technical Coordination Services
- Marine Operational Support in Vietnam
- Ship Management Support
Contact SVC Marine
Need support with vessel acquisition, drydock supervision, class renewal or owner-side technical coordination in Vietnam?
Contact SVC Marine Services for practical maritime support across ship sale and purchase, drydock, repair, owner’s representative services and vessel management support.
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