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ShipSales.ai services

Ship sale and purchase, with a clearer path forward.

Explore vessel opportunities, share your buying requirements and discuss a vessel you wish to sell. ShipSales.ai brings discovery and enquiries together so you can move from an initial search to a focused commercial conversation.

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Vessel marketplace and enquiry services

Every ship sale and purchase enquiry starts with the right information. Use the marketplace to review available listings, then contact ShipSales.ai to clarify availability, specifications and the next steps relevant to your transaction.

01 / BUY A VESSEL

Vessel discovery and purchase enquiries

Browse ship listings across categories such as bulk carriers, tankers, container ships, multipurpose vessels and passenger vessels. Compare the information shown on each listing and enquire about opportunities that fit your intended operation.

For a more useful conversation, share the vessel type, capacity range, preferred age, trading area, budget and delivery timeline you are considering.

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02 / SELL A VESSEL

Vessel sale enquiries

Considering a vessel sale? Contact ShipSales.ai with the vessel particulars, current location, photographs and your proposed sale timeline. Clear, current information helps the team understand the opportunity and discuss the appropriate next steps.

Before sharing documents, identify any confidential material and explain who is authorised to act for the seller.

Discuss selling a vessel →
03 / BUYER REQUIREMENTS

A focused brief for your vessel search

If the available listings do not match your needs, send your purchase requirements to ShipSales.ai. A detailed brief helps explain the technical and commercial criteria behind your search.

  • Vessel type and intended use
  • Capacity, size and age preferences
  • Preferred region and delivery window
  • Budget range and essential specifications
Share your buying requirements →
04 / VESSEL INFORMATION

Specification-led enquiries

Vessel specifications matter. Review the particulars available on a listing and raise questions about any missing or unclear information before making a commercial decision.

Depending on the vessel, relevant details may include dimensions, tonnage, build year, flag, class, machinery and survey information. Some listing details require a customer login. Listing information should be checked against current supporting documents.

05 / RECYCLING

Vessel recycling and demolition enquiries

For a vessel being considered for recycling, use the dedicated enquiry form to share the available particulars and your contact details. The form provides a structured starting point for a discussion about the vessel and its proposed timeline.

Submitting an enquiry does not constitute a recycling quotation, acceptance or binding agreement. Suitability, destination, regulatory requirements and commercial terms need separate review.

Open the recycling enquiry form →
06 / NEXT STEPS

Clear commercial conversations

Use your enquiry to explain which vessel interests you, what you need to confirm and how you would like to be contacted. Referencing the listing title or URL helps keep the conversation specific.

Inspections, negotiations, binding offers, legal documents, payments and closing remain subject to the relevant parties' review and agreement.

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Prepare for a productive ship sale or purchase discussion

  1. Define the objective. Explain whether you are buying, selling or exploring vessel recycling.
  2. Provide the particulars. Include the listing reference or vessel details, requirements and available documents.
  3. Clarify priorities. Highlight your timeline, operating needs and the questions that affect your decision.
  4. Review the next steps. Confirm current information and agree how to proceed before making commitments.

Vessel availability, specifications and commercial terms can change. Confirm current details through an enquiry and carry out the technical, legal and commercial checks appropriate to the transaction.

Frequently asked questions

How do I enquire about a vessel for sale?

Open the vessel listing and use its enquiry option. Include the vessel reference, your contact details and the specifications or commercial points you would like to confirm. You can also use the contact page with a link to the listing.

Can I send requirements if I cannot find a suitable vessel?

Yes. Contact ShipSales.ai with your preferred vessel type, capacity, age range, budget, region and timeline. State which criteria are essential and which are flexible.

What information should I provide when selling a vessel?

Start with the vessel particulars, current location, recent photographs, proposed timeline and your relationship to the seller. Explain which documents are available and flag any confidentiality requirements before sharing them.

Why do some vessel details require a login?

Some listing information is available to signed-in customers. Use your customer account to access the details available to you; contact ShipSales.ai if you need further clarification.

Does an enquiry reserve a vessel or create a binding offer?

No. An enquiry starts a discussion. Availability, inspections, offers and transaction terms require separate confirmation and agreement by the relevant parties.

Where can I send a vessel recycling enquiry?

Use the Vessel Recycling Enquiry page to provide the available vessel particulars and your contact information. The submission is an initial enquiry and does not constitute a binding quotation or agreement.

Tell us what you are looking to achieve.

Whether you are searching for a ship, considering a sale or requesting a recycling discussion, give ShipSales.ai a clear brief to start the conversation.

Start an enquiry