Ship Sale & Purchase – Basics (Practical Introduction)

Practical introduction to ship sale & purchase covering market practice, MOA basics, surveys, delivery and common risks.

What you’ll learn
Understand the complete ship sale and purchase process at a practical, beginner level.
Identify key parties, documents, and steps involved from initial offer to delivery
Recognize the importance of due diligence, surveys, PSC history, and classification.
Recognize the importance of due diligence, surveys, PSC history, and classification.
Explains the delivery process, required documentation, and common risks involved at the final stage of ship sale and purchase.

Requirements
No prior experience required. Basic knowledge of shipping is helpful but not mandatory.

Description
This course provides a practical and structured introduction to Ship Sale & Purchase, designed for seafarers, shore staff, maritime students, and professionals who want to understand how vessel transactions work in the real market.The course explains the entire sale & purchase process step by step, from identifying parties and market practice to contract basics, surveys, delivery, and common commercial risks.The focus is practical understanding, not legal theory.You will learn:How the ship sale & purchase market works in practiceRoles of buyers, sellers, brokers, and intermediariesBasics of MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) and key clausesDeposits, surveys, and due diligence at a practical levelDelivery procedures, documents, and common risks involvedThis course is ideal for:Seafarers transitioning to shore-based or commercial rolesMaritime professionals dealing with ship operations or managementStudents seeking a clear, real-world overview of ship sale & purchaseAnyone new to maritime commercial practiceThe content is based on industry practice and operational experience, explained in clear language with real-life perspective.The course is especially useful for officers, cadets, and shore staff who want to build commercial awareness, avoid common mistakes, and gain confidence when dealing with brokers, owners, contracts, and vessel delivery procedures in real-world maritime transactions.

Who this course is for
Beginners in maritime or shipping industry. Professionals seeking a basic understanding of ship sale and purchase

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