About Us
Independent Scottish Ship Brokerage
Established 2005. Commission-only brokerage for vessel buyers, sellers, and charterers worldwide.
SBS Marine Solutions is an independent commercial shipbroker based in Scotland. Established in 2005, we provide brokerage services to vessel owners, charterers, shipyards, and operators worldwide.
SBS Marine Solutions acts as a single go-to partner for vessel buyers, sellers, and charterers — covering dredging plant, offshore support, tugs, barges, workboats, pilot boats, survey vessels, and specialist marine assets. Commission-only. No cure, no pay.
Our clients require vessels and barges for port operations, dredging, marine construction, offshore energy, harbour towage, crew transfer, survey, and floating accommodation. We have dealt with transactions from £500K workboats to £30M+ dredger newbuilds.
Our extensive knowledge and experience in the market has enabled us to build a worldwide network and invaluable market insight. We operate on a commission-only basis — no cure, no pay — which gives clients the flexibility to test the market with no upfront costs.
Our website shows a selection of vessels currently available for sale or charter. However, a large proportion of our work involves vessels not on the open market. If you cannot find what you are looking for, contact us and we will source alternatives through our international network.
Key Facts
What We Offer
Technical Knowledge
We understand the machinery, not just the paperwork. Our brokers have direct working knowledge of the vessel types we handle — trailing suction hopper dredgers, anchor handling tugs, platform supply vessels. That depth shortens the transaction and protects our clients.
Commission-Only Model
We are paid when the deal closes and not before. That alignment of incentives means our effort and attention are fully directed toward completing transactions — not billing time. Clients take on no financial risk in engaging us.
Global Network, Scottish Base
We operate from Scotland with active reach across the UK, Northern Europe, Mediterranean, West Africa, Middle East, Southeast Asia, and South America. A lean operation with a global address book — no unnecessary layers between you and the market.
Company Directors
Mr William Stuart Burns
Director
Alan Hitchins
Senior Director
Mrs Christine Burns
Director
Mrs Elaine Molloy
Director
Mr Jonathan Molloy
Director
Regional Leadership
Mr Gigi Rurua
Regional Director
Offices
Registered Office
6b Hunter Street
East Kilbride, Glasgow
G74 4LZ
Operations
North Halket, Halket Road
Lugton, East Ayrshire
KA3 4EE
Yard
Unit 5 Willowyard Industrial Estate
Lochview Road, Beith
North Ayrshire, KA15 1LY
Where We Work
Active across the major maritime markets. Transactions completed in over 15 countries.
Memberships
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