Projects
A selection of vessel sale, purchase, newbuild, and advisory mandates completed by SBS Marine Solutions. Client names and vessel identities withheld under confidentiality; full case studies available to qualified enquirers under NDA.
With two decades of experience brokering commercial vessels across dredging, offshore support, towage, port operations, and workboats, we have handled transactions and newbuild programmes for clients on five continents. Our work spans every stage — from initial fleet-planning advice, through yard evaluation and specification development, to contract execution and delivery.
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Technical specification review and yard shortlisting for a state port authority procuring a TSHD under an international development bank infrastructure programme. Delivered life cycle cost analysis and delivery schedule evaluation across three candidate shipyards.
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Advised on fleet acquisition comprising one TSHD and two split hopper barges. Managed pre-purchase surveys, class record verification, and flag state transfer documentation across three jurisdictions.
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Independent valuation and technical due diligence for a government-backed port deepening programme. Assessed three candidate TSHDs against authority's operational requirements and whole-life cost model.
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Buyer's broker for a TSHD newbuild from a CCS-class approved Chinese yard. Managed specification review, makers list evaluation, yard negotiation, and shipbuilding contract execution.
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Seller representation in the disposal of two flat-top deck barges and a multicat workboat. Transaction structured as package deal with integrated surveyor and legal coordination through closing.
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Sourced and negotiated the purchase of a 2016-built anchor handling tug for a West African offshore operator. Identified vessel in Northern Europe, coordinated class records review, hull survey, and flag transfer.
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Arranged time charter of a bucket hopper dredger for a 6-month harbour maintenance dredging contract. Negotiated BIMCO standard charter party with bespoke performance warranties.
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Desktop valuation of a six-vessel fleet held by a private infrastructure fund. Covered TSHD, CSD, PSV, and deck barge units. Valuations used for portfolio refinancing.
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Coordinated mobilisation and delivery of a CTV from Northern Europe to the Middle East via heavy-lift transport on a semi-submersible vessel. Managed port clearances, customs documentation, and transit insurance.
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Owner's representative for a 32m multicat newbuild. Tendered three Chinese yards and one Turkish yard, advised on specification upgrades, and secured liquidated damages clause in the shipbuilding contract.
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Central agency mandate for the sale of a 45m anchor handling tug. Marketed to 30+ qualified buyers internationally. Negotiated Norwegian Saleform MoA with a Southeast Asian purchaser.
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Arranged project charter of a 3200 DWT PSV for offshore wind cable lay support operations in the North Sea. Negotiated BIMCO SUPPLYTIME terms with performance warranties tied to DP operability.
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National Port Authorities and State Maritime Administrations
Procurement advisory, technical specification review, vessel valuation, and transaction management for government port bodies acquiring dredging and port operations plant.
International Development Bank-Funded Infrastructure Programmes
Advisory and brokerage services for World Bank, EBRD, and EIB-funded port infrastructure programmes. Experience with public procurement frameworks and life cycle cost evaluation criteria.
Dredging Contractors
Capital dredging, maintenance dredging, and land reclamation operators sourcing TSHD, CSD, and split hopper tonnage.
Port Authorities & Harbour Boards
Chartering and purchase of maintenance dredging plant and workboats for harbour operations.
Offshore Energy Operators
Oil & gas operators and offshore wind developers requiring PSVs, CTVs, anchor handling tugs, and accommodation barges.
Marine Construction Companies
Deck barges, crane barges, multicats, and survey vessels for offshore and coastal construction projects.
Fleet Operators & Vessel Owners
Owners seeking to optimise their fleet — selling surplus tonnage, acquiring specific capability, or chartering vessels into project employment.
Infrastructure Investment Groups
Private equity and infrastructure funds acquiring maritime assets and requiring valuation, transaction, and advisory support.
Every mandate we take on is commercial-in-confidence. Full case studies, references, and counterparty details can be made available to qualified enquirers under NDA.