Documents Needed for a Vessel Sale

When a shipowner offers a vessel for sale, buyers usually ask for the same core information first. Having your documents ready helps buyers review the vessel faster and reduces back-and-forth. This page lists the documents most commonly requested. Exact requirements vary by vessel, flag, buyer and sale type, so treat this as a general guide and not legal advice. ## 1. Basic vessel particulars These are normally the first items buyers ask for: - Vessel name and IMO number - Vessel type (tanker, bulk carrier, container ship, general cargo, offshore, other) - Year and place of build - DWT and LDT - Flag and class society - Current location and expected availability - Asking price ## 2. Ownership and registry documents - Certificate of registry - Proof of ownership or title - Details of any mortgage or encumbrance, and release documents where relevant ## 3. Class and statutory certificates - Class certificate and latest survey status - Main statutory safety and pollution-prevention certificates - Recent survey or inspection reports, if available ## 4. Technical documents - General arrangement plan - Machinery details (main engine, generators, key equipment) - Last dry-dock date and report - Recent photos of the vessel, deck, engine room and accommodation ## 5. Additional documents for ship recycling sales For vessels being sold for recycling, buyers commonly ask for: - Lightship weight (LDT) details, such as stability booklet or lightweight survey - Inventory of Hazardous Materials (IHM), where available - Estimated remaining bunkers and onboard stores - Cargo tank condition and any cleaning or gas-free status, for tankers - Intended delivery location or range ## 6. Sale agreement documents Once terms are agreed, the parties normally work with: - A sale agreement (Memorandum of Agreement) between buyer and seller - Delivery and acceptance documents - Deregistration documents, as required by the flag ## Tips for a faster review - Send one complete message with all particulars instead of many partial ones. - Keep file names clear (for example, VesselName_IMO_ClassCertificate.pdf). - Mention any known defects or missing documents upfront. - Share confidential documents only after you are comfortable with the counterparty. ## How Aameen Marine can help Aameen Marine provides vessel sourcing and commercial communication support. We can help you organise your vessel details and share them with interested buyers. All vessel information is handled confidentially and reviewed before anything is shared. Aameen Marine does not present itself as a licensed shipbroker, and this page is general information, not legal or financial advice. Have a vessel to offer? Share the type, year built, DWT, location, asking price and available particulars. WhatsApp: +91 99792 17886 Email: sales@aameenmarine.com

Documents Commonly Needed for a Vessel Sale