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Transform Vessel Deals with ShipSearch

ShipSearch simplifies buying and selling vessels through a user-friendly and feature-rich platform built for maritime professionals.

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Connect Directly With the Right People

Engage with verified vessel owners, brokers, and buyers through direct communication built into the platform.

Key Benefits

  • Connect with verified owners and brokers
  • Built-in secure messaging
  • Share vessels, documents & offers.
  • Faster communication, better deals
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Tools Built Around Your Vessel Transactions

Simplify every step of the sales and purchase process with practical tools designed for buyers, sellers, and brokers.

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Export and Download Data

Export search results as CSV or Excel files for offline analysis or sharing with your team.

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Vessel Finder

Search across vessel types, DWT ranges, locations, prices, build years, and other key criteria.

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Visual Listing Enhancements

Upload images to add visual detail to your listings. Include comprehensive vessel information, such as dimensions, capacity, and specifications.

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Saved Searches & Alerts

Set alerts for specific criteria, and get real-time notifications when matching listings become available.

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Buyer & Seller Directory

Discover vessel owners, brokers, buyers, and maritime companies through a centralized professional directory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions? We’re here to help.

What is ShipSearch?

ShipSearch is a digital shipping marketplace and maritime transportation platform that connects shipowners, charterers, shipbrokers, carriers, freight forwarders, traders and other maritime professionals. Users can search for cargo, find vessels for charter, and explore ships available for sale or purchase. ShipSearch also combines marketplace services with AIS vessel tracking, voyage estimation, marine weather forecasting and maritime data tools to help users make informed shipping and logistics decisions

A shipping platform connects cargo owners, shipowners, charterers and maritime service providers through a centralized online marketplace. Users can search cargo and vessel listings, filter opportunities by relevant requirements, review available options and connect with potential business partners. A platform such as ShipSearch also provides maritime tools for vessel tracking, voyage planning, route evaluation and weather monitoring, helping shipping professionals manage opportunities and operations more efficiently.

ShipSearch is built for professionals across the maritime, shipping and logistics industries. Shipowners can find cargo and charter opportunities, while charterers and cargo interests can search for available vessels. Shipbrokers, carriers, freight forwarders, traders, vessel buyers and sellers can also use the platform to discover shipping opportunities, research vessels and connect with other industry participants.

Shipowners can use ShipSearch to search for available cargo and freight opportunities that match their vessel’s trading requirements. Cargo listings can be evaluated based on factors such as cargo type, loading and discharge locations, route, vessel requirements and availability. This helps shipowners and operators identify potential cargo opportunities and connect with charterers, brokers and other shipping professionals.

Charterers can use ShipSearch to search for vessels available for charter based on their specific cargo and voyage requirements. Users can explore vessel listings and narrow their search according to factors such as vessel type, capacity, location, route and availability. This makes it easier to identify suitable tonnage and connect with shipowners or shipbrokers for potential charter opportunities.

ShipSearch offers free access to its maritime marketplace, allowing users to explore shipping and vessel-related opportunities. Depending on the membership plan, users may have access to different levels of searches, listings, messaging, notifications and maritime tools. Paid membership options can provide additional features and greater access for shipping professionals who need more advanced marketplace and operational capabilities.

Yes. ShipSearch provides AIS vessel tracking that allows users to monitor vessels and view their movements on a global maritime map. Users can access vessel information such as location, speed, heading and course, helping shipowners, charterers, brokers and other maritime professionals monitor vessel movements. ShipSearch also combines vessel tracking with voyage estimation and weather information to support voyage planning and maritime operations.

Your Partner in Smarter Vessel Transactions

ShipSearch redefines the buying and selling experience for vessels by integrating advanced search tools, real-time alerts, and secure communication into a single, user-friendly platform.

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