Sales and purchase procedures of Rensen-Driessen scheepsmakelaardij B.V.


Rensen-Driessen Scheepsmakelaardij BV is a broker for the sale and purchase of existing vessels on the basis of your requirements. Our portfolio comprises dry-load vessels, tankers, passenger ships, seagoing vessels and pontoons. Our cooperation with various national and international shipbrokers enables you to choose from a wide range of vessels.

1. Information & orientation
The sales price is set after the broker has carefully inspected the vessel. Based on the length, width, year of construction, usability and marketability of the vessel, we decide with you on a suitable sales price for the vessel.

2. Advice
We can advise you on financing, pricing, purchase, buying continue ship and various other issues concerning inland shipping.

3. Advertising
In consultation with you we advertise in various trade journals and place the vessels on offer onto the internet. In addition to these services, we have an extensive network in the shipping industry which we use for maximum exposure of your vessel to potential buyers.

4. Inspection
As soon as a potential customer is found, we make an appointment for inspection with all parties concerned. It may take some time for all parties to meet for such an inspection.

5. Negotiations
After a positive inspection, the prospective buyer often submits a purchase proposal. From that stage we discuss the negotiation strategy with you. A solid negotiation strategy can make or break a deal. After an offer is accepted, further arrangements are made, such as

• Condition on delivery
• Delivery period
• Financing period
• Any other arrangements

6. Surveys
After financing is confirmed by the buyer’s bank, appointments are made for the various surveys of the vessel on offer, which are carried out by the following bodies:

• The loss adjustment agency arranges the required technical survey of the hull
• The Dutch Shipping Inspectorate or the loss adjustment agency carries out the safety survey in all accessible areas of the vessel
• An independent valuer draws up a complete report of the vessel
• An inspection body assesses the vessel’s moving parts (main engine, bow thrusters, generators, etc.) to obtain a general picture of the condition of the engines.

7. Civil-law notary
After various external bodies have completed all surveys, and you and the buyer have reached agreement, an appointment is made with the civil-law notary in the Netherlands. The deed of transfer of title and the mortgage deed drawn up by the civil-law notary, are signed at his office. At this point the sale or purchase is a fact.

8. Handling
As soon as all legal matters have been completed, we can furthermore handle all ship's papers. At this concluding phase, the following ship’s papers are transferred:

• Tonnage certificate
• Bilge book
• Certificates
• Sailing hours log

Partial assistance also provided by Rensen-Driessen Scheepsmakelaardij BV
You have found a buyer for your vessel? Then we are the right broker to contact as well! From this stage we can provide advice and assistance with respect to the sales contract and the transfer of title. And this is of course at a reduced rate.

If you require any assistance in finding a suitable operation and suitable financing, we can give you an excellent service. We have an extensive network which includes various branches of the shipping industry.
 

Our rates
For carrying out the above-mentioned activities we charge commission ranging from 0.75% to 2.5% of the price excluding Dutch VAT. This percentage depends for example on the vessel’s price category and level of marketability.