Know the ship before you buy it.
Independent pre-purchase vessel audits, marine spares and procurement, and Flag State and Class liaison from the Nanak group.
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01 · Services
Audit, procure, liaise
Three published services that protect the value of a vessel purchase.
Pre-purchase vessel audit
An independent technical audit of hull, machinery, records and Class status before you commit to buy.
Read more →Spares & procurement
Marine spares and stores sourced against the maintenance plan.
Read more →Class liaison
Society surveys and recommendations handled.
Compliance →Flag State liaison
Certificates and Flag administration contact.
Read more →Then manage it
Move the purchase straight into technical and crew management after delivery.
Technical page →02 · Pre-purchase audit
A second opinion that works for you
A vessel with hidden defects or open Class recommendations can cost far more than the discount that attracted you. The pre-purchase audit from Nanak Ship Management puts an independent technical specialist on the buyer’s side.
The report covers structure, machinery, maintenance history and records, and tells you what the ship will really cost to own.
- Hull, machinery and records reviewed
- Open Class recommendations identified
- Likely repair cost flagged
03 · What is checked
Inside a pre-purchase audit
| Area | What the auditor looks at | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Hull and structure | Plating, tanks, holds, corrosion and coating | Drives dry-dock and steel repair cost |
| Main engine and auxiliaries | Condition, running hours and maintenance history | Largest repair and reliability risk |
| Class and Flag State | Certificates, surveys and open recommendations | Compliance and trading ability |
| Records | Planned maintenance, logs and reports | Shows how the ship has been run |
| Fuel and environment | Fuel use trends, IMO DCS and CII position | Operating cost and future restrictions |
Scope is agreed per vessel. See the Nanak Ship Management services page for the published service.
04 · Procurement
Spares that arrive before the job
Marine spares and procurement are tied to the planned maintenance system, so parts and stores are ordered against jobs rather than in a panic. It is one of the other services published by Nanak Ship Management.
That means fewer emergency deliveries, clearer cost control and records that match what was fitted.
- Spares linked to maintenance jobs
- Stores and consumables supplied
- Fewer emergency deliveries
05 · From audit to decision
Five steps to a confident purchase
- 01 Step 1
Brief
Vessel type, age, location and your questions.
- 02 Step 2
Documents
Certificates, records and survey history reviewed.
- 03 Step 3
Inspection
On-board technical audit of hull and machinery.
- 04 Step 4
Report
Findings and likely costs explained plainly.
- 05 Step 5
Decide
Buy, negotiate or walk away, then optionally manage.
06 · Interactive · Purchase checklist
Ready to make an offer?
Tick what you have confirmed. Anything unticked is a question for the pre-purchase audit.
07 · Interactive · After purchase
After the sale: what we manage
Once the purchase completes, the same desk can manage the vessel. Explore the domains.
Job plans, running hours and spares planning for the machinery.
In scopeSpecification, yard liaison and dry-dock superintendence.
In scopeSurvey coordination, certificates and Flag State liaison.
In scopeReliability and fuel diagnostics with IMO DCS data.
In scopeRanks matched to STCW competence and MLC conditions.
In scopeCDC, references and medicals checked before joining.
In scopeWelfare support and travel logistics for joining and relief.
In scopeAccurate, timely crew payroll through the contract.
In scopePrimarily BIMCO SHIPMAN plus tailored crew agreements.
StandardMLC 2006 seafarer working and living conditions.
StandardISO 9001:2015 quality protocols applied to the work.
StandardIMO DCS, SEEMP Part III and CII tracking.
StandardOperations dispatch for anything that cannot wait.
LiveDays to onboard, depending on the vessel and Class status.
TypicalPhases: audit, mobilisation, execution, oversight.
ModelCertified electricians, welders and fitters on request.
In scope08 · In numbers
Audit and procurement, at a glance
areas checked: hull, machinery, Class, records, fuel
services: audit, procurement, liaison
lifecycle after purchase
operations desk
Interactive · Scope selector
Build your management scope
1 · Pick the services you need
2 · Vessel type
3 · Timing
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- International labour supplyCertified electricians, 6G/TIG/MIG welders, structural fitters and skilled helpers.
- Dry-dock & riding repair squadsDry-dock superintendence and certified squads that board at anchor or en route.
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FAQ
Questions we are asked most
It is an independent technical inspection of a vessel before you commit to buy: the condition of hull and machinery, maintenance records and Class and Flag State status. It shows the real cost of ownership. Nanak Ship Management lists it among its ship management services.
It reviews structure, main engine and auxiliaries, maintenance history, certificates, outstanding Class recommendations and records, then reports findings and likely repair costs. Because the surveyor works for the buyer, the result is impartial. Request one through the operations team.
A ship with hidden defects or open Class recommendations can cost far more than the discount that attracted you. An independent audit puts a technical specialist on your side before money moves. The same team can then take the vessel into technical management.
It covers sourcing and supplying marine spares, stores and equipment to the vessel on a planned basis, tied to the planned maintenance system so parts arrive before they are needed. It is listed under other services at Nanak Ship Management.
The technical team acts as the owner’s point of contact with the Class society and Flag administration: arranging surveys, tracking certificates and handling recommendations. That keeps the vessel compliant without the owner managing every deadline. See technical management for the scope.
Send the vessel type, age and location, or the parts and stores list, to the operations desk by phone, WhatsApp or the Nanak Ship Management contact page. You get a reply within one working day with the next steps.
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