When inquiring about a ship through any of the listings, charterers and charterers’ brokers should check the vessel specification in the listing to make sure that it can fit the charter requirement. After the initial check is completed, charterers or their brokers can send a message to inquire about the vessel. During the course of the discussion/engagement, charterers and their brokers should be prepared to provide the following information:
– Charterer name or shipbroker’s full style
– Vessel Type and specifications
– Cargo or product to be transported
– Any restriction regarding type or size of ship or age or flag
– Charter rate idea (approximate if available)
-Type of Charter (i.e. time charter, Voyage, COA..)
– Cargo quantity [for voyage charter]
– Time period within which vessel is to be presented for loading [laycan] or date of commencement of charter
– Cargo quantity and Rate of loading and discharge [for Voyage Charter]
– Loading & Discharge Ports [for voyage charter]
– Place of Delivery and Redelivery of vessel [for time charter]
– Duration of charter [for time charter]
– Intended Trade Area [for time charter]
– Commissions to be paid by the shipowner