Finding Trusted Ship Suppliers

General Discussions
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How can I find trusted ship suppliers in each port? What are some good directories for finding suppliers & their contact information?

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To find a reliable and trusted supplier in the ports where your ships are arriving, you can:

  • Research the ports where your ships will be arriving and identify potential suppliers.
  • Ask for referrals from other ship owners or trade associations in the area.
  • Check online directories for suppliers. (Some are ISSA Register, ShipServ, MagicPort, etc.)
  • Request quotes from potential suppliers and compare them based on their reputation, quality of products or services, and price.
  • Verify the credentials of potential suppliers before finalizing them.
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You can get this info from the agent in port (if you have truested agent though). Otherwise as a directory I would recommend Shipserv or MagicPort

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Recommendations and referrals are by far the most critical in terms of finding trustworthy suppliers. Insider information is critical, people ask each other all the time. If you know a captain or a ship manager whose ship has been to that port before, you can ask them.

If you are looking to buy spare parts, or other equipment or machinery, it is a good idea to contact the original manufacturer of the product. Usually a manufacturer will work with one authorized dealer at the port which means they are reliable and have been vetted by the manufacturer.

Also, almost all decent suppliers/service providers will have an ISO 9000 Certification. This means that they have minimum quality management system in place.