Question 1

What is TradeVessels?

Accepted Answer

TradeVessels is a maritime marketplace where companies can buy and sell vessels directly. We connect vessel owners with verified buyers worldwide, eliminating the need for traditional brokers.

Question 2

Who can use TradeVessels?

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Any maritime company can sign up. Whether you're a vessel owner, operator, shipyard, or marine services company, you can create an account and start browsing or listing vessels.

Question 3

Is TradeVessels free to use?

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Listing your vessel is free. We charge a 1% commission only when a sale closes — no listing fees, no subscription fees, no hidden charges.

Question 4

How is TradeVessels different from a broker?

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Traditional brokers charge 5% commission, take weeks to list your vessel, and control the communication. On TradeVessels, you list in minutes, message buyers directly, and pay just 1% commission on completed sales — 80% less than a broker.

Question 5

How do I find a vessel?

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Use the Buy page to browse all available vessels. You can filter by vessel type, price range, year built, location, and technical specifications like bollard pull or hopper capacity.

Question 6

How do I contact a seller?

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Click 'Contact Seller' on any vessel listing to send an inquiry. Include details about your project, timeline, and requirements. The seller will receive your inquiry in their inbox and can respond directly.

Question 7

Can I inspect a vessel before buying?

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Absolutely. We recommend arranging a physical inspection and sea trial before making an offer. You can coordinate this directly with the seller through our messaging system.

Question 8

Are sellers verified?

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All companies go through our verification process. Verified sellers display a trust badge on their listings. We verify company registration, fleet ownership, and key contacts.

Question 9

How do I list a vessel for sale?

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Go to the Sell page, click 'List a Vessel', and follow our 5-step guided form. Add vessel details, specifications, photos, condition information, and your asking price. Your listing can be live in under 15 minutes.

Question 10

What information should I include?

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The more detail you provide, the more inquiries you'll receive. Include accurate specifications, recent photos, class status, survey dates, and a clear description. Listings with 10+ photos get 2x more views.

Question 11

How much does it cost to list?

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Listing is completely free. We charge a 1% commission only on the final sale price when a deal closes.

Question 12

Can I edit my listing after publishing?

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Yes. You can edit your listing at any time from your Sell dashboard. Update the price, add photos, modify specifications, or change the description.

Question 13

Is there a commission?

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Yes — a flat 1% on completed sales. That's it. No listing fees, no subscriptions, no fees if a deal doesn't close.

Question 14

Will pricing change in the future?

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Our pricing is locked at a flat 1% commission. Any future changes will be communicated well in advance, and listings created under our current pricing will be honored at the rate in effect when the listing was created.

Question 15

Are there any hidden fees?

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No. The only fee is a 1% commission on completed sales. No listing fees, no subscriptions, no featured listing fees, no hidden charges.

Question 16

How do I get verified?

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After creating your company profile, you can apply for verification. We verify your company registration documents, fleet ownership records, and key contact information. Verified companies receive a trust badge visible to all users.

Question 17

Can I have multiple team members?

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Yes. Company admins can invite team members via email. Each member gets their own login with role-based permissions (admin, manager, member, or viewer).

Question 18

How do I change my password?

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Go to Settings > My Profile and scroll to the Change Password section. You can also use the 'Forgot Password' link on the login page.

Question 19

How do I delete my account?

Accepted Answer

Contact our support team to request account deletion. We'll process your request within 48 hours. Note that active listings will be removed when your account is deleted.

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