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Pre-Qualification for Shipyard

Now that we are clear (actually quite only) what a ship is, the next thing we may think about is to build, charter or buy a used vessel for business or leisure (yacht) For many of us, this will only be a dream...and hope. Afterall without hope, what are we? For newbuilding, we need to find a suitable shipyard. Next question, what is a suitable shipyard? A good practice would be a field visit. I would recommend a personal visit to the shipyard (and more visits if neccessary till I feel all is well). The object of this exercise: to have first hand knowledge of their people, culture, facility and “just visiting” or to put it bluntly, tacit probing. I will stay for a while to pick out “signal” from yard or owner’s representatives. An impromptu visit will be the best. As you will most probably be given “VIP” treatment, do not get too swell, stay focus. If I were to choose an overseas yard, I will need to find someone who can tell me all about them and doing business in that particular