Professional Services
With our established network of commercial operators and fleet companies across Australia, Swan Marine connects directly with buyers who are actively seeking commercial vessels. By offering them exclusive access to your listing before it goes to the open market, we increase the chances of a quick sale at a strong price—ensuring your boat reaches the right buyers, fast.
Selling your boat
Appraisal and valuation
Once we collect all required vessel details, survey information, maintenance history and operational specifications, we conduct a thorough inspection and vessel assessment. We can then provide a fair-market valuation and work with you to set a tenable sale price.
Industry Connections and Negotiation
This is where using Swan Marine pays dividends. Using our established network of commercial operators, we match your listing with our clients’ known requirements, offering them firsthand access to your vessel as it suits their needs. In doing this, we put ourselves in the best position to negotiate your sale price while simultaneously improving the buyers’ operations by supplying a fit-for-purpose vessel for their operations.
condition Evaluation and Sale Prep
Using our in-depth knowledge of AMSA survey requirements and the option for objective, third-party inspection reports, we provide the professional advice required to suitably prepare your vessel for sale and enhance your position in the market.
Inspections and Sea Trials
We facilitate and supervise all inspections and sea-trials with prospective buyers. With our industry background and commercial qualifications, we can clearly interpret and communicate all information between you and the surveyors, specialists, inspectors and buyer to keep all parties equitably informed throughout the process.
Advertising
To list your vessel, our team will capture professional photography and drone footage before advertising on our local, national and international platforms to ensure maximum exposure to the broader commercial sector. .
Transaction Management
With our professionally developed systems and procedures, our team will handle all aspects of the transaction including safeguarding your funds and ensuring all parties are satisfied, making the sales process as hassle-free and smooth as possible.
Contact us for more information
Mike Hourn
Director of Commercial
0431 936 469
mike@swanmarine.com.au
Refit and Maintenance Management
We manage refits and shipyard works of all scales and complexities. Staying within your budget, we work with you to set the required outcomes, schedule and survey requirements of your project then supervise the works with our established network of trusted contractors, providing professional oversight, administration and project management of your refit.
New Builds
Swan Marine can provide professional assistance and oversight of vessel builds. We have an established network of local, national and international naval architects and builders in the commercial industry.
With first hand experience of building vessels for both the private and government sectors, Swan Marine can assist with guidance through each stage of your build. From setting your initial specifications and survey alignment to design review, refinement and negotiating adjustments with scheduled inspections throughout the build, we ensure you get the build quality and fit-out that meets your needs.
Condition and Valuation Reports
We provide comprehensive assessments of vessel condition, value and seaworthiness. With our commercial industry background and network of surveyors, we provide detailed reports of the vessel’s physical state, survey compliance, maintenance history and estimated fair-market value. Whether you're preparing your vessel for sale, considering auction or just want an updated value or risk assessment on your asset, we can assist with impartial advice and professional analysis.