船舶买卖系列文章之二手船买卖篇

 

一、 买船前的准备工作

筛选拟购买的标的船舶时，最重要的当然是商业层面的考虑，如船舶用途、预算、市场行情等。在技术层面，买方则根据商业层面的考量因素，通过对船龄、造船厂、主机型号、载重吨、吃水等要求来敲定合适的船舶。但除此之外，在法律层面亦有诸多事项需要提前考虑。

二手船买卖已经是一个非常成熟的行业，不但有专业的二手船买卖经纪人，多个国际航运组织和机构也针对二手船买卖发布了标准的格式合同。但不同的格式合同中对买卖双方的权利义务的规定还是略有差别的。因此，在确定初步的意向船舶后，同样应考虑拟采用的格式合同。市场上常见的合同样本有以下几种：

此外，还要考虑买入船舶后的船籍问题，并对拟加入的船旗国的国家政策、法律法规等进行调研。另一方面，由于现在船舶的登记所有人普遍是单船公司，也需要对原船舶登记所有人背后的实际控制人进行初步的尽调，防止交船后卖方变成空壳公司，以至于即使卖方违反合同中的保证条款，买方也无法采取进一步的救济措施。

二、 买船合同的签订

一旦确定标的船舶，买卖双方就可以协商并签订买卖合同。直接采取以上所述的格式合同固然在法律上是可行的，但实践中，双方还是会根据实际需求，对主要条款进行修订，并以备忘录（Memorandum of Agreement, MOA）的形式体现这些修改。通常双方的焦点集中在以下几个事项。

1. 检验
买方最关心的问题往往不是价格，而是所要购买的船舶的质量。但仅凭简单的船舶概括(ship particular)， 是完全不足以了解船舶的真实状况的，甚至即使查阅船级社的记录，也仍无法准确掌握船况。最保险的方法，当然是买方安排经验丰富的机务人员上船检查，并随船一段时间，对船舶运营历史和潜在问题进行“摸底”。几种常见的格式合同上，对此也都有约定。但上船检查时能细致到何种程度，随船时间能有多久，都是要双方具体协商的内容。

另外，不论是登轮还是随船检验，仍有一些重要的部位无法查看，例如主机设备的内部情况和船底。因此，买卖双方可进一步约定船舶进干坞进行检验。如果卖方因为船期、费用等方面的考虑无法安排进坞，买方也可安排潜水检查(diver inspection)代替。总之，对买方而言，应在合同中约定尽可能详尽的检查来确保自己对标的船舶足够了解。

2. 付款条件
而对卖方而言，最关心的问题恐怕真的就是船价和付款了。所以实际上在买方可以检验船舶之前，卖方通常会要求买方先支付一笔保证金，金额由双方决定，但一般在船价的10%左右，例如SALEFORM2012中，默认是船价的10%。这笔保证金通常也不会直接支付到卖方的账户，而是由双方建立一个共管账户（escrow account），或者支付到任意一方的律师的账户，日后再根据双方指示退回给买方或支付给卖方。

理论上剩余船价的支付期限一般是在卖方正式交船时支付。但通常会约定在卖方先发出交船准备就绪通知书（notice of readiness）之后的几天支付，如SALEFORM2012约定是3个银行工作日内支付。

3. 备件/燃油
一般而言，船上所有的物品，除属于从第三方租赁的之外，都包含在出售范围内，甚至包括存放在岸上的，但是属于标的船舶的备件。而对于船上的燃油，可按照卖方提供的实际购买燃油时的价格进行计算。

4. 交船和文件交割
这也是双方关心的重中之重。在明确约定好交船地点和时间后，剩下的主要是卖方需要小心履行的义务。例如要预报船舶动态，确保船舶到达交船地点且在任何事项上都做好实质性准备后，向买方发送交船准备就绪通知书等。如果船舶无法在约定的销约期（laycan）前备妥，则买方有权取消交易，SALEFORM2012对此的约定类似与航次租船合同格式合同GENCON94中销约期的约定。

对于双方的文件交割，则主要是约定交割地点和所需交割的文件。对此我们在下一小节再做说明。

5. 船舶出售前债务负担
对于全球航行的船舶而言，遇到租约或货损货差纠纷，甚至是救助、碰撞事故都是常事。卖方并没有默示的义务去主动向买方披露这些纠纷，甚至很多时候，卖方本身在船舶被扣押之前，也不知晓这些潜在纠纷或债务的存在。对此，虽然SALEFORM2012第8条已经有针对，即要求卖方保证船舶没有任何负担、抵押、船舶优先权或其他债务，否则应向买方赔偿，但买方仍应尽可能采取其他手段降低此类风险，例如去经常发生船舶扣押的新加坡、香港等地查询是否有针对船舶的告票、要求卖方背后的集团出具担保，甚至要求卖方转让其在原保赔协会下的利益等。

6. 争议解决条款
NIPPON93/99约定了在东京仲裁，而NSF93和SALEFORM2012约定的是伦敦仲裁和适用英国法。采用英国法作为适用法律的做法是无需多言的，目前航运市场上，英国法仍是主导地位，且针对诸多二手船买卖中的常见的条款和出现的争议有过判例，可以说英国法是不二之选。关于仲裁地点，伦敦固然是最传统的仲裁地，但对于亚洲的当事人而言，香港和新加坡也值得考虑。

三、 合同签订后的交接准备工作

1. 注册新的单船公司和准备船旗国登记
买方最初与卖方接触和签订合同时，可能是使用自己公司或集团的抬头，但是最终往往将船舶注册到一家单船公司。所以，买方需要事先在选定的船籍国去注册公司。同时，在合同中的买方一栏，通常约定的是“买方或其指定的人（buyer or its nominee）”。待单船公司注册成功之后，再将该单船公司指定为正式买方。

如果购入的船舶是计划悬挂方便旗的，则登记的手续会相对简单，例如现在多个方便旗国家在新加坡、香港甚至中国国内都设有办事机构，且对船舶本身和公司资质也没有过高的要求。如果是其他常见的主权国家，则需要根据该国法律法规的具体要求进行登记，但基本的程序是大同小异的。但需要注意的是，在有些国家进行船舶登记还需要遵守该国的调控政策，例如将外轮进口到国内时，在海关、商务部和交通部均需办理相关手续并取得相应许可。

2. 安排购船资金
如果买方是使用自有资金全款购买，基本不涉及这个问题。但是在当今金融产业如此发达的时代，也不难找到银行或是其他金融机构，例如融资租赁公司，甚至一些风险投资人愿意进行投资。当然，出于风险控制的考虑，尤其是在经历了2008年航运危机和大批船东倒闭潮之后，从金融机构获得的资金占总船价的比例并不会太高。

3. 准备交割文件
买方在此阶段还应着手准备交割的文件，包括董事会或股东会关于批准购买船舶并指定代理人签字会议纪要（ minutes of directors’ meeting）；授权委托书（ power of attorney）；董事/职员名单证书；信誉良好证书；以及根据其他根据公司章程应进行的程序和出具的文件等。

4. 为船舶运营做准备
交船时卖方雇佣的船员通常会全部下船。因此，买方还需要提前派遣包括新船长在内的所有船员，并安排他们在交船前到达交船港。另外，船舶的各方面保险，包括船壳、保赔、油污等在内，都需要提前准备，或与卖方协商好衔接事宜。不论买入后是自己经营、还是长期出租给第三方公司经营，买方在框定大致的交船时间后，也就可以开始着手安排新的租约了。

四、 交船和文件交割
卖方备好船舶后，会递交交船准备就绪通知。而买方接到通知，则要去安排付款。妥当之后便是交船和文件交割的手续。

交船时，卖方船员应将船上所有重要证书和文件交给买方上船的船员，包括但不限于船舶登记证书、国际吨位证书、国际载重线证书、最低安全配员证书、船长/高级船员和普通船员证书、国际防油污证书、油类登记簿、垃圾记录簿、船上油污应急计划、国际防止大气污染证书、除鼠证、稳性资料、货物构造安全证书、货物设备安全证书、货物无线电安全证书、货船安全证书、危险货物清单或积载图、谷物运输许可证、油污损害民事责任保险或其他经济担保证书、货物记录簿、国际散装运输危险化学品适装证书、国际散装运输液化气体适装证书、客船安全证书、特种业务客船安全证书等。但是对于以往的航海日志，卖方是有权带走的。交接完毕后，双方船长签署交接备忘录（protocol of delivery and acceptance），即宣告交船完成。

而文件交割方面，买方应从卖方处取得船旗国同意出售证书 （permission to sell）；卖据 （bill of sale）；原船舶登记注销证书 （deletion certificate一般是交船后才能提供）；船级确认书（ confirmation of class certificate）；船旗国签发的无登记负担证书，以及卖方公司就出售船舶出具的股东会/董事会决议和授权委托书等。其中卖据的交接可以视为是船舶的所有权在法律上完成了转移（仅指在英国法下）。买方接船后，应及时联系事先安排好的保险人、船级社、船旗国等机构，确保船舶处于可合法运营的状态。

以上简单介绍了二手船买卖的大体流程。实际交易中，往往有更加复杂和个性化的安排，则留在个案中“具体问题具体分析”了。

China Fishery Group achieved profit increase in Q3

China Fishery Group trawler. (Photo Credit: CFO)

SINGAPORE
Tuesday, August 12, 2014, 03:30 (GMT + 9)
China Fishery Group Limited reported revenue amounting to USD 155 million and a net profit of USD 19.6 million for the April-June quarter, figures that account for year-on-year increases of 1.7 per cent and 26.6 per cent, respectively.
And for the nine months that ended in June this year, the firm reported an inter-annual increase in gross profit of 30.9 per cent.
“We have been transforming the Group so that it is strongly positioned to meet the increasing demand for fishmeal and fish oil from the growing aquaculture and animal farming sectors,” pointed out Ng Joo Siang, Group Managing Director.
And he added: “We are pleased with our performance for the quarter which reflects our commitment to this strategy. Looking ahead to the next quarter, the Group will maintain its focus on consolidating the enlarged Peruvian Fishmeal Operations, realising maximum value from the synergies and efficiencies generated and focusing on cash conversion and net debt reduction.”
The Group highlighted the revenue from the Peruvian Fishmeal Operations in Peru, accounting for 67.6 per cent of the total, represented an increase by 2.9 times from USD 83.3 million to USD 324.6 million, and reflected increased contribution from the enlarged Peruvian Fishmeal Operations incorporating Copeinca AS.
Furthermore, the revenue from the Contract Supply Business accounted for 27.1 per cent of total revenue, a decrease by 59.5 per cent from USD 320.8 million to USD 130.1 million, due primarily to the termination and non-renewal of the Long Term Supply Agreements.
Besides, the revenue from the CF Fleet operations accounted for 5.3 per cent of total revenue, an increase by 33 per cent, from USD 19.1 million to USD 25.4 million, mainly as a result of higher catch and sales volume recorded from the fishing operations in Namibia.
Despite a 57 per cent increase in overall sales volume, cost of sales and vessel operating costs increased by only 6 per cent, changing from USD 296.2 million to USD 313.8 million, which was mainly attributable to the increase in productivity and broader economies of scale achieved in the enlarged Peruvian Fishmeal Operations.
The firm revealed a gross profit increased by 30.9 per cent, changing from USD 127 million to USD 166.2 million, and a gross profit margin that improved from 30 per cent to 34.6 per cent.
The EBITDA increased by 16.7 per cent, changing from USD 182.9 million to USD 213.4 million, while EBITDA margin increased slightly from 43.2 per cent to 44.5 per cent.
China Fishery also stressed that, all in all, the net profit decreased by 24.7 per cent, changing from USD 70.2 million to USD 52.9 million, due primarily to higher finance costs and income tax expenses in Peru.
As to the fourth quarter this year, despite the Group’s lower catch volume in Peru largely due to El Niño effect, the Group is confident that the higher average selling prices of fishmeal and fish oil will be able to partially compensate for the reduction in sales volume.

Kite power installed in Germany’s largest fishing vessel

The SkySails-System was successfully placed into operation aboard Germany’s largest fishing vessel – the ROS-171 “Maartje Theadora” – on the North Sea near Ijmuiden, Netherlands on March 8th, 2010. This innovative SkySails wind-propulsion system will henceforth help save large amounts of fuel and emissions. The maiden voyage of the ROS-171 “Maartje Theadora” with SkySails propulsion, which will take the ship across the Atlantic to South America and then into the South Pacific, heralds the use of regenerative energy sources in deep-sea fishing. “As one of Europe’s biggest fishing companies, we consider it an important duty to not only promote sustainable fishing, but to take a leading role in making it a reality. For us, sustainable in this context means acting in a manner that makes both good economic and ecological sense. And so, by combining our MSC-certified pelagic shoal fishery with the innovative SkySails propulsion system, we intend to realize major savings in fuel and costs, while at the same time significantly reducing the adverse effects on the environment caused by harmful emissions – first by employing the system during those long transfer runs and then, looking to the future, during direct fishing operations,” says Dr. Uwe Richter, the Managing Director of Westbank Hochseefischerei GmbH, which belongs to the Parlevliet & Van der Plas B.V. Group, has its headquarters in Sassnitz, Germany and is responsible for the technical and commercial operation of the ROS-171 “Maartje Theadora.” “Because operating conditions on a fishing vessel differ greatly from those of a commercial cargo ship, especially during trawling operations, our key focus during this phase of trials will be on technically adapting the system to the circumstances specific to fishing operations,” explains Stephan Brabeck, the Technical Managing Director of SkySails. “Working hand in hand with our customer Parlevliet & Van der Plas, we will be further enhancing and developing the technology in practice, and in turn devising a wind propulsion system that is optimized for use on fishing vessels.” The practical testing of the SkySails-System on the ROS-171 “Maartje Theadora” is being funded as part of a pilot project by the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and the European Union (with resources from the European Fisheries Fund). The state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is supporting this pilot project as an investment in the future, now that it has assumed the challenge and responsibility of developing and fostering visionary technologies in the fishery and aquaculture sector. “I am very proud and pleased that my state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is supporting and accompanying this pioneering effort. The implementation of this project was made possible by an exceptionally generous grant as part of the 2007-2013 European Fisheries Fund. The €583,000 in funding from the EU and €194,000 from the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania have been approved and will be used for this project. I firmly believe that this is money well spent, and an important investment in the future. The European Union and the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania view this project as a catalyst with a tremendous potential as a multiplier for improving resource efficiency over the long term and for abating the fishing industry’s adverse effects on the environment,” emphasizes Dr. Till Backhaus, Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Consumer Protection. Sailing under the flag of Germany, the ROS-171 “Maartje Theadora” is 141 meters long and its main propulsion consists of two MaK engines that produce a total of 8,640 kW of power. The crew comprises over 40 members during fishing trips. A 160m² SkySails towing-kite propulsion system works to relieve the ship’s main engine. SkySails propulsion is already in use aboard the cargo ships “Beluga SkySails” owned by Beluga Shipping, as well as on the “Michael A.” and “Theseus” of the Wessels Shipping Company. The system is currently being installed on two other cargo new builds, and SkySails has a number of additional orders on its books. The concept of towing-kite wind propulsion has proven itself fully capable on board ship, and the tractive forces that were measured make the SkySails-System the most powerful and effective wind-propulsion system in the world. Thanks to its unique physical properties, the system produces between 5 and 25 times more power per square meter than conventional sail propulsion. A 160m2 SkySails generates a tractive force of 8 metric tons, which is comparable to the thrust of an Airbus A318 engine.

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Citroen - (972).3.5631333 Importer and service agency for Citroen car models. Owned by Lubinski Ltd.	Bnei Brak
Citypass - (972).73.2100601 Light rail public transportation in Jerusalem.	Jerusalem
Conmart - (972).9.8929510 Worldwide maritime shipping. Chartering and brokerage services. Port agencies in Haifa, Ashdod and Eilat ports.	Netanya
Connex - (972).*6686 Public bus transport operator in Ashdod and Tiberias.	Tel Aviv
Cross-Israel Highway 6 Management - (972).3.9081111 North to South cross-Israel Highway 6 toll road management.	Rosh Ha'ayin
Dan Transportation - (972).3.6394444 Public bus transport operator in greater Tel-Aviv metropolitan area and the suburbs.	Tel Aviv
Derech Eretz Highways - (972). Planning and construction of North to South cross-Israel toll-way (Highway 6). Route stretches along 300 km, from the Beer Sheva area in the south to Rosh Pina and Nahariya in the north.	Rosh Ha'ayin
Dodge - (972).3.6881125 Importer of Dodge cars.	Tel Aviv
Dov Hoz Airport - (972).3.6984500 Commonly known as Sde Dov, serves mainly for domestic flights to the north of the country, to Ein Yahav and to Eilat.	Tel Aviv
Dynamic Shipping Services - (972).4.8645745 Ship agent specializing in special project cargoes, general cargo vessels, bulk carriers, container vessels, ro-ro vessels and tankers of all types. Chartering, brokerage, consultancy and agency services in Israel.	Haifa
Egged Bus Company - (972).3.6948888 Public bus transportation company with services to all regions of Israel.	Tel Aviv
Eilat Airport - (972).1.700.705022 Eilat Airport today serves internal civilian flights, international charter flights, private flights and special flights.	Eilat
Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline Company - (972).8.6740601 Eilat Ashkelon Pipeline serves as a land bridge for transporting crude oil from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean. Infrastructure services for liquefied petroleum gas, fuel oil, distillates and coal.	Ashkelon
Eilat Port - (972).8.6385332 Israel's "Gateway to the South" for cargo traffic to Africa, Asia and the Far East.	Eilat
EL-AL Israel Airlines - (972).3.9722333 National airline of Israel. International flights and Cargo services.	Lod
Eldan - (972).3.5654545 Operates 15 rental branches in Israel. Operational leasing and car fleet management.	Tel Aviv
F.N. Aviation - (972).9.9577717 Air taxi flights over Israel. Flight training school. Cessna fleet.	Herzliya
Ford - (972).8.9139988 Importer and service agency for Ford car models Focus, Mondeo, Explorer, Transit, Econoline. Owned by Delek Motors Co. Ltd.	Nir Tsvi
Fridenson logistics - (972).3.6503400 Logistics, international freight forwarding and custom brokerage. Container services and air consolidation services to and from Israel from countries in Europe, America and Asia.	Azur
G.E.S. Global Export Shipping - (972).3.6385577 Freight forwarder for sea export of full containers from Israel with offices in Tel Aviv, Haifa and Ashdod. Direct service to sea ports in Europe, Asia, USA, Oceania and Africa. Global network and delivery to final destination by truck or train.	Tel Aviv
Gadot Chemical Tankers and Terminals - (972).9.8929500 Owner, charterer and broker of chemical tankers. Ship agents for chemical tankers, gas and oil carriers, general cargo, loading and discharging operations.	Netanya
Globespeed - (972).3.7549575 Agent for Continental Airlines, Air Canada, Hungarian, Czech Airlines, Cyprus Airways, Air Sinai (Egypt Air), Hellas Jet, Egypt Air, British West Indian Airways. GSA representation, cargo, ground handling and import services.	Ramat-Gan
Gold Line Shipping - (972).4.8562222 Worldwide shipping agency representing international shipping lines. Inland haulage, custom clearance, storage and warehousing, distribution, project and conventional shipments.	Haifa
Great Wall Motors - (972).*9669 Importer of cars made in China. The models marketed include Haval, Voleex and Steed.	Petah Tikva
Haargaz Transporation - (972).3.5685815 Manufacturer of buses with the chassis of Scania, Man, Mercedes and Volvo and train cars. Low floor city bus. Inter city bus for tourism travel. Armor plated bus with removable armor plating that protects against small arms fire.	Tel Aviv
Haifa Airport - (972).4.8476111 Domestic airport for flights to Eilat and Sde Dov. International airport for charter flights for nearby destinations such as Cyprus - Larnaca and Paphos, Rhodes, Crete, Sharm el Sheikh and Amman.	Haifa
Haifa Port - (972).4.8518666 Natural port in the Haifa Bay. Includes international passenger terminal. Quays dedicated for use by bulk grain vessels whose cargo is fed by conveyor to adjacent Dagon Grain Silo.	Haifa
Hertz - (972).8.9777777 Operates 14 rental branches in Israel. Operational leasing and car fleet management.	Lod
Herzel Car Rentals - (972).3.5222290 Car rental.	Ramat-Gan
Herzliya Airport - (972).9.9719555 Herzliya Airfield is mainly used for teaching flying and for private aviation activity. Airport is classified as A1 according to the ICAO standard, Annex 14.	Herzliya
Herzliya Marina - (972).9.9565591 Berthing facilities for up to 800 yachts. Four point mooring system (no anchoring). Adjacent to shopping centers, hotels and hi-tech companies.	Herzliya
Honda - (972).3.6255625 Agency of Honda.	Tel Aviv
Hyundai - (972).3.9154444 Importers of Korean Hyundai vehicles including passenger cars, trucks and recreational vehicles.	Tel Aviv
Infiniti - (972).3.6393906 Importer and agency of Infiniti cars.	Tel Aviv
International mooves - (972).50.9776195 Forwarding company services: International transportation of cargoes (including large-sized, heavy, dangerous, oversized, modular and perishable cargoes) exactly in time. Customs clearance. Warehouse services. Insurance of cargoes.	Ashdod
Israel National Roads Company - (972).3.7355444 Planning, development and maintenance of the interurban road infrastructure. Traffic management and safety control on interurban roads.	Or Yehuda
Israel Ports Development and Assets Company - (972). Planning, construction, security, equipment and infrastructure development of Israel's seaports in Haifa, Ashdod and Eilat that handle Israel's international maritime trade.	Tel Aviv
Israel Railways - (972).3.6117000 Railways 2000 metropolitan system in progress will have lines to Netanya, Herzliya, Petah Tikva, Rosh Ha-Ayin, Hod Ha-Sharon, Kfar Saba, Lod, Rehovot, Ashdod, Rishon Le-Zion, Ben-Gurion International Airport, Modiin and Haifa and Nahariya in the North.
Israel Shipyards - (972). Military and commercial shipbuilding and ship repairs. Service and pilot tug boats. Fast attack missile craft. Ship-unloaders. Coal handling systems.	Haifa
Israel Tractors - (972).3.5571555 Agency that represents Caterpillar, Navistar-International and Ingersoll-Rand trucks, tractors, dozers and other heavy construction machines.	Holon
Israir Airlines - (972).3.7955777 International charter flights and routes within Israel including flight to Eilat from Haifa and Tel-Aviv.	Tel Aviv
IsraLimo - (972).3.6478265 Luxury limousines, Sedan, SUV, van, charter bus and motor coach chauffeured ground transportation. Israeli Airports Limo Services and Ben-Gurion (Tel Aviv) Airport transportation services.	Tel Aviv
Kamor Shipping Services - (972).4.8681000 Shipping agency and husbandry services. Loading and unloading of vessels up to cape size calling Israeli ports with grain, fertilizers, liquids, chemicals, oil products, steel. Customs entry clearance of cargo. Chartering. Broker for charterers worldwide.	Haifa
Kavim Public Transportation - (972).3.5570600 Public bus transport operator in Tel Aviv, Petah Tikva and Kiriat Ono lines.	Holon
Lexus - (972).9.9728888 Agency that represents Lexus.	Herzliya
Lucy Borchard Shipping - (972).3.5207500 Borchard Lines Operate a network of container vessels between Israel and major ports and terminals of Northern Europe, United kingdom, Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Egypt and Cyprus. Container liner services.	Tel Aviv
Maman Cargo Terminals - (972).3.9715309 Cargo terminal at Ben-Gurion Airport. Ground services for both air cargo and air passengers in Israel. Third Party Logistic (T.P.L) services for the full supply chain. Ground handling services for airlines.	Lod
Mayan - (972).3.5767800 Air and sea freight imports and exports. Logistics - warehousing and distribution. Customs clearance.	Ramat-Gan
Mazda - (972).8.9139988 Importer and service agency for Mazda car models Mazda6, MPV, MX-5, BT-50. Owned by Delek Motors Co. Ltd.	Nir Tsvi
Mercedes-Benz - (972).3.9154444 Importer and service agency for A-class, C-class, E-class models. Part of Colmobil Group.	Rosh Ha'ayin
Metro - (972).3.5623771 Importer of two-wheel motor vehicles, motorcycles, scooters and accessories. Companies represented include Yamaha, Kawasaki and Sanyang.	Tel Aviv
MetroDan - (972).8.6278040 Metropolitan bus service in Beer Sheva region with a fleet of over 90 buses and 19 lines.	Beer-Sheva
Metropoline - (972).1.222.5900 Interurban public transportation company.	Tel Aviv
Mini - (972). Importer of Mini car models.
Mitsubishi Motors - (972).3.9154444 Importer and service agency for Mitsubishi models Lancer, Pajero, Grandis and Magnum 4x4. Part of Colmobil Group.	Rosh Ha'ayin
Mivrag Cold Forming Technology - (972).4.9895100 Cold forming products: Vehicle jack components, brake caliper pins, cold formed powertrain components, body and chassis hardware, seat hardware assemblies, modular door hardware components.	Ein Hashofet
Nativ Express - (972).4.6463921 Public bus transportation service in northern Israel. Inter-urban service in Netanya, Hedera, Nazareth, Tsfat, Maalot, Karmiel.	Nazareth
Neta - Metropolitan Mass Transit System - (972).3.6893000 Governmental company founded in 1997 to provide solutions for traffic problems in the Tel Aviv Metropolitan area.	Tel Aviv
Nissan - (972).3.6381111 Agency of Japanese manufacturer owned by Carasso group. Models marketed in Israel include Maxima, Primera, Pathfinder, Terrano, Patrol, X-Trail. Atleon, Cabstar trucks.	Tel Aviv
Ofran holiday autos - (972).3.7951010 Car rental broker in Israel in joint venture with Holiday autos international.	Tel Aviv
Orange Aviation - (972).8.9235751 Air taxi service. Private aircraft. Air-Ambulance service includes rescue and evacuation of injured people in special aircraft, including medical equipment and medical staff.	Moshav Ben Shemen
Pets Travel - (972). Information and services for transporting pets and animals. Service also includes pet flight courier.
Peugeot - (972).3.5631333 Importer and service agency for Peugeot car models 206, 307, 407, 607 and Partner.	Bnei Brak
Polyrit - (972).8.6746616 Molded foam, flexible, semi rigid and rigid Polyurethane products. Interior decorated panels, head rest, seats, seat cushions, steering wheels, bumpers, gear shift handles for automotive industry. Electronic housings for medical computer equipment.	Zikim
Porsche - (972).3.6841360 Importing and service agency for Porshe brand cars.	Tel Aviv
Programa Logistics Systems - (972). Consultancy and engineering for supply chain, logistics and material handling systems. Transportation and warehouse management systems. Logistics infrastructure and database definition. Software development control. Site and facility master plans.
Rainbow Aviation - (972).54.3513469 Air Taxi service that operates a fleet of executive aircraft for flights within Israel and around the Mediterranean basin. Flights to and from Israel, Turkey, Egypt, Jordan, Cyprus, Greece. Day tours around Israel and its neighbors.	Raanana
Rakevet Kala - (972).2.6259322 Jerusalem Mass Transit Light Rail System.	Jerusalem
Rosh Pina Airport - (972).4.6936478 The airport serves as a domestic airfield, with service to fly to Eilat, Dov Hoz airport, Haifa, Herzliya, Ben Gurion airport and all the landing strips in the country.	Rosh Pina
Sa-Gal Rent-a-Car Company - (972).3.6815441 Rental car services to tourists, commercial and government institutions. Branches also in Jerusalem, Netanya and Haifa.	Tel Aviv
Sea Transport & Trading - (972).3.6999420 Ship agency, chartering broker for dry cargo worldwide. International trade and forwarding service. Dealing with the ocean carriers for breakbulk cargoes like forest products, steel, pipe, construction equipment, trailers and automobiles.	Tel Aviv
Seat - (972).3.6090669 Importer of Spanish Seat car models Ibiza, Cordoba, Toledo, Leon.	Tel Aviv
Seven Seas - (972).3.6875566 Worldwide liquid bulk transportation. Global tank container operator. Specializes in chemical shipping, bulk shipping, gas shipping, hazmat shipping and liquid shipping.	Tel Aviv
Sharon - (972).3.9721536 International freight forwarding and logistics services include customs clearance, consolidation, land transportation, packing, insurance, and door to door delivery.	Lod
Shikun Binui - (972).3.6301600 Roads and infrastructure division of the company carries out a wide range of infrastructure and roads projects, including development and paving work on roads, interchanges, water, sewage, drainage systems. Formerly Solel Boneh.
Siemens Traffic Systems - (972).3.5576636 Parking and traffic control systems. Parking entrance terminal. Parking ticket and barcode reader. Parking remote control Transponder and antenna.	Holon
Sixt Shlomo Rent a Car - (972).1.700.501.502 Car rental and leasing with 20 offices in different cities. Represents branch of international sixt.com	Airport City
Skoda - (972).3.5778660 Importer of Skoda car models Superb, Octavia, Fabia. Company owned by Champion Motors.	Bnei Brak
Sonigo International Shipping - (972).8.6111222 Door to door service, with full packing and unpacking. Packing containers and lift vans. Crating design and assembly services for special and delicate items. Aliya shipping. Moving exhibitions, concerts and museum exhibits.	Ashdod
Sphericon - (972).9.9511046 DAISY system measures and detects driver alertness and inattentiveness and warns of dangerous driving patterns.	Herzliya
Ssangyong Motor - (972).3.6366777 Agency of Korean car manufacturer. Models marketed in Israel include Rodius, Musso pickup, Korando and Rexton.	Tel Aviv
Subaru - (972).3.7910000 Importer of Japanese Subaru cars. Models include Impreza Sedan, SPorts Wagon, STI, Forester, and B4 Station.	Tel Aviv
Sun Car - (972).3.5237017 Long and short term car rentals and leasing. Airport service phone: 050.2377477	Tel Aviv
Superbus - (972).8.9205005 Interurban public transportation company wth service lines between Ramla, Lod, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Modiin Rishon Lezion and smaller towns in the region.
Taavura Holdings - (972).8.9270420 Road haulage and logistics. Bulk transport, car haulage, haulage of cements raw materials, rocks, aggregates, agricultural produce, containers and general cargo.	Ramla
Tamir Rent a Car - (972).9.8616470 Car rental company with central office in Netanya.	Netanya
Tamor SMR - (972).4.6546735 Rubber molded and rubber vulcanized (rubber bonded to metal) parts, solid rubber wheels for heavy vehicles for military and industry. Metal products include fuel and water storage tanks, battery case covers of armored aluminum for the Merkava tank.	Migdal HaEmek
Tashtit - (972).8.9270500 Importer for the Dutch DAF Trucks and DAFBUS brand of buses.	Ramla
Tel Aviv Marina - (972).3.5272596 Entry Limitations: Length 20 meters (66ft) depth 2.5meters (8.5ft). Customs and passport control: daytime only. Communication: VHF Channel 10. Nearby supermarkets, hotels, car rental, tourist information.	Tel Aviv
Toyota - (972).3.6255444 Importers of Toyota vehicle models including Yarix, Corolla, Runx, Camry, Land Cruiser etc. Service agencies around the country.	Tel Aviv
Traffilog - (972).3.9009500 Real Time Car Diagnostics (RCD) system for automotive industry. RCD system with GPS/GPRS, vehicle location, command and control system for vehicle fleets. Real-time diagnostics for trucks and mechanical engineering equipment. Real-time military systems.	Rosh Ha'ayin
Travel Booster - (972).3.6076300 Travel Booster tour operator software. Travel agency system and online reservation software. Interface to GDS (Global Distribution System) for content and updates. BSP (Bank Settlement Plan) ticket reconciliation and reports. Multi-currency transactions.	Tel Aviv
Travel Global Systems - (972).3.9234548 B-to-B and B-to-C software solutions for handling large volume transactions and reservations within the travel industry.	Petah Tikva
UMI - (972).3.9534455 Agency of GM in Israel importing Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, Isuzu and Opel cars. Service agencies around the country.	Rishon Lezion
Unishipping Israel - (972).3.7441112 Ship and chartering agent. Size of vessels from 2000 dwt up-to panamax. Livestock transport. Parcel service between US Gulf, US, Canada east coast, Central America and between full Mediterranean - Black Sea range.	Tel Aviv
Unitag - (972).3.9797970 General Cargo Sales and Service Agency (GSSA) for Aeroflot, Belavia, Latpass, Lithuanian, Siberia, Samara, Ural Airlines. Airfreight local and international forwarding. Cargo ground handling.	Lod
Volkswagen - (972).2.5655555 Importer of Polo, Golf, Bora, Beetle, Passat, Touareg models of VW cars.	Jerusalem
Volvo Israel - (972).3.6255600 Importer of Volvo cars.	Tel Aviv
Xenlight - (972).8.9266191 Xenon lighting systems for the automotive market, aviation landing and taxi lights. Ballasts for 35/50W High Intensity Discharge (H.I.D) high-pressure Xenon arc tubes, ignition connectors and other products using these ballasts. Dimmable diving light.	Makabim-Reut
Zim Israel Navigation Company - (972).4.8652111 Zim operates a fleet of over 80 vessels. Zim Container Service operates between Haifa, its home port, and the Far East, via the Mediterranean and North American ports.	Haifa

Bibby Ship Management

Bibby Ship Management offers its customers a true one-stop-shop service of full crew and technical management and is part of the Bibby Line Group which is headquarted in Liverpool.

We have offices in the UK, Western Europe, Norway, Eastern Europe, India, Indonesia the Indonesia and Singapore all of which offer the following services:

• Technical Management
• Crew Management Services
• Training and Development
• Payroll and employment services
• Marine & Business Travel
• Industrial Relations
• Flag State Management
• Yacht Management Services

Bibby Ship Management fully operates in accordance with the International Safety Management code (ISM), OHSAS 18801 health and safety and ISO 9001 quality management.

Situated in the Isle of Man at Compass House, Bibby Ship Management (Western Europe) Limited provides quality assured comprehensive crew management to the International Marine Industry.

It is no surprise that a company whose parent, Bibby Line Group, has been established for 200 years appreciates investment in long-term results and commitment to core values. In every aspect of business at Bibby Ship Management, our concern is with lasting customer satisfaction and how best to achieve it.

In a highly competitive environment a dedication to quality can bring economic advantages. Our adherence to the Quality Management System means that we prioritise the long-term interests of our clients. This means acting with foresight and integrity, especially in our primary role as providers of a personalised crew management service.

By taking a hands-on personalised approach with our seafarers from their initial recruitment and throughout their employment, we have generated loyalty from Officers, Ratings and their families. In turn, this significantly reduces staff turnover, which has a considerable positive effect on the operational performance of a Client's fleet.

A sense of integrity guides our business, helping Clients to achieve consistently good results.

Corporate Training and Development

The Right Skills - Delivered by a World-Class Training Provider

At Bibby Ship Management, seafarer training is not merely an aspect of our service, it underpins our entire philosophy on manning. Today’s marine environment demands the highest level of training so, in order to give added value and an increased level of expertise to both clients and seafarers, we have a dedicated and highly committed Training Department.

With a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of legislative, statutory and industry training requirements, coupled with our proven management systems, network of training providers and bespoke competence assurance programmes, Bibby Ship Management ensures its clients' seafarers and offshore personnel have the right skills for the job.

Reinforcing our commitment to developing the skills and competence of seafarers and offshore personnel alike, Bibby Ship Managementhas established its own training centres in India and Ukraine.

All of our programmes are designed to provide seafarers with the skills and knowledge that can help them get the most out of their careers. With our own fleet of merchant and offshore vessels and through working with the leading industry bodies, we deliver the training and competencies required to maintain the safe and efficient operation of modern vessels.

With a variety of entry routes, we’re dedicated to supporting seafarers in realising their potential with Training and Development Programmes that include:

UK Trainee Officer and Ratings Programmes
The global demand for Merchant Navy Officers and Ratings means a career at sea has never been more rewarding. Our training involves both college and sea phases, equipping seafarers with all the skills and knowledge they need to launch a successful career.

For further information on the training and competence solutions delivered by Bibby Ship Management contact us at one of the following:

Bibby Ship Management (Western Europe) Limited
Tel: +44 01624 687200
Email: enquiries@we.bibbyshipmanagement.com

Flag State Management

A Wealth of Experience

With the Isle of Man’s growing reputation as an innovative registry of integrity and quality, there are many benefits to ship owners and managers. These include the right to fly the ‘Red Ensign’ and access the support of the British Consular service worldwide, as well as the Registry’s Non-FOC status.

Combining a professional Marine Administration, favourable taxation regime and non annual tonnage dues, we act on behalf of a large number of owners and operators as Isle of Man Flag State Representatives. Liaising directly with the Isle of Man Marine Administration, we ensure the owner’s views are represented at senior level and that the regulations governing Flag State requirements are fully met.

From an international perspective, we can offer Flag State Representation as part of a full Crew Management package or as a single stand alone service. Utilising our wealth of experience and knowledge of Flag requirements and international regulations, we provide advice, guidance and recommendations, ensuring maximum benefit for the owner/client, regardless of Nationality or Registry.

Our services include:

• Provision of a link between Isle of Man Ship Registry, the Owner/Client and their Vessel
• Maintenance of current crew lists for each Vessel
• Application for requisite Flag State Endorsements and Licenses
• Circulation to owners and vessels of all new and amended copies of Manx Shipping Notices and Government Circulars
• Prompt conveyance of all certificates, accounts invoices and survey correspondence to Owners/Agents requirements
• Co-ordination during the initial registration process of all application documentation
• Liaison with relevant Manning Agencies in the matter of endorsements for non-British Officers

SCANDINAVIA MARITIME SA

Welcome to our website. Scandinavian Maritime Services AB, established 1993, is a family owned company which offers services for customers in many sectors of the maritime community. Our services include: Ship registration in Cook Islands -We are representatives and inspectors for the flag -We are Recognised Security Organisation (RSO) for the flag -Deputy Registrar in our office -We (our office) have agents and inspectors in several European countries. The Registry has inspectors world-wide Ship registration under other flags via close associates Ship classification Sale and purchase of ships Most types of ship and cargo surveys Pre-purchase inspections of ships For more information, click on appropriate button above. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

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Our Sale & Purchase department has a broad knowledge of shipping assets, their location and availability... We are ships sale and purchase, ship and cargo broker, chartering broker, crewing and consulting company on the Far-East Russia, Vladivostok. We can meet the demands of maritime Principals world wide, seven days a week, 365 days a year. We seek to provide Owners/Managers with the most highly qualified our professional service. Direct connections with Ship Owing Companies and Trading Houses allow us to cover our Customers' demands with outmost attitude and speed... Sea Agency Joint Stock Company. 24, Tigrovaya street, Vladivostok Russia 690000

Our experienced office team includes deck officers, ship's engineers and other crew officers having higher marine educational background with the technical and commercial know-how... Time zone (+10 GMT) Phone: +7 4232 412932 Phone/Fax: +7 4232 412938 Fax: +7 4232 412923 ISO: 9001-2000