Valuations by Adrem Shipbrokers

Connecting people, ships and opportunities

  • 50+ years of experience

  • 545+ succesfull transactions

  • Global network of Buyers and Sellers

Why value a vessel?

Accurate valuation of a vessel is essential for strategic decision-making. It can be useful for sales, purchases, refinancing or internal planning.

A valuation provides insight into the current market value of a vessel and the factors that influence it. The report contains the most important ship data, the basis for the valuation and an analysis of the relevant market. In addition, the technical condition, deployability and position of the ship within its segment are examined. A substantiated value is determined on the basis of recent transactions and market developments. This makes the valuation a reliable basis for sales, purchases or strategic decision-making.

The valuation process:

Step 1

identify the vessel

We discuss the vessel and purpose of the valuation.

Step 2

START THE RESEARCH

We analyse market data and assess the vessel within its market context.

Step 3

THE VALUATION CERTIFICATE

You get a clear, reliable vessel valuation that supports confident decisions.

High waves and calm seas, we navigated a few sales cycles:

50+

Years

545+

Transactions

12.500+

Valuations
Worldwide

Why engage a shipbroker when valuing a vessel?

Purchasing a vessel requires market knowledge, experience and a strong negotiating position. As an independent shipbroker, we ensure that you are not dependent on limited information or commercial pressure. We bring structure to the process, check prices against the market and monitor the contractual and legal aspects.

Get more value from vessel valuations

A valuation should do more than confirm a number — it should guide your next move.

  • Act with clarity and confidence.

Understand when to sell, hold, or acquire — based on market trends, vessel performance, and demand.

Why it matters:

In shipping, value is dynamic.

Working with Adrem Shipbrokers

Vessel valuation report

A professional valuation report goes beyond just the market value. It contains an independent and detailed description of the vessel itself, including installations, equipment and technical details. This makes the report suitable for external purposes such as insurance, financing or legal situations, for example in the event of division of property or succession. A recognised and certified valuer prepares the valuation with formal substantiation that is accepted by banks and insurers. As a result, a valuation provides both internal and external certainty about the value of your vessel.

In addition, timing plays an important role in valuations. The same vessel can be valued differently within a short period of time due to fluctuations in freight markets and available tonnage. A shipbroker who is active in the market on a daily basis can interpret these dynamics and translate them into concrete advice. This not only gives you a value, but also insight into the right moment to act.

Frequently asked questions

A valuation is relevant when selling, purchasing, financing or making strategic decisions about a vessel. It provides guidance when making considering important choices decisions
A vessel valuation reflects the market value at a specific moment in time. As market conditions can change quickly, we research and update the valuation with market context, and purpose of the assessment.
Yes, our valuations are often requested and used as supporting documentation by many international banks, financiers and related institutions.
We provide valuations for general cargo vessels, multipurpose vessels, coasters, container vessels, tankers and a wide range tonnage within our area of expertise provided that our extensive database and related commercial market data covers the subject vessel type.