SHIP CHARTERING
SSS provides ship chartering services for both domestic and international vessels. We have extensive specialty knowledge and expertise in the movement of various dry bulk shipping commodities by Bulk Carriers and various Liquid substances by Tanker ships. We keep longstanding relationships with charterers and ship owners worldwide. Our brokers work diligently on behalf of our clients to canvass the marketplace to find the appropriate shipping vessel. Our goal is to keep your shipping transportation costs low and to ensure that there are no delays that could lead to extra charges. Below you will find descriptions of our most commonly chartered vessel types:
HANDYSIZE VESSELS
Handy size Vessels make up the bulk of the world’s ocean-going cargo fleet. They are generally capable of handling shipments between 25,000 and 35,000 dwt (dead weight tons). These vessels are more maneuverable and have shallower draft than larger vessels and can access a wider variety of port scenarios. Most Handy size ships are ‘geared’ –
i.e. fitted with cranes – allowing them to load and discharge cargoes at ports which lack cranes or other cargo handling systems. Compared to larger dry bulk shipping carriers these vessels also carry a wider variety of cargo types.
HANDYMAX VESSELS
Handymax Vessels are larger versions of the popular Handysize Vessels, capable of carrying approximately 37,000 to 52,000 dwt (dead weight tonnes) of dry bulk cargo. A typical Handymax ship will be outfitted with five dry bulk cargo holds, and up to four cranes with 30 metric ton lifting capacity for cargo self-load/unload operations in suitable ports. These ships are typically available for both domestic and international ship brokerage.
PANAMAX VESSELS
Panamax Vessels are very large ocean going vessels that are designed to take advantage of the maximum vessel capacity of the Panama Canal. They ships can typically carry between 55,000 and 85,000 dwt (dead weight tonnes) and are the shipping vessles of choice for many dry bulk shipping cargoes such as grain or minerals.
