Services

Chartering

Our competitive chartering activity focuses on negotiating and concluding periodic charters for vessels of all types, backed by an absolute commitment to high-quality service.

We fix dry cargoes such as iron ore, coal, fertiliser and agri-products, and arrange spot, time charter and COA business for tankers ranging from MR to VLCC on all principal routes.

We fix clean petroleum products from 5,000 DWT up to LR2 tankers for Indian and international charterers and owners, and chemical cargoes including acids, vegetable and palm oils, molasses, lubricating oils and bitumen across international and coastal routes.

We also serve the container, liner and heavylift trades, and provide broking and chartering services for offshore vessels including anchor handlers, platform supply vessels, FPSOs, drill ships and other support vessels.

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Ship Registration

Palkan Marine provides a full range of vessel registration and maritime support services to clients worldwide, including shipowners, yacht owners, ship managers and maritime consultants seeking to register commercial vessels, offshore units and pleasure craft under various international flags.

Our expertise covers the registration of merchant ships, yachts and offshore support vessels, guiding clients through every stage of the process. We assist with new registrations, provisional and permanent registrations, ownership transfers, mortgage recordings, deletions and statutory compliance requirements, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience.

Through our strong network and close collaboration with Flag Administrations, classification societies and maritime authorities, we provide timely, reliable and cost-effective solutions tailored to each client's operational and commercial needs. Our dedicated team ensures that all documentation is accurately prepared and submitted, helping clients achieve compliance while minimising administrative burdens and registration delays.

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Crew Documentation

Palkan Marine provides comprehensive crew certification endorsement services for vessels operating under the flags of Panama, Liberia, Marshall Islands, Bahamas and Barbados. Our experienced team ensures the timely processing and management of all seafarer certification requirements in full compliance with Flag State regulations.

We work closely with shipowners, managers and crewing administrators to maintain accurate and up-to-date onboard documentation, ensuring continuous compliance with international maritime standards and Flag State requirements.

Our commitment to efficiency and regulatory excellence helps minimise the risk of deficiencies, detentions and operational disruptions during Flag State, Port State Control (PSC) and other statutory inspections, supporting the smooth and uninterrupted operation of your vessels worldwide.

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Inspection, Audits & Onboard Training

Our inspection reports present a detailed analysis of the as-sighted condition of the vessel's hull and machinery, along with extracts of onboard maintenance.

We also present clients with likely repairs, upgrades and renewals, and details of any areas that may be of concern.

We manage independent shipboard safety and ISM audits to confirm that the vessel adheres to industry safety standards, and we have developed onboard training and shore-based inductions in line with world best practices to deliver the training required per client requirement and legislation.

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FAQ

Services — frequently asked questions

What types of charters does Palkan Marine arrange?

We negotiate and conclude periodic charters for vessels of all types, including spot, time charter and COA business. We fix dry cargoes such as iron ore, coal, fertiliser and agri-products; tankers from MR to VLCC including clean petroleum products; chemical cargoes; and container, liner, heavylift and offshore vessels.

Which flag states do you handle crew certification endorsements for?

We provide crew certification endorsement services for vessels operating under the flags of Panama, Liberia, Marshall Islands, Bahamas and Barbados, processing and managing all seafarer certification requirements in full compliance with Flag State regulations.

What types of vessels can you register, and under which flags?

We register merchant ships, yachts and offshore support vessels under various international flags. We handle new, provisional and permanent registrations, ownership transfers, mortgage recordings, deletions and statutory compliance, working closely with Flag Administrations, classification societies and maritime authorities.

What do your ship inspections cover?

Our inspection reports give a detailed as-sighted analysis of the vessel's hull and machinery and extracts of onboard maintenance, along with likely repairs, upgrades and areas of concern. We also carry out independent shipboard safety and ISM audits against industry standards.

How does your crew documentation support help avoid PSC detentions?

By keeping onboard documentation accurate and up to date and ensuring continuous compliance with Flag State requirements, we help minimise the risk of deficiencies, detentions and operational disruptions during Flag State, Port State Control (PSC) and other statutory inspections.

Do you provide onboard and shore-based training?

Yes. We have developed onboard training and shore-based inductions in line with world best practices, delivering the training required per client requirement and legislation.

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