vessel layup during indian monsoon season

Navigating the Indian Monsoon Season: UAE’s Advantage for Vessels & Ports

The Indian monsoon season is a particularly concerning part of the year for vessel owners in India, particularly on the west coast of the county. In total, regions in west and south India get something close to 90% of their annual rainfall from…
marine salvage types

Marine Salvage and Types – Everything You Need to Know

  Marine salvage – it’s a topic that probably evokes many thoughts of rescuing long-lost shipwrecks from the bottom of the ocean, but in reality, it’s often somewhat more banal. Despite this, it’s an incredibly important…
types of ships vessels

Types of Vessels & Ships – Ultimate Guide 2023

  Spend some time on the open ocean and you’re likely to come across many types of ships and vessels, all with specific roles to play in the maritime world. These range from giant container ships built to transport cargo across…
Ship Chartering Process - Complete Guide [2022]

Ship Chartering – Full Process Explained

  Ship chartering is a common practice throughout the world. However, most people outside the industry don’t understand how it works. On this page, we’ll be attempting to put that right, providing a simple, jargon-free guide…
types of dredgers

Types of Dredgers and their uses in Marine Operations

  Dredgers are a vital component of the worldwide shipping fleet, with various dredger types performing excavations and scraping of the seabed for a multitude of reasons. Without them, many of the coastal shipping channels and…
ship layup guide

Ship lay up Guide: Procedure and Types

  In today’s economic climate, many shipping companies, including ship chartering companies, are having to re-evaluate their business strategies. For some, this means selling their ships entirely, but many others choose to…
tugboat types

Everything You Need to Know About Tugboats, Their Types, and Their Uses

Tugboats are an indispensable part of the global shipping industry, facilitating the safe passage of large ships through narrow channels, busy stretches, and shallow water, as well as performing several other vital duties, including firefighting…
types of barges explained

Types of Barges

  Barges might seem like crafts from a bygone age, but they’re still used widely in modern shipping. Their relative simplicity and subsequent reliability make them highly valued workhorses, used in ports and rivers worldwide. But…
voyage charter vs time charter

Voyage Charter vs Time Charter – Everything You Need to Know

One of the biggest questions facing a charterer is whether to opt for a voyage charter or a time charter. Evaluating voyage charter vs time charter can be a complex process, but we’ve broken everything down on this page, making it easier…
Vincent Weve - presenting at the OSJ Middle East Conference Dubai 2021

Vincent Weve Speaks At The OSJ Conference In Dubai

Our managing partner Vincent Weve has presented a 30 minute paper at the annual OSJ Middle East conference held in Dubai. The event took place on 28/29th November and brought together regional and international players in the offshore…
crew vessel chartering

DEX 3 In Action With Local Vessel Crew

Crew Chartering With DEX 3 Dexter Marine were recently awarded a renewal from its valued client First Marine Services for the charter of crew vessel "DEX 3". The renewal was subject to an increase of the seating capacity from 12 to 22 passengers.…
China Harbour Engineering-company lay-up sea storage

New China Harbour Engineering Company Partnership

New partnership with CHEC We're proud to announce a new partnership with China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) for the lay-up of their chartered tugs and barges in our facility in Al Raffaa, Umm al Quwain. As of November 2021, CHEC we…