Anglo Dutch Shipbrokers was established in October 1997 by Mrs. Madeleine Kooy and Mr. Malcolm Symonds, who have been specialised in the field of Sale and Purchase, (second hand as well as new buildings) Financing and Valuation of marine tonnage, ranging from sea river vessels up to the largest vessels afloat for a combined total of over 50 years, not only in Belgium and the Netherlands but also worldwide.
We are Sworn Shipbrokers (before the Court of Rotterdam), and are dedicated to upholding the respectability and continuation of our profession, and you can rest assured that we will handle any task set to us in a competent, trustworthy and responsible manner.
We have over the years, established a substantial clientele base covering all fields of the shipping world together with a very good mutual cooperation with other broking houses/companies as well as shipyards, banks, insurance companies etc, throughout the world, which enables us to supply what we consider to be as complete as possible service to our principals. We are also able to offer the possibility of Ship Inspections, Registrations, Chartering, Chandlery, Spare parts, Bunkers etc via our worldwide network.
Since opening our doors in 1997 we have been instrumental in the sales/purchases of something in the region of 400 vessels, ranging in size from small coasters up to Panamax Bulkers for further trading as well as demolition. Our valuation base has grown substantially over the years, and include among others major institutions such as ABN-Amro, Rabo Bank, Nedship, Finship, ING, Finans Bank, The State of Ukraine, The State of Bulgaria, The Netherlands Navy, Noble Denton Associates, Caterpillar Financial and, on an average we value something like 500-600 vessels a year.
In order to service our clients, who among numerous others include leading names as Wagenborg, Genchart, Carisbrooke, Oost Atlantic Line, Amasus, The State of Ukraine, we use one of the leading specialised computer programs, developed specifically for our field of business, incorporating a database of some 35,000 vessels (from Lloyds Register), fast communications, which has enabled us to respond to our clients demands in a quick and efficient manner.