Aquaculture

Shipbroking | Research | Vessel Valuations

About us

Crux is a boutique ship brokerage based in Dublin, Ireland, established in 2018 to serve a niche shipping sector often overlooked by larger firms. We provide a personalized and dedicated service, ensuring that both owners and charterers receive the highest standards of professionalism and expertise.

While we challenge the status quo, we also recognize the deep-rooted heritage and traditions that shape the shipping industry. This legacy is embedded in the foundations of Crux Shipping & Trading Limited and its founder, whose family history is deeply connected to shipping and aquaculture. Our business culture and values are built on generations of industry insight, experience, and a commitment to excellence.

Crux is a leading and well-established shipbroker in the aquaculture industry, serving as a vital link in the fish farming supply chain. We provide intermediary shipbroking services as well as up-to-date market intelligence and valuable insights into fish farm logistics, helping clients make informed decisions in a dynamic market.

Excellence

At the core of our success is a steadfast commitment to delivering the highest level of service in every aspect of our business. We approach challenges with creativity, fairness, and strategic insight to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients. Providing accurate, up-to-date market intelligence is fundamental to our approach, ensuring that our clients make informed decisions with confidence.

We also recognize that trust and transparency are essential in the shipbroking industry. As a competitive, independent shipbroker, we are direct and straightforward about what we can deliver. We uphold our commitments, fostering strong and lasting relationships built on integrity and reliability.

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Aquaculture Shipbrokers

We offer highly competitive Chartering, Sale & Purchase, Newbuilding, and Market Research services within the aquaculture industry.

As a specialized shipbroker in this sector, we understand that effective intermediation requires deep industry expertise. Facilitating the transportation of live products demands constant availability, which is why we remain on-call to provide the highest level of service both before and after fixtures. Our expertise covers all vessel types in the aquaculture industry, including Wellboats, Mechanical Treatment Vessels, Stun & Bleed Vessels, and Workboats.

Dedicated to aquaculture, we specialize in facilitating vessel charters and sales, ensuring seamless transactions backed by market insight and industry knowledge.

Chartering

We facilitate the movement and hire of vessels in the aquaculture industry. Covering an entire market can be a challenge, which is why many busy fish farmers prefer using a third party.

Sale & Purchase

Crux is one of the leading intermediaries between buyers and sellers for second-hand aquaculture vessels.

Newbuilding

Source a world-class shipyard to build or convert your vessel. We have a unique range of available vessel designs and available yard slots from traditional and non-traditional shipyards.

RESEARCH & VESSEL VALUATIONS

Market Intelligence

Market Research:

We provide on-demand market research tailored to the needs of banks, private equity funds, law firms, and shipowners. Our reports cover the aquaculture shipping industry as a whole or focus on specific vessel segments. Leveraging our in-house data and extensive database, we deliver some of the most up-to-date insights available. Each report is customized to meet the unique requirements of our clients.

Vessel Valuations:

Crux Shipbrokers is a leading provider of vessel valuations and market research. We deliver expert valuations for top aquaculture shipowners, covering Wellboats, Workboats, Fish Feed Transport vessels, and more.

Trusted by legal and financial institutions, Crux is the go-to partner for reliable vessel valuations in the aquaculture sector. Our valuation process is backed by comprehensive market analysis, data points, and industry expertise, ensuring well-supported assessments. Our valuations provide critical insights that help businesses navigate the evolving maritime landscape.

General Market Report

We provide a complimentary Aquaculture Shipping Market Report to relevant industry participants and clients. This report offers insights into market conditions across key vessel segments in fish farming, helping businesses stay informed and make data-driven decisions. To subscribe and receive future reports, please contact us via email.

Wellboat Market Report

AQUACULTURE VESSELS

Wellboats

Wellboats are used for a variety of purposes. Mainly for fish and smolt transport, sorting, grading, delousing, and fresh water treatments. The Wellboat market has been growing significantly.

Workboats

Workboats are the workhorses of the aquaculture industry. Their scope of work is incredibly diverse and are the lifeblood of fish farming operations.

Mechanical Treatment Vessels

Mechanical Treatment Vessels are dedicated Thermolicer, Hydrolicer, Optilicer, FLS, SFI, and Skamik treatment vessels capable of delousing up to 400 MT per hour of fish.

Stun & Bleed Vessels

Harvest vessels are used for on-site harvesting or dead haul. Dead haul has become increasingly popular as it allows fish farmers to transport larger volumes of fish.