Top Mistakes New Ship Brokers Make (And How to Avoid Them in 2025)
- Raunak Biswas
- May 26
- 2 min read
Becoming a ship broker in 2025 might look exciting — high-value deals, global clients, and the thrill of maritime trade. But behind the glamour lies a steep learning curve. Many new brokers enter the space without guidance and make costly errors that could've been avoided.
At Enthuzias, we work with brokers across dry bulk, tankers, offshore, and container vessels. Here’s what we’ve seen go wrong — and how you can do it right.
❌ Mistake 1 : Chasing Unverified Leads Without Mandates
Why It Hurts: You waste time on ghost clients or fake vessels.
What to Do:
Only work with verified charterers, owners, or co-brokers who can prove mandate access. Platforms like Enthuzias give you verified time charter and sale requests — no guesswork.
❌ Mistake 2 : Focusing on Too Many Vessel Types at Once
Why It Hurts: Jack-of-all-trades brokers struggle to build niche expertise.
What to Do:
Start with a focus — e.g., tanker chartering, or MPV coastal vessels — and build trusted supply-demand circles. Enthuzias lets you filter charter opportunities by vessel category so you stay sharp and focused.
❌ Mistake 3 : Not Having Clear Commission Agreements
Why It Hurts: Deals fall apart, or worse — brokers get cut out.
What to Do:
Use commission-backed deal formats. Enthuzias supports pre-approved commission structures on every active listing, so brokers know what they’re earning — in writing.
❌ Mistake 4: Over-Promising and Under-Delivering to Clients
Why It Hurts: It ruins credibility — fast.
What to Do:
Be transparent about vessel specs, timelines, and terms. Enthuzias provides real-time vessel availability and ownership status, reducing miscommunication and boosting trust.
❌ Mistake 5: Ignoring Legal & Compliance Basics
Why It Hurts: One wrong deal can get you blacklisted or legally exposed.
What to Do:
Learn about chartering contracts (CPs), KYC checks, and NDA norms. Enthuzias offers broker documentation support, including templates for NDAs, offers, and mandates.
How Enthuzias Helps New Ship Brokers Succeed
✅ Verified Charter Requests & Vessel Listings
✅ Transparent Commission Paths
✅ Document Templates for Easy Compliance
✅ Global Exposure with Invite-Only Broker Network
✅ Broker Mentorship Opportunities & Platform Tips
Start Smarter with Enthuzias
Brokering in 2025 isn’t about cold emails and manual hustling. It’s about speed, trust, and deal-driven tech.
🔗 Join Enthuzias — the platform designed for brokers, by brokers.
📧 Email: raunak@enthuzias.com
🌐 Visit: www.enthuzias.com
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