About Us
Reliable maritime solutions built on industry knowledge and trusted relationships
Keshav Ship Trading Pvt Ltd (KST) is a maritime company specializing in the cash buying of ships for recycling and the global supply of marine machinery and spare parts.
With operations connected to major ship recycling hubs including Alang (India), Chittagong (Bangladesh), and Dubai (UAE), KST works closely with ship owners, traders, and recycling yards to provide efficient, reliable, and transparent solutions for vessel disposal.
As active cash buyers of ships, we offer ship owners quick and dependable transactions for vessels intended for recycling. In addition, KST supplies quality marine machinery and spare parts sourced from recycled vessels, supporting ship owners, marine companies, and traders across the global maritime industry.
What sets KST apart
- Professional integrity in every transaction
- Quick and dependable transactions for recycling vessels
- Strong presence within Alang and access to major recycling hubs
- Quality marine equipment and spare parts supply worldwide
- Sustainable ship recycling orientation
- Long-term relationships with partners worldwide
Global Maritime Reach
Our business network connects vessel disposal, equipment sourcing, and maritime trade across major international markets.
Services
From sea to shore, unlocking value through expert maritime services
Vessel Sale & Purchase for Demolition
We provide expert assistance in the sale of vessels for recycling, helping ship owners achieve the best possible value while ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
- Identification of reliable recycling buyers and yards
- Market evaluation and price assessment
- Commercial negotiation to maximize scrap value
- Complete transaction handling and documentation
- Smooth delivery planning to leading yards at Alang
Marine Equipment Supply
We specialize in supplying quality marine equipment and reusable ship machinery sourced from vessels at Alang to clients across the globe.
- Main and auxiliary engine spares
- Pumps, compressors, and deck machinery
- Navigation and communication equipment
- Electrical and mechanical components
- Quality, reliability, and cost-effective sourcing
Alang Advantage
Our strong presence in Alang provides a unique advantage, enabling us to deliver competitive and dependable solutions to clients worldwide.
- Direct access to the world’s largest ship recycling market
- Established relationships with buyers, yard owners, and suppliers
- Real-time market intelligence and pricing trends
- Efficient execution and faster turnaround
On-Ground Recycling Access
Direct yard connectivity helps us support vessel sale for demolition with practical execution and faster turnaround.
Industrial Market Insight
Strong presence at Alang gives us real-time visibility on buyers, pricing, supply opportunities, and asset recovery.
Additional Services
Trading, export, and import support backed by practical maritime market access
S+P Brokers for recycling vessels
We pride ourselves on earning the trust and confidence of owners, cash buyers, and direct ship recyclers. Our team is dedicated to providing service and performance to the industry stakeholders.
Export
We are exporting second hand / reusable ship machineries, spares (new, second-hand, reconditioned, used and refurbished). We supply a wide range of ship's machineries and spares.
Import of Ship's Spares, Equipment
We are also, as per vessel's order, importing the spares etc. from other countries and supplying to the respective vessel at any port of the world.
Why KST
Built on experience. Driven by trust.
Strong presence at Alang
With direct access to Alang, we offer real-time market intelligence, competitive pricing, and a trusted network of buyers and suppliers for smoother execution.
Specialized industry focus
We are not general brokers. We are specialists in vessel sale and purchase for demolition and marine equipment supply from Alang.
20+ years of maritime experience
Our leadership brings over two decades of hands-on industry experience, including command experience on oil and chemical tankers and practical insight into vessel operations.
Trusted network and transparent execution
We connect ship owners, recycling yards, equipment buyers, and suppliers with clear communication, fair negotiations, and dependable deal handling.
Leadership
From Sea to Shore, a journey of experience and vision
Captain Pankaj Sharma
At Keshav Ship Trading (KST), our leadership is rooted in over 20 years of comprehensive maritime experience, spanning both sea-going and shore-based roles. Beginning a career at sea with reputed ship-owning companies, the Director gained extensive hands-on expertise in vessel operations, cargo handling, and safety management, eventually progressing to command oil and chemical tankers.
Transitioning ashore, he further expanded his expertise with a leading ship-owning company, gaining valuable exposure to commercial operations, vessel management, and chartering coordination. This unique combination of practical sea experience and strategic shore-based insight led to the establishment of KST, with a clear focus on delivering specialized, transparent, and value-driven solutions in vessel sale and purchase for demolition and marine equipment supply from Alang to clients worldwide.
Sea Experience
Vessel operations, cargo handling, safety management, and tanker command
Shore Exposure
Commercial operations, vessel management, and chartering coordination
KST Vision
Specialized, transparent, and value-driven solutions from Alang to clients worldwide
Why Us
Specialized focus, trusted relationships, and efficient execution
Specialized Industry Focus
We are specialists in vessel sale and purchase for demolition and marine equipment supply from Alang.
Strong Presence at Alang
Direct access to Alang brings real-time market intelligence, competitive pricing, and trusted local connectivity.
Transparent & Ethical Approach
Clear communication, fair negotiations, and honest processes help us build long-term trust with clients.
Efficient & Reliable Execution
We ensure quick response, smooth stakeholder coordination, and timely completion of transactions.
Policy
Our operating approach is guided by quality, compliance, and responsible execution
Integrated Management System Policy
We at Keshav Ship Trading Pvt Ltd (KST), which is into ship recycling and supply of marine spares, machinery and equipment, are committed to continual improvement of our quality, occupational health & safety and environment control processes aimed at prevention of all types of pollution and minimization of occupational health and safety risks.
- Complying with applicable occupational health, safety and environment legislations
- Striving to achieve the occupational health, safety and environment objectives and targets
- Communicating this policy to all employees and making it available to interested parties and public
- Continual improvement of Quality, Health, Safety & environment management system
- Encouraging active participation and consultation of all staff members at all stages of business operations
This policy shall be reviewed regularly.
Quality Policy
We at Keshav Ship Trading Pvt Ltd (KST), which is into ship recycling and supply of marine spares, machinery & equipment, are committed to comply with all applicable statutory and legal requirements, increase our market share by satisfying our customer requirements through offering products and services at best prices, on-time delivery and better support. We shall continually improve in knowing our customer needs and proactively acting on things required to satisfy the same.
Maritime Requirements
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Keshav Ship Trading (KST)
Alang, Gujarat, India