Services
Ships’ Sale & Purchase
The sale and purchase broker is an intermediary in the true sense of the word. The preparation and signing / entering into contracts regarding new buildings and used tonnage require a neutral attitude vis à vis both contract partners. Technical expertise and a commercial attitude are as important as knowing how to scrutinize possible ways to to judge its cost-effectiveness. We are consulting and helping our client, taking them from a to z of each deal.
Dry Cargo & Container Chartering
Lion Chartering is working on exclusive or direct basis with reputable charterers, operators and shipowners. In bulk carriers we focus on Handysize & Supramax tonnage, while in containerships we specialize in 500 to 1200 TEUS feeders in the Caribbean.
New-building Contracting
We assist the ship-owner to the drafting and execution of the New Building Contract and provide him with new building slots opportunities, Shipyard background and track record using our extensive network in China, Korea and Japan, the world’s leading Shipbuilding nations.
Demolition
We work with the most reputable Cash Buyers in the market in order to provide a care-free service to Ship-owners for that last phase of a ships’ life.
Our contacts network spans from Turkey to Sub Continent (India, Bangladesh, Pakistan) and China.
Valuations & Shipping Market Intelligence
We provide ship or fleet evaluations on demand for Shipowners, Banks and other Institutions. We offer “bespoke” market reports, presentations and market analysis.
PRE-PURCHASE SURVEYS & TECHNICAL CONSULTANCY
We provide marine/technical consulting services & pre-purchase inspections/ surveys in the port of Piraeus and other Greek ports at very competitive rates. Our company’s Technical Consultant has a vast experience of 30 years as marine superintendent engineer and technical Manager in Greek Shipping Companies.
Our Team
Athanasia has 13 years working experience and holds a Bachelor in Maritime Economics from the University of Piraeus, Greece and a Master’s degree (MA) in International Broadcast Journalism from the University of Westminster (U.K.). Having studied and worked in Bilbao (Spain), London & Athens, she is fluent in Spanish, English and Greek.
Diana has 9 years working experience and holds a BSc (Honours) in Business Management & a Master’s degree (MA) in Marketing from London Metropolitan University (U.K.). Having studied & worked in Singapore, Shanghai, Stockholm, London and Athens, she is fluent in Chinese (Diploma from Tonji University, China), Swedish, English and Greek.
Panos Pantos established Lion Shipbrokers in 2011. He has 20 years of industry experience that includes 3 years as Marine Superintendent Engineer and 17 years as a Sale & Purchase shipbroker. During this period he has worked in the major shipping capitals of Oslo (Torvald Klaveness), London (Lomar Shipping), Shanghai (Optima Asia), Athens (Optima) & Piraeus (HSBC Shipping Services (HSS)).
Leonidas is having over 40 years of experience in the shipping industry. For the past 20 years served as Fleet Technical Manager for Greek owners managing 33 ships (Tankers, Chemicals and LPG Carriers and Newbuildings). He is an expert in ships repairs, conversions (from tankers to chemicals tankers IMO 2-3), as well as very well acquainted with all major classifications, ship yards, Oil Majors, H+M claims, P+I clubs etc.
