We are sale and purchase (S&P;) brokers now but we were professional sailors back in the days. We know really well both the ships and the world of the shipping industry. Our S&P; brokerage office was launched in 2013 under the name of Smilgas Shipping and our long-term cooperation with ARAS Shipbrokers in Rotterdam resulted in a natural decision to work under the joint name - Friday & Co Shipbrokers, yet in a form of two independent offices. The office in Riga works as a link between shipping industry partners in the East and the West. Our quality of services is founded on our professionalism and mutual confidence.
Four reasons for casting off with Friday & Co
1. Focus
A well-known German writer once said: a master shows himself when faced with limitation. This is a quote we can identify with. You can only become really good at something by making choices. When you do something often and intensively, working day in and day out with the shipping market. That is why Friday & Co limits itself to a few segments of the market when buying and selling vessels. Our focus is on small and medium-sized seagoing vessels with a tonnage of up to 40,000 DWT. This includes new and used ships for dry cargo, MPP and heavy lifting, as well as tankers.
2. Practicl experience
The added value of Friday & Co is not only our years of experience in ship broking. We also draw on our experience at sea. Several of our brokers have enjoyed maritime training and spent years on various ships, in managerial positions. This means that we can quickly and efficiently assess the condition and usability of all kinds of vessels.
3. We speak your language
Both literally and figuratively! At Friday & Co we speak Dutch, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Latvian. But we also master the jargon and understand the impact of maritime legislation, international law, and compliance and safety legislation. Moreover, we adapt easily to all parties involved in the purchase or sale: ship owners, lawyers, classification societies, banks, notaries and governments. We navigate smoothly in the international playing field, with its wide variety of cultures and interests.
4. No cure, no pay
At Friday & Co we have complete confidence in our expertise and judgment. We rely on our experience dating back to 1994. That is why we choose to work on a ‘no cure, no pay’ basis. After all, it’s not our efforts that count, but the results that we achieve for you.
In operation since 1994, now active in 47 countries
Number of countries where we are active
What Friday & Co clients have to say
‘We did business with Friday & Co in November 2017. It was a unique experience to work with Roderick Schlick and his people. Many shipbrokers are good with the paperwork and the financial side of the deal. Friday & Co adds something extra. You can tell that Roderick has stood at the helm of many ships.’
‘‘You can clearly see that Friday & Co has covered a lot of nautical miles.’
‘That gives more ‘depth’ to the conversation, to use an appropriate term. You talk to people who don’t just operate from what they see on paper. I found that refreshing.’
Four reasons for casting off with Friday & Co
1. Focus
A well-known German writer once said: a master shows himself when faced with limitation. This is a quote we can identify with. You can only become really good at something by making choices. When you do something often and intensively, working day in and day out with the shipping market. That is why Friday & Co limits itself to a few segments of the market when buying and selling vessels. Our focus is on small and medium-sized seagoing vessels with a tonnage of up to 40,000 DWT. This includes new and used ships for dry cargo, MPP and heavy lifting, as well as tankers.
2. Practicl experience
The added value of Friday & Co is not only our years of experience in ship broking. We also draw on our experience at sea. Several of our brokers have enjoyed maritime training and spent years on various ships, in managerial positions. This means that we can quickly and efficiently assess the condition and usability of all kinds of vessels.
3. We speak your language
Both literally and figuratively! At Friday & Co we speak Dutch, English, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian and Latvian. But we also master the jargon and understand the impact of maritime legislation, international law, and compliance and safety legislation. Moreover, we adapt easily to all parties involved in the purchase or sale: ship owners, lawyers, classification societies, banks, notaries and governments. We navigate smoothly in the international playing field, with its wide variety of cultures and interests.
4. No cure, no pay
At Friday & Co we have complete confidence in our expertise and judgment. We rely on our experience dating back to 1994. That is why we choose to work on a ‘no cure, no pay’ basis. After all, it’s not our efforts that count, but the results that we achieve for you.
In operation since 1994, now active in 47 countries
Number of countries where we are active
What Friday & Co clients have to say
‘We did business with Friday & Co in November 2017. It was a unique experience to work with Roderick Schlick and his people. Many shipbrokers are good with the paperwork and the financial side of the deal. Friday & Co adds something extra. You can tell that Roderick has stood at the helm of many ships.’
‘‘You can clearly see that Friday & Co has covered a lot of nautical miles.’
‘That gives more ‘depth’ to the conversation, to use an appropriate term. You talk to people who don’t just operate from what they see on paper. I found that refreshing.’
Office locations
Besides our office in Riga, we are also located in Rotterdam. You can find more information about our Rotterdam office on their website.