Can you quote without a part number?
Yes. A request can start from maker, model, serial number, nameplate data, photos, drawings, a manual page or installed-equipment context.
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OEM + verified alternativesRoute review by need and urgency
Technical cross-checkingMaker, model, serial, photos and drawings
Port-aware deliveryPlanning around vessel schedule and ETA
Procurement desk
One RFQ route for the full engine room.
Vessel Core supports shipowners, ship managers, technical superintendents, purchasing departments, repair yards and maritime agents with structured spare parts sourcing across marine engines and auxiliary machinery.
The page acts as the category hub for requests that do not fit a single engine-maker page. Buyers can send incomplete technical information when it is supported by maker data, model references, serial numbers, photos, nameplates, drawings or Excel lists.
Equipment coverage
Category architecture for real marine RFQs.
Use the hub to route engine-room and ship equipment requests to the right technical category without treating Vessel Core like a generic parts marketplace.
01
Engines & Major Components
Cylinder liners, pistons, injectors, valves, bearings, gaskets, seals, filters and overhaul items.
02Pumps & Pump Spares
Fuel, lube, ballast, cooling, cargo and sewage pump components, seals, impellers, shafts and kits.
03Separators & Filtration
Fuel oil and lube oil separator parts, disc stacks, bowl assemblies, seals, gaskets and service kits.
04Compressors
Starting air, service air and refrigeration compressor valves, rings, gaskets, filters and overhaul kits.
05Sensors & Safety
Gas detectors, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, thermometers, speed pickups and alarm components.
06Valves & Pipe Systems
Marine valves, actuators, pipe fittings, flanges, seals, gaskets and pressure control components.
07Turbochargers
Rotors, cartridges, nozzle rings, bearings, compressor wheels and repair kits for marine turbochargers.
08Electrical & Control
Controllers, relays, switches, control modules, monitoring parts, motors, panels and automation components.
09Filters, Gaskets & Seals
Filter elements, gasket sets, O-rings, mechanical seals, oil and fuel filters and service kits.
What to send
Incomplete technical requests can still move forward.
Engine-room RFQs often start from a nameplate photo, a drawing position, an old invoice, a damaged component photo or a manual page. Send what you have, and Vessel Core will structure the request for technical review and sourcing route selection.
Vessel and timing
- Vessel name / IMO
- Company name
- Urgency level
- Port / ETA
Technical reference
- Maker
- Model
- Serial number
- Part number
Parts request
- Part description
- Quantity
- OEM / alternative / both
- System or equipment location
Attachments
- Photos
- Nameplate
- Drawing
- Excel list
Objection handling
Practical answers before you send the RFQ.
Can you handle urgent vessel-down requests?
Urgent requests are routed around availability, lead time, documentation needs and port timing so the offer can be prepared with the vessel schedule in mind.
Do you support OEM and verified alternatives?
Yes. Vessel Core can review OEM and verified alternative sourcing routes depending on approval needs, criticality, lead time and budget logic.
Send RFQ
Have an engine-room equipment request?
Send the vessel details, equipment references, parts list, quantity, urgency and port timing. Attachments, drawings, photos, Excel lists and nameplates can be sent directly to sales@vesselcore.eu.