These days we have so many dealers in marine supplies and equipment, however, it is the role of the boat owner or any marine equipment to choose the right supplier of equipment that best suits your need. This will ensure the boat serves you for a relatively long period.

The following tips will guide you into getting the best marine equipment suppliers in UAE:

1. Go for dealers who offer a variety of equipment

A good seller, rather supplier, ought to know that someone may have different preferences for their vessel equipment. For instance, at one point you may change the boat shaft and the next time prefer a different type of shaft to your boat. The supplier should be able to offer varieties of marine equipment from which you can choose from.

2. Engineering experience

Ask yourself if the supplier you've chosen has experience adapting to these emerging technologies. The shipping industry should be able to cope up with the pace at which modern designs of vessels and containers are emerging.

3. Dialogue with the supplier at an early stage of problem occurrence.

Engage with different suppliers at the onset of the project to avoid the rush and settling for poor quality equipment. This way you will be able to choose which supplier can deliver and the extent of the success of their delivery.

4. Onsite review

Do a thorough investigation before agreeing on shipment or payment. If possible inspect the suppliers manufacturing centers to avoid being conned.

5. Review the authenticity of the material certification

In UAE, marine equipment is under strict regulations, you should be able to examine a sample of the item you are about to purchase if possible. Ensure the source of the material being delivered to you is traceable to avoid getting shocked by shoddy deliveries or wrong equipment.

6. Inquire about after-sales policies

The supplier you are doing business with should be accountable for after-sales problems incase any arises. Ask about the warranty of the equipment such that when any malfunctioning is experienced after a short period of the purchase period, you know how to handle such a case without much loss.

7. Build a relationship with the supplier

You need to be able to entrust your money with the supplier especially on instances where you have to pay before deliveries are made. You must get clear information about the contract from the suppliers and ensure you are on the same level of understanding.

8. A supplier should not just drop off the equipment without testing if it is functioning well or if you know how to fix it. They are responsible for fixing the equipment and conduct training that was necessary at a totally no cost.

9. Prefer dealers at affordable prices.

However, let the quality of the product be the core point of deciding on purchase rather than cost. Prefer dealers who provide you with cash incentives or discounts upon purchase of several items. This is only possible if you can inquire from different dealers of the same equipment.