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China · shipped from India · 24–48hr

Marine spare parts supplier in China.

Genuine, OEM and reconditioned marine engine spares delivered to China's main ports — Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shenzhen, Qingdao and Tianjin — shipped from India, 24–48hr emergency dispatch, 30–50% below OEM list. Sourced beside Alang, the world's largest ship-recycling yard.

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Quick answer

Vessels and buyers in China source their marine spares from Wattmare in India because of Alang — the world's largest ship-recycling yard — which yields the deepest pool of genuine recovered and expertly reconditioned parts, typically 30–50% below OEM. We ship from India and air-freight to Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shenzhen, Qingdao and Tianjin in 24–48hr for emergencies, delivered on board via your local vessel agent or ship chandler.

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    What we supply
    Genuine, OEM & reconditioned marine spares
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    Shipped from
    India · beside Alang, Bhavnagar
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    Air transit to China
    24–48 hr emergency dispatch
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    How much you save
    30–50% below OEM list
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    Coverage
    20+ brands · 9 product categories
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    China ports served
    Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen, Qingdao, Tianjin

The smart source

Why source your China marine spares from India.

India gives a China-trading fleet something no local hub can: the genuine-parts depth of Alang, a decades-deep reconditioning workforce, low-cost skilled labour, and English-language export documentation — all under one supplier covering every major engine, turbocharger and equipment brand running on vessels calling Chinese ports.

The result is the same genuine, working-spec part, delivered to your vessel at Shanghai, Ningbo or Shenzhen at 30–50% less than OEM list — including obsolete parts no OEM still stocks for legacy tonnage still trading to China.

Chinese flag flying beside a busy container port - marine spare parts delivered to China from India
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Alang depth

Genuine recovered parts plus obsolete and discontinued items no OEM still stocks — the deepest pool on earth for older tonnage calling China.

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Skilled reconditioning

Decades of ship-dismantling and refurbishment expertise, restoring parts to working spec at a fraction of new cost.

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30–50% lower price

Direct from source, no multi-tier distributor markup — typically 30–50% below OEM list, delivered to your Chinese port.

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Fast air freight to China

Direct cargo connections from Mumbai and Ahmedabad to Shanghai PVG, Shenzhen, Qingdao and Tianjin — 24–48hr for emergencies.

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On the trade lane to China

India sits on the main East-West route to East Asia — short, well-served air and sea transit to China's coastal hubs.

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One supplier, all brands

Engines, turbochargers, auxiliaries, governors, separators and heat exchangers — sourced under one roof for your China calls.

India to China — marine spares

By the numbers.

30–50%
Saving vs OEM list
24–48 hr
Emergency air dispatch to China
~10–16 days
Sea transit India → China
~1–2 days
Air transit India → China
8+
Chinese ports served
9
Product categories supplied
20+
Engine & equipment brands
Worldwide
Air & sea freight from India

Figures are approximate operating ranges; exact pricing, lead time and routing depend on the part, quantity, flight connections and Chinese port.

Alang ship-recycling yard in daytime - world's largest source of recovered marine parts

India's biggest moat

The Alang advantage.

Beside Bhavnagar, the Alang ship-recycling yard dismantles a large share of the world's end-of-life vessels — yielding genuine OEM-original parts recovered from decommissioned engines, plus obsolete items long out of production. On-site skilled labour reconditions them to working spec for a fraction of new-part cost. Wattmare's location beside Alang means the fastest sourcing of recovered and reconditioned parts in the world — air-freighted straight from India to your vessel at Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shenzhen, Qingdao or Tianjin.

Genuine OEM-originObsolete & discontinuedReconditioned to spec

One supplier, every system

What we supply —
9 categories.

Marine turbocharger unit supplied from India
Turbocharger
Row of marine cylinder liners supplied from India
Cylinder liners
Marine oil separator supplied from India
Oil separator
Marine engine governor unit supplied from India
Governor

Every vessel, one supplier

Spares for every
vessel type.

Brands we supply

Every major make,
delivered to China.

Display of assorted marine engine spare parts supplied from India for vessels calling Chinese ports

Can't see your brand? We source across all major makes — send the nameplate and we'll find it.

Three grades, one supplier

Genuine, OEM & reconditioned.

Genuine OEM-original: new parts from authorised supply channels. OEM-equivalent: quality-made parts to original spec where genuine is unavailable or cost-critical. Reconditioned: genuine parts recovered at Alang, refurbished to working specification and tested.

Which grade makes sense depends on budget, lead time and obsolescence. For a vessel calling China, reconditioned typically saves 30–50%+ and is often the only route for obsolete parts no longer manufactured for older tonnage still trading to Chinese ports.

Reconditioned marine engine component on a clean bench in India, ready for export to China
Complete reconditioned marine diesel engine in an Indian workshop for a China-trading vessel
Complete reconditioned engines & power packs
Bhavnagar warehouse of marine engine spare parts on steel racking for export to China
Stocked & ready at our Bhavnagar facility

Are India parts reliable?

Quality, testing
& classification.

Indian marine engineers inspecting a recovered engine component bound for a vessel in China
Every recovered part inspected before reconditioning
Quality inspector measuring a machined marine part with a micrometer in India before dispatch to China
Dimensional checks & functional testing before dispatch
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Inspect & clean

Every recovered part is inspected and cleaned before any reconditioning begins.

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Machine to spec

Dimensional checks, machining and refurbishment to working specification.

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Test

Functional and pressure testing where applicable before a part is released.

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Traceability

Engine source and condition recorded so each part's history is documented.

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Class-aware

Parts and documentation aligned to surveyor requirements where required — CCS (China Classification Society), Lloyd's, DNV, BV, ABS, ClassNK.

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Reports on request

Inspection photos and condition reports supplied before shipment on request.

Where we deliver

China ports & terminals
we deliver to.

Yangtze Delta

Shanghai

The world's largest container port — Yangshan deep-water and Waigaoqiao terminals, plus Pudong (PVG) air cargo for urgent spares.

Zhejiang

Ningbo-Zhoushan

One of the world's busiest cargo ports by tonnage, a major bunkering and repair call south of Shanghai.

Guangdong

Shenzhen

Yantian, Shekou and Chiwan terminals in the Pearl River Delta, served via Shenzhen and Hong Kong air gateways.

Guangdong

Guangzhou Nansha

Major Pearl River Delta gateway handling deep-sea and feeder tonnage upriver from Hong Kong.

Shandong

Qingdao

Leading northern China hub with strong liner and bulk traffic and its own international air cargo (TAO).

Bohai Rim

Tianjin

Gateway port for Beijing and northern China, served via Tianjin and Beijing (PEK) air cargo.

Fujian

Xiamen

Southeast-coast container and cruise port on the Taiwan Strait, a regular feeder and transhipment call.

Liaoning

Dalian

Northeast China's main ice-free port and a key oil, bulk and container hub on the Bohai Sea.

Marine spare parts loaded onto a cargo aircraft in India for air freight to China
Air cargo to China — 24–48hr emergency dispatch
Crated marine parts moving by truck for inland delivery to a Chinese port terminal
Inland delivery to your Chinese port or yard
Seaworthy export crates of marine parts ready to ship from India to China

Importing to China, made simple

Importing to China from India.

For a foreign-flagged vessel, spares move as ship spares in transit — landed against the vessel's call and delivered on board rather than formally imported, so standard China import duty and VAT often do not apply when correctly documented. We prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and the bill of lading or airway bill, with HS-code classification and the ship's-stores reference handled for you.

Bonded and free-trade-zone facilities at Shanghai (Yangshan / Waigaoqiao FTZ) and Shenzhen can be used for staging. Your choice of Incoterms (EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP). Your nominated local vessel agent, ship chandler or freight forwarder files the call and manages China Customs; we deliver to vessels, agents and repair yards across China.

Cheaper, not lower quality

The India cost
advantage.

Indian pricing is lower because of the source, not the quality. Genuine parts recovered at Alang cost a fraction of newly manufactured OEM; low-cost skilled reconditioning labour undercuts European/OEM workshop rates; buying direct removes multi-tier distributor markup; and competitive Indian freight keeps delivery costs down. It's the same genuine part to the same working spec — typically a 30–50% net saving delivered to China versus OEM list.

From India to China

Delivered across China.

From Bhavnagar we ship to vessels at every major Chinese gateway — the Yangtze Delta (Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan), the Pearl River Delta (Shenzhen, Guangzhou Nansha), the Bohai Rim (Qingdao, Tianjin, Dalian) and the southeast coast (Xiamen). India's position on the East-West lane to East Asia means short, well-served transit, with neighbouring hubs covered on the same India-out model.

Export routes from India to major marine ports across China

Port-level guides

Ports we serve
in China.

Marine spare parts crated and loaded for dispatch from an Indian warehouse to China

It starts in India

Crated & dispatched
from India.

Your parts are inspected, documented, seaworthy-packed and dispatched from our Bhavnagar facility — by air for emergencies to China, by sea for larger consolidated orders.

Supply boat carrying marine spare-part crates to a vessel at a Chinese port anchorage

… and arrives at your port

Delivered to
China ports.

From the Yangtze Delta to the Pearl River Delta and the Bohai Rim — delivered to your vessel agent, ship chandler or repair yard at the discharge or anchorage port, with tracking from dispatch to on board.

ShanghaiNingbo-ZhoushanShenzhenQingdaoTianjin

Where to source for China

Sourcing for China: India vs
local, OEM direct & China.

SourceRecovered-part depthObsolete accessPriceLead time to ChinaEnglish & docs
India (Wattmare)Best — Alang yieldDeepestLowestFast (24–48hr air)Strong
Local China stockLimited / variableLowMidFast (in-country)Variable
OEM directNone (new only)Poor for legacyHighestSlow (weeks/months)Strong
China new-mfg.NoneLowLow–mid (new)MidVariable
Singapore / UAE hubRe-export (often from India)MidMid–premiumFast (hub + onward)Strong

For genuine recovered + obsolete parts at the best price with strong English-language documentation delivered to your Chinese port, India (Wattmare) leads.

Who buys for China calls

Built for everyone serving
China's ports.

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Ship owners & managers

Operators and ship managers active in China — from COSCO Shipping and China Merchants to Anglo-Eastern and Wallem — sourcing cost-effective fleet spares.

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Technical managers & superintendents

Planning dry-docks at Chinese repair yards with documented, reliable parts.

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Chief engineers

Calling Chinese ports and sourcing urgent spares against a deadline during a port call or breakdown.

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Procurement teams

Marine purchasing teams consolidating multi-brand requirements with one supplier.

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China chandlers & port agents

Vessel agents and ship chandlers at Shanghai, Ningbo, Shenzhen and Qingdao buying to serve calling vessels.

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Repair yards & dry docks

Yards in the Bohai Rim, Yangtze Delta and Pearl River Delta needing donor units and reconditioned components.

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Coastal & offshore operators

China's coastal traders and offshore support fleet needing fast, direct parts supply.

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Traders & brokers

Marine spare parts traders in China who need a reliable India sourcing partner.

Vessel down in China?

Emergency spares —
24–48hr to China.

Engine-down at Shanghai, Ningbo or Shenzhen, or waiting at anchorage? We move fast. Urgent spares dispatch within 24–48 hours via Mumbai/Ahmedabad air cargo to your Chinese port. You get a direct WhatsApp line to a real person — not a ticket queue. We locate, recondition or test, and ship against your deadline, handing to your local agent for on-board delivery.

Simple & fast

How to order marine
spare parts to China.

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Send your part

Engine/equipment make, model and part numbers — or a nameplate photo — plus vessel name, IMO and ETA at the Chinese port, via WhatsApp or email.

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We confirm availability

Genuine, OEM or reconditioned — with photos, price and a realistic lead time to your Chinese port.

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You approve

Confirm grade, price and Incoterms, and share your local vessel agent or ship chandler.

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Documentation

We prepare export and ship-spares-in-transit documents and inspection/test reports.

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Dispatch

By air or sea from India to your China port/vessel — 24–48hr for emergencies.

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Track & deliver

Your agent clears China-side customs and delivers on board, with tracking from dispatch to vessel.

The complete guide

Marine spare parts supplier in China

China operates the world's busiest port system — from Shanghai, the largest container port on earth, to Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shenzhen, Qingdao, Tianjin and the Yangtze River ports. Vessels calling China need commissioning, refit, obsolete and emergency breakdown spares alike, and the smartest way to source them is from India. Wattmare ships genuine, OEM and reconditioned marine engine spares from Bhavnagar, beside Alang — the world's largest ship-recycling yard — delivered to your vessel at a Chinese port, typically 30–50% below OEM list.

Why China buyers source marine spares from India

A China-trading fleet has options — local Chinese stock, OEM direct, or new-manufacture — but for genuine recovered and reconditioned parts, India is unmatched. Alang yields genuine OEM-built components from decommissioned vessels, reconditioned to working spec by a low-cost skilled workforce, with English-language export documentation. That means the same genuine part, delivered to Shanghai, Ningbo or Shenzhen, far cheaper and faster than a long OEM lead time. See our India sourcing hub for the full picture.

Chinese ports we deliver to

We deliver to vessels at every major Chinese gateway: Shanghai (Yangshan and Waigaoqiao — see our Shanghai ship spares page), Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shenzhen (Yantian, Shekou, Chiwan), Guangzhou Nansha, Qingdao, Tianjin, Xiamen, Dalian and the Yangtze River ports — plus ship-repair yards in the Bohai Rim, Yangtze Delta and Pearl River Delta. Delivery is on board via your nominated local vessel agent or ship chandler.

Importing marine spares into China — customs & ship-spares-in-transit

For a foreign-flagged vessel, spares move under the ship-spares-in-transit regime — landed against the vessel's call and delivered on board rather than formally imported, so standard China import duty and VAT often do not apply when correctly documented. Bonded and free-trade-zone facilities at Shanghai (Yangshan / Waigaoqiao FTZ) and Shenzhen can be used for staging. We prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, ship's-stores reference and bill of lading/airway bill, handle HS classification, and support your chosen Incoterms (EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP); your local agent files the call and manages China Customs.

Genuine vs OEM-equivalent vs reconditioned marine parts

Genuine OEM-original parts are new from authorised channels — for class-critical or warranty-sensitive needs. OEM-equivalent parts are made to original specification where genuine is unavailable or cost-critical. Reconditioned parts are genuine parts recovered at Alang, then cleaned, machined and rebuilt to working spec and tested — near-new performance at a fraction of new price, with a documented inspection trail. We quote all three tiers so you can choose for each China job.

Obsolete parts for older tonnage trading to China

When an engine model leaves production, genuine spares often only survive on decommissioned ships. Because vessels of every era arrive at Alang, India is frequently the only place a genuine legacy part — an older MAN B&W, a Sulzer RND/RTA component, a vintage ABB VTR turbocharger or a discontinued Woodward governor — can still be found and reconditioned to working spec for older tonnage still calling Chinese ports.

The brands and engines for China's fleet

Main engines: Wärtsilä/WinGD, MAN B&W, Sulzer, Mitsubishi UEC. Turbochargers: ABB, MHI/MET, Napier, IHI, KBB. Auxiliary engines: Caterpillar, Daihatsu, MAK, Bergen, Yanmar. Governors: Woodward. Separators and heat exchangers: Alfa Laval and GEA. If your make isn't listed, the nameplate is enough for us to source it for your vessel in China.

The cost advantage delivered to China — how buyers save 30–50%

The saving is structural. Recovered genuine parts cost far less than new manufacturing; reconditioning labour in India is low-cost; buying direct removes distributor markup; and competitive freight keeps landed cost down. The part is the same genuine, working-spec component — the price is lower because of where it comes from, not what it is. Faster delivery via our emergency air channel also cuts vessel downtime at a Chinese port, where the real cost lies.

China vs other sourcing hubs — why India

Local Chinese stock is fast but limited on genuine recovered and obsolete parts; OEM direct is reliable but slow and costly for legacy items; China new-manufacture is competitively priced but offers no recovered or obsolete depth; Singapore and the UAE are fast hubs that often re-export Indian parts at a premium. For genuine recovered parts, obsolete availability and the best delivered price — with strong English-language documentation and 24–48hr air dispatch to your Chinese port — India, and Wattmare, is the strongest single source for a China-trading fleet.

FAQ

Marine spare parts for
China, answered.

Are marine spare parts shipped from India to China genuine?

Yes. Wattmare supplies genuine OEM-original parts, OEM-equivalent parts, and genuine parts recovered from decommissioned vessels at Alang and reconditioned to working specification. Every part is inspected, and we provide photos, condition reports and test results before dispatch to your Chinese port so you know exactly what you are buying.

Why are marine spare parts cheaper sourced from India than locally in China?

The saving comes from the source, not lower quality. Genuine parts recovered at Alang cost a fraction of newly manufactured OEM, skilled reconditioning labour in India is low-cost, and buying direct removes distributor markup. The result is typically 30–50% below OEM list for the same working-spec part, delivered to your vessel in China.

How long does delivery take from India to a vessel in China?

For urgent breakdown spares we use emergency air dispatch from Mumbai or Ahmedabad, which can typically reach your vessel agent at a Chinese port within roughly 24–48 hours. Actual time depends on flight connections to Shanghai PVG, Shenzhen, Qingdao or Tianjin, customs release and onward delivery to the berth or anchorage, so we confirm a realistic lead time on every quote. Sea freight runs roughly two to four weeks for larger, non-urgent orders.

Which Chinese ports do you deliver to?

We deliver to vessels at all major Chinese gateways including Shanghai (Yangshan and Waigaoqiao), Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shenzhen (Yantian, Shekou, Chiwan), Guangzhou Nansha, Qingdao, Tianjin, Xiamen, Dalian and the Yangtze River ports, plus ship-repair yards in the Bohai Rim, Yangtze Delta and Pearl River Delta.

Will I pay import duty in China, or are there free-zone options?

Spares for a foreign-flagged vessel are normally landed as ship spares in transit against the vessel's call and delivered on board rather than formally imported, so standard import duty often does not apply when correctly documented. Bonded and free-trade-zone facilities at ports such as Shanghai and Shenzhen can also be used for staging. Your local agent confirms the route; the final treatment is set by China Customs.

How does ship-spares-in-transit clearance work at Chinese ports?

We provide the commercial invoice, packing list and ship's-stores references showing the parts are for a named vessel. Your nominated local vessel agent or ship chandler files the call details and manages China-side customs, so the spares are landed against the vessel and delivered on board. Naming your agent early keeps clearance smooth and avoids delays at the berth or anchorage.

What is the difference between reconditioned and new marine parts?

New (genuine/OEM) parts are unused; reconditioned parts are genuine parts recovered from decommissioned engines, then cleaned, machined and refurbished to working specification and tested. Reconditioned parts cost 30–50%+ less and are often the only option for obsolete or discontinued items no longer manufactured — ideal for older tonnage still trading to China.

Which engine and equipment brands do you supply for China-trading fleets?

Main engines: Wartsila/WinGD, MAN B&W, Sulzer, Mitsubishi UEC. Turbochargers: ABB, MHI MET, Napier, IHI, KBB. Auxiliary engines: Caterpillar, Daihatsu, MAK, Bergen, Yanmar. Governors: Woodward. Separators and heat exchangers: Alfa Laval and GEA. If your brand is not listed, send the nameplate — we source across all major makes, including obsolete and legacy units.

Is there a minimum order quantity?

No fixed minimum. We supply a single critical part for a vessel down at a Chinese port just as readily as full consolidated orders for fleet operators, chandlers and traders. Send your part list and we will quote whatever you need.

What payment methods do you accept?

We work with standard international trade payment terms including bank wire/telegraphic transfer, and we can discuss terms suited to first-time versus repeat buyers. Contact us on WhatsApp +91 96647 18068 to agree the method and Incoterms that work for your order.

Can you source obsolete or discontinued marine parts for older vessels?

Yes — this is one of India's biggest advantages. Through Alang's recovered-parts ecosystem we can locate obsolete and discontinued parts that OEMs no longer manufacture, then recondition them to working spec — ideal for legacy engines still in service on older tonnage calling China. Send the make, model and part number and we will check availability.

How do you ensure quality and meet class requirements for China?

Every part is inspected, refurbished to working spec, and functionally or pressure tested where applicable, with source and condition recorded for traceability. Where class approval is needed we align parts and documentation to surveyor requirements — including CCS (China Classification Society), Lloyd's, DNV, BV and ABS — and supply condition reports on request. For class-critical items we recommend confirming acceptance with your society before ordering.

Do you serve China's coastal, offshore and ship-repair fleet?

Yes. Alongside deep-sea vessels calling Chinese ports, we supply offshore support vessels, coastal operators and ship-repair yards and dry docks in the Bohai Rim, Yangtze Delta and Pearl River Delta, consigning refit and overhaul spares to match your docking or lay-up schedule.

Why source from India instead of buying locally in China?

China offers strong new-manufacture volume but limited genuine recovered sourcing and patchy obsolete-part availability. India offers genuine recovered and reconditioned parts and the deepest obsolete-part pool through Alang, the world's largest ship-recycling yard — typically 30–50% cheaper, with English-language documentation and 24–48hr air dispatch to your Chinese port. For genuine, hard-to-find and cost-critical spares, India is the stronger source.

Container terminal with gantry cranes - get your China marine spare parts quote, shipped from India

Genuine · OEM · reconditioned · 30–50% below OEM

Get your China marine spare
parts quote today.

India's marine spares advantage, delivered to your Chinese port. Send your engine make, model and part list with your vessel ETA — we'll reply with availability, grade options and price, usually within hours, then ship from India via your local agent or chandler.

Wattmare — Bhavnagar, Gujarat, India, beside the Alang ship-recycling yard. Genuine, OEM & reconditioned marine spares shipped to vessels calling Chinese ports — Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shenzhen, Qingdao, Tianjin — 24–48 hr emergency delivery.

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