Essential to world trade
Shipping carries the large majority of global trade by volume. Demand is tied to fundamental flows of energy, raw materials and goods.
Investors & partners
For investors and owners.
We work with investors, family offices and ship owners who want exposure to shipping, and want it managed carefully by people who tell them exactly how it is going.
Why maritime
Why shipping is worth a look.
Real, tangible assets
Vessels are hard assets with second-hand and scrap values, offering a different risk profile from purely financial exposures.
Income-generating
Ships earn freight and hire. Employment strategy determines how much of that income is secured and for how long.
Cyclical opportunity
Freight and asset markets move in cycles. Disciplined timing of acquisition, employment and exit is where value is made.
Our investment framework
The rules we invest by.
Shipping rewards patience and punishes overconfidence. These rules are there to protect capital first; the upside comes second.
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Asset-backed
Exposure anchored in quality vessels with transparent, verifiable value.
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Disciplined entry and exit
Acquisitions priced against long-term value, with exit options considered from day one.
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Balanced employment
A deliberate mix of period and spot exposure matched to each partner's risk appetite.
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Prudent leverage
Capital structures designed to withstand the downside of the cycle, not just the upside.
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Diversification
Spreading exposure across segments, counterparties and employment types where appropriate.
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Transparent reporting
Regular, standardised reporting on earnings, costs, valuations and risk.
Ways to partner
Ways we can work together.
Every partner is different, so the structure follows what you want, not the other way round.
Asset management mandates
For investors who own, or wish to own, vessels and want a dedicated manager to oversee acquisition, employment, operations and exit.
Co-investment & joint ventures
Project-based structures, typically single-purpose vehicles, where we partner with investors on specific vessel acquisitions with clearly aligned interests.
Commercial management for owners
For existing owners who want to outsource chartering and commercial management while retaining full ownership and control.
The partnership process
What the process looks like.
No surprises: you see our analysis at every stage before anything is signed.
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Introduction
An initial, confidential discussion of objectives, horizon and risk appetite.
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Opportunity & structure
We present opportunities, the proposed structure, financing and the business case.
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Due diligence
Vessel inspection, valuation, legal and counterparty review, with full access to our analysis.
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Execution
Acquisition, delivery and commencement of commercial and technical management.
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Ongoing stewardship
Active management through the cycle, regular reporting and a planned exit strategy.
Reporting & governance
You will always see what we see.
Transparency is the foundation of trust. Our partners receive clear, consistent information on the performance and condition of their assets.
- Regular commercial and operating reports
- Performance, valuation and market reviews
- Independent, broker-sourced vessel valuations
- Budget-versus-actual cost reporting with commentary
- Direct access to the management team
Responsible shipping
Running ships responsibly.
Cleaner, safer, properly governed ships hold their value better and keep their crews safe. We treat that as part of the job.
Environmental
- Fuel-efficient voyage planning and speed optimisation
- EEXI, CII and EU ETS compliance built into commercial decisions
- Preference for modern, energy-efficient tonnage
- Responsible recycling in line with the Hong Kong Convention
Social
- Seafarer welfare and fair employment through reputable crew managers
- Safety as a non-negotiable standard for every service provider
- Compliance with the Maritime Labour Convention
Governance
- Robust KYC, anti-bribery and sanctions screening
- Clear segregation of client assets and conflicts-of-interest policy
- Independent vessel valuations for managed structures
The information on this website is provided for general information only. It does not constitute an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy, any security or investment product, nor investment, legal or tax advice. Any investment opportunity will be made available only through formal documentation and to eligible investors in accordance with applicable law.
Explore a partnership with us.
We would welcome a confidential conversation about your objectives and how a maritime partnership could support them.