Modern Aframax crude oil tanker under way in open sea, viewed at three-quarters from above

Tanker-focused owner-side platform

Independent Maritime OversightStructured Shipping Investments

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Osher Shipping is an independent maritime advisory and asset structuring company representing shipowners, investors and industrial stakeholders across the lifecycle of a tanker asset.

Product & chemical tankers Crude oil tankers Owner’s representation Charter structures Asset structuring & capital raising

01 / Independent judgment

Tanker Assets Require Independent Judgment

From vessel evaluation to capital coordination, we help owners of maritime capital make informed decisions and protect long-term asset value.

Tanker investments bring together capital, vessels, commercial employment, technical management and regulatory responsibility. Each component may be handled by a different specialist, but the owner requires one independent perspective across the entire structure.

We assess tanker opportunities, structure transactions, coordinate professional counterparties and independently oversee the execution of the owner’s strategy.

Osher Shipping works on the side of the shipowner and investor.

We do not replace the appointed ship manager. We ensure that decisions, costs and performance remain transparent and accountable to the owner.

Owner-sideIndependent position on every mandate

Tanker-focusedProduct, chemical and crude segments

IntegratedTechnical, commercial and financial view

ConfidentialDiscretion across every engagement

VLCC crude oil tanker moored alongside an oil terminal, close view of the hull and manifold area — **VLCC at terminal**Asset value is protected where technical condition and commercial employment are judged together.

02 / Tanker focus

Where Our Specialisation Sits

Osher Shipping concentrates on tanker assets and the investment structures built around them.

MR product tanker under way in open sea, three-quarter aerial view

MR · IMO II/III

Product & Chemical Tankers

MR and chemical tonnage assessed for coating condition, cargo flexibility and trade suitability.

MR · IMO II/III25–55,000 DWT

Aframax crude oil tanker alongside an oil terminal berth

Aframax · Suezmax · VLCC

Crude Oil Tankers

Aframax, Suezmax and VLCC assets evaluated as long-cycle capital positions.

Aframax · Suezmax · VLCC80–320,000 DWT

Tanker cargo manifold and pipework on deck during a terminal call

Time charter · BB

Charter-Backed Acquisitions

Acquisitions underwritten against contracted employment and counterparty credit.

Time charter · BBCharter coverage

Tanker hull under construction in a shipbuilding drydock

Newbuild · Resale

Newbuilding & Resale

Specification review, yard supervision and delivery risk management.

Newbuild · ResaleYard supervision

Technical superintendent inspecting tanker deck equipment

Owner-side

Fleet Oversight

Independent owner-side oversight of technical, operational and cost performance.

Owner-sideTechnical assurance

LNG carrier moored at a gas terminal jetty

LNG · FSU/FSO

LNG & Floating Storage

Selected gas and floating storage mandates where structure and terminal interface dominate.

LNG · FSU/FSOProject mandates

03 / Expertise

An Owner-Side Perspective Across the Tanker Asset Lifecycle

Four integrated capabilities connect strategy, technical assurance, capital and execution around the owner’s objectives.

Maritime Advisory & Owner’s Representation

Independent representation of shipowners, investors and tanker asset holders.

Counterparty coordination
Strategy and mandate definition
Decision support for owners

Fleet Oversight & Technical Assurance

Independent oversight without interfering in daily vessel management.

Manager accountability
Expenditure control
Vessel condition reporting

Tanker Investment & Asset Structuring

Every vessel requires a clear investment thesis, commercial purpose and exit strategy.

Ownership and SPV structures
Charter coverage analysis
Exit and residual value planning

Capital Raising & Transaction Support

Preparing tanker opportunities for professional capital.

Investor-ready documentation
Financing coordination
Transaction execution support

Cargo manifolds, pipelines and valves on the deck of a product tanker — **Cargo manifolds**Technical detail is where commercial assumptions are confirmed or corrected.

04 / Selected mandates

Selected Mandates and Transactions

Anonymised summaries. Specific counterparties, vessel names and commercial terms remain confidential.

M-01Completed

Aframax Acquisition, Charter-Backed

Segment: Crude oil tanker
Size: 105,000 DWT
Region: Mediterranean / Black Sea
Our role: Buyer-side advisory, technical due diligence, closing support

M-02Completed

MR Product Tanker Fleet Programme

Segment: Product tanker
Size: 2 × 50,000 DWT
Region: North-West Europe
Our role: Investment structuring, SPV design, owner’s representation

M-03Ongoing

Chemical Tanker Owner-Side Oversight

Segment: Chemical tanker
Size: 25,000 DWT
Region: Baltic / Continent
Our role: Fleet oversight, budget review, manager accountability

M-04Ongoing

Newbuilding Supervision Mandate

Segment: Product tanker
Size: LR1 class
Region: Far East yard
Our role: Specification review, site supervision, delivery risk control

M-05Advisory

Floating Storage Structure Review

Segment: FSU / LNG
Size: Project-specific
Region: Middle East
Our role: Structure assessment, counterparty and compliance review

Categories indicate the nature and range of our work rather than an exhaustive transaction record.

Product tanker in drydock during technical inspection, hull and propeller visible

Oversight without interference

We monitor performance, cost and condition while the appointed manager continues to run the vessel day to day.

From Opportunity to Owner-Controlled Execution

Assess

We examine the vessel, market, counterparties, technical condition, commercial employment, financial structure and principal risks.

Structure

We develop an integrated ownership, financing, commercial and oversight model aligned with the owner’s objectives.

Oversee

We monitor execution, review performance and provide independent reporting throughout the agreed mandate.

05 / Who we serve

Owners of Tanker Assets, Capital and Cargo

Shipowners

Independent representation, management oversight and support for strategic fleet decisions.

Owner-side oversight

Private & Institutional Investors

Tanker asset evaluation, investment structuring, due diligence and transaction coordination.

Asset structuring

Family Offices

Direct access to professionally structured tanker opportunities with independent supervision.

Structured access

Industrial Cargo Owners

Dedicated tanker and long-term shipping structures aligned with industrial logistics requirements.

Dedicated tonnage

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06 / Why Osher Shipping

Capital Discipline Applied to Tanker Assets

Independent Owner-Side Position

Our advice is focused on the interests of the shipowner or investor—not those of a manager, contractor or intermediary.

Tanker and Investment Perspective

We consider the vessel as both an operating asset and an investment requiring disciplined capital allocation.

Integrated Transaction View

Technical condition, commercial employment, financing and governance are assessed as parts of one structure.

International Partner Network

We coordinate specialised tanker expertise across management, broking, finance, insurance, class, legal and technical disciplines.

Direct Senior-Level Engagement

Mandates are handled with direct involvement in the analysis, structuring and decision-making process.

“A tanker is both an operating asset and an investment. Both require independent judgment.”

Osher Shipping — owner-side philosophy

Silhouette of a tanker on the horizon at dusk

Confidential mandates

Discuss a Tanker Mandate in Confidence

Contact Osher Shipping to arrange a confidential initial discussion about a vessel, fleet programme or tanker investment structure.

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