Investment thesis
Vessel selection, segment timing and the commercial rationale behind the acquisition.
Our expertise
Across the Tanker Asset Lifecycle
Osher Shipping combines independent representation, fleet oversight, investment structuring and transaction support within one owner-side framework.
01 / Advisory
Maritime Advisory & Owner’s Representation
Independent representation of shipowners, investors and tanker asset holders.
The owner needs one perspective across every counterparty.
We represent the owner’s interests in negotiations, coordinate brokers, managers, lawyers and financiers, and ensure the agreed strategy is what actually gets executed.
- Mandate definition. Clarifying objectives, risk tolerance and investment horizon before commitments are made.
- Counterparty coordination. Managing the interaction of brokers, managers, class, insurers and legal advisers.
- Decision support. Independent analysis presented so the owner can decide with full visibility.
- Negotiation support. Owner-side participation in commercial and contractual discussions.
02 / Technical basis
We Read the Vessel Before We Model the Investment
General arrangement, cargo system and deck layout define what a tanker can trade, where it can call and what it will cost to maintain.
Cargo system and deck plan
Tank arrangement, coating specification, segregation and pumping capability determine cargo flexibility and vetting outcomes.
Deck layout, manifold position and pipework condition affect terminal compatibility and operational risk.
- Reviewed
- GA, capacity plan, cargo system diagram
- Assessed
- Coatings, segregation, pump room
- Outcome
- Trade suitability and cost exposure
Oversight without interference
We monitor performance and cost while the appointed manager continues to run the vessel day to day.
03 / Oversight
Fleet Oversight & Technical Assurance
Independent oversight without interfering in daily vessel management.
Manager accountability, expenditure control, asset preservation.
Owner-side oversight focuses on manager accountability, expenditure control, vessel condition and long-term asset preservation.
- Performance review. Independent assessment of operational and commercial performance against the agreed plan.
- Expenditure control. Review of budgets, operating costs, docking and capital expenditure.
- Condition monitoring. Technical condition, class status and maintenance discipline tracked over time.
- Independent reporting. Reporting prepared for the owner, not for the manager.
Oversight scope — indicative division of responsibility
| Area | Ship manager | Osher Shipping |
|---|---|---|
| Daily vessel operation | Executes | Reviews outcomes |
| Crewing & technical management | Executes | Monitors standards |
| Operating budget | Proposes | Independently assesses |
| Drydocking & capex | Specifies and executes | Reviews scope and cost |
| Commercial employment | Implements | Evaluates strategy fit |
| Reporting to owner | Operational | Independent and consolidated |
04 / Structuring
Tanker Investment & Asset Structuring
Every vessel requires a clear investment thesis, commercial purpose and exit strategy.
Ownership structure
SPV design, governance, jurisdiction and control mechanisms aligned to the investor base.
Employment strategy
Charter coverage, spot exposure and long-term employment matched to the financing profile.
Exit planning
Residual value assumptions, sale windows and realistic exit routes defined at the outset.
Structuring parameters — typical mandate inputs
| Parameter | Typical range | Bearing on structure |
|---|---|---|
| Vessel segment | MR / LR1 / Aframax / Suezmax | Trade pattern and earnings volatility |
| DWT range | 25,000 – 320,000 | Capital requirement and financing depth |
| Mandate type | Acquisition / newbuilding / oversight | Scope, duration and reporting cadence |
| Charter structure | Spot / TC / bareboat | Cash-flow certainty and lender appetite |
| Oversight | Owner-side, continuous | Cost control and asset preservation |
05 / Capital
Capital Raising & Transaction Support
Preparing tanker opportunities for professional capital.
Opportunities presented the way professional capital expects to see them.
We prepare the analysis, documentation and structure required for institutional and private capital to evaluate a tanker opportunity properly.
- Investor documentation. Structured presentation of asset, market, structure and risk.
- Financing coordination. Engagement with banks, funds, lessors and alternative lenders.
- Due diligence management. Technical, commercial, legal and compliance workstreams coordinated in parallel.
- Execution support. Support through negotiation, documentation, closing and delivery.
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.
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.