The key difference between us and other brokers is that the tools of our trade are made to measure.
We customize our services for our diverse clients and their requirements to provide a high caliber of market coverage. From government contracts to outsourcing for a super oil major, the following case studies highlight our scope.
Offering only the best
shipping solutions
to our clients
DP2 MPSV
Government Department
CHALLENGE
Procure vessel to protect the maritime environment with minimum 16 knots speed, high ice-class, and large free deck space at a specific price point.
RESULT
Facilitated winning of RFP; sourced and upgraded a vessel; negotiated the contract at the client's preferred price point; met various delivery timelines and achieved the client's purpose of protecting the maritime environment.
OUTSOURCING
Super Oil Major
CHALLENGE
Client sought to increase efficiency and reduce costs by outsourcing their marine department operation
functions for crude oil shipments and chartering of vessels. The scope of work involved comprehensive services to meet stringent operational management requirements.
RESULT
Became a seamless extension of Client's marine department providing marine operation coordination functions for worldwide crudeoil importation; sourced
vessels; and established a collaborative partnership
with client's offices in multiple locations. We provided comprehensive knowledge based services, created detailed processes, increased efficiency as well as saved the client time and money.
Offering only
the best shipping solutions
to our clients
RESEARCH VESSEL
Leading University in the field of Oceanographic Research
CHALLENGE
Determine potential utilization, customers, and desired equipment for a newbuilding research vessel.
RESULT
Developed a chartering strategy for a multi-disciplinary Research Vessel by conducting a comprehensive
market research study. We identified potential customers, third-party charter likelihood and sustainability, established Charterer relationships, and gathered feedback on vessel specification and type of scientific equipment to have onboard. A utilization model was created for different
seasons, areas of operation, and survey types.
NEWBUILDING
Investment Firm
CHALLENGE
Determine investment viability for an Aframax crude oil tanker including building costs, financing options, and suitable yards.
RESULT
Worked with an investment firm to create a ship finance and construction proposal for an Aframax crude oil tanker. The project consisted of yard selections, providing financing options, engaging yards in pricing discussions, and delivery terms.
CONSULTING
Large Rail Corporation
CHALLENGE
Determine the freight differential between rail and marine transportation.
RESULT
Created a detailed model comparing freight differentials
for varying shipment sizes over different periods of time. Conducted a detailed examination of port efficiencies and transit times.
UTILITY IDENTIFICATION
Consortium of universities that own and operate a research vessel
CHALLENGE
Find customers to employ the Research Vessel when Universities were not using it for their science days and negotiate marine contract terms in addition to pricing agreements.
RESULT
Brokered multi-year deal and spot charters to increase utilization of the Research Vessel. The vessel was used for academic research, training, hydrographic and geophysical surveys, seismic data acquisition, geotechnical sampling, ROV platform support, and marine survey operations.