Overview
We offer a comprehensive range of consulting services across marine, shipping and international trade, combining technical expertise with practical commercial insight.
Marine consultancy
We offer a comprehensive range of marine consultancy services through our team of highly qualified specialists (naval architects, marine engineers and master mariners) with many years of experience in their respective fields. We provide expert advice and technical assistance to clients on a wide range of marine issues, whether it is attendance at a casualty, investigation and support during court and arbitration proceedings, or consultancy, surveys and audits.
We are regularly appointed to carry out surveys on all manner of cargoes carried by sea, whether containerised, bulk or in break bulk format.
Ship sale and purchase, ship finance and vessel ownership
We have substantial experience and knowledge in finance in maritime and shipping sectors. We deliver commercially efficient solutions for buying and financing a ship, and we can manage the entire transaction for each client, advising on ship finance (purchase options) including secured lending (traditional bank loan, equity and shipyard financing) and leasing, vessel value support, and wider corporate and vessel ownership matters (owner-operator structures, incorporation of shipping companies, flagging out, etc).
We are able to assist our clients over the entire ship sale and purchase process, from early negotiations (on all standard industry forms) through to delivery and we are involved in transactions relating to all types of vessels including bulk carriers, container ships, tankers, reefers, yachts as well as supply and support vessels. We can assist our clients to find a required tonnage on the world shipping market and locating of appropriate candidates through a worldwide network of trustworthy and qualified brokers.
Business project development in an international trade. Transaction advisory services
We assist our clients to develop its business projects in the agri-commodities & fertilizers markets and shipping sector and represent their interests globally, where project is executed or asset is operated. We advise on a wide range of commercial / shipping transactions and related issues, at the stage of negotiating and structuring transactions, to consulting, documenting, and advising on the implementation of each project in detail. We provide more than just advice, we provide practical solution that is based on deep understanding of agri-commodities & fertilizers trading and maritime shipping business, and what it is clients are trying to achieve.
Risk management and assessment
We offer a wide range of risk management and assessment consulting services that can help our clients effectively to manage risk at every stage of business project and international transaction (contract), specifically, third-party risk management consulting services. We examine risk from every angle and provide our client with the insights they need to identify business partners (third parties) and make better-informed decisions for business and deals.
OSINT for International Shipping and Commodity Trade
We provide open-source intelligence to support international operations in shipping and commodities trade. Our research is based on a wide range of sources — including trade and customs records, corporate and vessel registries, asset databases, court and litigation records, industry media and archives. We specialize in tracing hidden assets and mapping networks of related parties. This includes uncovering beneficial ownership, tracing through corporate veils, exposing control relationships masked by nominees or shell companies and identifying links through jurisdictional layers. With a focus on actionable insights, we turn complex data into clear intelligence to support due diligence, risk management, and business decision-making.
Marine & commodity claims handling, marine insurance (warranty) and cargo surveying
As an importer, exporter, shipper, or consignee, dealing with transport and liability claims can be a time-consuming and costly process that can strain your relationships with insurance providers, carriers, and logistics providers. We offer a range of services, from claims investigation to settlement negotiation, to provide comprehensive support throughout the entire claims process. With our team on your side, you can focus on your business while we coordinate and provide efficient claims process.