Tanker advisory from MR2 to VLCC.
Vectra Maritime advises investors and shipowners on crude and product tanker acquisitions, financing and valuation — with vessel due diligence, financing comparisons, DCF models and sensitivity analysis.
Segments we cover
MR2
45–55k dwtThe workhorse of clean products trading. We assess eco versus non-eco earnings spreads, scrubber economics and resale versus newbuild pricing.
LR2
~110k dwtLong-haul product and crude trading options. Valuation compares trading alternatives, earnings assumptions and fleet supply scenarios.
Aframax
80–120k dwtRegional crude and fuel oil trades from the Baltic, Mediterranean and Caribbean. We model sanctions-driven fleet segmentation and age profiles.
Suezmax
~160k dwtAtlantic Basin crude liftings and West African flows. Analysis covers tonne-mile sensitivity to Red Sea routing and US Gulf exports.
VLCC
~300k dwtMiddle East Gulf and Atlantic long-haul crude. Cash-flow sensitivities examine routing risk, oil supply assumptions and alternative fleet delivery scenarios.
How we work on tanker mandates
Vessel acquisition & sale
Off-market sourcing, independent valuation, inspection and class-record review, and negotiation through to delivery for secondhand and resale tanker tonnage.
Structured tanker finance
Arranging financing for second-hand tanker acquisitions and newbuilding projects, and comparing bank debt, sale-and-leaseback and alternative structures with covenant analysis and explicit freight and residual-value assumptions. Vectra acts as arranger and adviser, not a lender of its own capital; financing is not guaranteed.
Investment analysis
DCF models, time-charter versus spot scenarios, CII and EU ETS cost overlays, and sensitivity analysis for investment committees.
Portfolio & exit strategy
Fleet renewal timing, asset rotation across segments, and exit pricing through the tanker cycle.
How an engagement runs
- 01
Introductory call
A confidential, no-obligation discussion of your objectives, target segments and constraints.
- 02
Scope & proposal
We define the mandate — acquisition, financing or valuation — and agree deliverables, timeline and terms in writing.
- 03
Analysis & execution
Market studies, DCF modelling, asset screening, due diligence and negotiation, with regular desk updates throughout.
- 04
Delivery & review
Committee-ready documentation and a closing review, with ongoing access to the desk afterwards.
Frequently asked questions
Which tanker segments do you advise on?
Crude and product tankers from MR2 through LR2, Aframax and Suezmax to VLCC, covering secondhand and resale tonnage.
Who are your tanker clients?
Institutional investors and shipowners evaluating acquisitions, sales, financing or valuations of tanker tonnage.
What does tanker investment analysis include?
DCF models, time-charter versus spot scenarios, CII and EU ETS cost overlays and sensitivity analysis prepared for investment committees.
How does an engagement start?
With a confidential, no-obligation introductory call about your objectives, target segments and constraints. If there is a fit, we agree scope, deliverables, timeline and terms in writing before work begins.
Is the enquiry confidential?
Yes. Enquiries go to Vectra Maritime’s existing enquiry address and are handled in confidence by the firm’s principals.
Have a tanker acquisition, financing or valuation mandate in mind?
Start a confidential enquiry