Strategic advisory on charter programme structuring and commercial optimisation. Whether an owner seeks to offset operating costs through selective chartering or build a commercially oriented programme, the strategic framework determines the outcome. We advise on structure, positioning, and commercial operations — not brokerage.
Charter and commercial decisions carry implications across taxation, regulatory compliance, insurance, crew requirements, and vessel wear. A charter programme that looks profitable on a spreadsheet can erode asset value, trigger regulatory obligations, or compromise the owner's private use if not structured with operational understanding. Our advisory bridges the gap between commercial ambition and operational reality.
Strategic framework for charter operations — programme scope, seasonal positioning, target market identification, and pricing strategy. We advise on the structural decisions that determine whether chartering enhances or diminishes the ownership experience, considering flag state permissions, VAT implications, and operational impact.
Review and optimisation of existing commercial operations. Revenue analysis, cost structure evaluation, operational efficiency assessment, and strategic repositioning. The objective is sustainable commercial performance that preserves asset value and aligns with the owner's broader objectives.
Strategic guidance on market positioning, competitive differentiation, and revenue diversification. We evaluate the vessel's commercial potential within current market conditions, identify positioning opportunities, and develop strategies that balance revenue generation with asset preservation and owner preferences.
Charter & Commercial Strategy is available across all three Consultancy subscription tiers. Strategic commercial guidance from advisors who understand the operational implications of every commercial decision.