Tanker at sea
Institutional Maritime Advisory

Superior risk-adjusted returns in tanker markets.

Bespoke advisory for institutional investors and shipowners. We execute vessel acquisitions, structure complex financings, and optimize portfolios with rigorous DCF analysis, charter forecasting, and market intelligence.

01 — Capabilities

Disciplined execution across the tanker investment lifecycle.

Three interlocking practices, one continuous mandate: deploy capital with conviction, structure it with precision, and validate every decision with quantitative rigor.

Vessel Acquisition

Proprietary sourcing and valuation across MR2, LR2, Aframax, Suezmax, and VLCC opportunities. Full-cycle negotiation and institutional-grade due diligence.

Structured Finance

Sale-leasebacks, senior debt, mezzanine, and hybrid solutions. Tailored to optimize capital structure and covenant packages.

Investment Analysis

Comprehensive DCF modeling, ConTex/SCFI forecasting, sensitivity analysis, and residual value optimization across the cycle.

02 — Approach

Rigorous analysis. Institutional execution. Deep market expertise.

Every engagement is shaped by the same conviction: tanker markets reward those who pair quantitative discipline with experienced judgment.

Tankers
MR2 · LR2 · Aframax · Suezmax · VLCC
Full segment coverage
DCF
Proprietary
Cycle-tested modeling
Athens
Global Hub
Maritime capital
360°
Lifecycle
Acquisition to exit
03 — Markets

Explore tanker TC rates across segments.

Interactive view of 1-year time charter equivalent rates across MR2 through VLCC. Toggle segments, switch timeframes, and track month-over-month moves. Indicative data for illustration — engagement clients receive proprietary, live-validated curves.

1-Year Time Charter Equivalent · USD/day (000s)
Tanker TC Rates — Standard vs Eco
Illustrative indicative rates. Eco vessels reflect modern, fuel-efficient tonnage premium.
Standard Eco
MR2
$23.0kStd
0.9% m/m
Eco +14.3%
LR2
$30.0kStd
2.3% m/m
Eco +17.3%
Aframax
$38.8kStd
2.0% m/m
Eco +19.6%
Suezmax
$44.9kStd
0.9% m/m
Eco +21.8%
VLCC
$59.0kStd
1.5% m/m
Eco +25.6%
04 — Engage

Engage with Vectra.

Direct line to principal. Confidential, mandate-driven conversations.

Founder & Principal
Dimitris Filippas