Shipping & Trading

Vessel Operations & Performance

We deliver operational advisory services focused on improving vessel efficiency, reliability, and trading performance.

Our services include:
⦿ Voyage planning and route optimisation
⦿ Fuel consumption analysis and optimisation strategies
⦿ Performance monitoring and benchmarking
⦿ Bunker management and reporting oversight
⦿ Operational risk assessment and mitigation
⦿ Fleet performance analytics and KPI development
⦿ Cargo handling efficiency reviews
⦿ Trading compliance and documentation support

We help clients enhance uptime, reduce fuel costs, and maintain operational reliability across global trading routes.

Technical Management & Maintenance Strategy

We provide structured technical advisory services aimed at protecting asset integrity and controlling operational expenditure.

Our capabilities include:
⦿ Planned Maintenance System (PMS) development and optimisation
⦿ Preventive and corrective maintenance strategy design
⦿ Condition monitoring and reliability analysis
⦿ Dry-docking planning and supervision support
⦿ Machinery lifecycle optimisation
⦿ Spare parts planning and cost control
⦿ Technical inspections and compliance audits

Our maintenance strategies are designed to minimise downtime, extend asset life, and improve cost efficiency.

Regulatory & Class Compliance

We support uninterrupted trading through proactive regulatory and classification advisory services.

Our services include:

⦿ Compliance with IMO conventions and international maritime regulations
⦿ Flag State regulatory advisory
⦿ Classification society coordination and audit preparation
⦿ Port State Control (PSC) readiness assessments
⦿ ISM, ISPS, and safety management system reviews
⦿ Regulatory gap analysis and corrective action planning

We ensure vessels remain compliant, reducing the risk of detention, penalties, and operational disruption.

Chartering Advisory

We provide commercial and technical advisory services across all major chartering arrangements.

Our support covers:

Time charter, voyage charter, and bareboat charter advisory
⦿ Charter party review and risk analysis
⦿ Operational performance monitoring under charter terms
⦿ Off-hire and claims advisory
⦿ Compliance and contractual performance oversight

Our advisory ensures that charter arrangements are commercially sound and operationally aligned.

Sale & Purchase (S&P)

We provide independent technical and commercial advisory for vessel and offshore asset acquisitions and disposals.

Our services include:
⦿ Pre-purchase inspections and condition surveys
⦿ Technical risk identification
⦿ Asset valuation input
⦿ Documentation review and transaction support
⦿ Post-acquisition technical planning
We assist clients in making informed decisions and mitigating transactional risk.

Asset Valuation & Financial Due Diligence

We support lenders, investors, and asset owners with independent technical due diligence and valuation insight.

Our capabilities include:
⦿ Condition-based technical assessments
⦿ Residual life and lifecycle evaluation
⦿ Maintenance and CAPEX forecasting
⦿ Risk-based asset valuation support
⦿ Financing and refinancing technical advisory
Our due diligence services provide confidence and clarity in investment and financing decisions.

Through disciplined analysis, regulatory expertise, and commercial awareness, our Shipping & Trading services deliver operational reliability, financial transparency, and sustainable asset performance.

OBNISHA is a globally focused maritime inspection entity specializing in the comprehensive lifecycle inspections of key assets, including ships, port infrastructure, offshore structures, and cargo handling equipment.


Global Experts in Marine Consultancy, Marine Warranty Surveying & Maritime Asset Management Services