Maritime
Maritime Consultancy
Maritime experience with a commercial perspective.
Index Consultants provides specialist maritime consultancy drawing upon approximately two decades of professional seagoing experience.
Rob Wilkinson holds a Master Mariner Unlimited Certificate of Competency and has a background encompassing commercial shipping, vessel command, large private yacht operations and high-value maritime asset management.
His experience includes senior appointments managing vessels and associated infrastructure on behalf of ultra-high-net-worth individuals, with responsibility for operational budgets, personnel, contractors, maintenance and complex logistical arrangements.
Combined with his subsequent experience in finance and investment, this provides a practical understanding of both the operational and commercial considerations associated with maritime assets.
Capabilities
Areas of Expertise
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Ship & Yacht Finance
Commercial advice concerning vessel acquisition finance, refinancing and marine asset-backed funding arrangements.
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Marine Investment & Transactions
Assessment of vessel-related investment opportunities, acquisition and disposal considerations, commercial risks and transaction coordination.
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Maritime Asset Management
Advice on the management of high-value marine assets, operational expenditure, maintenance programmes and supporting infrastructure.
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Commercial Shipping & Vessel Operations
Independent operational and commercial advice informed by professional experience in merchant shipping and vessel command.
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Technical Due Diligence & Survey Coordination
Support with vessel inspections, acquisition due diligence and the engagement and coordination of appropriately qualified technical specialists.
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Maritime Business Advisory
Commercial strategy, negotiations and operational advice for businesses and investors with maritime interests.
Command
Operational Risk & Leadership
Professional maritime command requires preparation, accountability and the ability to make sound decisions in uncertain or demanding circumstances.
These disciplines have influenced our wider approach to commercial risk, investment management and complex financial situations.
We bring this combination of operational and commercial experience to clients seeking informed, practical advice on maritime matters.
Expeditions
Expedition Planning & Logistics
Index Consultants also provides planning and organisational support for maritime, endurance and remote-area expeditions.
Our experience combines professional maritime operations with firsthand participation in demanding endurance challenges and self-supported expeditions.
Successful expeditions require careful preparation, appropriate equipment, reliable logistics, sound navigation and effective contingency planning.
We can assist with expedition feasibility, route planning, equipment and provisioning requirements, logistical coordination, risk assessment and operational preparation.
Our approach is informed by practical experience of the challenges involved in operating independently in demanding environments.
Contact
Discuss your requirements.
We also welcome enquiries relating to maritime consultancy and expedition planning.
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