The discrete fund is the first of its kind under the VCC-regime led by a team of industry-leading shipping experts including a global shipping chief executive, finance specialists and Swiss asset managers; co-founders of Blair Road Capital Pte. Ltd.
The fund management company Blair Capital Pte Ltd is licensed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
The team has a combined 100 years of experience in operating, financing, sourcing and structuring ship assets; as well as more than 50 years experience in structuring and managing assets and alternate investments for private and institutional investors.
Investment Theme
Maritime industry and marine assets worldwide.
Minimum Fund Size
$10 million (USD)
Minimum Commitment
$100,000 (USD)
per Accredited Investor
Subscription Schedule
Open-ended fund
Benchmark
SoniShares Global Shipping ‘BOAT’ ETF
Redemption Schedule
Annual Redemption with a 3 Months’ notice before the publication of the NAV on December 31.
Confirmation period of 10 days after the publication of the NAV.
Payout within 3 months of publication on the NAV.
Fund Domicile
Singapore
Fund Managers: Swiss
Fund Management Company: Blair Road Capital Pte. Ltd., Singapore
License type: Capital Market Services, regulated by Monetary Authority of Singapore
Administrator and Custodian
Vessel Types1
General Cargo Ship
- Small gaps between ship and quay to minimize outreach of cranes
- Large change of draft between laden and empty conditions
- May occupy berths for long periods Coastal cargo vessels may berth without tug assistance
RoRo Ship
- Ships have own loading ramps – usually stern, slewed or side doors
- High lateral and/or transverse berthing speeds Manoeuvrability at low speeds may be poor End berthing impacts often occur
- Many different shapes, sizes and condition of beltings
Bulk Carrier
- Close to berth face to minimize shiploader outreach
- Possible need to warp ships along berth for shiploader to change holds
- Large change of draft between laden and empty conditions
- Require low hull contact pressures unless belted
Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Small draft change between ladenand empty
- White or light colored hulls are easily marked
- Flared bows are prone to strike shore structures
- Require low hull contact pressures unless belted
Container Ship
- Flared bows are prone to strike shore structures
- Increasing ship beams needs increase crane outreach
- Some vessels have single or multiple beltings
- Bulbous bows may strike front piles of structures at large berthing angles
- Require low hull contact pressures unless belted
Ferry
- Quick turn around needed
- High berthing speeds, often with end berthing
- Intensive use of berth
- Berthing without tug assistance
- Many different shapes, sizes and condition of beltings
Oil Tanker
- Need to avoid fire hazards from sparks or friction
- Large change of draft between laden and empty conditions
- Require low hull contact pressures
- Coastal tankers may berth without tug assistance
Gas Carrier
(not excluding LPG/LNG)
- Need to avoid fire hazards from sparks or friction
- Shallow draft even at full load
- Require low hull contact pressures
- Single class of vessels using dedicated facilities
- Manifolds not necessarily at midships position
1 Source: Trelleborg Group