Aurelis Maritime
a maritime investment
and operating platform
Bridging operational shipping expertise and structured capital to identify, acquire and manage maritime assets across European and global markets.
Aurelis Maritime is built on direct industry experience, disciplined asset selection and strong commercial relationships across the shipping industry.
We work with operators, asset owners and capital partners to identify the right asset opportunities, through a structured investment process.
Our model bridges maritime operations and institutional capital, enabling efficient access to shipping opportunities while maintaining strong operational oversight.
ABOUT US
Aurelis Maritime is an independent maritime platform that brings together hands-on shipping experience and the rigour of structured capital management. We work with asset owners, operators and capital partners to develop maritime opportunities grounded in operational reality.
Our approach integrates:
Market insight and asset timing
Technical and commercial management expertise
Alternative investment structures (AIS) adapted to the nature of each opportunity
The result is a platform that can manage maritime assets at each stage of the cycle, from origination through to active management and exit.
OUR INVESTMENT MODELS
1. Pure Asset Play (Deal‑by‑Deal)
Our approach to vessel acquisition, allowing capital to be deployed selectively across specific opportunities.
Our approach integrates:
Opportunistic asset acquisitions
Flexible capital deployment
Targeting mispriced or cycle‑driven opportunities
2. Capability Platform Model
This model combines maritime operating capabilities with investment activity.
Operational partnerships may include:
Technical management
Commercial management
Ship management
Strategic partnerships, particularly in established maritime hubs such as Greece, allow Aurelis Maritime to leverage operational expertise while maintaining investment discipline.
This model enables:
Operational oversight through established management partnerships
Asset performance optimisation
Continuous deal flow
3. Structured Maritime Vehicle
A portfolio-level structure designed to hold and manage a diversified portfolio of maritime assets, providing consolidated oversight and operational efficiency at scale.
Key features:
Multi-asset portfolio approach across vessel types and segments
Centralised commercial and technical governance
Designed for engagement with sophisticated and institutional capital partners
This structure is built for deployment alongside strategic and institutional partners with established maritime or alternative asset interests.
OUR APPROACH
Aurelis Maritime focuses on four core principles:
1
Disciplined Asset Selection
Technical and commercial analysis applied at every stage of the acquisition process, with a focus on vessel quality, class standing and where the asset sits in the market cycle.
2
Operational Expertise
Direct access to experienced technical and commercial management partners, so that assets are run efficiently and kept to the highest standard.
3
Flexible Structuring
Each opportunity is structured on its own terms. Where it makes sense, Aurelis uses alternative investment structures (AIS) to align the interests of all stakeholders.
4
Long-Term Value Creation
A patient, cycle-aware approach to asset management, with more emphasis on quality of earnings than short-term trading activity.
WHO WE WORK WITH
We partner with:
1
Shipping companies
2
Maritime operators
3
Institutional investors
4
Family offices
5
Strategic industry partners
If you are active in the shipping market or interested in exploring access to maritime asset opportunities, we would be delighted to have a conversation.