Independent expertise. Open horizons.
Tanker trade.
Expertly navigated.
Chartering and commercial management for the global tanker trade — built on two decades of hands-on command and shore-side leadership.
Years of maritime
leadership
From the bridge.
To the boardroom.
A clear course.
A trusted partner.
Nauticas FZCO is a dynamic shipping company launched in 2025 with a clear mission: to provide superior maritime transport and logistics services globally. Our foundation is built on decades of in-depth industry experience.
At the helm is Captain Vikas Shukla, a seasoned maritime professional whose career spans over two decades of distinguished service and leadership within the global shipping industry.
Discover our storySafety First
Promoting the highest safety standards for our people, vessels and the environment.
Operational Excellence
Ensuring reliable, efficient and cost-effective shipping through precision and planning.
Client-Centric Approach
Building lasting partnerships by understanding and delivering on specific needs.
Innovation & Technology
Leveraging modern tools and sustainable practices to stay ahead.
Integrity & Transparency
Conducting business with clarity, honesty and accountability.
One partner.
Every commercial horizon.
Four connected service lines covering the commercial life of a tanker — from fixture to sale.
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01Time Charter
Full commercial management of chartered tonnage, for periods of one to three years.
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02Freight Brokerage
Connecting shippers and carriers, and managing the logistics that keep delivery on schedule.
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03Sales & Purchase Consultancy
Transaction advisory across bulk carriers, tankers, container ships and specialised vessels.
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04Commercial Management
Day-to-day commercial oversight of a vessel's employment, handled as if the tonnage were our own.
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Your next opportunity.
- Voyages Completed
- 24
Completed voyages recorded in our fleet.
- Commercial Managers
- 6
Commercial management entries recorded in our fleet.
- Time Charters
- 4
All recorded time charters, including completed voyages.
- Combined DWT
- 936,500
Deadweight tonnage across all included fleet entries.
- Combined CBM
- 1,156,568
Cubic capacity across all included fleet entries.
- Total Number of Voyages
- 28
Total fleet entries across all employment types.
Fleet
3 vessels| Vessel | DWT | CBM | Built | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IMPERIAL | 77,000 | 83,687 | 2007 | Time Charter |
| Safeen Strength | 105,000 | 114,765 | 2012 | Time Charter |
| SC GOLD | 37,000 | 44,606 | 2007 | Time Charter |
Experience at sea.
Perspective ashore.
“Fifteen years commanding tankers gave me first-hand experience of vessel operations, safety protocols and cargo handling. Nauticas is where that sea-going judgement meets shore-side commercial strategy.”
Founder & Managing Director
In good company.
Counterparties and charterers we work with across the region.
Have a cargo, a vessel,
or a fixture to discuss?
Our chartering desk responds to enquiries within one business day.