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Long-term value creation
Ness Shipping AS is an independent maritime advisory and investment company founded by Henrik Ness, bringing nearly 40 years of international experience across shipping, commodity trading, project finance, and vessel ownership.
We partner with investors, shipowners, and industry stakeholders to develop, structure, and manage maritime investments throughout the asset lifecycle.
"Combining commercial insight, technical understanding, and financial expertise to create sustainable maritime investments."
We provide independent advisory services across the maritime sector,
including:
Maritime project finance and investment structuring
Commercial management of vessels
Chartering and Sale & Purchase (S&P) advisory
Technical supervision, inspections and operational advisory
Strategic corporate and financial advisory
Services
Selected Experience
Henrik Ness has played a leading role in numerous international shipping transactions and investment projects, including:
Development of two Handysize newbuilding projects through
Mitsui, Japan, for delivery in 2026Disponent Owner of 36 vessels in 27 projects the last 10 years
Commercial and technical advisor to SIVA Shipping
Structuring and participating in the capital raising for 10 × 25,000 DWT stainless steel chemical tankers at AVIC Dingheng, China
CEO of JB Ugland Shipping Singapore
Head of Norsk Hydro's NGL Trading & Shipping Department
Track Record
Over the past 15 years, Henrik Ness has led the development and management of a substantial portfolio of maritime investments.
Key figures
27 completed maritime investment projects
36 vessels owned as Disponent Owner or co-owner
Average holding period: 4.5 years
Average money multiple: Above 1.9x
Total transaction value: More than USD 750 million
About Henrik Ness
Henrik Ness has built an extensive career spanning tanker chartering, gas trading, dry bulk, chemical tankers,
project finance, and commercial ship management.
His experience includes senior roles at:
RS Platou (now Clarksons Oslo) – Tanker Chartering
Norsk Hydro – Head of NGL Trading & Shipping
JB Ugland Shipping – Tankers, Dry Bulk, Gas Carriers and Chemical Tankers
NRP – Maritime Project Finance
Njord Shipping – Co-founder and CEO (2013–2026)
As CEO of Njord Shipping for 13 years, Henrik was responsible for the commercial management and ownership structures of 34 vessels, serving as Disponent Owner and commercial manager.