What We Do
SeaHold has developed its largely marine related investment business into a diversified investment portfolio which includes ships and shipping related activities, marine leisure and related infrastructure support, as well as residential and commercial property development, hospitality, general retail, equities investment, specialty foods (wholesale and retail), commercial catering, and field sports.
The group retains its exposure to a small number of its original offshore oil and gas related investments. Please toggle on the headings on the accordion below for a brief overview of each of the group’s areas of interest.
The company invests its own funds in target investments and also commonly acts in syndication with other investors and sometimes debt providers, particularly on larger projects. Investment projects are normally sourced from SeaHold's own contact network, or from periodic reviews of investment opportunities in its target markets.
SeaHold has developed its largely marine related investment business into a diversified investment portfolio which includes ships and shipping related activities, marine leisure and related infrastructure support, as well as residential and commercial property development, hospitality, general retail, equities investment, specialty foods (wholesale and retail), commercial catering, and field sports.
The group retains its exposure to a small number of its original offshore oil and gas related investments. Please toggle on the headings on the accordion below for a brief overview of each of the group’s areas of interest.
The company invests its own funds in target investments and also commonly acts in syndication with other investors and sometimes debt providers, particularly on larger projects. Investment projects are normally sourced from SeaHold's own contact network, or from periodic reviews of investment opportunities in its target markets.
Ships and Shipping Related Investments
SeaHold has a number of indirect investments in large offshore vessels through vessel owners or operators. The group’s mission allows for an increased exposure to this type of investment, although always in syndication with others and to a maximum position of around 20% of the vessel’s beneficial ownership and with a preference for the Norwegian “KS” model.
Marine Leisure & Infrastructure
SeaHold invests in both power and sailing yachts and is keen to become further involved in syndicated investment in super-yachts. The investment approach will usually be in the “spec” building of larger motor-yachts, although not exclusively. Sailing yacht projects will also be considered on their merits.
SeaHold is always a significant investor in its own super-yacht projects, and would lead the syndication process. The Group is also prepared to consider participation in marinas and related infrastructure, and is currently evaluating projects relating to the development of marina infrastructure throughout Europe.
SeaHold is always a significant investor in its own super-yacht projects, and would lead the syndication process. The Group is also prepared to consider participation in marinas and related infrastructure, and is currently evaluating projects relating to the development of marina infrastructure throughout Europe.
Offshore Oil & Gas
SeaHold Group’s most successful investment to date, from which it has now exited, was made in a company providing marine support to the offshore oil and gas sector. The Group still invests in oil and gas projects today with one major ongoing investment, and is happy to consider further investment in this sector.
Equities & General Investment
Given the situation in the world’s equity markets, SeaHold have taken the view that some excellent equity investment opportunities have been created. The Group has therefore embarked upon a program of in-house investments across several share categories including shipping companies, large oil and gas contractors, banks and the finance sector, capital providers, and debt management companies.
Retail Opportunities
The Group has made one retail investment to date. Recognising the potential of this business area, the Group is interested in pursuing further investment in quality retail projects, whether they be in the speculative “building for rental” sense, or for the acquisition of, and/or investment in, existing retail businesses.
Hospitality
The SeaHold group has made significant investment in a property in central Scotland, which is to be converted into a quality lodge, providing comfortable accommodation for field sports enthusiasts. Committed to increasing its portfolio within the hospitality sector, the Group is seeking further investment opportunities throughout Scotland and Ireland, as well as further afield.
Catering & Specialty Foods
The SeaHold Group has made a significant investment in this area with the purchase of a restaurant and delicatessen in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. These properties will be managed and operated by SeaHold Catering Ltd. We have plans for this to be an area of growth and development for the company.
Residential & Commercial Property Development
The SeaHold Group has a subsidiary company called Glen Deskry Developments (GDD) that focuses on Group property development initiatives on a worldwide basis. GDD’s portfolio of projects currently includes a multi-million dollar residential development in Wanaka, New Zealand, as well as several residential and commercial projects in Scotland. Property investment is a major activity for SeaHold and GDD, both companies will continue to grow in this area.
Field Sports
Group entities have made a number of investments in the field sports area, including a part ownership position in a sporting estate in Scotland and a direct equity investment in a leading ammunition and sporting goods manufacturer.
Sponsorships
SeaHold are committed to supporting the promotion of yachting in the Western Isles of Scotland through its long term sponsorship of Sail Hebrides, to whom SeaHold has provided a 42-foot sailing yacht called the “Hebridean” for training purposes.
SeaHold is also the main sponsor of the SeaHold Perie Banous II, a 39-foot Sparkman & Stephens sloop to be skippered by Australian yachting icon, Jon Sanders, and crewed by another Australian yachting icon, Davie Dicks, and an all West Australian crew in the 2008 Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
SeaHold is also the main sponsor of the SeaHold Perie Banous II, a 39-foot Sparkman & Stephens sloop to be skippered by Australian yachting icon, Jon Sanders, and crewed by another Australian yachting icon, Davie Dicks, and an all West Australian crew in the 2008 Rolex Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
