VIKING SUPPLY SHIPS LIMITED

💤Zombieactive
SC202464 · ltd · incorporated 1999-12-17
Investment thesis
Zombie company — trading but stalled; unlikely mover.
Why interesting: Quiet, steady; could be a succession or carve-out candidate with the right conversation.
Why risky: No growth signal; thin margin for error on price.
Why now
Window steady · low confidence
Steady and stalled — no momentum either way. Needs an approach trigger.
What changed my view
Last 30 days

No material changes in the last 30 days.

Last 90 days

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Last 180 days

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🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
77/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: SIC 09100
Sector: Mining & quarrying
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
  • 50200SIC 50200
Investor take
Pursue
Active trading company with a 67-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 77/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Strong seller-intent signal (78/100, director aged 67). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 9 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (73/100).

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Refinance opportunity

44 live charges · 9 lenders · oldest 25.5y

15/100
under pressure

Refinance would be pressure-driven, not opportunity-driven. Expect tighter margins and covenant scrutiny.

  • · Oldest live charge is 25.5 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 9 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Distress signals active — lender appetite narrows.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (57/100)

Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.

Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
44 charges (44/44 with lender, 44/44 with type)
90
Directors & officers
33 officers (2 active, 33 linked, 24 with DOB)
85
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
255 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
77/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
2
filings
  • • 2 confirmation-statement
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (170 events)Click to expand
  1. 2026-02-27
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    replacement-filing-of-confirmation-statement-with-made-up-date
    confirmation-statement · RP01CS01
  2. 2025-10-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  3. 2024-10-04
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  4. 2023-10-09
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  5. 2023-07-11
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    change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
  6. 2023-07-10
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    change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
    address · AD01
  7. 2022-11-11
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
  8. 2022-11-11
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    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  9. 2022-11-11
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    notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
  10. 2022-11-10
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    cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
    persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
  11. 2022-09-29
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  12. 2021-10-11
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  13. 2020-10-30
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
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  14. 2019-09-25
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  15. 2018-11-08
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  16. 2018-01-16
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    termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
    officers · TM01
  17. 2018-01-10
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    HATLESTAD, Øyvind resigned
    director
  18. 2018-01-10
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  19. 2017-03-20
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    MYKLEBUST, Trond appointed
    director
  20. 2017-03-20
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    BERG, Christian Wilhelm resigned
    director
  21. 2015-08-25
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    HATLESTAD, Øyvind appointed
    director
  22. 2015-07-02
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    TAYLOR, Nigel Keith resigned
    director
  23. 2015-07-02
    ➖
    YOUNG, David Alexander resigned
    director
  24. 2015-06-04
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    Charge satisfied #37
  25. 2015-06-04
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    Charge satisfied #34
  26. 2015-06-04
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    Charge satisfied #32
  27. 2015-06-04
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    Charge satisfied #31
  28. 2015-06-04
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    Charge satisfied #33
  29. 2015-05-22
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    Charge satisfied #41
  30. 2015-05-22
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    Charge satisfied #40
  31. 2015-05-06
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    Charge satisfied #38
  32. 2015-05-06
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    Charge satisfied #36
  33. 2015-04-21
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    Charge satisfied #44
  34. 2015-04-21
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    Charge satisfied #43
  35. 2015-04-21
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    Charge satisfied #42
  36. 2015-04-21
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    Charge satisfied #39
  37. 2015-04-21
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    Charge satisfied #35
  38. 2014-10-06
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    Charge registered #44
    Lender: Dvb Bank SE Nordic Branch (As Agent and Security Agent for the Finance Parties and the Hedging Bank)
  39. 2014-10-06
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    Charge registered #43
    Lender: Dvb Bank SE Nordic Branch (As Agent and Security Agent for the Finance Parties and the Hedging Bank)
  40. 2014-10-06
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    Charge registered #42
    Lender: Dvb Bank SE Nordic Branch (As Agent and Security Agent for the Finance Parties and the Hedging Bank)
  41. 2014-05-23
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    Charge satisfied #28
  42. 2014-05-23
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    Charge satisfied #27
  43. 2014-05-23
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    Charge satisfied #30
  44. 2014-05-23
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    Charge satisfied #29
  45. 2014-05-23
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    Charge satisfied #26
  46. 2014-05-23
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    Charge satisfied #25
  47. 2014-05-23
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    Charge satisfied #24
  48. 2014-05-23
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    Charge satisfied #23
  49. 2014-05-23
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    Charge satisfied #22
  50. 2014-05-23
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    Charge satisfied #21
Showing most recent 50 of 170 events

Owner dependency

90/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Sole director: Only one active director — all governance concentrated on one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 67 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

75/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 67. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
  • primarySole active director: Only one director in control. No visible successor — buyers solve the succession problem.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 27 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.

Red flags

1 med ·
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

Viking Supply Ships (Holdings) Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Viking Supply Ships (Holdings) Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
ultimate parent
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VIKING SUPPLY SHIPS LIMITED
This company · SC202464

Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).

Shareholders & ownership

1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Viking Supply Ships (Holdings) Limited
Corporate entity
75–100%
75–100%board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control18/01/2022
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
  • Sbs (Aberdeen) Limitedceased 18/01/2022· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
  • Sbsl Holdings Limitedceased 17/01/2022· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1999-12-17
Jurisdictionscotland
Primary SIC09100 — SIC 09100

Registered office

2 Marischal Square
Broad Street
Aberdeen
AB10 1DQ
Scotland

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-01-18
Last: 2026-01-04

Officers (2 active · 31 resigned)

BURNESS PAULL LLP→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2013-01-23
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
MYKLEBUST, Trond→
director · ~67y · appointed 2017-03-20
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
PIRIE, William Allan→
secretary · appointed 2006-08-10 · resigned 2007-08-31
Resigned
TULLOCH, Sidney Brian→
secretary · appointed 2001-11-16 · resigned 2006-01-16
Resigned
ABERDEIN CONSIDINE & COMPANY→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2006-01-16 · resigned 2006-08-10
Resigned
CLP SECRETARIES LIMITED→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2000-09-01 · resigned 2001-11-16
Resigned
PAULL & WILLIAMSONS→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2007-08-31 · resigned 2009-04-06
Resigned
PAULL & WILLIAMSONS LLP→
corporate-secretary · appointed 2009-04-06 · resigned 2013-01-23
Resigned
THE COMMERCIAL LAW PRACTICE→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1999-12-17 · resigned 2000-09-01
Resigned
BABINSKI, Tom→
director · ~49y · appointed 2010-12-01 · resigned 2011-11-08
Resigned
BEJSTRUP, Jesper→
director · ~51y · appointed 2011-11-08 · resigned 2012-04-12
Resigned
BERG, Christian Wilhelm→
director · ~58y · appointed 2011-11-08 · resigned 2017-03-20
Resigned
DERRY, Mark John→
director · ~65y · appointed 2007-10-01 · resigned 2009-12-15
Resigned
DUFFIELD, Anthony Leonard→
director · ~74y · appointed 2007-08-31 · resigned 2008-06-10
Resigned
DUFFIELD, Anthony Leonard→
director · ~74y · appointed 2006-02-16 · resigned 2006-08-04
Resigned
EGELAND, Tor Helge→
director · ~66y · appointed 2007-08-31 · resigned 2010-12-01
Resigned
FLETCHER, Keith→
director · ~61y · appointed 2000-04-03 · resigned 2006-08-10
Resigned
FRASER, Iain→
director · ~81y · appointed 2009-12-15 · resigned 2010-08-23
Resigned
HATLESTAD, Øyvind→
director · ~41y · appointed 2015-08-25 · resigned 2018-01-10
Resigned
HOLLAND, Sheena Lesley→
director · ~67y · appointed 2007-08-31 · resigned 2008-07-09
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Mortgages & charges

44
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:44 of 44 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE Nordic Branch (As Agent and Security Agent for the Finance Parties and the Hedging Bank)
A registered charge1 property06/10/201421/04/2015
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE Nordic Branch (As Agent and Security Agent for the Finance Parties and the Hedging Bank)
A registered charge1 property06/10/201421/04/2015
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE Nordic Branch (As Agent and Security Agent for the Finance Parties and the Hedging Bank)
A registered charge1 property06/10/201421/04/2015
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE Nordic Branch as Security Agent for the Finance Parties and the Hedging Bank
A registered charge1 property16/05/201422/05/2015
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE Nordic Branch as Security Agent for the Finance Parties and the Hedging Bank
A registered charge1 property16/05/201422/05/2015
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE Nordic Branch as Security Agent on Behalf of the Finance Parties and the Hedging Bank
A registered charge1 property16/05/201421/04/2015
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE Nordic Branch as Security Agent on Behalf of the Finance Parties and the Hedging Bank
A registered charge1 property16/05/201406/05/2015
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE Nordic Branch as Security Agent for the Finance Parties and the Hedging Bank
A registered charge1 property16/05/201404/06/2015
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE Nordic Branch as Security Agent for the Finance Parties and the Hedgin Bank
A registered charge1 property16/05/201406/05/2015
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE Nordic Branch as Security Agent for the Finance Parties and the Hedgin Bank
A registered charge1 property16/05/201421/04/2015
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE Nordic Branch as Security Agent for the Finance Parties and the Hedging Bank
A registered charge1 property16/05/201404/06/2015
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE Nordic Branch as Security Agent for the Finance Parties and the Hedging Bank
A registered charge1 property15/05/201404/06/2015
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE Nordic Branch as Security Agent for the Finance Parties and the Hedging Bank
A registered charge—15/05/201404/06/2015
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE Nordic Branch as Security Agent
A registered charge—14/05/201404/06/2015
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE
Ship mortgage1 property23/06/201123/05/2014
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE
Ship mortgage1 property23/06/201123/05/2014
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE
Assignment agreement1 property21/06/201123/05/2014
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE
Deed of covenants1 property21/06/201123/05/2014
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE
Ship mortgage1 property04/01/201123/05/2014
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE
Ship mortgage1 property04/01/201123/05/2014
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE
Ship mortgage1 property04/01/201123/05/2014
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE
Ship mortgage1 property04/01/201123/05/2014
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE
Ship mortgage1 property04/01/201123/05/2014
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE
Ship mortgage1 property04/01/201123/05/2014
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE
Bond & floating charge1 property29/12/201023/05/2014
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE
Deed of covenants3 properties24/12/201023/05/2014
satisfied
Dvb Bank SE
Assignment1 property22/12/201023/05/2014
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Ship mortgage1 property06/11/200808/01/2011
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Ship mortgage1 property06/11/200808/01/2011
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Ship mortgage1 property06/11/200808/01/2011
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Ship mortgage1 property24/08/200608/01/2011
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Ship mortgage1 property18/08/200608/01/2011
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Ship mortgage1 property18/08/200608/01/2011
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Fixed charge and assignment1 property10/08/200608/01/2011
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Deed of covenant1 property10/08/200608/01/2011
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Floating charge1 property10/08/200608/01/2011
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Mortgage1 property22/02/200625/08/2006
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Mortgage1 property22/02/200625/08/2006
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Mortgage1 property22/02/200625/08/2006
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
Bond & floating charge1 property14/02/200625/08/2006
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Mortgage1 property20/11/200320/02/2006
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Mortgage1 property07/05/200320/02/2006
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Ship mortgage1 property19/01/200120/02/2006
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Floating charge1 property12/12/200020/02/2006

Recent filings (255 total)

replacement-filing-of-confirmation-statement-with-made-up-date
confirmation-statement · RP01CS01
2026-02-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-02-26
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-10-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-09
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-10-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-10-09
change-to-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC05
2023-07-11
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-07-10
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-01-04
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2022-11-11
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2022-11-11
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2022-11-11
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2022-11-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-09-29