EbbNFlo Advisory Group — Maritime Asset Advisory
Where Owner Experience Meets
Institutional Discipline
EbbNFlo Advisory Group helps family offices, RIAs, private-capital investors, asset managers, and prospective vessel owners evaluate commercial-vessel opportunities through an experienced owner/operator lens.
Our work connects vessel acquisition, ship finance, technical management, operating risk, and ownership strategy with the clarity and governance expected by sophisticated capital.
Samuel C. Mack
Founder & Chief Executive Officer — EbbNFlo Advisory Group, LLC
A rare and historically significant chapter in Black American commercial-vessel ownership.
A Decade of Direct Commercial-Vessel Ownership
2010 – 2013
Haiti Cargo Operations
Cargo movements between Miami and Haiti following the 2010 earthquake. Operated through chartered vessels and a Miami River terminal.
2013 – 2016
MV Anjelica Express
Acquired MV Anjelica Express using personal capital — the first vessel owned outright. Caribbean and Latin American trade lanes.
2016 – 2023
MV Stella Maris II
Expanded the operating platform with the acquisition of MV Stella Maris II. Ten years of direct vessel ownership across Caribbean and Latin American operations.
First Vessel
2013
MV Anjelica Express
Fleet Expanded
2016
MV Stella Maris II
Years of Ownership
10
Direct commercial-vessel ownership | 2013–2023
Trade Lanes
Caribbean & LatAm
Time-charter & voyage employment
Real Estate on Water™
A Framework for Underwriting Maritime Real Assets
Real Estate on Water™ is a proprietary framework created by Samuel C. Mack for evaluating commercial vessels as structured, income-producing maritime real assets.
The framework translates vessel economics into allocator-familiar concepts.
Real Estate on Water™ does not suggest that commercial vessels are legally real estate or that they appreciate like land. It provides a disciplined language through which vessel-backed cash flow, operational dependencies, downside exposure, and residual value can be evaluated by sophisticated capital.
Owners understand
Routes & fuel burn
Crew & maintenance
Charter terms & port calls
Allocators evaluate
Yield, duration & leverage
Counterparty & risk
Residual value & correlation
The bridge
Real Estate on Water™
connects both perspectives
into one framework
Framework Criteria
Acquisition basis
Contracted and market-exposed cash flow
Utilization and off-hire
Counterparty quality
Operating expenses
Technical condition
Capital reserves
Leverage and debt-service capacity
Governance
Residual value and exit risk
Three Core Service Pillars
Vessel Acquisition Advisory
Owner-informed guidance through every stage of vessel acquisition — market analysis, vessel selection, due diligence, negotiation, and closing. Built on direct experience acquiring commercial vessels using personal capital.
Financing Strategy & Capital Readiness
Practical frameworks for structuring maritime capital — ship mortgages, export credit facilities, private equity structures, and lender-ready documentation. Grounded in the realities of independent vessel financing.
Vessel Ownership & Operating Strategy
Strategic and operational advisory for vessel owners — charter employment, technical management, crew oversight, insurance, regulatory compliance, and long-term ownership strategy.
Advisory Tailored to Your Mandate
Family Offices
Bespoke maritime asset allocation strategies for multi-generational wealth preservation — vessel acquisition, structuring, and long-term ownership.
Registered Investment Advisors
Due diligence, deal structure, and ongoing advisory support for RIAs seeking to diversify client portfolios into hard maritime assets.
Private Capital
Acquisition intelligence, financing structures, and operational frameworks for Private Equity and Private Capital considering vessel-backed transportation and maritime opportunities.
Prospective Vessel Owners
End-to-end guidance for the pioneering investor entering maritime ownership for the first time — from vessel selection through closing and beyond.
Asset & Fund Managers
Operational and strategic support for asset managers overseeing maritime portfolios — vessel management oversight to disposition strategy.
Maritime Operating Partners
Advisory support for operators, technical managers, and maritime service providers seeking institutional-grade frameworks for client engagement.
The Maritime Investment Library
Three Books. One Complete Framework.
Distilled from ten years of direct commercial-vessel ownership and operating experience, the series provides a practical, owner-informed framework for prospective vessel owners and maritime allocators.
Vol. I
Acquiring a Containership Vessel
A comprehensive guide to vessel selection, due diligence, market timing, negotiation, and closing — written for investors who demand precision at every step of acquisition.
Vol. II
Financing the Asset
Navigate the complex world of maritime finance: ship mortgages, export credit agencies, private equity structures, and the financing frameworks used by the world's leading shipping companies.
Vol. III
Ownership — Operations, Risk & Intangibles
From flag state registration to crew management, insurance, charter agreements, and exit strategy — the operational and strategic playbook for the vessel owner.
Lloyd's Maritime Academy
Currently Enrolled
Diploma in Ship Finance & Vessel Ownership — Expected completion June 2027
Direct Vessel Ownership
2013 – 2023
Ten years as an independent U.S. commercial-vessel owner/operator
Category Creation
Real Estate on Water™
Creator of a proprietary framework for evaluating maritime real assets
Consultation
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EbbNFlo Advisory Group provides bespoke advisory engagements for qualified institutional investors, family offices, and pioneering first-time buyers. Engagements are tailored, confidential, and grounded in direct vessel-ownership experience.
