Sino Hope Limited
Corporate Legacy

About Us

We are a well-established shipping company built on a strong foundation of experience, reliability, and a forward-looking approach to the modern tanker business.

We combine proven industry expertise with innovative asset management strategies to deliver efficient and dependable maritime solutions.

Acting as both shipowners and trusted representatives, we manage assets with precision, transparency, and a strong commercial focus. Our hands-on approach ensures that every vessel under our supervision operates at optimal performance, meeting the highest standards of safety, compliance, and profitability.

Our Mission

To provide dependable, efficient, and commercially sound shipping services by combining traditional maritime expertise with modern asset management practices, while maximizing the value of our clients’ assets, ensuring safe and compliant vessel operations, and building long-term partnerships based on trust and performance.

Our Vision

To be a leading independent shipping and asset management company in the global tanker markets, recognized for our integrity, operational excellence, and adaptability in a rapidly evolving industry.

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Transparency

We believe in clear communication and full accountability in every aspect of our operations.

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Performance-Driven

We focus on efficiency, profitability, and long-term asset value.

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Safety & Compliance

We prioritize safe operations and strict adherence to international maritime regulations.

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Innovation

We embrace modern technologies and forward-thinking strategies in asset and fleet management.

Shipowners’ representation

Tanker asset management

Global operations

Our Leadership Team

Mr. Laurence Lau

Mr. Laurence Lau

Chief Executive Officer

Mr Lau is a highly experienced shipping and logistics executive with over 40 years in the maritime industry, spanning liner services, ship management, and global logistics operations. He has held senior leadership roles, including General Manager and Managing Director, overseeing large teams, multi-company operations, and international networks across Asia and beyond. His expertise covers chartering, freight forwarding, port operations, and supply chain management, with a strong commercial and operational focus. With a solid academic background in Transportation from the University of Hawaii, he brings strategic insight and deep industry knowledge to the business.

Capt. Mihails Filipjonoks

Capt. Mihails Filipjonoks

Deputy Managing Director

Mihails is a well-rounded maritime expert with strong technical knowledge and proven experience across both sea and shore-based operations with over 14 + years of sailing experience on sophisticated parcel chemical tankers. He successfully transitioned ashore into ship management, handling a range of roles focused on safety and efficiency, operational compliance and chartering, as well as vessel insurance, supported by qualifications including a Master’s degree in Business Management in Transport, Behavioral Accident Prevention (DEKRA) and Tanker Chartering & Operations at Lloyd’s Maritime Institute.

Capt. Rahul Srivastava

Capt. Rahul Srivastava

HSEQ, Marine & Vetting Manager (DPA/CSO)

Capt. Rahul Srivastava has over 25+ years of versatile maritime expertise, from commanding oil/chemical tankers as Master Mariner, to managing ashore a diverse variety of vessels including VLCCs, Oil, chemical, bulk and RORO vessels, and leading ship management quality assurance, systems development and operations functions. A Nautical Science graduate of Mumbai University and a postgraduate of the World Maritime University. His leadership and expertise make him a key figure in the maritime industry, dedicated to advancing safety, quality, environmental , operational and commercial excellence.

Humberto Saavedra

Humberto Saavedra

Fleet Manager

Humberto is a well-rounded maritime expert with deep technical knowledge and a proven track record across both sea and shore-based operations. He brings over 25+ years of experience, including extensive service as a Chief Engineer on board oil, chemical and product tankers. He holds a postgraduate degree in Ship Surveying from UMC and a Diploma in Maritime Business from URBE, both recognized institutions of higher learning in South America. He successfully transitioned ashore into ship management, where he has held various roles focused on maritime safety & security, vessel operations and high standards of technical efficiency.

Global Reach

Strategically located in major maritime hubs to provide 24/7 support and local expertise across the global tanker market.

Hong Kong
Headquarters

Hong Kong

2nd Floor, 128 Wellington St, Central, Hong Kong

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Dubai
Middle East Hub

Dubai

One Business Centre DMCC, JLT, 6th floor, Dubai, UAE

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