The launch of John ­Fredriksen’s new investment platform is in no way a sign that Norway’s biggest shipowner is set to turn away from shipping or energy as he plans his succession, according to the boss of the family holding company, Seatankers.

Aeternum Capital, led by former Odin Capital director Vegard Soraunet, formally kicked off at the end of January with a slate of deals and dealmakers from outside ­Fredriksen’s core sectors.