Why Finance a Greener Maritime Industry?

Here are 2 good reasons...

1. Healthy Oceans & Coastal Communities

depend on cleaner, greener shipping & ports - especially in emerging markets today.

2. From Decarbonising Fleets

to reducing maritime pollution, the time is now - and required by the IMO's Trajectory to Zero by 2050.

...and 2 good actions

1. Financiers, Charterers, Technologies

are capable of filling the $2tr annual finance gap for the goal of Zero Emissions by 2050

2. Enter BlueDeals

We introduce bankable maritime deals from the Global South to sustainable financiers worldwide, with support from Asian Development Bank and other catalysts.

The BlueDeals Solution

Convening 4 key stakeholders to provide access to finance for SME maritime borrowers in the Global South

BlueDeals:
Platform for affordable finance of Green Shipping & Ports

Technology:

For fuel efficiency, zero emissions, waste management

Customers:

Charterers & others supporting green logistics

Financiers:

Banks, FinTech & Sustainable Investment Funds

Borrowers:

Shipowners, Tech & Service Providers for Green Maritime goals

How We Work:

Borrowers apply for BlueDeals evaluation...

Describe Your Business

Shipowners: Short vs long distance, Cargo type, Customer contracts, Vessel age & certification, Emission targets
Technology Providers: Ship builders, Auxilary power systems, Software/data services, Alternative fuels
Port Services: Clean onshore power, Marine Energy, Waste Management

Provide Key Documents

Financials: Recent income statement, Balance sheet, Shareholder registry, Pitch Deck
Customer contracts: Recent history, Current agreements, References
Asset valuation: 3rd Party verification of the asset
Intellectual Property: Patents & other intangible assets

Identify Impact Targets

Environmental: Emissions - current & annual improvement targets, Pollution control, Energy sources, Ecosystem impacts

Social: Community support, Job creation, Gender inclusion, Diversity, Compensation, Working conditions

If Approved, 4 Steps to Capital

1

Prepare Strategy

We advise a realistic financing strategy, offering terms & financier targets

2

Set Up Data Room

We set up your secure data room for access by registered financiers

3

Present to Financiers

We present your offering to target financiers, directly & with you

4

Negotiate & Close

We assist with deal negotiations & ongoing financier relationships

Our Network of Financiers

Our 100+ active relationships are built from engagement with several initiatives that drive sustainable maritime finance...

Green Shipping Leaders

Under the influential Global Maritime Forum, several initiatives convene maritime leaders, notably:

Poseidon Principles: Guiding sustainable ship lending, signed by 35 leading banks, representing 80% of global shipping finance
Getting to Zero: 200+ organisations support pilots of low emission vessels, technologies & standards - driving towards zero emissions
Sea Cargo Charter: Framework for assessing & disclosing climate alignment of ship charterers, signed by 37 industry leaders

Other leading initiatives drive & inform our activity:

ZESTA: Zero Emission Technology Association
IMO: International Maritime Organisation - Projects & Partnerships

Sustainable Financiers

Name the fastest-growing investment theme for 20 years: Sustainability

PRI: Principles of Responsible Investment: Representing over 1/3 of global investment markets, with 5000+ signatories, keeps standards & accountability fresh on a global basis
Impact Funds: Over $1tr is dedicated to Impact Funds, dedicated to delivering both impact & financial returns - new to maritime
Foundations, Family Offices, Development Banks: All contribute to the new landscape for financing a greener maritime industry - we are in touch with key players behind the Just Transition.

Our Green Maritime Credentials

Ocean Assets Group has contributed to financing a greener maritime industry with these initiatives:

Turning the Tide: How to Finance a Sustainable Ocean Recovery

Author of Shipping and Ports Chapter

for the Sustainable Blue Economy Finance Principles hosted by UN Environment Program Finance Initiative.

Zero Emission Ship Technology Association

Member & Advisor

led the financial delegation to COP26 under ZESTAs ShipZero Initiative.

Climate Bonds
Initiative

Member of Shipping Working Group

Establishing the first comprehensive standards for green bond issues in the shipping and ports sectors.

European
Commission

Consultant

on teams for initiatives BlueInvest (financing blue economy SMEs) and ASPBAN (Atlantic Strategic Ports Blue Economy Accelerator Network).

International Maritime Organization

Guest Speaker with ZESTAs

Financing Decarbonisation in the Global South.

Asian Development Bank