Australis Maritime

Overview

Australis Maritime is a UK-based debt investor specializing in financing maritime assets in partnership with institutional investors. The firm focuses on providing tailored debt financing solutions to the global maritime industry, partnering with shipowners operating in both the merchant shipping and offshore support sectors. Their investment strategy centers on a fundamental, asset-based approach to underwriting, supported by their institutional investors' committed and flexible capital base, and their team's deep maritime industry expertise and established track record. The firm has deployed over $1.3 billion, financing 152 vessels and supporting 53 shipowners. Their investment approach involves partnering with shipowners with strong management capabilities who are looking to acquire new tonnage or refinance existing vessels, offering differentiated financing structures and fast and reliable transaction execution. Australis Maritime's portfolio includes investments in various maritime assets, including oil tankers, dry bulkers, and gas carriers. They maintain long-term contracts with major industry players such as ExxonMobil, Chevron, Phillips 66, BP, Shell, and traders like Trafigura, Glencore (ST Shipping), and Vitol. The firm's geographical focus spans multiple countries, including the United Kingdom, United States, Norway, Greece, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, China, India, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Egypt, and Turkey. Their industries of interest encompass shipping, offshore support services, maritime finance, asset management, logistics, transportation, energy, commodities, infrastructure, real estate, financial services, investment management, private equity, venture capital, and hedge funds. Australis Maritime's investment size ranges from a minimum of $10 million to a maximum of $500 million, reflecting their capacity to support a wide range of maritime financing needs.

Investment Focus

• Strong management capabilities
• Need for new tonnage acquisition or vessel refinancing
• Interest in differentiated financing structures
• Desire for fast and reliable transaction execution