SeaKapital Holdings

Overview

SeaKapital Holdings is a Hong Kong-based ship owning and leasing company specializing in maritime investments and financing solutions. Founded in April 2023 by Sabrina Chao and Kenneth Lam, the company leverages its founders' extensive experience in shipping and maritime finance to provide capital and customized leasing solutions to global shipowners and operators. Sabrina Chao, a prominent figure in the maritime industry, has served as Chairman of Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Limited and President of The Baltic and International Maritime Council. Kenneth Lam, with over 30 years of experience in ship financing, has served as Managing Director and Head of Asia Ship Finance at Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank. He is a National Committee Member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and an Executive Member and Honorary Treasurer of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association. The company's investment strategy focuses on providing capital and customized leasing solutions to global shipowners and operators. SeaKapital Holdings has engaged in various significant transactions, including a joint venture with Seacon Shipping Group Holdings Limited to establish Continental Kapital Shipping Company Limited, a 50:50 joint venture focusing on acquiring, owning, leasing, and managing various types of vessels, including multipurpose heavy-lift ships, chemical tankers, and dual-fuel car carriers. Additionally, SeaKapital has placed orders for up to six liquefied natural gas (LNG) dual-fuel bunkering vessels at Ningbo Xinle Shipbuilding in China, with the first delivery expected in late 2026. SeaKapital Holdings' track record reflects its commitment to supporting the global shipping industry’s decarbonization efforts and contributing to more sustainable maritime operations. The company's strategic partnerships and investments underscore its role in enhancing Hong Kong's standing as an international shipping hub and supporting China's development as a modern shipping power. Through its diverse portfolio and strategic initiatives, SeaKapital Holdings continues to play a significant role in the maritime investment sector, focusing on sustainable and growth-oriented opportunities.