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16th Annual Marine Money Hong Kong Ship Finance Forum Tuesday, 1st April 2025 Cloud 39, The Henderson To view the conference Agenda and to Register click here – https://lnkd.in/g2mjrFb9 As a leading global finance center and one of Asia’s major maritime hubs, Hong Kong is at the forefront of economic developments in China and the broader region and is home to some of Asia’s oldest and largest shipping businesses. Our annual Hong Kong conference brings together the Hong Kong ship owning community and some of the most active players in shipping finance from across the region and the world to build relationships and expand their businesses in Hong Kong, China and broader Asia. #MM #MMHK2025

A day of an analyst at the conference! #AI now turn you into a cartoonist. I used #ChatGPT to transform my snapshots from last year's Marine Money Gulf Finance Forum into cartoons. (Check out and compare with the original photos in the first comment.) Meanwhile, I’m excited to reconnect with everyone at the same event soon (10 April 2025), where I'll be speaking in the first session about global economic topics related to the #maritime industry, with a special focus on the impact of the #USTR port fee. See you soon after Eid holidays ! Event: https://lnkd.in/gKN_amS5 My article on USTR port fee: https://lnkd.in/db-9c65J #alternativeview #freight #supplychain #shipping #us #port #china Kevin Oates Mia Jensen

Last week Arlie Sterling presented and participated in the Marine Money 2nd Panamá Maritime Finance & Trade Forum. The event featured several detailed and impressive presentations about Panama, the Panamanian registry, and the Panama Canal. Several speakers highlighted Panama's emergence as a global hub for airlines, illustrating the broader role the country plays in international trade and logistics. ? Arlie?gave a?presentation on ???????? ?????????????? ???????? ??????????????????.?He focused on a specific transaction structure while also addressing the long-term growth of the shipping industry. He highlighted the substantial growth in world trade and fleet size from 1985 to 2024, noting that trade grew nearly tenfold and?the?fleet size increased considerably.?He emphasized the advancements in bunker consumption efficiency, which decreased by 75% per unit of work, despite the increase in the amount of work performed. ? Arlie?also?moderated the market outlook discussion, which provided an up-to-date briefing on the situation and changes of the Panama Canal. This discussion featured distinguished speakers from Maritime Strategies International, Rystad Energy, and CB Fenton & Co.? ? Additionally, Arlie participated in a panel on financing ships in Latin America, moderated by Han Deng from Reed Smith LLP. The panel included notable figures such as Ben Padilla from FPG AIM and Kevin O’Hara from Fearnleys . ? Marsoft's involvement in the Marine Money 2nd Panamá Maritime Finance & Trade Forum underscores our commitment to advancing the maritime finance industry and supporting the growth of global trade. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with industry leaders and stakeholders to drive innovation and best practices in ship finance. ??: Marine Money

A pleasure to take part in yesterday’s Marine Money Singapore forum — exploring how capital, clean infrastructure, and the energy transition intersect at a critical moment for global investment. ???? Grateful to the organisers for hosting such a focused discussion, and to my fellow panelists from Purus and MPC Capital AG for the open, insightful exchange on the structural challenges — and real opportunities — in financing offshore wind and maritime decarbonisation. A special shout-out to my colleague Emek Ersin Takmaz whose sharp presentation showcased how technical due diligence is becoming a strategic enabler — not just a risk gate. At ABL Group, we believe strong execution begins with clear commercial insight and credible data. The bottom line? The role of finance in offshore energy is evolving — and so must our approach to TDD and CDD. Markets are more complex, investors more cautious, and technologies more varied. Strategic clarity and technical precision are now preconditions for bankable, scalable projects. If you’re raising capital or investing in offshore wind or maritime infrastructure — we’d be happy to talk. ??? --------------------------------------- ?? ?? Contact me or OWC if you want to chat about support for your renewable energy project, investment, or market entry. ? Subscribe to the loudest, most seriously caffeinated #offshorewind newsletter on LinkedIn ???? https://lnkd.in/evdXr-QH

At the Marine Money Panama Finance and Trade Forum 2025, our partner Jorge Loaiza III, Co-Head of the Transportation: Maritime and Aviation Group, moderated the panel "Gateway to the World: Panama’s Port and Logistics Hub – Strengths, Challenges, and the Road Ahead." The discussion featured top-level speakers, including Josue Alzamora Latin America Director, Sales Excellence & Business Development at A.P. Moller – Maersk; and Francisco Bonomi, Chief Business Officer at PSA Panama. They shared insights about their own role in Panama as a hub within their respective worldwide operations, relevant information about their business vision, enhancing the importance of sustainability and human resources, as key values nowadays, and the opportunities and challenges towards the future, considering the existing advantages, such as its geographical position and the Panama Canal, as to allow Panama to be positioned as a top level player in international transportation and logistics center. #MarineMoneyPanama

Great way to finish Marine Money Offshore Energy Forum with the panel discussion on financing the FPSO market. The panel responded to Andrew Pang's challenge to be positive with a lively and interesting discussion on the various forms of financing available in the current and medium-term market, all expertly moderated by Watson Farley & Williams partner Andrew Nimmo. Thanks to panellists Mathias Borge Bye, Kheng Sin Chu, Desmond Leow, Joachim Jaeger Skorge and obviously Andrew Pang, and Andrew B. Oates for running the show. #wfw #offshoreenergy #FPSO

?? See you tomorrow at Marine Money Singapore! ???? I’m looking forward to joining a great panel at the Marine Money Asia Offshore Wind & Energy Transition Forum — discussing capital markets, investor sentiment, maritime decarbonisation and the critical role of technical diligence and risk management in scaling the energy transition. ??? Excited to sit alongside industry leaders from Purus and MPC Capital AG — two organisations doing big things in maritime infrastructure and clean energy investment. Plenty to talk about — from floating wind and infrastructure synergies to the next wave of capital flows and project bankability. ?? If you’re attending, come say hello — and let’s talk renewables, risk and opportunity. ?? And don’t miss my colleague Emek Ersin Takmaz, who’ll be presenting on key investment trends from our global offshore wind advisory work at OWC / ABL Group. --------------------------------------- ?? ?? Contact me or OWC if you want to chat about support for your renewable energy project, investment, or market entry. ? Subscribe to the loudest, most seriously caffeinated #offshorewind newsletter on LinkedIn ???? https://lnkd.in/evdXr-QH

?? Navigating the Future of OSV Investment in Southeast Asia We’re pleased to announce that Ernest Loh, Head of SBU – Asia Pacific, Britoil Offshore Services Pte Ltd will be speaking at the Marine Money Offshore Energy Finance Forum on 25 March 2025. With OSV utilization rates at record highs and demand for offshore energy remaining strong, the industry faces critical questions: ? How can we drive sustainable growth? ? What’s next for fleet renewal and expansion? ? Are newbuilds making a comeback? Join Ernest on the "OSV Appetite in Southeast Asia" panel at 14:40 SGT, where he will provide insights into market trends and investment opportunities shaping the OSV sector. ? Attending the event? Connect with us to discuss the evolving landscape of offshore support vessels. ? #MarineMoney #MMSG2025 #OSV #MaritimeFinance #OffshoreSupport #FleetRenewal #BritoilTeam #BritoilNews #BeOutstandingatSea

ARIFA sponsored the 2nd Maritime Finance and Trade Forum Panama 2025, organized by Marine Money, with the purpose of encouraging local banks to invest in the maritime industry-particularly in Panama and the region-while also attracting foreign investment in Panama's maritime, logistics, and port sectors. Our partner, Pilar Castillo, Co-Head of the Transportation: Maritime and Aviation group, moderated the panel "Navigating Growth: Investing in Panama's Maritime Future," featuring top-level speakers: Silvia Fernandez de Marucci, International Promotion Director at PROPANAMA.GOB; Juan Carlos Heilbron, CEO of Trader Tankers; and Marco A. Guerra, CEO of Ultranav Panama Inc. In the session, Pilar emphasized the importance of incorporating the perspectives of Panama's private sector, foreign maritime multinationals, and the government to promote the development of the sector. Many thanks to all for attending this informative forum! #MarineMoneyPanama #MarineMoney2025

At the Marine Money Panama Finance and Trade Forum 2025, our partner Fernando Aued, Co-Head of the Litigation and Arbitration group, moderated the Q&A session with Dr. Ricaurte (Catin) Vasquez CEO & Administrator of the Canal de Panamá Authority. This engaging conversation focused on the importance of water for both the waterway and the citizens of Panama, as well as the use of sustainable solutions to make this resource available to both the country and maritime commerce. #MarineMoneyPanama #MarineMoney2025