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Kongsberg Approves Demerger of Maritime Division, Extending the Spin-Off Trend
Jan 29, 2026
Public shipping markets saw limited IPO activity in 2025, with the notable exception of Asyad Shipping on the Muscat Stock Exchange. Companies: Asyad Shipping, Muscat Stock Exchange, Euroseas, Toro Corp., Costamare, Kongsberg, Kongsberg Maritime ASA , Euronext Oslo Børs, Arctic Securities , Thommessen AS
Second Tap Issue of 2026 and Contships’ Second Tap Issue
Jan 22, 2026
Following last week’s discussion of the first tap issue in 2026, completed by Greek owner Performance Shipping, now a second shipping tap issue of a Nordic Bond in 2026 has been completed by Contships, also marking the second time they have tapped their outstanding notes. Companies: Performance Shipping, Contships, SFL, Scorpio, Navigator Gas, Odfjell, Arctic Securities
Saltchuk Acquires Great Lakes Dredge & Dock in Massive Jones Act Deal
Feb 12, 2026
One prominent example of M&A’s expansion beyond core shipping sectors has been in the U.S. and Jones Act markets. Companies: Maritime Partners, Centerline Logistics, West Gulf Marine, Saltchuk, Overseas Shipholding Group, Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation, Equinor, Orsted, Guggenheim, Sidley Austin LLP, Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobsen, Vigor Marine Group, Titan Acquisition Holdings, Stellex, Carlyle , Lone Star Funds, Antin Infrastructure Partners, Hanwha, Hyundai Heavy Industries, JP Morgan , Macquarie Capital , Latham & Watkins LLP, Milbank LLP, Kirkland & Ellis LLP, Valaris, Transocean , Borr Drilling , Hogan Lovells, Homburger, Appleby Limited, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Lenz & Staehlin, Conyers Dill & Pearman
Bruton Raises Another $50 Million For Two VLCC Acquisitions
Feb 5, 2026
Despite headwinds in raising equity in shipping, Tor Olav Trøim's Bruton Limited has repeatedly tapped shareholders for substantial capital in the VLCC pure-play venture. Companies: Andes Tankers II, Magni Partners, New Times Shipyard, Hapag-Lloyd , Clarksons Securities, Arctic Securities, DNB Carnegie, Fearnley Securities, Pareto Securities, Koch Shipping Drew Holdings
CSSC Taps Capital Markets with Convertible Bonds
Jan 29, 2026
Shipowners continually assess a broad mix of debt and equity instruments to finance vessels and corporate growth. Hybrid securities—which blend characteristics of both—have historically been rare in shipping. Companies: Ocean Yield, Color Group, B. Dyson Securities, Scorpio Tankers , Eagle Bulk, Star Bulk, CSSC Shipping, China State Shipbuilding Corporation
Sealion Capital Advises Glenfarne on Bringing Danaos into Alaska LNG Project
Jan 22, 2026
The Alaska LNG Project began as a state-led initiative in 2017, when Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (“AGDC”) initially filed its application for federal permits. Companies: Alaska LNG Project , Alaska Gasline Development Corporation (“AGDC”) , Glenfarne, Tokyo Gas, Japan’s Energy for a New Era (“JERA”), Petroleum Authority of Thailand (“PTT”), Pohang Iron, Steel Company (“POSCO”) , Baker Hughes, Sealion Capital Advisers, Danaos, Glenfarne Alaska Partners LLC
Genco Rejects Diana Takeover – But Consolidation May Not Be Off the Table
Jan 15, 2026
As we mentioned last week, 2025 left off on a bit of a consolidation cliff-hanger. Companies: Scorpio, DHT, Diana Shipping , Genco Shipping & Trading , DNB, Nordea, Fearnley Securities Reseach, SEB, CMB.Tech , Golden Ocean,
M&A for Businesses that Provide Maritime Services – from Software to Hardware
Feb 12, 2026
You don’t have to own ships to enjoy some maritime M&A. Building upon our commitment to this important and accelerating topic, Marine Money Hamburg will feature another fascinating angle: Maritime Services M&A Overview.
MPC and Storm Capital Parter In $35 Million Shipping Investment Fund
Feb 5, 2026
As we discussed last week, alternative investment platforms, including those focused on maritime industries, have become increasingly debt and credit oriented, whether it be direct lending strategies/private credit or even leasing. Companies: MPC Capital, MPC Container Ships, Storm Capital Management, MPC Storm Maritime Opportunities, Klaveness, Portline, Uthalden, NRP Maritime Asset Management
CVC Capital Partners Buys into Private Credit, and Shipping Finance
Jan 29, 2026
Private equity is often revered as the investment vehicle that propelled many of Wall Street’s biggest names to scale and “mega-cap” status—mythical firms such as Blackstone, KKR, Apollo, and Carlyle. Companies: Blackstone, KKR, Apollo, Carlyle, CVC Capital Partners, Marathon Asset Management, CIT, First Citizens Bank, S&P Global, Preqin
New Year, New Capital – Essberger Group Secures Financing From HCOB
Jan 8, 2026
There are numerous great ways to start the year, but for a shipowner, fresh capital for your newbuild vessels might be the best one. Companies: Hamburg Commercial Bank , the John T. Essberger Group, Drewry’s Research , Marnavi, Rainbow Shipyard, E&S Tanker Pool, Essberger Tankers, Stolt Tankers, Langh Ship
Spotlight: DNB Carnegie Dominates Nordic High-yield Maritime Bond Market
Feb 12, 2026
It’s not hard to understand how the combination of a great car, a deeply experienced team, and a skillful driver will, over time, claim a disproportionate share of wins in Formula 1. Companies: DNB Carnegie, Carnegie, TORM, Scorpio Tankers, International Seaways
Peter Georgiopoulos’ Big Start to 2026
Feb 5, 2026
Peter Georgiopoulos has had a busy couple of weeks with a flurry of strategic moves across his maritime platforms. Companies: Jefferies, General Purpose Acquisition Corp , United Overseas Trading, United Overseas Group, Norvic, Norvic Shipping Europe, Norvic Shipping Middle East, Norvic Shipping Ventures
Okeanis Returns to Equity Markets With $130 Million Follow-On
Jan 22, 2026
Though equity capital markets remain an important aspect of the shipping industry, its role in financing has been relatively limited compared to the past. Companies: Okeanis Eco Tankers, Fearnley Securities , Clarksons Securities , Daehan Shipbuilding, Pareto Securities, National Bank of Greece, Alpha Bank
Trend Spotting in 2026: Fleet Renewal Spurs on Across Sectors
Jan 15, 2026
While markets swing and vessel resale values with them, the reality is that ships are wasting assets with finite useful lives in most dominant trades. Companies: Intermodal Research , Frontline, Hemen Holdings, DNB Carnegie , Hengli Shipyard , Dalian Shipyard , Euronav, Precious Shipping, Jiangsu Yangzi-Mitsui Shipbuilding, Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering , KfW IPEX-Bank, Bank SinoPac
Okeanis Eco Tankers Completes Newbuild Financing
Jan 8, 2026
There are only so many ways to finance a ship, and when it comes to contributing the equity portion, many shipowners are limited to using cash. Companies: International Seaways, Pangaea, TORM, Okeanis Eco Tankers , Fearnley Securities , Clarksons Securities ,