Seahawk Maritime Credit Fund

Private debt investments offer the potential for attractive returns and regular interest income. Secured by collateral and supported by sustainable cash flow levels, these investments add stability to a portfolio and reduce its overall volatility. In addition, private debt generally offers an illiquidity premium over traditional fixed-income investments, compensating investors for the longer investment horizon. 

Seahawk Investment has launched the Seahawk Maritime Credit Fund (SMCF) in August 2026, its own asset-backed private credit fund. SMCF is a closed-end maritime private credit fund providing secured financing solutions to vessel owners and maritime investors worldwide. The fund focuses on generating stable income and attractive risk-adjusted returns through a portfolio of senior secured, asset-backed credit investments across selected shipping sectors. SMCF operates in a market supported by strong structural demand for maritime financing. Global trade continues to rely on shipping as its primary mode of transportation, while increasing capital requirements for fleet renewal, regulatory compliance, and decarbonization continue to drive financing needs. At the same time, the retrenchment of traditional lenders has created attractive opportunities for specialized private credit providers, particularly within underserved market segments.

SMCF, sub fund I invests primarily in senior secured loans and sale and leaseback transactions collateralized by maritime assets. The sub fund targets well-structured financing opportunities with compelling fundamentals, including situations that may fall outside traditional lending parameters despite exhibiting strong credit characteristics and asset coverage. Drawing on extensive maritime expertise, the investment team combines a deep understanding of vessel values, market dynamics, and shipping cycles with disciplined credit underwriting.

Through flexible transaction structures, efficient execution, and a measured, experience-driven approach to changing market conditions, the Seahawk Maritime Credit Fund seeks to preserve capital and deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns across market cycles.

For detailed fund information, please contact info@seahawk-investments.com