Seahawk Investments Launches Maritime Private Credit Fund

Seahawk Investments GmbH has launched the Seahawk Maritime Credit Fund, a Luxembourg-domiciled Reserved Alternative Investment Fund (RAIF). This fund marks the expansion of their alternative investment platform into maritime private credit. Backed by a key maritime industry family office, the fund aims for a USD 150 million target, with USD 80 million already committed.

The fund responds to a growing financing gap in maritime lending, as traditional banks pull back due to Basel IV requirements. This opens opportunities for institutional investors in senior secured maritime lending for underserved smaller shipowners. Seahawk's comprehensive platform also includes established funds like the Seahawk Equity Long Short Fund and the Seahawk Credit Opportunities Fund.

SMCF I will focus on senior secured, asset-backed credit across diverse maritime assets such as container vessels and tankers. Managed by Michael de Visser, the fund will leverage Seahawk's global network for deal flow and transaction execution.