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Our Approach

Asset-backed capital, conservatively structured.

We combine direct vessel equity with secured private credit — both anchored in real maritime assets and underwritten for downside protection.

Our Approach

Two ways we deploy capital into maritime assets

SAI Trans combines direct vessel equity with secured private credit. Both are anchored in real assets and real cash flows, and both are underwritten with capital preservation as the first principle.

Vessel Equity

We hold vested equity in maritime tonnage — currently M.V. SAI Fortune — taking direct exposure to the vessel's performance as both owner-aligned equity holder and bareboat charterer.

  • Direct alignment with asset performance
  • Operational control via bareboat charter
  • Long-term, asset-backed position

Private Credit

We structure and participate in secured private-credit transactions financing maritime assets, with conservative loan-to-value and clear security packages designed to protect downside.

  • Secured, asset-backed lending
  • Conservative structuring
  • Institutional capital partners
Track Record

Completed private-credit transactions

SAI Trans has closed two private-credit financings with institutional capital partners.

Transaction I

Maritime Private Credit

A secured private-credit transaction completed with a leading global alternative-asset manager, financing maritime assets on structured, asset-backed terms.

Transaction II

Maritime Private Credit

A secured private-credit transaction completed with a private-credit fund, structured around maritime collateral with disciplined downside protection.

Counterparties are described generically. Transaction details are illustrative of the firm's activity and are provided for general information only; they do not constitute an offer, solicitation, or any representation as to future transactions.

Our Principles

How we underwrite

Capital Preservation

Protecting principal is the starting point of every decision.

Security First

Clear collateral and structural protection on every deal.

Conservative Terms

Prudent loan-to-value and disciplined assumptions.

Alignment

Our own equity sits alongside the structures we build.