ABOUT
About Us
MSEA Capital
Top to bottom shipping expertise combined with creative financial structuring drive our corporate evolution, dynamic investment strategies and consistent growth path. Our investors are both private & institutional. Our finance partners range from shipping banks to alternative finance across Asia, Europe and the United States, as well as strategic industry partners. Our shipping assets are chartered and leased to leading commodity traders, energy companies and ship operators. On a combined basis, together with our investors and partners, we have invested in shipping in excess of US$ 850 million since inception and manage a fleet with an aggregate value of US$ 700 million.
Most recently, MSEA has taken a front seat in shipping decarbonization with a major investment in the transition to alternative clean fuels, through the acquisition of Marinvest Group of Sweden and the incorporation of Clean Sea Transport in partnership with Arkview Capital. The Clean Sea fleet includes 5 Methanol Duel fuel chemical and product tankers and 4 Ice Class Long Range product tankers.
Meet the management team
Our Leadership
MSEA’s management team is experienced and internationally renowned, each boasting over 20 years in shipping and capital markets. The team enjoys diverse geography, industry and professional background and we all benefit from the synergies and inspiration that comes along with it.
Our founder, Modi Mano, is a 3rd generation shipping entrepreneur. Prior to founding MSEA Capital in 2012 he served in executive & board positions with some of the worlds leading shipping and finance groups.
Modi Mano
Modi Mano
Nienke Blans
Nienke Blans
Capt. Debashish Bhattacharya
Capt. Debashish Bhattacharya
Capt. Manish Gupta
Capt. Manish Gupta
Capt. Magnus Cardfelt
Capt. Magnus Cardfelt
Eleni Petridou
Eleni Petridou
Our Milestones
History
MSEA CAPITAL was founded in 2012 as an international shipping investment group and shipping asset manager with particular expertise in the tanker and commodity shipping segments. Over the years, MSEA has built up a sizable fleet, primarily within the tanker sector, servicing international leading commodity traders, energy companies and ship operators.
2021
Clean Sea Transport established to acquire the Marinvest Group and actively participate in shipping’s transition to clean fuels
2017
Set-up a joint venture platform with ABN Amro’s subsidiary, Maas Capital, to invest in and operate tankers on a staggered charter strategy.
2015
Combined fleet reaches 13 vessel of 710,000 dwt, tonnage provider to Trafigura, sale & charter back investments, bank driven fleet purchases
2014
Establish MSea Tankers LLC, a joint venture with Apollo Investment Corp. with a focus on fixed income generating assets
2013
First Shipping Investments: two tankers purchased against a highly structured 5-year charter. Corporate structuring and Trade-finance arrangement for leading commodity trader
Arrangement of leasing structures, shipping finance and alternative finance
2012
MSEA Capital established with a vision of combining hands-on tanker expertise with in-depth investment and finance knowledge.