We at European Maritime Finance were proud to welcome Bjarne Foldager, Senior Vice President and Head of Two-Stroke Business at MAN Energy Solutions, along with Rasmus Holm Bidstrup and Dr. Owen Taylor, to our Copenhagen office for an insightful discussion on the path towards a low-carbon future in shipping. Collaborating with industry pioneers like MAN reinforces our shared commitment to cleaner maritime solutions. Globally, 33,000 vessels use two-stroke engines – 25,000 of which are MAN engines. We’re excited to be

Copenhagen, 1 May 2025 – European Maritime Finance A/S (EMF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Torben Degn as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1, 2025. Torben Degn brings more than 20 years of international experience in investment management and the execution of complex financial transactions. “We are excited to welcome Torben Degn as CEO, whose vision and extensive experience will be pivotal in leading the company through its next chapter,” said Founder & Chairman of the Investment

Copenhagen, Denmark – 10 April 2025 – European Maritime Finance (EMF), in partnership with Atlas Maritime, is excited to announce the successful sale of Electric Star, a dual-fuel LNG Pure Car Truck Carrier (PCTC) capable of carrying 7,000 cars. The Electric Star represents a significant advancement in maritime transport, uniquely designed to utilize Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) as a cleaner fuel alternative compared to heavy fuel oil. This sale marks another successful project for EMF and reflects the continued growth

Daehan Shipbuilding, European Maritime Finance (EMF) and Atlas Maritime celebrate the launch of Copenhagen Star, one of EMF’s latest LR2 115,000 DWT tankers. The launch is special due to the vessel name being the same as the company’s Denmark Headquarters location.  The city of Copenhagen has been important to European Maritime Finance since its founding. EMF would like to thank their many investors, employees and significant stakeholders for their long term support and commitment.  The Copenhagen Star has hull number

Copenhagen, March 21, 2025 – European Maritime Finance A/S (EMF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Regnar Lykou as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Lykou joins EMF after a successful tenure as CFO at Nykredit Portfolio Administration, part of the Nykredit Financial Group. “After 10 fulfilling years at Nykredit Portfolio Administration, I feel it’s time to explore new horizons. I am excited to take on the challenge of CFO at European Maritime Finance,” said Regnar Lykou. “I look forward to

We are thrilled to announce that the HN5093 Athenian Star has been successfully waterborne! This marks a significant milestone, and we could not be prouder of the dedication and expertise that made it possible. A huge thank you to everyone involved in this achievement.

European Maritime Finance (EMF) joined forces with CIMC Raffles and Atlas Maritime Ltd. to name our two innovative PCTC vessels – Electric Star (H578) and Green Star (H579) – each capable of carrying 7,000 cars. A big thank you to our investors! https://maritimefinance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/EMF_chinaElectricStar_namingCeremonyAndFormalEvents.mp4

European Maritime Finance (EMF) and long-time partner Atlas Maritime Ltd. celebrated the naming of four new LR2 115,000 DWT tankers at Daehan Shipbuilding in South Korea. The vessels, Stavanger Star, Oslo Star, Copenhagen Star, and Athenian Star, were officially named in a memorable ceremony. A heartfelt thank you to all our investors and partners!

Copenhagen, 23 January 2025 – European Maritime Finance (EMF) is proud to have had the opportunity once again to discuss the future of the maritime industry and the promising opportunities it presents. The seminar highlighted EMF’s role as a driving force in the industry, combining deep expertise in maritime investments with a solid commitment to cleaner solutions. With over a decade of experience, EMF stands out for its ability to navigate the complexities of the market while supporting greener initiatives.