The Board of Directors recommends attorney Rune Aagaard, who is a partner in Mazanti-Andersen, to join the Board of Directors of the asset manager European Maritime Finance A/S. Rune Aagaard has considerable experience from the shipping and transport sector, including legal matters within purchase and sale, chartering and financing of ships, shipbuilding and shipbuilding contracts, as well as financing and corporate law. Rune Aagaard will step in when the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority has completed a fit and proper assessment.

Niels Bang joins the Board of Directors of European Maritime Finance “The maritime sector stands at the intersection of global trade and balanced investment opportunities, and I look forward to contributing my legal and governance experience to support European Maritime Finance’s strategic growth and expansion.” For more than 30 years, Niels Bang has advised on and negotiated numerous M&A transactions, mergers, and restructurings. With extensive board experience, he is an active sparring partner on matters of organization and business strategy.

Klaus Kjærulff has been appointed Chairman of the Board at European Maritime Finance (EMF). The appointment is made in collaboration with the principal shareholder of the company as part of EMF’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its overall strategic direction. “Klaus Kjærulff brings many years of experience in shipping and marine insurance, both through his role as Chairman of one of the industry’s major maritime insurance companies, Norwegian SKULD, and from his past position at the Danish tanker company Torm. His

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

May 21st, 2025 Atlas Maritime and European Maritime Finance (EMF) have today announced the successful delivery of their eighth Aframax/LR2 tanker from Daehan Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in South Korea, marking a key milestone in the companies’ landmark $1 billion newbuilding program. The newly delivered vessel—a 115,000 DWT LR2 tanker—is scrubber-fitted and constructed to Daehan’s latest “super eco” specifications. It is the eighth in a series of 17 high-efficiency, low-emission vessels ordered by Atlas Maritime in partnership with EMF, forming one

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