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Founded in Singapore, Poplars Maritime Consulting is at the forefront of next-generation ship brokerage and maritime consulting with a presence in Shanghai and Hong Kong. Powered by an energetic, global team, we bring fresh perspectives to the industry.
Our core team is composed of forward-thinking professionals, with international shipbuilding and ship finance background, united by a mission to make maritime consulting smarter, faster, and more transparent.
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Every recommendation is built around your fleet profile, balance sheet, and market position — not a generic playbook.
A named senior advisor stays with you from first term sheet through delivery and beyond — no handoffs, no gaps.
Clear fee schedules and full disclosure of economics. No hidden commissions, no surprises.
Deep relationships across Asian and European lenders, shipyards, and technical partners open doors others cannot.
Advised on landmark newbuilding, finance, and decarbonisation transactions with leading owners and yards.
From alternative fuels to green financing, we help future-proof your fleet against IMO 2030/2050 targets.
Structured financing solutions including senior debt, finance leases, and operating leases. We connect shipowners with Asian and European lenders, structuring competitive term sheets that match vessel economics.
Direct access to China's top-tier shipyards. We manage the full lifecycle — design specification, yard selection, contract negotiation, plan approval, and on-site supervision through to delivery.
End-to-end repair and dry-docking services across Chinese yards. We handle scheduling, scope definition, cost estimation, and on-site supervision — minimising off-hire time and budget overruns.
Low-carbon transition strategies aligned with IMO 2030/2050 targets. Feasibility studies for alternative fuels, energy-saving devices, and green financing instruments to future-proof your fleet.
A selection of benchmark projects we have advised on across newbuilding, ship finance, resale and repair.
| Year | Transaction | Vessel / Scope | Client | Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Finance | 3 × MPP | European Owner | Chinese Leasing |
| 2026 | Newbuilding | 2 × VLCC | European Owner | Chinese Shipyard |
| 2026 | Newbuilding | 3 × Capesize | European Owner | Chinese Shipyard |
| 2025 | Newbuilding | 4 × MR1 Product Tankers | European Owner | Chinese Shipyard |
| 2025 | Newbuilding | 1 × LNG Bunkering Vessel | Asian Owner | Chinese Shipyard |
| 2025 | Finance | 2 × MR Product Tankers | European Owner | Chinese Finance Bank |
| 2024 | Finance | 3 × MR Product Tankers | Asian Owner | Chinese Finance Bank |
| 2024 | Finance | 1 × VLGC Gas Carrier | Asian Owner | Chinese Finance Bank |
| 2024 | Repair | 1 × MR Product Tanker | Asian Owner | Chinese Shipyard |
| 2024 | Repair | 1 × Kamsarmax Bulk Carrier | European Owner | Chinese Shipyard |
| 2024 | Resale | 1 × 1900 TEU Container Vessel | European Owner | Chinese Shipyard |
| 2023 | Newbuilding | 4 × LR1 Product Tankers | European Owner | Chinese Shipyard |
| 2023 | Newbuilding | 2 × LR2 Product Tankers | European Owner | Chinese Shipyard |
| 2023 | Newbuilding | 2 × Suezmax Crude Oil Tankers | European Owner | Chinese Shipyard |
