Poplars Maritime

Making Maritime Consulting Smarter

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Poplars Maritime is a Singapore-based ship brokerage and consulting firm with operations in Shanghai and Hong Kong. We bring global financial acumen and deep Asian shipyard networks to every engagement.

Founded by professionals with international banking and shipowning backgrounds, we deliver structured, transparent advisory across the full maritime lifecycle — from newbuilding to decarbonisation.

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Why Choose Us

A different approach to maritime advisory

Other Firms

  • ✕Generic strategies that ignore your fleet's specific profile
  • ✕Limited guidance — you're on your own after the contract is signed
  • ✕Hidden fees and opaque commission structures

With Poplars

  • ✓Tailored consulting — every recommendation fits your fleet and your balance sheet
  • ✓Dedicated support — a named advisor who stays with you from term sheet to delivery
  • ✓Transparent pricing — clear fee schedules, no surprises
Services

Full-spectrum maritime advisory

Ship Finance Advisory

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.

Newbuilding Brokerage

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.

Ship Repair Coordination

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.

Decarbonisation Solutions

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.

Selected Track Record

Transactions we've advised on

A selection of benchmark projects we have advised on across newbuilding, ship finance, resale and repair.

YearTransactionVessel / ScopeClientPartner
2026Newbuilding2 × VLCCEuropean OwnerChinese Shipyard
2026Newbuilding3 × CapesizeEuropean OwnerChinese Shipyard
2025Newbuilding4 × LR1 Product TankersEuropean OwnerChinese Shipyard
2025Newbuilding2 × LR2 Product TankersEuropean OwnerChinese Shipyard
2025Newbuilding2 × Suezmax Crude Oil TankersEuropean OwnerChinese Shipyard
2025Newbuilding3 × MR1 Product TankersEuropean OwnerChinese Shipyard
2025Newbuilding1 × LNG Bunkering VesselAsian OwnerChinese Shipyard
2025Finance2 × MR Product TankersEuropean OwnerChinese Finance Bank
2024Finance3 × MR Product TankersAsian OwnerChinese Finance Bank
2024Finance1 × VLGC Gas CarrierAsian OwnerChinese Finance Bank
2024Repair1 × MR Product TankerAsian OwnerChinese Shipyard
2024Repair1 × Kamsarmax Bulk CarrierEuropean OwnerChinese Shipyard
2024Resale1 × 1900 TEU Container VesselEuropean OwnerChinese Shipyard

Registered broker with CSSC · Approved intermediary for BOCOM Leasing and CCB Financial Leasing

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