Focusing on global shipping and
High-Quality Assets in the Industrial Chain
Investment
“Aurora Navigation · Value That Reaches Far”
Aurora Marine Industry Investment Management Limited adheres to a professional investment philosophy and, leveraging its FSC fund management license and the Cayman Islands CIMA regulatory framework, employs a synergistic “investment + custody” model to build a closed-loop shipping asset management system with controlled risk and stable returns for global investors.
About Us
We are not merely financial investors; we are veterans with many years of experience in the shipping industry.
Aurora Marine Industry Investment Management Limited, guided by the philosophy of “Aurora Leads the Way, Value Reaches Far,” focuses on investing in high-quality assets in the global shipping industry and its supply chain.
The Group holds an FSC fund management license and, leveraging its solid industry insights and resource integration capabilities, has initiated and operates multiple shipping industry funds. Vessel assets are managed by professional partners; through a synergistic “investment + custody” model, the Group ensures the steady operation of these assets and generates sustainable investment returns for investors.
Why Choose Aurora Ocean Investment
With a focus on capital and industry research, we integrate both the capital and operational sides of the business to professionally overcome barriers to shipping asset investment.
Expert Industry Insights
The core team has been deeply involved in the shipping industry for many years and includes senior technical experts such as chief captains and chief engineers. They conduct in-depth analyses of shipping cycles and market conditions for specific vessel types, enabling them to accurately determine the optimal timing for investments.
Compliance and Regulation as a Safeguard
The company holds a fund manager license issued by the BVIFSC, and its SPC funds are regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA). Governance and disclosure practices are in compliance with regulations, ensuring the protection of investors' rights.
Closed-Loop Management System
By leveraging the deep synergy between the investment and operations divisions under the same actual controlling entity, we completely eliminate principal-agent costs and establish a complete closed-loop process spanning asset acquisition, professional operations, and value realization.
"Investment + Custody" Collaborative Model
Ship assets are entrusted to professional partners for operation, creating a complete investment cycle.
Capital Side
Launch and manage a shipping industry fund focused on global shipping asset allocation, raising capital from qualified investors worldwide
Asset Side
Focusing on high-quality assets in the global shipping industry and its supply chain, we conduct prudent screening and acquisitions, prioritizing highly liquid vessel assets.
Operations Side
Operated by our professional partner Senwell Maritime, with shipping services provided by Xinchen Shipping and full oversight by the fund team
Global Shipping Enters a Boom Cycle
As supply-side contraction and demand-side restructuring converge, a path to appreciation for shipping assets has opened up, making them a focal point for global capital allocation.
Approximately 12.9 billion metric tons, which is higher than the average over the past 20 years
As flight distances increase, the actual demand for cargo capacity is outpacing the growth in cargo volume
Compared to the 2024 average, oil tankers and dual-fuel container ships led the gains
Supply Contraction
The global fleet is aging at an accelerated rate, with vessels over 20 years old accounting for approximately 13%. Environmental regulations are driving the accelerated phase-out of older vessels, while new ship deliveries are limited, resulting in a continued tightening of effective supply.
Trade Restructuring
Geopolitical conflicts and route detours have lengthened average voyage distances; the Red Sea rerouting has increased east-west voyage times by an average of 12–14 days, and the growth rate of ton-mile demand has significantly outpaced that of cargo volume.
Green Transition
The implementation of the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework and the EU ETS/FuelEU regulations is driving fleet renewal and demand for new dual-fuel vessels, accelerating the phase-out of older vessels and reshaping the industry landscape.
Fleet
Focusing on ultra- and super-handy-size secondhand dry bulk carriers to build a portfolio of highly liquid, counter-cyclical underlying assets
Owned Vessels
The Libra
Supramax · Built in 2003
The Pioneer Lady
Supramax · Built in 2001
SPC Fund Invests in Ships
The GEMINI
Supramax · Built in 2008
The Group continues to focus on shipping asset investments. Leveraging its professional investment research team and extensive industry resources, it continuously identifies high-quality vessel investment opportunities and expands its fleet through the issuance of a series of fund products. It has now established a diversified fleet comprising various vessel types, including ultra-handy-size and Panamax vessels, and will continue to capitalize on market cycle opportunities to steadily expand its assets under management.
Fund Products
Cayman SPC ensures compliance; the umbrella structure supports the independent operation of multiple sub-funds, flexibly adapting to different investment needs.
Aurora Marine Investment Fund SPC
An umbrella fund regulated by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), comprising a portfolio of sub-funds—SP—focused on the shipping industry, with underlying assets consisting of high-quality assets in the global shipping sector and its supply chain. The umbrella structure allows multiple sub-funds to operate and maintain their accounts independently, flexibly catering to different investment needs and risk preferences, while the Cayman Islands’ tax-exempt policy safeguards investors’ interests.
Compliance and Regulation
Regulated by CIMA and licensed by the FSC, with sound governance and transparent disclosure of information
Quarterly Dividends
The fund pays dividends once a quarter, and the dividends are automatically reinvested to generate compound interest.
Risk Isolation
SPC Umbrella Structure: Independent Accounting and Risk Isolation for Sub-Funds
High liquidity
Preference is given to used ultra-handy or extra-handy size vessels of 50,000–65,000 metric tons, which offer high asset liquidity.
Project Case Studies
LIBRA-XS · Ultra-handy dry bulk carrier
The LIBRA-XS is 189.99 meters long, 32.26 meters wide, and has a deadweight of 53,000 metric tons. The purchase price was $9.28 million; including fuel, certification, and delivery costs, the total investment amounted to approximately $9.5168 million. After the vessel entered service, it generated a steady return on investment thanks to professional ship management and strategic decision-making based on market conditions.
Core Team
A professional team specializing in the deep integration of financial investment and the shipping industry, with expertise in both capital management and vessel operations
Aurora Ocean Investment’s core team consists of a group of seasoned professionals with many years of experience in the shipping and financial sectors. Team members generally have more than 20 years of industry experience and have weathered multiple shipping cycles, giving them a deep understanding of and keen insight into the global dry bulk market.
The team combines Industry Outlook 与 Financial Thinking ...possesses expertise in both operational aspects—such as ship operations, fleet management, and port logistics—and financial instruments—including asset valuation, fund management, risk control, and capital operations—and is capable of accurately identifying investment opportunities in complex market environments to achieve steady asset appreciation.
Leveraging synergies with the ship management company under the same controlling shareholder structure, the team achieved “Investment + Operations” Through closed-loop management—from asset screening, due diligence, and transaction structuring to post-acquisition operations and value-added exit strategies—we maintain full autonomy and control throughout the entire process, creating sustainable long-term returns for investors.
History
From industrial layout to fleet expansion, we’ve taken each step with steady progress
Aurora Ocean Industry Investment has successfully registered in the British Virgin Islands, officially launching its shipping asset investment strategy.
Successfully acquired the “Libra,” a ultra-handy-size dry bulk carrier, and put it into service that same month
Successfully acquired the Panamax dry bulk carrier “SCORPIO WQ” and put it into service that same month
Signed a contract with Jingjiang Nanyang Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. for the new construction of two 64,000-metric-ton ultra-handy dry bulk carriers
Established the Aurora Marine Investment Fund SPC umbrella fund investment platform, with assets under management totaling 150 million yuan
Newly Built Ships No. 1 and No. 2 Successively Left the Dock in Jishui, Marking an Important Step in Expanding the Fleet
SPC Fund’s First Investment Vessel, the “PIONEER LADY,” Officially Transfers to Operational Status
SPC Fund Class B officially took over operations of the vessel “XCL GEMINI”; in the same year, it co-founded Xinchen Shipping to establish a synergistic “investment + management” system
Development Plan
A Three-Step Approach to Becoming a Global Shipping Asset Management Platform
Focusing on Funds Under Management
Expand the ship asset portfolio, refine the “investment + management” operational system, strengthen the foundation for compliance and risk management, and continuously improve the operational efficiency and investment returns of funds under management.
Expanding Products and Markets
Expand into new vessel segments and product lines, enter more global markets, increase assets under management, and build a diversified shipping asset portfolio.
Building an Asset Management Platform
To build a global shipping asset management platform that covers the entire shipping industry chain, become an industry-leading institution, and provide comprehensive shipping asset investment services to global investors.
Industry News
Focus on Global Shipping Market Trends and Seize Opportunities for Asset Allocation
The BDI Hits a Five-Year High as the Dry Bulk Shipping Boom Continues
The Baltic Dry Index (BDI) stood at 3,488 points on September 3, hitting its highest level since October 2021. Boosted by strong rate increases across all major vessel types, the Capesize freight rate index rose 421 points in a single day, marking an 8% increase. The market expects the fourth quarter to outperform the third quarter and reach the year’s highest point.
Read More →The Simandou Iron Ore Project Scales Up Production, Reshaping the Global Iron Ore Trade Landscape
Production capacity at the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea continues to ramp up, and iron ore exports are expected to increase significantly in 2026. Located in West Africa, the project involves a longer shipping distance to China than those from Australia or Brazil, which will effectively drive demand for ton-miles and support an upward trend in the benchmark dry bulk freight rates.
Read More →The global fleet is aging at an accelerated rate, and environmental regulations are driving the phasing out of older vessels
Currently, ships over 20 years old account for approximately 13% of the global fleet. The implementation of the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework and the EU ETS/FuelEU regulations is accelerating the phasing out of older vessels. With new ship deliveries constrained by shipyard capacity, effective supply continues to tighten, and shipping asset valuations are expected to rise further.
Read More →We cordially invite global partners and investors
Let’s set sail together into the ocean of shipping value. Whether you are an accredited investor seeking investment opportunities in shipping assets or an industry partner interested in business collaboration, we welcome you to contact us.
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