Seacap Launches as World’s First Capital Partner Dedicated to Shore Power

A new player has entered the maritime infrastructure sector with a focus on accelerating green port development. Seacap, a newly launched company, positions itself as the world’s first capital partner exclusively dedicated to financing shore power and zero-emission port infrastructure.

Financing Green Port Infrastructure

Backed by a major European investment fund, Seacap has secured access to over EUR 300 million earmarked for green port projects across Europe. The initiative aims to address one of the primary hurdles in sustainable port development: lack of accessible capital.

“Ports need the ability to invest today, not years down the line,” said Robert Svendsen and Styrk Bekkenes, two of Seacap’s founders. “Our financial model is built to eliminate capital constraints, enabling immediate action.”

With expertise in maritime operations, finance, and environmental solutions, Seacap’s founding team is targeting both existing port facilities and new infrastructure developments. The company offers long-term financing structures tailored to support upgrades, phased investments, and large-scale transitions.

Strategic Value for Public and Private Ports

Seacap aims to assist ports looking to:

• Increase vessel traffic and revenue while meeting regulatory requirements,
• Streamline financing for both upgrades and new construction,
• Allocate capital toward other strategic or public priorities,
• Manage the balance between climate goals and budget constraints, especially for municipally owned ports.

The founders highlight that Seacap’s financing solutions are designed to complement – rather than compete with – other public investment needs such as healthcare, education, and transport infrastructure.

Supporting the Maritime Energy Transition

As subsidies for shore power installations decline, ports across Europe face growing pressure to comply with EU emissions regulations and rising expectations from shipping companies and cruise operators. Many are also evolving into integrated energy hubs that supply, store, and produce renewable fuels and electricity.

Seacap sees its role as an enabler of this transformation. “There’s a clear readiness among ports to embrace zero-emission solutions,” said Svendsen. “However, the financial ability to do so remains limited. We’re stepping in to help close that gap, without requiring ports to commit equity or absorb risk.”

The company has identified Norway as its launch market, leveraging the country’s advanced electrification policies and port infrastructure as a springboard for broader European expansion.

“It’s fitting that Norway takes the lead,” Svendsen noted. “But the urgency and need for action are Europe-wide—and that’s where our ambitions lie.”