Invest in real maritime assets. Earn 8–10% annual yield.
Asset-backed by newbuild bulk carriers operated by Meridian Bulk Holdings — a 30-vessel fleet leader. Yield accrues every second on-chain, distributions in USDC every quarter. Regulated structure under VARA Dubai.
From a real ship to fractional ownership — in five steps.
Tokenization sounds technical. The reality is straightforward: a real, classified vessel is held in a dedicated legal entity, divided into digital shares, and distributed to verified investors who receive a portion of every freight payment.
A real vessel
Newbuild bulk carrier, surveyed and classified by an IACS member, fully insured.
Held in an SPV
Wrapped in a Special Purpose Vehicle — a single-asset legal entity that ring-fences the ship.
Divided into tokens
The SPV's equity is split into thousands of Maritime Asset Tokens — small, transferable, on-chain.
Distributed to investors
Verified investors purchase tokens with USDC. Each token is a legal fractional share in the vessel.
Yield every second, payouts every quarter
Accrued yield is visible on-chain in real time. Each quarter, a smart contract automatically distributes USDC to token holders.
Maritime returns. Institutional standards.
Every digital share is backed by a real, surveyed, classified vessel held in a dedicated legal vehicle.
Asset-backed
Each token represents a fractional share in an SPV holding one specific vessel — surveyed, insured, classified by an IACS member.
Regulated
Operated under Dubai's VARA framework. Tokens issued under the institutional ERC-3643 security-token standard.
Transparent
Live AIS vessel tracking. Quarterly audited reports. On-chain settlement of distributions on Polygon.
Accessible
An asset class historically reserved for institutions — now from $100, with USDC settlement and 24/7 reporting.
Ultramax Bulk Carrier · 63,500 DWT
A new-generation Ultramax built to EEDI Phase 3 standards with dual-fuel readiness for methanol — designed to remain commercially competitive through the IMO 2030 transition.
Every vessel — visible, every minute. No black boxes.
Each MarineStake-tokenized vessel broadcasts its position, speed, heading, and cargo status in real time, sourced directly from the global AIS network. Token-holders can verify their underlying asset on demand.
Distributions every quarter. Yield visible every second.
Industry standard for shipping is quarterly distributions. MarineStake standard is to see your yield grow on-chain, every second, between payouts. No black boxes, no quarterly surprises.
Watch your yield grow.
Each day, freight earnings of the vessel's SPV are recorded on-chain. The yield on your tokens is publicly verifiable and updates every second.
Each quarter, a smart contract on Polygon automatically distributes the accumulated USDC pro-rata to all token holders.
No manual operations. No delays. Every payout comes with an audited operating report from an independent surveyor.
Headline economics.
Targeted figures based on conservative assumptions across the bulk-carrier cycle. Final terms confirmed in the Investment Memorandum at platform launch.
Operated by Meridian Bulk Holdings.
Every MarineStake offering is structured around an established maritime operator. Meridian Bulk Holdings brings 30+ vessels under management, an in-house technical management company, and direct relationships with Tier-1 shipyards in Japan, Korea, and China.
The people behind MarineStake.
A combined background in maritime operations, regulated finance, and digital infrastructure. Real names, photos, and full biographies will be published before the public launch.
Background in maritime finance and structured shipping debt. Led $1B+ of vessel financing across bulk and tanker segments before founding MarineStake.
LinkedIn →20+ years in technical ship management. Former fleet director at a top-30 European bulk operator. Oversees vessel operations and partner integration.
LinkedIn →Former Head of Shipping at a Tier-1 European bank. Built and managed a $2B+ ship-finance portfolio. Leads SPV structuring and investor reporting.
LinkedIn →Background in regulated FinTech infrastructure. Previously led tokenization architecture at a major European RWA platform. Holds the technical roadmap.
LinkedIn →Specialist in DIFC / VARA compliance. Leads regulatory engagement, KYC/AML architecture, and the licensing roadmap toward full VASP authorization.
LinkedIn →Former Master Mariner with 25 years at sea. Coordinates with Meridian Bulk Holdings on commercial chartering and vessel performance reporting.
LinkedIn →Four steps from interest to distribution.
Reserve allocation
Submit your indicated investment range. Non-binding, no funds collected.
Complete KYC
At platform launch, complete identity verification through our regulated KYC partner.
Subscribe in USDC
Fund your wallet and receive Maritime Asset Tokens — your fractional share of the SPV.
Receive distributions
From vessel delivery onward, receive quarterly distributions in USDC directly to your wallet.
From investment to first distribution.
Transparent milestone schedule — from VARA licensing preparation to the first quarterly dividend payout.
Pre-launch phase
Operating partner negotiations. Pre-launch landing live. Waitlist collection across 7 locales.
Tokenization opens
VARA VASP license application filed. Inaugural offering — Ultramax 63,500 DWT. Target raise $14.4M.
Shipyard contract
Shipbuilding contract signed with Tier-1 yard. Refund Guarantee from Tier-1 international bank. Start of 24-month construction cycle.
Vessel delivery · First payout
Ultramax delivered. Commercial operations begin. First quarterly USDC distribution to token holders.
Fleet expansion
Full VASP license. Secondary market opens. Target fleet: 5 vessels by 2030, 10 by 2032.
Pre-launch phase
Operating partner negotiations. Pre-launch landing live. Waitlist collection across 7 locales.
Tokenization opens
VARA VASP license application filed. Inaugural offering — Ultramax 63,500 DWT. Target raise $14.4M.
Shipyard contract
Shipbuilding contract signed with Tier-1 yard. Refund Guarantee from Tier-1 international bank. Start of 24-month construction cycle.
Vessel delivery · First payout
Ultramax delivered. Commercial operations begin. First quarterly USDC distribution to token holders.
Fleet expansion
Full VASP license. Secondary market opens. Target fleet: 5 vessels by 2030, 10 by 2032.
Risk disclosure
Investments in maritime assets carry market, construction, regulatory, and currency risks. Past performance of comparable vessels is not a guarantee of future returns. Targeted yield ranges are not commitments.
MarineStake operates a strict per-vessel SPV structure with mandatory P&I, Hull & Machinery, War Risk and Construction All Risks insurance. Pre-delivery payments are protected by a Refund Guarantee from a Tier-1 international bank. Independent surveyor reports and audited financial statements are provided at each distribution.
Answers to the questions investors ask first.
MarineStake operates from Dubai under the VARA framework. Full Virtual Asset Service Provider licensing is being completed before retail subscription opens.
No. This is a pre-launch information page for indicative interest only. No securities are being offered, sold, or accepted at this stage.
A digital representation of a fractional share in an SPV that legally owns one specific vessel. Tokens are issued under ERC-3643, the institutional standard for regulated security tokens.
Yield accrues every day — you see it live in your dashboard, on-chain. Each quarter, a smart contract automatically distributes the accumulated USDC directly to your wallet. Every payout is accompanied by an audited operating report from an independent surveyor.
During the construction period (typically 24–30 months), tokens are locked. After delivery, tokens become tradable on regulated security-token venues and on MarineStake's secondary market.
Bulk carriers carry the world's essential commodities — iron ore, grain, coal, bauxite. Balanced risk-return profile, deep second-hand liquidity, and lower environmental risk than tankers.
Reserve your allocation in the inaugural vessel.
Non-binding interest. We will contact you at platform launch with the full Investment Memorandum and KYC instructions.