Structured Funding for Complex, Capital-Intensive Projects

Tailored capital solutions for maritime, offshore, renewable energy, and strategic infrastructure developments. We structure flexible funding aligned with project cash flow, security requirements, concession models, and long-term operational objectives.

6 entitiesOne group across Australia and Singapore, spanning marine services, investments, and environmental solutions
Global reachProjects spanning multiple continents and markets, from Australia and Singapore outward
Tier-1 onlyAll transactions conducted bank-to-bank through Tier-1 institutions in Australia and Singapore

What Is Structured Funding?

Structured funding combines tailored capital, security, and risk-allocation mechanisms to support complex projects that may not fit conventional lending models.

Customised to the ProjectStructured around each project's specific model and requirements.
Combines Equity & DebtMay blend sponsor equity, senior and subordinated debt, and institutional capital.
Aligns with Cash FlowRepayments are shaped to match the project's cash flow profile.
Allocates Risk FairlyDistributes risk between the participating parties and instruments.
Project Funding Framework

A Layered Capital Structure

Every project is supported through a tailored combination of equity, debt, and performance security, structured to enhance bankability and manage risk across construction and operations.

For projects requiring additional support, AIS works with governments, multilateral institutions, and financial partners to incorporate sovereign guarantees and other credit enhancement mechanisms.

Sponsor EquityProject owner contribution
Senior DebtPrimary secured financing
Subordinated FinancingMezzanine and junior tranches
Institutional CapitalLenders, ECAs, and investors
BG / SBLCBank-backed performance security
Performance BondsDelivery and completion cover
Sovereign & Credit SupportGuarantees and enhancement
Funding Solutions

Capital Structured Around Your Project

Every structure is tailored to the project model, cash flow profile, concession terms, and regulatory environment.

Project Funding

Project Funding

Sponsor equity, structured financing, and performance security instruments that enhance bankability for PPP and large-scale infrastructure.

Structured Asset Finance

Structured Asset Finance

Asset-backed structures for vessels, offshore assets, and heavy equipment, tailored to project cash flow and ownership objectives.

Lease Finance

Lease Finance

Financial lease, lease-to-own, sale and leaseback, and operating lease structures for strategic maritime and industrial assets.

Deferred Payment Solutions

Deferred Payment Solutions

Milestone-based repayment with grace periods during construction, designed for sovereign, defence, and government-backed procurements.

PPP and Concession Funding

PPP & Concession Funding

Structured capital and strategic investment participation for public-private partnerships with governments and infrastructure stakeholders.

Refinancing and Syndication

Refinancing & Syndication

Senior and subordinated refinancing plus cross-border syndication for transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions and currencies.

LEASE FINANCE Strategic maritime asset
No Major Upfront CapexAcquire and operate strategic assets while preserving working capital
Lease Finance

Acquire Strategic Assets Without the Upfront Capital

Structured lease finance shaped by cash flow profiles, operational requirements, and long-term ownership objectives.

  • Financial lease and lease-to-own structures
  • Sale and leaseback arrangements
  • Operating lease and structured asset finance
  • Vessels, port infrastructure, and industrial assets
BG / SBLCBank-backed performance security
DSRADebt service reserve integration
Asset SecurityMortgage and insurance assignment
SyndicationCross-border financing capability
Deferred Payment Solutions

Procure Critical Assets, Distribute the Obligation

For sovereign, defence, and strategic infrastructure projects where conventional leasing may not suit ownership, regulatory, or national-security requirements. These structures let project owners procure and operate critical assets while distributing payment over an agreed financing period.

  • Deferred repayment commencement
  • Milestone-based payment structures
  • Grace periods during construction and mobilisation
  • Cross-border and syndicated financing support
SOVEREIGN & DEFENCE Defence and naval asset
Sovereign & InstitutionalIntegrated with BG/SBLC and project security structures
Where We Apply Capital

Industries & Project Categories

The sectors and project types where AIS structures and applies capital. Select a panel to explore each.

Marine & Offshore

Commercial vessels, offshore developments, and port infrastructure, building on the Group's foundation in commercial ship repair since 2016.

Founding Sector
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Ports & Infrastructure

Ports, terminals, and large-scale infrastructure delivered through public-private partnership and concession frameworks.

PPP Delivery
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Renewable Energy

Green energy and blue economy projects that drive measurable environmental, social, and economic impact.

Energy Transition
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Government & Sovereign Projects

Deferred payment structures for defence and naval assets, government and sovereign procurements, and port and maritime security infrastructure.

Sovereign
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Commercial & Strategic Assets

Strategic commercial ventures and asset-backed developments that create long-term economic and operational value.

Commercial
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Grounded in Operations

Funding Backed by Real Marine Expertise

Unlike pure financiers, AIS was built on hands-on ship repair and offshore services. That operational depth informs how every funding structure is assessed.

Engine overhaul aboard a commercial vesselMarine EngineeringCommercial ship repair and maintenance services
AIS Enviro environmental services unit at the wharfEnvironmental ServicesSustainability and compliance through AIS Enviro
Precision component repair in the workshopWorkshop PrecisionSpecialised marine and offshore solutions
How the Process Works

From Submission to Implementation

A clear, staged pathway from first enquiry to bank-to-bank execution.

1

Project Submission

Initial project information submitted for review.

2

Eligibility Assessment

Preliminary assessment of project fit and viability.

3

Commercial & Technical Review

Detailed evaluation of commercial and technical parameters.

4

Due Diligence & Structuring

Financial structuring and independent due diligence.

5

Bank-to-Bank Implementation

Execution strictly between issuing and receiving banks.

Protocols & Due Diligence

A Strictly Bank-to-Bank Process

All transactions are conducted exclusively through Tier-1 Banks in Australia and Singapore, ensuring security, integrity, and confidentiality at every stage.

01

Formal Agreement

Engagement begins only after a formal agreement is executed and the Issuing Bank confirms readiness to proceed.

02

Bank Introduction

AIS introduces its banking partners to the Issuing Bank under a controlled, professional protocol.

03

Independent Verification

Due diligence, verification, and compliance enquiries are managed solely between the Issuing and Receiving Banks.

04

Instrument Issuance

Final structure and verbiage are negotiated bank-to-bank, with each institution satisfied before issuance.

Confidentiality by design. All communications and verification of fund origin, legitimacy, and compliance follow international financial regulations, with strict confidentiality and data protection protocols throughout.

Global Footprint

Capital Where It Matters Most

Projects span footprint. Flexible alternative finance enables ventures to scale faster and overcome traditional funding constraints.

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Sherman Cheung JP, Chief Investment Officer
Structured funding is not about complexity for its own sake. It is about disciplined risk management and structures built around the client, because when those two things are right, long-term value follows.
Sherman Cheung, JPCHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER · 25+ YEARS IN BANKING & INVESTMENT
Responsible Investment

Funding Decisions, Fully Considered

Funding decisions consider commercial viability, environmental responsibility, governance, community impact, and long-term asset performance, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Seeking Funding for a Qualified Project?

Submit your project information for an initial review by AIS Marine Investments. Please include your organisation, project name and location, industry, project value, funding requirement, current stage, proposed security, and any government or institutional involvement.

Submit Your Project All enquiries are handled with strict confidentiality and data protection protocols.

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HON. PAT FARMER, AM

Member of the Order of Australia (AM), EMBA

HON. PATRICK FARMER, A M. Known as Pat Farmer, was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in recognition of his contribution to Politics, Charitable works, both nationally and internationally and his international achievements in ultra-marathon running.

In the year 2000 Pat Farmer was awarded Australian “Achiever of the Year” By the Prime Minister John Winston Howard. Pat was awarded the National Geographic’s Adventurer of the Year in 2012 for his epic run from the North Pole to the South Pole via the Americas, this extraordinary human challenge supported the International Red Cross/Red Crescents’ work in helping those living in poverty without clean drinking water and clean sanitary conditions, (the cause of millions of deaths world-wide every year). From 2001 to 2010 The Hon Pat Farmer served as an elected representative within the Australian Federal Parliament, he represented the government seat of Macarthur in south west Sydney, New South Wales.

Mr. Farmer’s political portfolio included being a member of the House of Representatives, Parliamentary Secretary for Education, Science and Training, Shadow Minister for Sport & Youth, serving on sub-committees including Education and Training, Communications, Information Technology and the Arts.

Pat Farmer is a qualified engineer and a Director on the Board of The Australian Sports Commission. Pat Farmer is also the owner and Director of an international event management company. Pat Farmer is regularly consulted by business to assist with representation to the Australian Government and plays an integral role is supporting Public/Private business relationships.