Infrastructure fund Marguerite II invests in offshore vessel owner Jifmar

As part of the transaction, the co-founders of the company, Jean-Michel Berud, its chief executive, and Foad Zahedi, chairman of the supervisory board, will remain in place and reinvest in the company alongside Marguerite II. The transaction is expected to be completed in Q2 2022.

Marguerite managing partner Michael Dedieu told OWJ, “We aim to support Jifmar in its transition to next-generation offshore vessels and address the decarbonisation challenges in the sector.

“Jifmar is an innovative company at the forefront of the industry, as demonstrated by the Canopée project jointly developed with Zéphyr & Borée, a wind-propelled cargo ship that was specially designed to transport Ariane 6 launcher components from Europe to French Guyana.”

Mr Dediu noted that Jifmar Offshore Services has also taken steps towards the decarbonisation of its fleet, implementing dual fuel or hybrid-electric motoring solutions.

“Marguerite is delighted to invest in a market leader in near-shore marine infrastructure services with a sound business model,” Mr Dediu concluded.

“We look forward to working with Jifmar’s founders and management to provide funding and accelerate the development of the company, especially in growth sectors such as marine renewable energy, aquaculture and related industries.”

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