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Specialised advisory for fishing companies, aquaculture operators, shipowners, processors and institutional investors operating in the blue economy in Mozambique, Angola, Malawi, South Africa and international markets.
Africa's oceans and coastal zones represent one of the continent's largest unexplored economic opportunities. Mozambique and Angola have extensive exclusive economic zones with significant fishery resources, aquaculture potential and strategic maritime routes. In parallel, global demand for marine protein is growing sustainably, and premium markets in Europe and Asia are looking for certified suppliers.
But the sector faces deep structural challenges: fragmented cold chains, traceability deficiencies, over-exploitation of some stocks, competition from illegal unreported fishing, and limited access to institutional financing. At the same time, international buyers increasingly demand sustainability certifications, transparent governance and auditable value chains — requirements that most local companies still cannot meet.
Our experience shows that the companies that will lead the blue economy in Africa are those able to align three things: efficient operations, international certification and a credible governance structure. This is precisely where we come in.
Six areas where our engagement creates direct value for operators, processors and investors in the blue economy.
Aquaculture and fisheries portfolio strategy, asset and fleet valuation, design of integrated value chains — from catch to end consumer. Export market analysis, product pricing and competitive positioning.
Alignment with international certifications — MSC, ASC, GlobalG.A.P. and BRC — focused on access to premium markets. Digital traceability programmes, sustainable stock management and preparation for certification audits.
Financial structuring of aquaculture projects, fleet expansion, modernisation of processing units and asset acquisition. Multi-currency financial models, negotiation with multilateral banks and impact-focused institutional investors.
Design and optimisation of cold chains — from catch to export. Assessment of port infrastructure, loss management and operational design of processing units integrated with international value chains.
Governance frameworks aligned with international best practices, including community governance of fishing zones. ESG reporting with blue economy-specific metrics. Preparation for sustainability assessments by international buyers.
Specialised tax advisory in fisheries and aquaculture — including export customs regimes, sector-specific tax benefits, tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions and negotiation of specific tax regimes with national authorities.
Three dimensions that respond to the real challenges of companies in the sector.
European and Asian markets increasingly demand certifications that prove sustainable practices and auditable value chains. We help fishing and aquaculture companies meet these requirements with method — from initial diagnosis to effective certification.
The blue economy in Africa requires significant capital — to renew fleets, modernise processing units, build cold chains and expand aquaculture capacity. We work with operators to structure that financing with international financiers and impact investors.
Without efficient operations and credible governance, certifications do not hold and financing does not arrive. We support operators in professionalising their structure on all fronts — operational, financial and institutional.
Concrete experience in each segment, with dedicated teams and local presence through member firms.
We support shipowners, industrial and semi-industrial fishing operators in fleet renewal, licence access, certification and financial structuring. We work with companies operating in Mozambique, Angola and the waters of the Indian Ocean and South Atlantic.
We support aquaculture producers at all stages of growth — from initial project structuring to export certification and expansion financing. Focus on tilapia, shrimp, oysters and high-value species.
We work with processors, exporters and seafood distribution companies. We support modernisation of units, international certification, cold chain optimisation and access to European and Asian premium markets.
Structured products that solve specific problems of operators and investors in the sector.
Complete programme to obtain MSC, ASC, GlobalG.A.P. or BRC certifications — from initial diagnosis to effective certification. Includes roadmap, document preparation, team training and support during certification audits. Developed based on real projects in African markets.
Complete framework to design and optimise cold chains in fishing and aquaculture operations — from catch to export. Covers infrastructure sizing, digital temperature monitoring, loss management and integration with export logistics.
Specialised financial structuring service for aquaculture projects — including multi-currency financial model, guarantee structure, covenant package and roadmap to financial close. Optimised for international financiers and impact funds.
Programme to structure community governance models of fishing zones — aligned with international best practices and certification requirements. Includes institutional design, training of local leaders and participatory monitoring.
Methodology tested in aquaculture and fisheries projects across Mozambique, Angola and Malawi. Senior dedicated teams, with local presence through member firms.
We understand the operation, the market, the regulator, international buyers and local communities before proposing any solution.
We design executable plans, with clear priorities, realistic budget, defined owners and success metrics established before starting.
We stay alongside the teams during implementation — on site, with member firms, not from the outside.
We measure progress at every stage. We report to the board and to financiers whenever it makes sense.
Concrete examples of projects delivered for operators, processors and exporters in the region.
Financial structuring of an aquaculture operator in Mozambique, resulting in USD 18 million of financing from a consortium of multilateral banks and impact funds.
Two international certifications (ASC and GlobalG.A.P.) obtained by an aquaculture producer within 14 months, with subsequent access to European premium markets.
Cold chain redesign that reduced post-catch losses by 45%, with direct impact on the operational profitability of a fishing operator.
Three new export markets opened for an Angolan processor, after alignment with certification and traceability requirements.
We meet with your team to understand the project context and propose a concrete path — whether certification, financial structuring, cold chain or governance.
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