Bahrain, Aug. 12 -- ADI Chain and Shipfinex have entered an exclusive partnership to establish the first regulated, institutional-grade tokenized maritime asset class, creating a new on-chain market for vessel-backed finance, charter-linked income and economic interests in ships. Maritime Asset Tokens developed under the partnership will be issued through a regulated route and made available exclusively on ADI Chain.

Although maritime transport carries over 80% of international trade in goods by volume, investment in the vessels supporting that economy remains concentrated among shipowners, banks and specialist financial institutions. This creates a significant financing opportunity. The commercial fleet was estimated to be worth approxi...