The Problem
Maritime Payments are breaking under pressure
Sanctions exposure, multi-jurisdiction banking, and fragmented workflows are making maritime payments harder to execute reliably and the cost of failure is operational.
Sanctions Risk Increasing
Vessels and corporates are continuously added to global watchlists. Generic payment providers cannot assess vessel-level risk, so payments get delayed or rejected at the worst possible time.
Multi-Jurisdiction Complexity
Shipping payments must comply with overlapping sanctions and AML regimes across multiple jurisdictions, increasing operational risk for ship managers.
Supplier & Port Payment Pressure
Port agents and suppliers depend on timely settlement to keep vessels operating. Delayed payments disrupt port calls and strain relationships that take years to build.
Hidden FX Costs
Correspondent banking often introduces hidden FX spreads and deductions, making payment costs difficult to forecast for finance teams.
Built for shipping,
Powered by global banking
Why Maritime Pay
Generic fintech was never designed around vessel operations. MaritimePay is structured around the two things maritime payments actually require: compliance that clears, and costs you can see.
Maritime Compliance Intelligence
Every payment is screened before execution against vessel ownership, counterparty, and sanctions data. Fewer rejections. No last-minute operational disruptions.
Transparent FX, no hidden spreads
FX margins and all fees are disclosed before payments are sent. 130+ currencies, real-time pricing, and no surprise deductions, so finance teams can forecast with confidence.
One platform across the fleet
Crew payroll, supplier payments, and port disbursements managed from a single dashboard. Dedicated named Tier-1 safeguarded bank account included on approval.
Compliance built into every payment
Compliance
Shipping operates under complex global sanctions and regulatory controls. MaritimePay screens payments before they move, reducing banking rejection and protecting operational continuity.
Vessel & ownership screening
Sanctions monitoring
Counterparty verification
Continuous transaction monitoring
You run vessels, MaritimePay manages payment risks.
Payments across your full operational stack
Solutions
Crew Payroll
Bank-to-Bank Crew Payments
Pay seafarers worldwide through secure, compliant bank transfers. Multi-jurisdictional payroll processed from a single platform, with full transaction visibility for crewing and finance teams. - Batch payments and automated reconciliation - Multi-jurisdictional payroll in one workflow - Full visibility and tracking per transaction - Salaries delivered directly to crew bank accounts
Supplier & Port Payments
Supplier & Port Disbursements
Settle supplier invoices and port agent fees with the same compliance layer that protects crew payroll, reducing delays that impact vessel operations and port relationships. - Port agent and supplier payment management - Compliance-screened before settlement - Real-time FX pricing at point of payment - Centralised fleet-level disbursement control
FX Management
Transparent FX Across 130+ Currencies
All FX margins disclosed before payments move. Competitive rates, no hidden spreads, and full cost visibility, enabling reliable treasury forecasting across your fleet. - 130+ currencies with real-time pricing - No hidden spreads or unexpected deductions - Predictable costs for treasury planning
Coming Soon
Crew Digital Wallets
Multi-currency digital wallets giving seafarers secure, instant access to funds globally, reducing cash carried onboard and simplifying Cash-to-Master workflows. - Up to 80% reduction in onboard cash - Instant fund access from anywhere in the world - Send money home without onboard cash dependency - Simplified Cash-to-Master workflows
About us
Built by industry insiders
Deep expertise across shipping operations, banking infrastructure, compliance, and fintech, built by people who understand maritime payments from the inside.
Nicola Charissis
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Nicola brings over 20 years of experience across global shipping, maritime payments and digital solutions. He has uilt his career within both established global organisations and high-growth startups in senior commercial roles. at MaritimePay he leads strategy, growth and ecosystem partnerships.
Hariton Korizis
Co-Founder & Director
Former Barclays/HSBC investment banker specialising in FX. UK FCA-regulated fintech product builder, including blockchain-settled investments. Roles included Head of Derivatives and Chief Product Architect. Speaker and writer on Finance, Tech and Impact.
Konstantinos Machairas
Co-Founder & Director
Founder of IML Marine, 20+ years of operational and commercial experience in global shipping; former Business Development Lead at Brightwell Navigator
Miguel Verissimo
Chief Compliance Officer
FCA-regulated EMI compliance leader with 10+ years expertise in AML/KYC, sanctions, and maritime cross-border payments. Strengthens MaritimePay's regulatory framework and EMI licensing roadmap.
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