A claims procedure was approved. Court file 45472.
Source: Notice of Bankruptcy and First Meeting of Creditors dated May 18, 2023
Sustainable Marine Energy (Canada) Limited made an assignment in bankruptcy on May 12, 2023 under section 49 of the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, with Deloitte Restructuring Inc. as Licensed Insolvency Trustee, in the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in Bankruptcy and Insolvency, court file 45472. At the date of bankruptcy the company's books and records, unaudited and unverified, showed total assets of $29,245,682 against total liabilities of $31,925,303. Four secured creditors were owed $12.4 million in aggregate: BMO, holding short term investment certificates; Neptune Shipyard BV, holding a first position marine mortgage over the MV Tidal Pioneer; Vault Credit Corporation, secured on a forklift; and reconcept 13 Meeresenergie Bay of Fundy Limited Partnership, holding a second position mortgage over the vessel and a general security agreement. RE13, a project counterparty and related party, is funding the Trustee's fees under an administrative agreement and is in discussions for a dual appointment as Receiver. The company identified 37 unsecured creditors owed approximately $7.5 million; six proofs of claim had been received.
A claims procedure was approved. Court file 45472.
Source: Notice of Bankruptcy and First Meeting of Creditors dated May 18, 2023
Court officer report placed on the record that SMEC had filed an assignment in bankruptcy under section 49 of the BIA, fixing May 12, 2023 as the Date of Bankruptcy.
Source: Trustee's Preliminary Report to Creditors dated June 1st, 2023
Debtor
Sustainable Marine Energy (Canada) Limited
Trustee in bankruptcy
Deloitte
| Priority class | Creditor | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secured | Neptune Shipyards B.V.Business Assets - Machinery - Multicat; estimated value of security $8,351,329.55; security given 20-Apr-2023 — List B Secured Creditors; fully secured per stated value; Neptune Shipyards B.V. is also listed in List A as an unsecured creditor for $450,268.13 (separate claim) — debtor: Sustainable Marine Energy (Canada) Ltd · as of 5 May 2023 | $8.35M | Notice of Bankruptcy and First Meeting of Creditors dated May 18, 2023 |
Unsecured creditors: no distribution.EstimatedTrustee's Preliminary Report to Creditors · 1 Jun 2023
| Class | Creditor | Claims | Recovery | Basis | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsecured | — | — | no distribution | Estimatedper the trustee | Trustee's Preliminary Report to Creditors · 1 Jun 2023 |
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Trustee's Preliminary Report to Creditors dated June 1st, 2023
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Notice of Bankruptcy and First Meeting of Creditors dated May 18, 2023
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Certificate of Appointment dated May 12, 2023
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