Exhibit 23.1

KPMG LLP

PO Box 10426 777 Dunsmuir Street

Vancouver BC V7Y 1K3

Canada

Telephone (604) 691-3000

Fax (604) 691-3031

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors of Seaspan Corporation:

We consent to the use of our reports, both dated March 10, 2016, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting incorporated by reference herein.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Chartered Professional Accountants

Vancouver, Canada

June 24, 2016

KPMG LLP is a Canadian limited liability partnership and a member firm of the KPMG

network of independent member firms affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative

(“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity.

KPMG Canada provides services to KPMG LLP.