Maritime & Shipping Finance: Funding Vessels, Fleets & Operations
Shipowners, operators and logistics firms require capital for vessel acquisition, retrofits, working capital and hedging fuel costs. Maritime & shipping finance
structures—asset-backed loans, lease financing and ECA-backed facilities—match capital to vessel economics and market cycles.
Core Financing Products
- Ship Mortgages:
Amortizing loans secured on vessel titles, typically financing 60–75% of LTV.
- Finance Leases:
On-balance-sheet leases with purchase or bargain-purchase options at term’s end.
- ECA-Backed Facilities:
Below-market rates from export-credit agencies for newbuilds and retrofits.
- Working Capital Lines:
Revolving credit secured by freight receivables, bunkers or certificates of deposit.
How It Works
- Complete Our Form:
Provide vessel specifications, financial statements and charter contracts.
- Initial Review (1–2 days):
We assess credit criteria, vessel age and market value.
- Term Sheet (3–5 days):
Delivery of pricing, LTV ratios, tenor and covenants.
- Due Diligence (7–10 days):
Inspections, valuations, flag and lien searches.
- Documentation (3–5 days):
Negotiate mortgage deeds, lease agreements or ECA paperwork.
- Funding (24–48 hours):
Disbursement of capital at closing for vessel purchase or capex.
| Product |
LTV / Advance Rate |
Timeline |
| Ship Mortgage |
60–75% |
7–10 days |
| Finance Lease |
80–90% |
5–7 days |
| ECA Facility |
85–95% |
4–6 weeks |
| Working Capital Line |
70–80% |
3–5 days |
Need capital for vessels or fleet expansion? Complete our form
to request a proposal, contract and invoice—and get funded.
Complete the Form
Why Companies Choose Our Shipping Finance
- Relationships with global ship finance banks and ECAs
- Expertise across dry bulk, container, tanker and offshore segments
- Fast execution—funds in hand within 48 hours post-docs
- One annual retainer—no per-draw fees
- Dedicated relationship manager for every client