Specialist
Ship and Vessel Financing
High quality ship and vessel finance solutions for UK & international clients.
We can deliver enhanced, bespoke or exclusive terms through our market knowledge.
Call us on 0203 900 4322 to discuss your requirements.
Owning and operating ships and vessels in the UK maritime industry requires significant capital investments and ongoing costs. Whether you need a small tanker vessel, large containership or specialised shipping craft, financing is often essential.
Ship financing refers to obtaining funds to cover the major expenses associated with ships and vessels, which typically include:
Rather than paying the full capital cost upfront, ship owners can access affordable financing solutions that spread the costs over time. Popular options include debt financing, equity investment or increasingly - ship leasing.
Depending on your requirements and investment strategy, there are various financing products and structures suitable for UK ship owners:
Obtaining funding for UK ship acquisitions typically involves the following steps:
Discuss Requirements - Consult our shipping finance experts to determine your vessel needs, ownership strategy and optimal financing approach.
Value Assessments - We'll arrange independent valuation surveys and assessments of the vessel's condition, age and projected operating costs.
Risk Assessments - Background checks on your company's creditworthiness, operating history and regulatory compliance are conducted.
Finance Structuring - We'll model various financing scenarios and products to secure you the most competitive terms and rates over your preferred duration.
Documentation & Security - Completing all paperwork, including security registrations and statutory mortgage arrangements to ratify the lender's interests.
Vessel Delivery - Once approved, final contracts are signed off and the ship financing is disbursed to take ownership of the vessel.
Payments & Monitoring - Simply maintain scheduled repayments as agreed. Finance partners monitor your vessel's management and operations.
Obtaining financing for the initial acquisition is just one part of the expense involved with ship and vessel ownership in the UK. There are significant ongoing operating costs that must be considered and budgeted for over the lifetime of the asset. It's crucial to carefully evaluate and plan for these expenses when structuring your ship finance package. You should also consult experienced ship brokers and maritime consultants who can advise on realistic cost projections based on the vessel type, size and intended operations.
At Clifton Private Finance, our ship finance experts can guide you through forecasting these costs and structuring an affordable financing solution to cover both the asset purchase and operating expenditure. With over 20 years of industry experience, we'll provide expert insights tailored to your unique situation.
Some of the major ongoing costs associated with UK ship and vessel ownership include:
The financing amount you require depends not only on the ship purchase cost but ensuring you have sufficient capital to cover both the asset and these ongoing operating expenses long-term. Our ship finance experts can guide you through an accurate assessment.
Whether you need small coastal vessels or large oceangoing ships, the expert ship and maritime finance team at Clifton Private Finance can source competitively priced funding solutions tailored to your precise needs.
With decades of experience and strong lender relationships across the sector, we'll secure you the optimal financing package while handling all negotiations and approval processes.
At Clifton Private Finance, we have a team of specialist finance brokers who can help you finance a ship or vessel in the UK. We can work with manufacturers and dealers to arrange your ship or vessel financing plan and finalise your purchase. We can also help you finance new, used, or auction-bought ships, and offer the most competitive service for you.
To find out more about our finance broker service, don’t hesitate to contact us today.
We offer a free and no-obligation telephone consultation at a time that suits you.
Call us today to discuss your requirements on 0203 900 4322
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