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Ship finance is a broad term that involves corporate financial management of shipping companies and shipyards as well as new-building finance. Shipping companies need funds in order to refinance their debts, to sustain their working capital and to acquire vessels. Shipyards also need to finance their working capital before delivering orders and receiving full payments.
There are two main sources of capital allowing shipping companies to finance their businesses; raising money through equity financing (sales of shares) or debt (loans and bonds). In the case of shipbuilding, debt financing includes using leasing schemes. Given the fact that the maritime industry is highly capital intensive, AMF enjoys exceptional relationships with 10 of the 30 leading Banks engaged in the USD 200 billion shipping finance market to deliver best in class advisory to clients. AMF subscribe to the Poseidon principles and are active in the London and Adriatic shipping markets.
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A note from the Director
In the wake of the IMOs ambitious 2023 Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, I have taken the opportunity to launch a new venture to assist the shipping industry and maritime market secure the finance it will require to achieve the uptake of zero or near-zero GHG emission technologies, fuels and/or energy sources.
With the best part of two decades in the financial services industry and shipping, contacts within private banking and investment funds, and collaborative relationships across the Balkans, I am perfectly placed to assist with securing lines of finance for all maritime endeavours.
Ivan Novak
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