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Commercial Marine

 Security may be required. Product fees may apply.  Finance is only available for business purposes.  Any property or asset used as security may be repossessed or forfeited if you do not keep up repayments on any debt secured on it.

Why finance a commercial vessel with us?

We can provide marine finance for commercial vessels to companies registered in the UK.

We're also able to provide funding to well established companies registered in Western Europe (e.g. the Netherlands, Germany, Scandinavia) and to recognised vessel operators with experienced management teams and UK offices or subsidiary companies.

Flexible funding

We could tailor a funding structure to suit your needs. Security is required over the vessel.

Specialist team

Our specialist commercial marine finance team are experts in the field, making them perfectly placed to support your purchase.

Finance option

Use a ‘chattel’ - boats and other assets as security for a loan, once the loan is repaid the mortgage is removed.

Brief funding summary

We can help finance a wide range of commercial tonnage, from vessels operating in the energy/utility sector to general cargo/short-sea coasters in the transportation/logistics sector. Our solutions include fixed or variable rate loans principally secured by way of marine mortgages.

Summary of our terms

  • Minimum advance: £500,000.
  • Minimum deposit: 20% of market value.
  • Maximum loan to value: 80% of market value (or cost if vessels are new and from recognised manufacturers).
  • Maximum term: 10 years.
  • Maximum age: depends on asset class.

  • Currency: GBP, EUR & USD
  • Interest rates: competitive.
  • Classification: vessel(s) must be suitably classed and/or coded for intended operational use.
  • Registration: vessel(s) are to be registered with an acceptable registration territory.
  • Build finance is to be considered, and made available, on a case by case basis.

Get in touch

We can discuss finance solutions and answer any questions you might have.