SHIPPING WEBINAR – WHY SHOULD I FINANCE A SHIP? CAPITAL, RISK, AND OPPORTUNITY IN MARITIME INVESTMENT

Please join us for an upcoming interactive shipping webinar where our speakers will examine the commercial, legal, and market considerations that shape ship financing decisions.

Shipping remains central to global trade, yet ship finance is often perceived as complex and high-risk, particularly in emerging markets like Nigeria. With the anticipated disbursement of the Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund (CVFF) and renewed focus on indigenous shipping capacity, the question of how vessels become truly financeable is becoming increasingly relevant.

This webinar brings together perspectives from finance, ship brokerage, law and insurance to discuss what makes a vessel bankable, how financiers assess risk, how insurance supports risk allocation, and how legal structures and market conditions influence investment decisions in maritime assets.

Our speakers will cover key themes, including:

•    How financiers evaluate maritime assets and assess whether a ship is bankable;

•    The role of insurance, including hull and machinery, P&I, and war risk covers, in mitigating operational and liability risks and providing an additional layer of protection for financiers and investors; and

•    Legal tools and structures that protect capital, including ship mortgages, enforcement mechanisms, and recovery strategies;

•    Market dynamics that influence vessel valuation, charter revenue assumptions, and resale opportunities; 

•    Practical benchmarks and frameworks for assessing ship finance opportunities in emerging and established markets.