Shipping

We are one of the world's leading international ship financiers. Our Global Shipping, Offshore & Oil Services Group, a vital part of Fortis Merchant Banking, offers a complete range of integrated financial solutions customised to the requirements of clients from these sectors.

Our clients

Our team's unique mix of sectoral and financial expertise is most useful to international shipping companies and ship-owners, in every part of the industry – wet, dry, container, specialised and offshore – and in every major shipping centre around the globe.
In addition, Fortis Merchant Banking is an active financier of the oil field and offshore services industries, with a significant part of our portfolio committed to those sectors.

How we can help you

Fortis Merchant Banking's relationship-driven, long-term approach to financing allows the more than 50 dedicated professionals of our Global Shipping, Offshore & Oil Services Group – located in offices around the globe – to help your business achieve its objectives. Fortis Merchant Banking offers one of the widest product ranges in the industry, giving you fast access to:

• Syndications
• asset-based, export, acquisition, project and structured finance
• mergers & acquisitions
• energy, interest rate and FX derivatives
• corporate finance
• equity capital markets
• cash management
• direct investment

Our shipping equity fund, Maas Capital, has a long and proven track record in direct and structured equity, as well as mezzanine transactions.

Fortis Merchant Banking: the right choice

Fortis Merchant Banking is a global financial service provider with intimate knowledge of international and local markets, allowing us to provide tailored solutions for all of our clients. We've been a ‘Shipping Bank' for over 250 years, with superior sectoral knowledge and an outstanding record in arranging large and innovative transactions. Our significant underwriting capacity, combined with the Global Shipping, Offshore & Oil Services Group's ability to create innovative solutions, ensure that your financial needs will be met throughout the business cycle.

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