This two-day course is designed for professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge of ship finance, whether you are new to the field or looking to update your expertise with the latest market trends and regulatory developments. Delivered by industry experts and enriched with practical examples, this masterclass will equip you with tools that are essential to navigate ship financing transactions, manage risks and structure deals effectively in today’s dynamic shipping industry.
The Ship Finance Masterclass provides a comprehensive and practical exploration of the legal, financial and commercial complexities of ship financing. Over two intensive days, you will gain a deeper understanding of the key terms and structures involved in ship finance transactions, with focus on loan agreements, ship mortgages, leasing arrangements, and sale and leaseback structures.
The programme covers essential aspects of shipowner, lender and investor obligations, including due diligence, risk assessment, security arrangements and compliance with international regulations. Additionally, you will examine a wide range of issues such as loan documentation, registration processes, and sanctions screening. Through expert-led discussions and workshops, you will expand and develop the skills to better assess financial and contractual risks, resolve disputes, and negotiate more effectively in ship finance transactions.
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Discounts
10% group discount is available for registering 3 or more participants from the same company.
What will you learn?
- Understand the fundamentals of ship financing: Explore the core principles and the main financing structures and instruments, including bilateral and syndicated loans, asset financing, leasing, and sale and leaseback.
- Identify the roles of key stakeholders: Learn about the responsibilities and perspectives of shipowners, banks, financial institutions, investors, equity partners, maritime lawyers and brokers.
- Navigate regulatory frameworks: Get up to speed on financial regulations, international maritime law, national regulations, flag state requirements, registration processes and compliance obligations such as anti-money laundering and sanctions screening in a ship finance context.
- Gain expertise in shipping documentation: Explore ship mortgages, charter party agreements, bills of sale, registration documents, insurance policies and the critical clauses that underpin these documents.
- Apply your knowledge in practice: Take part in interactive learning experiences to deepen your understanding of ship finance and help you develop practical skills and effective approaches for addressing common challenges in the field.
- Explore advanced topics: Get an introduction to bespoke financing structures such as offshore project finance, JOLCOs, hybrid leverage finance/infrastructure deal, and export credits.
Why choose to participate?
This Masterclass offers a unique opportunity to gain expert knowledge of the legal, financial, and commercial complexities of ship financing. Whether you work for a shipping company, financial institution, law firm, or as an investor or broker, you will be better equipped to understand the intricacies of ship finance transactions, enabling you to mitigate risks and optimise business outcomes.
The course goes beyond theory by offering practical insights into real-world challenges, including insights into structuring and negotiating ship finance deals, managing loan documentation and ship mortgages and navigating compliance with international regulations. Over the two days, you will be involved in workshops that simulate common financing and contractual challenges, helping you develop your problem-solving skills. The programme is led by industry professionals with extensive experience in ship finance and maritime law, ensuring participants receive relevant and up-to-date knowledge.
By attending, you will enhance your ability to negotiate, interpret, and manage ship finance agreements effectively, equipping yourself with the tools needed to confidently navigate the complexities of modern ship finance.
Who should attend?
This Masterclass is ideally suited for a broad spectrum of professionals within the maritime and finance sectors and is highly relevant for anyone seeking a thorough introduction to ship finance or wishing to update their knowledge with the latest developments in the field. Whether you are entering the industry, transitioning roles or simply aiming to stay current with market trends and regulatory changes, this course provides a comprehensive and practical foundation. Participants will benefit from interactive learning experiences, expert-led discussions, and interactive workshops, ensuring that all attendees – regardless of their background – leave with actionable skills and a deeper understanding of the complexities of ship finance.
Course certification
Participants will be given a Certificate of Attendance at the end of the course.
Course materials
BIMCO issues electronic course files as an Adobe PDF file enabling you to make personal notes using a computer or tablet. Please bring a computer or tablet! All documentation and presentations will be in English.
Note
Lunch and coffee breaks are included in the course fee.
Please note that accommodation and transportation are not included and must be arranged individually.
