Maritime Finance & Vessel Acquisition Advisory
Structure ship financing, arrange JOLCO transactions, raise capital, and execute maritime M&A — in partnership with FPG AIM.
Shipping companies, shipowners, and maritime asset investors require specialist financing expertise to structure vessel acquisitions, recapitalise fleets, and execute M&A transactions efficiently. Conventional bank lending alone rarely delivers optimal outcomes — JOLCO structures, syndicated debt, and institutional equity each play a role depending on the transaction, jurisdiction, and ownership objectives.
Maritime Fairtrade partners with FPG AIM — a specialist maritime and transportation finance company — to connect shipowners, fleet operators, and institutional investors with expert advisory on ship financing, JOLCO structuring, capital raising, and maritime M&A.
Asset-Based Ship Financing
Arrange debt and leasing solutions for vessel purchases and fleet expansion. FPG AIM works with bank and non-bank lenders to structure financing that matches the operational and ownership objectives of shipowners and maritime investors.
- New-build and second-hand vessel finance
- Structured debt with bank and non-bank lenders
- Sale-and-leaseback for fleet recapitalisation
- Bridge financing for time-sensitive acquisitions
JOLCO — Japanese Operating Lease with Call Option
Tax-efficient vessel acquisition structures popular with Asian shipowners. FPG AIM specialises in JOLCO structuring and syndication — a Japan-sourced lease structure that significantly reduces net effective financing cost versus conventional debt.
- JOLCO structuring and documentation
- Japanese investor syndication
- Call option structuring for end-of-lease vessel ownership transfer
- Significant reduction in net effective financing cost vs conventional debt
M&A Advisory — Shipping Assets & Companies
Buy-side, sell-side, and restructuring advisory for maritime assets and shipping companies. FPG AIM provides independent transaction advice covering vessel portfolio transactions, fleet consolidation, and maritime corporate restructuring.
- Shipping company acquisitions and divestments
- Vessel portfolio sales
- Fleet consolidation advisory
- Maritime corporate restructuring
- Asset valuation and due diligence support
Capital Raising & Investor Syndication
Source funding from banks, institutional investors, and financial institutions for vessel acquisitions and maritime projects. FPG AIM's investor network spans shipping banks, private credit providers, and institutional equity sources.
- Bank debt syndication for vessel acquisitions
- Institutional equity placement for maritime projects
- Private credit and alternative lender introductions
- Shipping fund structuring
Container & Marine Asset Leasing
Finance marine containers and specialised vessels through structured leasing programmes. FPG AIM introduces lessors and arranges multi-asset leasing structures for shipping operators and container investors.
- Marine container portfolio finance
- Specialised vessel leasing structures
- Container lessor introductions
- Multi-asset maritime leasing programmes
Why FPG AIM
FPG AIM brings together deep capital markets expertise, established investor relationships, and a specialised focus on maritime and transportation finance. Their team has structured and closed transactions spanning shipping, containers, and aviation — providing shipowners and institutional investors with access to financing solutions beyond what standard bank relationships offer.
Billions arranged
Global shipping, container, and aviation financing track record across capital markets.
JOLCO specialists
Deep expertise in Japan-sourced tax lease structures for vessel acquisition.
Bank & investor network
Relationships with leading shipping banks, institutional investors, and leasing companies across Asia and globally.
Discuss a Financing Requirement
Whether you are acquiring a vessel, recapitalising a fleet, or exploring JOLCO structures, FPG AIM's advisory team is available to discuss your requirements in confidence.