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Finance for Ships and Maritime Assets

Marsh Maritime Finance provides advisory, transactional, and insurance services for financial, private equity, and investment companies in the shipping industry.

The Maritime Finance team supports marine financiers and their legal representatives in effectively managing and assessing their risk profiles regarding loans and funding within the global maritime industry.

For more than a decade, the Maritime Finance team has been at the forefront of developing and placing insurance solutions to meet the specific needs of maritime financiers. Our experienced team has a deep understanding of industry challenges and the various risks facing maritime financiers, allowing us to identify and customise coverage options that can effectively mitigate risk exposures.

Here are some of the ways the Maritime Finance team can help:

Make smarter decisions with our advisory and administration services, which may include support on:

  • Pre- and post-drawdown insurance reports
  • Advisory portfolio management
  • Portfolio administration assistance

Obtain optimal coverage, including on frequently used insurances such as:

  • Mortgagee’s interest insurance (MII)
  • Mortgagee’s additional perils pollution insurance (MAPP)
  • Mortgage rights insurance (MRI)
  • Innocent owners (IOI) / Lessors insurance
  • Distressed port risk insurance (during a vessel foreclosure or arrest process)

Our people

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Sophie Alderson-Tuck

SVP Marine, Cargo & Logistics

  • United Kingdom

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Marie Rydenfelt

Marine, Cargo & Logistics Advisory

  • United Kingdom

FAQs

Throughout the duration of a loan, transactional insurance can be offered to protect the interests of the financiers. The cost of the insurance is often borne by the borrower.

The most frequently used insurances are:

  • Mortgagee’s interest insurance (MII)
  • Mortgagee’s additional perils pollution insurance (MAPP)
  • Mortgage rights insurance (MRI)

The Maritime Finance team offers a portfolio insurance administration function to support financiers in effectively managing their shipping and/or offshore energy portfolios. This service ensures that crucial renewal dates are not missed and that all insurance requirements are met and documented. 

The Maritime Finance team is well-equipped to assist clients during foreclosure scenarios and can offer a range of services, including arranging distressed port risk insurance. We provide advice and assistance on additional insurance requirements to ensure comprehensive coverage for the collateral asset. 

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