Maritime Finance Services
Independent trust, agency and SPV services supporting the global maritime transactions
Maritime transactions are becoming increasingly complex as shipowners, lenders and investors navigate evolving regulations, changing capital markets, sustainability initiatives and geopolitical uncertainty.
CSC supports the maritime industry by providing independent trust, agency, escrow and SPV services across a broad range of vessel financing, ownership and restructuring transactions. From newbuild financings and sale and leasebacks to syndicated loans, bond issuances, Common Terms Agreement (CTA) financing platforms, escrow services, restructurings, we help clients execute complex transactions with confidence.
How CSC Supports Maritime Finance
Our specialists support maritime transactions by providing independent services across every stage of the financing lifecycle.
Loan Agency Services
Administrative and facility agency services supporting syndicated lending, direct lending, export finance and ship finance transactions
Bond Trustee Services
Bond trustee and successor trustee services supporting maritime debt capital markets transactions, including Nordic bond issuances
Security Agent and Security Trustee
Security agent or security trustee holding collateral, security and guarantees on behalf of the secured parties to a financing transaction (loans, bonds, notes, leases etc.)
Escrow and Paying Agent Services
Independent escrow solutions for vessel acquisitions, M&A, private sales, court auctions, guarantees, disputes and restructuring transactions
Noteholder and/or Registrar Services
Holding and/or keeping current records of financial instruments on behalf of the investors
Process Agent Services
Compliant and professional receipt and handling of legal procedural documents related to contractual agreements
Structured Finance SPV Services
SPV establishment, governance and administration for vessel ownership, leasing and structured finance structures
Banking and Cash Services
Account bank, cash management and custody solutions supporting maritime financing structures.
Directorship Services
Independent local directors with industry knowledge and transactional experience.
Maritime Finance transactions we support
CSC supports a wide range of maritime financing and ownership structures, including:
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Single vessel and fleet financings
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Newbuild financing
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Ship acquisitions and disposals
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Sale and leaseback transactions
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Nordic bond issuances
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Syndicated lending
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Private credit and direct lending
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Export credit agency (ECA) financing
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Structured finance transactions
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CTA and infrastructure platform financings
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Holding company and SPV structures
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Portfolio acquisitions
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Refinancings and successor agency mandates
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Restructurings, reconstructions and insolvencies
Who we work with
CSC supports organisations across the maritime ecosystem, including:
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Shipowners
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Ship managers
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Commercial and investment banks
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Investment managers
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Private credit funds
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State or government institutions
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Institutional investors
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Industrial investors
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Export Credit Agencies
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Leasing companies
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Law firms
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Shipyards
Maritime market insights
Explore our latest insights into maritime finance, vessel ownership structures and market developments.
