Finance a Vessel Purchase
Acquire the vessel through a leasing structure rather than relying entirely on a conventional ship mortgage.
Asset-Backed Liquidity for Shipowners
Maritime Sale-Leaseback Advisory Services
Financely structures maritime sale-leaseback transactions for shipowners and operators seeking acquisition capital, refinancing or liquidity while retaining operational use of an eligible commercial vessel.
Convert vessel ownership into liquidity while preserving operational control under a negotiated lease.
Release Capital Without Removing the Vessel From Service
A maritime sale-leaseback allows a financing counterparty to acquire the vessel and lease it back to the operator. The proceeds can fund an acquisition, repay existing debt or provide capital for fleet expansion and working requirements.
We assess the asset, operating cash flow and proposed lease terms before running a targeted placement process.
Request a Sale-Leaseback ReviewWhen a Sale-Leaseback May Be Appropriate
Replace Existing Vessel Debt
Use sale proceeds to repay an existing lender and continue operating the vessel under the new lease.
Monetize Vessel Equity
Release qualifying capital for maintenance, working capital or fleet development.
Transactions that require conventional secured debt may also be reviewed through our maritime asset financing advisory service. Existing vessel loans may instead be considered under maritime asset refinancing.
Sale-Leaseback Structures
Bareboat Charter Structure
The operator retains possession and operating responsibility while making agreed lease or charter payments to the asset owner.
Lease With Purchase Option
The structure may provide an option or obligation to repurchase the vessel at defined dates and prices.
Fleet Sale-Leaseback
Multiple vessels may be financed through one portfolio arrangement where ownership, earnings and collateral can be assessed together.
Debt Takeout and Recapitalization
Sale proceeds can repay current secured debt and create a revised long-term capital structure.
What Finance Providers Review
Providers will assess the vessel’s independent market value, age, class, flag, technical condition and insurance. They will also review charter coverage, operating history and the lessee’s ability to meet payments throughout the lease.
Financely can also prepare the financial model and supporting transaction package through its financial modeling service and broader vessel financing and marine debt advisory.
Our Process
1
Asset Review
We assess the vessel, current debt, valuation and operating profile.
2
Lease Structuring
We model sale proceeds, lease payments and repurchase mechanics.
3
Capital Placement
We approach suitable maritime lessors and structured finance providers.
4
Closing Support
We coordinate diligence, payoff, transfer and lease documentation.
Request a Maritime Sale-Leaseback Assessment
Submit the vessel details, valuation, current debt, charter information and requested proceeds for an initial review.
Submit a Maritime TransactionFrequently Asked Questions
What is a maritime sale-leaseback?
It is a transaction in which a vessel is sold to a financing counterparty and leased back to the operator under agreed payment terms.
Can the operator continue using the vessel?
Yes. Continued operational use is central to the structure, subject to the lease or bareboat charter terms.
Can the structure repay an existing vessel loan?
Yes. Sale proceeds may repay the current secured lender as part of a coordinated refinancing and asset transfer.
Can the shipowner repurchase the vessel?
The lease may include purchase options or obligations. The timing and price must be negotiated in the definitive documents.
Does Financely purchase vessels directly?
No. Financely provides advisory, structuring and placement support. Third-party lessors and capital providers make final investment decisions.
This page is provided for general information and does not constitute a commitment to arrange or provide financing. Financely works on a best-efforts basis. All mandates remain subject to KYC and AML review, sanctions screening, asset diligence, technical review, provider approval and definitive documentation.