Ship Finance

To maintain and advance its competitive edge vis-à-vis its global competitors, European shipping needs access to competitive financing in Europe. Adequate access to financing is necessary not only for keeping shipping companies in Europe, but also for enabling the development of innovative and sustainable solutions for shipping, and therefore for enhancing the continent’s economic security.

Ship financing through the banking sector remains essential in Europe, especially for shipping SMEs which are the backbone of EU shipping.  The financial framework should be designed considering the distinctive features of the sector, including the diversity of its segments, and must enable banks to support the competitiveness of European shipping. European shipowners aim for a diverse toolbox of financing and funding solutions involving the banking sector, the capital markets, and the European and national funds.

Read our position papers on ship finance below.

Joint Statement: More EU budget for transport
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Publication Date: April 2, 2024
Topic: Ship Finance
Position Paper: Input on Social Taxonomy
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Publication Date: May 14, 2021
Topic: Ship Finance
More EU budget for transport – The best Investment Plan for Europe
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Publication Date: September 27, 2019
Topic: Ship Finance
More EU budget for transport, the best investment plan for Europe
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Publication Date: September 21, 2017
Topic: Ship Finance
ECSA position on offshore liability compensation and financial security
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Publication Date: August 1, 2016
Topic: Ship Finance
Transport sector calls for increase in Connecting Europe Facility budget
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Publication Date: June 1, 2016
Topic: Ship Finance