Our Businesses
Structured Finance Service

Finance and investment consulting services for the shipping industry
– Supporting optimal financing through global networks and professional expertise –

Leveraging the Mitsui & Co. Group’s global network, we offer a wide range of services, including proposing optimal financing solutions to meet the diversifying needs of ship finance and investment, and providing support for the structuring of sale-and-leaseback projects.

Meeting Diversifying Ship Finance Needs

As vessels grow in size and environmental regulations tighten, ship financing needs are becoming increasingly diverse. We deliver optimal financial structures tailored to the specific requirements of each client, as outlined below:

  • Debt / equity financing
  • Support for fund formation
  • Sale-and-leaseback

Bridging Overseas Ship Finance Needs and Japanese Financial Institutions

Leveraging the Mitsui & Co. Group’s global network, we offer a wide range of services, including proposing optimal financing solutions to meet the diversifying needs of ship finance and investment, including the launch of new projects and the utilization of investor funds.

Comprehensive Project Management Support

  • Cash flow analysis for investment projects
  • Documentation support
  • Finance Advisory

Business Management Support by a Specialized Team

Our specialized team, consisting of certified public accountants, U.S. certified public accountants, and former financial institution professionals, provides a wide range of business management support in the maritime field, leveraging extensive expertise and know-how in collaboration with the Mitsui & Co. Group and overseas partners.

  • Structuring Support for Vessel Owning Projects
  • Establishment of vessel-owning SPCs, preparation of financial statements, and audit support
  • Arrangement of ship finance, support for execution of financing agreements, and refinancing arrangements
  • Shared Support Services for Vessel-Owning Companies

Track Record

LNG-related vessels: 7 projects / 17 vessels
Conventional vessels: 11 projects / 34 vessels

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