New Building
With a dedicated office network in Asia and Europe focusing on newbuilding contracting, the company has unparalleled relationships in shipbuilding markets worldwide. Since its inception the company has concluded in excess of one thousand newbuilding contracts with successful deliveries. Through the company’s track record it has also developed strong relationships with leading design houses worldwide.
From choosing the right type of vessel, to future-proofing the ship against the flurry of new environmental regulations taking effect in the coming years, making the right decisions can be both time consuming and counterproductive. We have set up a team of highly diversified and qualified people, able to assist you into making the right decision, both high-yielding and cost-effective. We can actively monitor the whole newbuilding process, providing valuable input during the pre-project research phase, while also offering consultation services to owners looking to maximize their ships’ effectiveness from a technical and commercial perspective. Acting as mediators, we can help resolve any challenges that may arise along the way and until the newbuilding is successfully delivered to its new owners.
As a company, we can assist in all stages of a newbuilding project and our services include:
- Design Phase Development
- Shipyard Selection
- Tender Facilitation
- Contract Negotiation
- Post Contract Support
- Finance And Leasing
Sale & Purchase
Secondhand sale and purchase brokering is one of the company’s core activities. With a worldwide client base and a wealth of transaction experience, the company assists its clients from identifying opportunities through to the successful delivery of the vessel. The company also has a strong track record in ship recycling and enjoys close relationships with cash buyers and ship recyclers worldwide.
Whether it’s the process of buying or selling ships in the secondhand markets, or the contracting of newbuildings, We track record is unique. With people at the core of the business, We have set up a dedicated group of experienced brokers to focus on each ship class individually. This means an enhanced ability to service clients on every segment, from the dry and tanker markets, to containers, gas (LNG/LPG), ro-ro vessels and offshore.
Success is guaranteed through the use of an extensive network of offices and brokers, offering the market awareness needed, and delivering the desired result for each client. We know which are the best potential buyer candidates or sellers and is in place to seal the deal for all parties involved, in the most efficient manner possible.
Our services include:
- Market analysis
- Opportunity identification
- Inspection arrangement
- Commercial Negotiations
- Contract Formulation
- Post contract support
Ship Valuation
The company provides consultancy services to major shipping banks, investors, insurance companies, ship owners and contractors worldwide.
Our comprehensive evaluation process relies on inputs from the in-house sale & purchase, research and chartering departments. First hand market information about vessels sold, offered and sought after as well as the current and future employment possibilities form the base of the valuation.
In addition to the current market sentiment, we further utilizes its extensive database to run standard discounted cash flow models as well as an innovative simulation tool in order to provide you with a most accurate ship valuation.
Our goal always is to provide the most realistic valuation for which a ship could actually be sold. A number of banks, shipowners and operators have thus been relying for years on our desktop valuations.
The company’s advisory services include:
- Valuations
- Daily / Weekly market reports
- Sector specific market analysis
- Consulting advisory
Ship Recycling
Market knowledge today is more valuable than ever. Our in-house expertise, when it comes to the recycling of ships, is the first step towards a vessel’s decommissioning.
Having brokered the recycling of over 1,500 vessels across North European & Southeast Asia, We are the shipbroker of choice when it comes to the demolition market. Knowing when to sell an old ship, protecting its residual value and key relations with various industry insiders are part of the company’s arsenal and secure the best outcome for each situation. We are also positioned to offer environmentally-friendly ships’ scrapping solutions, an issue which is at the forefront of the shipping industry today. This means that hazardous materials will be properly handled by qualified people, adhering to all regulatory mandated procedures.
Finance
Availability of finance is a key ingredient for success in a capital-intensive industry like shipping. With the gradual exit of traditional banks from the maritime segment, obtaining competitive finance can be even more challenging. Our Capital Partners has the necessary know-how to attract fresh capital and fuel a shipping company’s growth.
Traditional and alternative financing for shipping companies can be found today in more than one place. From newcoming banks, to hedge funds and Far East lenders. With ship values and freight markets recovering, options and opportunities for new finance are bound to rise. There are various options to attract capital into shipping today from debt issuance to private partnerships, to joint ventures, to leasing structures. If its capital you require, Optima Capital Partners will try its best to give you access to it.
Debt Finance
Via our selectively built global network of banks and financial institutions, we strive to deliver debt financing solutions on your existing or to-be acquired ships. We support you in the negotiations, KYC procedures and legal documentation phases.
Via our selectively built global network of banks and financial institutions, we strive to deliver debt financing solutions on your existing or to-be acquired ships. We support you in the negotiations, KYC procedures and legal documentation phases.
Equity Raising
We channel common and preferred equity to your shipping ventures, with the support of European institutional & private investors that are keen to invest in appealing business propositions. Together with the Arrow Research team, we assist you in drafting the investment material.
Advisory
Today’s environment is increasingly complex and volatile, which brings a high degree of uncertainty. Our mission is to advise you on how to define your financing strategy and structure your business, in order to comply with the requirements of institutional investors, joint-venture partners and banking relationships.
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