Independent Maritime Advisory

Independent Maritime Advisory.
Global Reach.

Advising shipowners, investors, lenders, and financial institutions across the full spectrum of maritime transactions.

The Firm
“Independent, conflict-free advice, grounded in deep sector knowledge and a commitment to long-term relationships over short-term fees.”

Advisory at the Intersection of Shipping & Capital Markets

Maritime Capital Partners is a specialist advisory firm dedicated to the global maritime sector. We advise shipowners, investors, lenders, and financial institutions across the full spectrum of maritime transactions, combining traditional shipbroking expertise with deep capital markets and restructuring experience. Where most firms operate in one domain or the other, MCP works across both.

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Conflict-Free Advisory

Fully independent, with no proprietary trading positions or lending books. Our advice is driven solely by our clients’ best interests.

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Cross-Sector Expertise

From traditional shipbroking to complex restructurings and capital markets transactions, we bring expertise that spans the full maritime value chain.

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Global Execution

With offices in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Norway, we execute transactions across jurisdictions, time zones, and regulatory environments.

Our Services

What We Do

A fully integrated advisory platform spanning asset transactions, capital markets, and financial restructuring.

Maritime Asset Advisory

We advise on the acquisition and disposal of vessels across all major shipping segments, combining deep market intelligence with global relationships to secure optimal outcomes while maintaining strict confidentiality.

Fleet StrategyAcquisitionsDisposalsValuation

From OSVs and PSVs to subsea construction vessels and renewable energy assets, our offshore advisory spans cyclical downturns, restructurings, and recovery phases.

OSVPSVSubseaRenewables

Crude, product, and chemical tanker advisory for independent owners and institutional investors. Timing and structuring are critical in these capital-intensive, volatile markets.

VLCCSuezmaxProductChemical

Strategic advisory on the sale and acquisition of shipyards, industrial asset disposals, and restructurings, integrating operational understanding with financial structuring.

Industrial AssetsRestructuringJoint Ventures

Financial Advisory

We advise shipowners and maritime businesses on optimizing capital structures through debt restructuring, maturity extensions, covenant negotiations, bank syndications, and alternative lending solutions.

Debt RestructuringBank SyndicationsCovenants

Access to capital is central to growth and resilience. We bridge maritime operators with global capital providers through equity raises, private placements, joint ventures, and strategic investor introductions.

EquityPrivate PlacementJoint Ventures

We advise financial institutions seeking to dispose of maritime loan portfolios or asset-backed exposures, managing competitive sale processes and cross-border transactions.

Loan PortfoliosDistressed AssetsCross-Border
$450M
Transactions Advised
3
Global Offices
20+
Years of Experience
Track Record

Proven Across Every Market Cycle

Our team brings an extensive track record across shipping cycles, having navigated volatile markets, distressed environments, and growth phases to deliver outcomes that protect and enhance value.

Cargo vessel loaded with containers
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Fleet Transactions

Multi-vessel acquisitions and disposals across dry bulk, tanker, and container segments.

Aerial view of container ship at port
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Cross-Border Deals

Complex transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions, currencies, and regulatory frameworks.

Financial analysis and portfolio review
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Portfolio Disposals

Advisory on maritime loan portfolio disposals for international banks restructuring shipping exposures.

Ship in dry dock for restructuring
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Restructurings

Debt restructuring and covenant negotiation for shipowners navigating challenging market conditions.

Financial district skyline
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Capital Placements

Equity raises, private placements, and strategic investor introductions connecting maritime operators with institutional capital.

Offshore supply vessel at sea
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Offshore Advisory

Specialist advisory on OSVs, PSVs, and renewable energy offshore assets across cyclical market phases.

“Maritime advisory requires more than brokerage. It requires the ability to see across asset classes, capital structures, and market cycles to deliver advice that endures.”

Global Presence

Our Offices

United States

New York

Positioned at the heart of global shipping finance, providing direct access to the world's largest maritime lending institutions and private equity firms.

United Arab Emirates

Abu Dhabi

Strategically located in the Gulf region, connecting shipowners and investors across the Middle East with global maritime capital markets.

Norway

Kristiansand

Rooted in one of Norway's historic maritime hubs, with deep relationships across Nordic and European shipping communities.

Ready to discuss a mandate or explore how we can support your objectives?