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Trusted Maritime Advisory Services in Stamford
Shipping & Finance combines decades of expertise in investment banking and ship brokerage to deliver specialized maritime solutions. Our team provides advisory services for vessel financing, joint ventures, and transactions exceeding $2.5 billion in value, serving clients across cargo, passenger, and offshore energy sectors. We specialize in US flag market transactions, working closely with the US Navy, MARAD, and international stakeholders. Our compliance framework ensures adherence to the highest ethical standards, including FCPA regulations. With deep relationships in global financial institutions and shipyards, we offer tailored solutions for newbuilding contracts, charters, and asset acquisitions.Our professionals bring multidisciplinary expertise from investment banking, maritime operations, and regulatory compliance. We maintain long-term client relationships through discreet, high-quality service delivery in complex transactions. Our asset focus spans commercial vessels, offshore rigs, LNG technologies, and renewable energy infrastructure. We actively support emergency response efforts through FEMA partnerships and US Navy charters. Our team's multilingual capabilities and academic credentials enhance our global service delivery model.
Services
Shipbrokering
Maritime Advisory
LNG Projects
Wind Turbine Installations
Compliance Consulting
Vessel Financing
Charter Arrangements
Newbuilding Contracts
Emergency Response Logistics
Asset Valuations
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years combined experience in maritime finance and shipbrokering
- Our team holds advanced degrees from Columbia, Northwestern, and St. Johns University
- We maintain exclusive focus on US flag market regulations and compliance
- Our professionals have executed $2.5B+ in maritime transactions globally
- We provide multilingual support in English, French, Spanish, and Mandarin
Services
Shipbrokering
We facilitate vessel charter arrangements and sales transactions for commercial shipping fleets. Our expertise covers US flag compliance, international regulations, and specialized assets like LNG carriers. Clients benefit from our established relationships with major maritime stakeholders including the US Navy and MARAD.
Maritime Advisory
Our advisory services encompass market analysis, asset valuations, and transaction structuring for maritime assets. We provide specialized guidance on US flag market requirements and international shipping regulations to vessel owners and financial institutions globally.
LNG Projects
We broker and advise on LNG vessel newbuildings and fueling infrastructure projects. Our services include contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, and financing arrangements for dual-fuel vessels and zero-emission maritime technologies in both domestic and international markets.
Wind Turbine Installations
We arrange financing and broker newbuilding contracts for wind turbine installation vessels. Our services support the development of US flag offshore wind assets, including crew transfer vessels and service operation ships for renewable energy projects.
Compliance Consulting
We ensure maritime transactions meet all applicable legal requirements including FCPA standards. Our compliance framework covers documentation preparation, regulatory submissions, and due diligence processes for domestic and international shipping operations.
People
Raymond Dunn
Managing Director
Former UBS investment banker with global financial institution relationships. Holds JD and MBA from Columbia University. Specializes in maritime corporate finance and capital markets transactions.
Thomas Gallagher
Managing Director
Maritime industry veteran with Third Mate license. Specializes in US Navy charter arrangements and shipyard newbuilding contracts. Holds MA in Philosophy from St. Johns University.
Victoria Lebid
Logistics Manager
Multilingual logistics specialist with legal background. Fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, and English. Manages administrative operations and transaction documentation.
Questions
What maritime sectors do you specialize in?
We specialize in commercial shipping, offshore energy, LNG projects, and wind turbine installations with particular expertise in US flag market regulations.
Do you handle international transactions?
Yes, we broker and advise on international vessel transactions while maintaining specialized knowledge of US maritime compliance requirements.
How do you support emergency response efforts?
We coordinate with FEMA and the US Navy for emergency charter arrangements, including recent hurricane relief operations in the Caribbean region.
What compliance standards do you follow?
Our operations adhere to FCPA regulations and our internal Code of Business Conduct ensures strict compliance with all applicable maritime laws.
What vessel types do you work with?
We handle tankers, bulk carriers, containerships, LNG vessels, offshore rigs, and specialized assets like wind turbine installation vessels.
