Fortis is one of the world's leading international ship financiers. Our Global Shipping, Offshore & Oil Services team offers a complete range of integrated financial solutions customised to the requirements of clients these sectors.

Our team's unique mix of sectoral and financial expertise is most useful to international shipping companies and ship-owners, in every part of the industry - wet, dry, container, specialised and offshore - and in every major shipping centre around the globe. In addition, Fortis Merchant & Private Banking is an active financier of the oil field and offshore services industries, with a significant part of our portfolio committed to those sectors.

Services

Fortis Merchant & Private Banking's relationship-driven, longterm approach to financing allows the more than 50 dedicated professionals of our Global Shipping, Offshore & Oil Services Group - located in offices around the globe - to help your business achieve its objectives. Fortis Merchant & Private Banking offers one of the widest product ranges in the industry, giving you fast access to:

• Syndications
• Asset-based, export, acquisition, project and structured finance
• Mergers & acquisitions
• Energy, interest rate and FX derivatives
• Corporate finance
• Equity capital markets
• Cash management
• Direct investment