Loan security, bank-approved.
Independent valuations supporting secured lending, refinancing, debt exposure, and portfolio monitoring for banks and financial institutions.
Independent valuations built on real market intelligence.
What we do.
Independent Valuations Built on Real Market Intelligence
Optima's valuation desk provides independent vessel and fleet valuations supported by live market intelligence, comparable transactions, and direct insight from active sale and purchase markets.
Valuations are prepared for financing, acquisitions and disposals, insurance, restructuring, accounting, and legal purposes, combining commercial analysis with practical understanding of asset condition, market positioning, and prevailing trading fundamentals.
From single-vessel assessments to large fleet mandates, every valuation is developed to be accurate, defensible, and aligned with current market reality.
Key Capabilities
Every situation that turns on a vessel's worth. Each mandate is delivered by the same desk, the same methodology, the same defensibility standard.
Sale and purchase, benchmarked.
Market-led valuations based on live comparable transactions, supporting acquisitions, disposals, and commercial negotiations.
Litigation and disputes, defensible.
Hull and machinery valuations for underwriting, renewals, casualty assessment, and claims-related matters.
Insurance purposes, underwriter-grade.
Valuations prepared for arbitration, restructuring, shareholder disputes, and other matters requiring robust methodology and defensible market evidence.
Portfolio risk, fleet-wide.
Single-vessel and fleet portfolio valuations supporting IFRS reporting, audit requirements, corporate disclosures, and strategic asset review.
The Method
Market-led. Transaction-backed. Commercially grounded.
Every valuation is built on live market intelligence, comparable transactions, technical assessment, and direct brokerage insight across the global shipping markets.
- Market Analysis Assessment of comparable sale and purchase activity, newbuilding pricing, charter market conditions, demolition values, fleet supply dynamics, and orderbook positioning within the relevant sector.
- Technical Assessment Review of vessel age, condition, specification, class and survey status, operational profile, and regulatory considerations affecting present and future marketability.
- Commercial Review Evaluation of employment profile, earnings capability, asset liquidity, trading flexibility, and prevailing sentiment within the vessel's operating market.
- Reporting Preparation of clear and independently supported valuation reports, with transparent methodology and market evidence aligned to the purpose of the assessment.
Types of Valuations
- Desktop Valuation Market-based valuations prepared using live comparable transactions, prevailing market conditions, and direct brokerage intelligence.
- Inspected Valuation Detailed valuations supported by physical inspection, technical review, class assessment, and commercial market analysis.
- Fleet Valuation Portfolio-wide valuation coverage across multiple vessel classes and ownership structures for financing, reporting, restructuring, and strategic review.
Certifications & Standards
Optima's valuation desk provides independent vessel and fleet valuations prepared in accordance with recognised international valuation standards and established market practice within the shipping industry.
Each assessment is supported by live market intelligence, comparable sale and purchase evidence, charter market conditions, and direct commercial insight derived from active brokerage activity across the principal shipping sectors.
Valuation reports are prepared regularly for financial institutions, insurers, legal and arbitration proceedings, corporate reporting requirements, restructuring matters, and shipowners requiring commercially grounded and independently supported asset assessments.
Questions we answer, on every valuation request.
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01 What is a BIMCO-certified ship valuation?
BIMCO (the Baltic and International Maritime Council) maintains a list of approved ship valuers who meet strict standards for independence, market access, and methodology. A BIMCO-certified valuation carries recognized authority and is accepted by banks, courts, and insurers worldwide. Optima Shipping Services is a BIMCO-approved valuer.
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02 How long does a maritime asset valuation take?
A desktop valuation based on market comparables is typically delivered within 24 to 48 hours. A detailed valuation involving physical inspection and comprehensive technical review takes 5 to 7 business days depending on vessel location and access.
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03 What vessel types do you value?
We value all commercial vessel types including bulk carriers, tankers, container ships, gas carriers, offshore vessels, and specialized tonnage. Our brokers have direct market access across all major shipping segments.
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04 Can your valuations be used in legal proceedings?
Yes. Our valuations are regularly used in London arbitration, court proceedings, and dispute resolution. We have extensive experience providing expert witness testimony and producing valuations that meet evidentiary standards.
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05 How do you account for environmental regulations in vessel valuations?
Environmental compliance is now a material factor in vessel value. We assess CII rating trajectory, EEXI compliance status, ballast water treatment installation, and emissions profile. Vessels that face regulatory constraints or require significant capital expenditure for compliance are valued accordingly.