After the credit bubble burst, financing is very difficult to procure, especially for ships due to the current over supply. However, SOT through its relationships built over the years with various financiers can assist Ship Owners in financing their ships through various alternatives such as through its own equity, sale-and-lease-back, mezzanine financing or through a simple mortgage. Within its advisory role, SOT can provide innovative and cost effective solutions for the challenges facing the shipping industry.