BFS Marine Finance provides funding and expertise to the Maritime sector across a wide range of vessel types.

Part of Bibby Financial Services, a family owned, independent funder providing finance to businesses for over 40 years, BFS Marine Finance is run by a specialist team with over 80 years combined experience in the Maritime sector.

A tailored approach to Marine Finance

Our unique expertise in the sector enables us to assist Marine businesses with a wide range of bespoke funding solutions matched to the individual requirements of each customer.

The types of vessels we fund include:

  • Wind farm service vessels
  • General purpose workboats
  • Passenger vessels and ferries
  • Survey vessels
  • Tugs and barges
  • Coastal ships
  • Day charter boats
  • Hire boat fleets

For further information you can contact us on 0808 501 6626 or email marinefinance@bibbyfinancialservices.com. You can also contact Jason directly by email or call 07341 562696 and Ryan by email or call 07715 060719.

Meet the team

You can contact the team directly, or submit an enquiry by completing the form below and one of the team will give you a call to discuss your requirements.

Paul Ratcliffe

Paul Ratcliffe

Managing Director

Previously, Paul set up small commercial vessel funding businesses at Bank of Scotland (14 years) and Shawbrook Bank (10 years). He originally developed this concept due to an underserved market within the UK SME marine sector. He started his career in 1980 with Bibby Line Group, serving as a Deck Officer, before going into Asset Finance.

Jason Crump

Jason Crump

Marine Finance Specialist

Jason has worked in the Financial Services industry for 25 years. He brings a wealth of experience after spending 10 years at Shawbrook Bank, where he helped to build the Marine Finance business, and 15 years prior to that at Bank of Scotland in Marine finance and other financial sectors.

Ryan Baverstock

Ryan Baverstock

Marine Finance Specialist

Ryan has been involved in leisure and commercial marine finance for 16 years. Having started at Lombard in 2008, he moved to Shawbrook Bank in 2017 where he was involved in funding all types of commercial vessels. Ryan is a qualified solicitor and has previously worked for a specialist marine law firm.

Howard Quinlivan

Howard Quinlivan

Senior In-House Counsel

Howard has 20 years of legal expertise in both the maritime and shipping sectors. His previous experience extends to working for a London based P&I/FDD Club Manager, as a P&I Correspondent providing on-ship attendance, as a London-based Senior lawyer at a boutique shipping law firm, and work as a Senior Claims Adjuster at a P&I Club.

Chantelle Bradwell

Chantelle Bradwell

Head of Sales Support

Chantelle is the Head of the Sales Support team and helped set up the new Marine Finance division. She brings over 11 years’ experience working in the Commercial Marine Finance sector. She is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to the sales support team with a focus on ensuring a smooth customer journey.

Debbie Weir

Debbie Weir

Sales Support Specialist

Debbie is a Marine Sales Support Specialist who has been in the Asset Finance industry for 13 years in various roles, including a senior role in Operations. Debbie’s most recent role was specialising in complex Marine and Aviation transactions, and she adds invaluable experience to the Marine Finance team.

Colleen Dalais

Colleen Dalais

Sales Support Specialist

Colleen has over 25 years’ experience in the Asset Finance industry. She has had various roles, with the most recent being in the Marine Finance sector. Colleen brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team and enjoys supporting the team and customers throughout their journey.

April McGhee

April Mcghee

Sales Support Specialist

April is a Marine Sales Support Specialist. She has come from a specialist finance background where she played an integral role in Marine completions and closing meetings. She is very passionate about customer service and has over 15 years’ experience. April enjoys helping and supporting customers on their Bibby journey.

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