Vessel Construction/Purchase

Whiteford provides advice and counsel concerning the construction and purchase of new and used vessels specifically including purchase document preparation on behalf of shipbuilders and purchasers of construction agreements and ship purchase agreements. We further advise clients concerning U.S. Coast Guard construction regulations as well as available financing alternatives including MARAD financing, and advises financial institutions concerning transactions concerning the finance of U.S. Coast Guard certified vessels, and U.S. Coast Guard vessel documentation and maritime liens.