Bibby Financial Services (BFS) has strengthened its marine finance division by appointing an experienced team for both front and back-office roles, aiming to expand its support for the maritime industry.

Launched in 2023, BFS Marine Finance offers specialised financing for a wide range of vessels, including wind farm service vessels, general purpose workboats, passenger vessels and ferries, survey vessels, tugs and barges, coastal ships, charter boats, and hire boat fleets.

Paul Ratcliffe

Since its inception, the division has been led by Managing Director Paul Ratcliffe, who began his career at Bibby Line Group and returned to the company after 35 years. He has been joined by Marine Finance specialists Jason Crump and Ryan Baverstock, along with Head of Sales Support Chantelle Bradwell and Sales Support Specialists Debbie Weir, Colleen Dalais, and April McGhee.

Paul Ratcliffe, Managing Director, said: “Combined, we have over 80 years’ experience within the marine finance sector, so we have the depth of experience and knowledge required to support new and existing customers to grow and thrive.”

The new team is supported by Richard Hargraves, Head of Portfolio Risk, Howard Quinlivan, Senior In-house Legal Counsel, and John Folan, Senior Credit Risk Underwriter.

BFS in partnership with Alfa

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