Addison Shaw

Finance expertise built around shipping.

Specialist accounting, tax and outsourced CFO services for shipowners, operators and businesses across the maritime economy.

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Shipowners◆Ship operators◆Charterers◆Ship managers◆Shipbrokers◆Bunker businesses◆Commodity traders◆Marine insurers◆Survey & technical companies◆Ports & terminals◆Maritime technology◆Logistics & trade◆Shipowners◆Ship operators◆Charterers◆Ship managers◆Shipbrokers◆Bunker businesses◆Commodity traders◆Marine insurers◆Survey & technical companies◆Ports & terminals◆Maritime technology◆Logistics & trade◆
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Why specialist maritime finance matters

Shipping businesses need more than a general accountant. Operations, structures and reporting requirements are fundamentally different — and financial visibility directly affects commercial decisions.

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Sector-specific reporting

Vessel P&L, voyage accounting and charter hire — built for how shipping actually operates.

02

International structures

Tax, transfer pricing and group reporting across UK, UAE and multi-jurisdiction maritime groups.

03

Commercial visibility

Finance that supports decisions — not just compliance and month-end close.

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Qualified professionals

Accountancy and tax expertise with deep maritime sector experience.

Senior financial leadership without building an entire finance function

Board reporting, forecasting, cash-flow management and strategic decision support for growing shipowners, family-owned shipping companies and maritime service businesses.

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Understand what each vessel and voyage actually earned

Vessel-level P&L, voyage accounting, freight income, bunker costs and budget versus actual — specialist reporting built for shipping operations.

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Specialist tax for shipping businesses across jurisdictions

Corporate tax, tonnage tax, UAE corporate tax, transfer pricing and VAT — advisory for international maritime groups with complex structures.

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Practical resources for maritime finance teams

Templates, checklists and models designed for shipping finance professionals — available through our resources hub.

  • →Vessel P&L Template
  • →13-Week Shipping Cash-Flow Template
  • →Voyage Profitability Model
  • →Shipping Finance Controls Checklist
  • →Maritime CFO KPI Dashboard
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Ready to discuss your maritime finance requirements?

Speak to a senior adviser about accounting, tax, CFO support or finance transformation for your shipping business.