This comprehensive manual is of great value both for professionals in the Shipping industry and for the academic community, as it contributes to the training and education of market participants, academics, and students. Therefore, it is an essential handbook for all those already involved or potentially involved in the field of Shipping. The book offers readers a deep understanding of various aspects of modern Shipping Finance, Financial Management and Investments, the characteristics of available Financial Products, Capital Needs and Requirements, as well as a clear picture of different Financial Management strategies, through a series of practical examples and applications. It can be used as a reference manual for companies and organizations involved in Shipping Finance, and as a teaching and reference manual at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, in academic programs worldwide in the field of Shipping.