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Proved to be one of the most successful means of financing ship acquisitions
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Remarkably survived market trough of 1999 and 2001
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German shipping banks account for 60% of global ship finance
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Provides secure off-balance-sheet assets for shipowners / charterers
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For the private investor the fund provides a long term investment with returns on an almost nearly tax free basis due to the German Tonnage Tax regime |