Ship Financier of the Year awards the financial institution that has demonstrated success in assisting shipping clients achieve their goals, and for a long-term commitment to building the long-term stability of the industry over the past 12 months. The Ship Financier of the Year finalists were  BNP Paribas, Citi, Hans Petter Aas of DnB NOR, HSH Nordbank, Nordea, Royal Bank of Scotland.