IFSC sector

Ship Leasing

Ship leasing at GIFT IFSC covers operating leases, finance leases and ship-related assets such as containers and offshore units. It anchors the maritime cluster that GIFT City is developing alongside Gujarat's ports.

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Highlights

What stands out

  • Counted within the 410 aviation and ship assets leased from IFSC
  • Operating lease, finance lease and hybrid structures permitted
  • Ownership, chartering and asset management from a single jurisdiction
  • Complements Gujarat's ports and the maritime cluster in the domestic zone
Permitted activities

What entities actually do here

  • Ship operating and finance leases
  • Container and offshore-asset leasing
  • Ship ownership, chartering and management
  • Maritime advisory and technical services
Regulation

How it is governed

IFSCA framework for ship leasing under the Finance Company Regulations and connected circulars.

Compiled from official material published by IFSCA, GIFT City, GIFT Gujarat. Figures carry the period stated by the publishing authority. Always verify current requirements before acting.