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St Julian's Finance Asset-Backed Yacht & Aircraft Leasing Specialists | Structured Ownership Solutions | Malta-Based

Two assets can have exactly the same asking price, yet require completely different approaches to financing. Why?Take a ...
05/11/2026

Two assets can have exactly the same asking price, yet require completely different approaches to financing. Why?

Take a yacht and an aircraft. With a yacht, the builder, model, year of construction, refit history and condition can all tell you something important about the asset. With an aircraft, the picture is different, with flight hours, maintenance records, engine condition, age and technical specification all contributing to its assessment.

Even two yachts of the same model, or two aircraft of the same type, can present very different considerations depending on their history, condition and intended use.

This is why the asking price only tells part of the story. Understanding the asset behind the transaction is what makes specialist yacht and aircraft financing a discipline in its own right.

What makes a yacht truly exceptional often comes down to the details you notice when you spend time onboard.From the cho...
04/11/2026

What makes a yacht truly exceptional often comes down to the details you notice when you spend time onboard.

From the choice of materials and finishes to the way the interior spaces are designed and brought together, every element contributes to the character of the vessel and the experience it offers those on board.

At St Julian's Finance, we appreciate that these details matter. When considering a yacht for financing, understanding its specification, build quality, condition and intended use is an important part of assessing the asset as a whole. Looking beyond the headline figures allows us to understand what makes each vessel distinctive and the considerations behind its acquisition.

Because when it comes to specialist yacht finance, understanding the asset is where the conversation begins.

Discover more about our approach to yacht finance at maritime.sjfinance.eu.

Private aircraft ownership is no longer simply a question of buying the aircraft outright.Leasing is becoming an increas...
30/10/2026

Private aircraft ownership is no longer simply a question of buying the aircraft outright.

Leasing is becoming an increasingly relevant option for clients who want the benefits of private aviation while taking a different approach to capital commitment and long-term asset exposure. For an aircraft that may represent a significant investment but is only used for a certain number of hours each year, the decision is often less about whether ownership is possible and more about whether it is the most effective use of capital.

Leasing can provide greater flexibility around the structure and duration of an arrangement, while allowing clients to access an aircraft without taking on the full financial exposure associated with outright ownership. For others, particularly those with changing travel requirements, it can simply offer a more adaptable way of approaching private aviation.

That raises a broader question for the industry: are we beginning to move towards a more flexible idea of what aircraft ownership actually means?

At St Julian’s Finance, we provide financial and operating lease solutions for private aircraft, with structures built around the asset and the objectives of the client.

Explore our approach to aircraft leasing and finance at aviation.sjfinance.eu.

There is something very effortless about watching a sailing yacht underway, but keeping a vessel like this moving safely...
28/10/2026

There is something very effortless about watching a sailing yacht underway, but keeping a vessel like this moving safely and efficiently takes a lot more than simply putting the sails up and pointing towards the horizon.

From managing the sails and lines to navigation, deck operations, maintenance and everything happening below deck, a sailing yacht is a surprisingly complex operation, with every member of the crew playing a role in keeping things running smoothly while the yacht is at sea.

It is one of the things that can be easy to overlook when you see a yacht from the outside. The experience may feel effortless for those onboard, but there is a huge amount of knowledge, coordination and preparation behind it.

That complexity is part of what makes a yacht such a fascinating asset to own, and why understanding how the vessel is built, operated and maintained matters long before the numbers are ever discussed.

A private jet and a superyacht may operate in completely different environments, but when you look beyond how they are u...
26/10/2026

A private jet and a superyacht may operate in completely different environments, but when you look beyond how they are used, there is a surprising amount they have in common.

Both are highly specialised assets that represent a significant investment, where factors such as specification, condition, maintenance, utilisation and long-term value all play a role in the ownership decision. The finance side also needs to reflect how the asset will actually be used, whether that means frequent travel between international destinations, extended time at sea or simply having the flexibility to use it when needed.

That is why financing a yacht or aircraft is rarely just about looking at the purchase price. It is about understanding the asset itself, the owner’s plans and how the two come together over the long term.

Interested in financing a yacht or private aircraft? Explore St Julian’s Finance at sjfinance.eu.

How do you move a 25-metre yacht?Some yachts make the journey under their own power, while others are loaded onto specia...
23/10/2026

How do you move a 25-metre yacht?

Some yachts make the journey under their own power, while others are loaded onto specialist transport vessels. Depending on the yacht and the route, this can involve lifting the vessel onto a purpose-built cradle and securing it to the deck of a transport ship, or using a semi-submersible vessel that submerges beneath the yacht, allows it to float into position and then raises it clear of the water.

Before any of that happens, the yacht has to be carefully prepared. Its dimensions and weight determine the transport method, while specialist loadmasters oversee the lifting, cradling and securing process.Moss followed a different kind of journey.

Built by Dutch shipyard Steeler Yachts, the 25.9-metre Ocean Explorer 85 was designed for long-range exploration, with an efficient hull, substantial interior volume and the capability to travel far beyond the usual cruising grounds.

For a yacht built to explore the world, getting from the shipyard to the water is only the beginning.

Discover the story behind Moss and how SJMF supported her acquisition through financial leasing at maritime.sjfinance.eu.

A yacht can look perfect from the outside and still tell a very different story once you start looking more closely at w...
22/10/2026

A yacht can look perfect from the outside and still tell a very different story once you start looking more closely at what sits beneath the surface.

When assessing an asset for finance, there are a lot of factors that go beyond the headline details. How was the yacht built, how has it been maintained, what is its specification, what work has been carried out over the years, and how does it compare with other vessels currently on the market? All of these details can have an impact on how the asset is viewed today and how it may perform in the future.

Two yachts of a similar size and age can therefore represent very different propositions, which is why understanding the vessel itself is such an important part of the financing process.

At St Julian’s Finance, we believe the numbers only tell part of the story. Understanding the yacht, its history, its condition and its position in the market gives us a much clearer picture of the asset we are financing.

Good finance starts with understanding the asset.

A yacht used to be somewhere you went to escape everyday life.Increasingly, it is becoming a way to take everyday life w...
20/10/2026

A yacht used to be somewhere you went to escape everyday life.

Increasingly, it is becoming a way to take everyday life with you.
Better satellite connectivity means owners can stay connected to work while at sea, while yacht interiors are increasingly designed around the way people actually live: private offices, gyms, wellness spaces, family areas and open-plan living.

The shift goes beyond the interiors, too. Hybrid propulsion and advanced stabilisation are making time onboard quieter and more comfortable, while large windows, open layouts and beach clubs bring the outside in.

For some owners, the appeal is no longer simply having somewhere to spend a few weeks in summer. It is the freedom to move between destinations without giving up the routines, comforts and connections of life on land.

Interested in financing a yacht? Explore St Julian’s Finance at sjfinance.eu.

A quick moment with the St Julian’s Finance team.Between client meetings, projects and everything else happening behind ...
16/10/2026

A quick moment with the St Julian’s Finance team.

Between client meetings, projects and everything else happening behind the scenes, it is the people here who keep things moving, bringing experience across finance, credit, risk and operations to every part of what we do.

Always good to get a photo when everyone happens to be in the same place.

Artificial intelligence is starting to influence private aviation in ways that go well beyond the technology we see in t...
14/10/2026

Artificial intelligence is starting to influence private aviation in ways that go well beyond the technology we see in the cockpit.

From predictive maintenance and more advanced flight planning to the way aircraft performance and operational data are analysed, AI is creating new possibilities for how aircraft are managed throughout their lifecycle.

For owners, that raises some interesting questions about what this could mean for efficiency, maintenance, operating costs and even the way an aircraft's long-term value is assessed. The aircraft may look much the same from the outside, but the systems and information behind it are becoming increasingly sophisticated.

We explored some of these changes in our recent blog, “How AI Is Changing the Future of Private Aviation,” looking at where the technology could take the industry next and what it could mean for the future of aircraft ownership.

Read the full article and explore our approach to aircraft finance at aviation.sjfinance.eu.

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