Students in this course work with materials concerning the documentation of vessels and financing from initial decision to construct to permanent financing. A knowledge of maritime law, commercial law and security rights is recommended. The course is conceived of as a practical course, with emphasis on the financial decisions of vessel operators and financiers. Attention is also given to maritime insurance issues affecting financiers. J.D. students must have taken Admiralty I and II. This course is taught by Neal Kling of the firm of Sher Garner Cahill Richter Klein & Hilbert, L.L.C. (2 Credits)