Dipak Karki Highlights How Maritime Receivable Financing Unlocks Working Capital in Shipping.

September 2025

At the 10th Annual TMS Tanker Conference in Dubai, Dipak Karki, Managing Director at DK2, addressed one of the most pressing challenges for tanker owners and operators: trapped working capital. He emphasised that cash and liquidity are king in an industry facing volatile markets, capital constraints, and funding limitations. Dipak outlined how Maritime Receivable Financing can accelerate fixtures, cushion cash cycles, reduce disruption risks, improve returns, and provide strategic flexibility. Key insight: unlocking working capital is not just about financial management, it’s a critical tool for resilience, growth, and operational efficiency in the tanker sector.