SFL Corporation Ltd. SFL

Company Overview

SFL Corporation Ltd. is an international maritime and offshore asset-owning company focused on vessel ownership, chartering, and maritime infrastructure leasing. The company operates across the global shipping and offshore energy industries through long-term charter arrangements with major shipping lines, energy companies, and industrial counterparties. SFL’s business model is centered on acquiring and operating maritime assets that generate contracted cash flows, including tankers, dry bulk vessels, container ships, car carriers, offshore drilling rigs, and related maritime assets.

The company’s primary revenue drivers are long-term time charters and bareboat charters that provide recurring lease income from customers operating in global trade and energy markets. SFL has historically positioned itself as a diversified maritime leasing platform with exposure across multiple shipping sectors rather than concentrating on a single vessel class. Originally established as Ship Finance International Limited in 2003 as part of the restructuring of the Frontline shipping group, the company later rebranded to SFL Corporation Ltd. to reflect its broader industrial maritime strategy and diversified asset portfolio. Its strategic positioning is supported by fleet diversification, long-duration charter contracts, relationships with large industry operators, and active capital recycling through vessel acquisitions and disposals.