Taiwanese shipping company has opted for high-grade marine coatings Formosa Plastics Marine is adding to its stable of product tankers. The series will join the 49,721-dwt FPME 36, featuring Marine Line 784-coated tanks, which was built in China and …

… going to happen,” said a VLCC broker. “We’re holding back … is to wait,” said one VLCC owner. Another owner added, “I … , with more charterers actively seeking VLCCs for early July laycans stems … Oilbank was heard seeking a VLCC for July 1 loading of …

… owner has interest in ordering very large crude carriers for its fleet. “We are …

A VLCC supertanker and a Suezmax tanker … when the Front Eagle, a VLCC carrying approximately 2 million barrels …

… the Liberian-flagged Front Eagle VLCC near Khorfakkan anchorage. The collision …

But big jumps in Middle East earnings only take owners back to where they were a month ago The most severe conflict in the Middle East in decades has introduced considerable instability into the oil markets, which in turn has affected tanker operations, …

… of expanding the fleet of VLCCs was to improve competitiveness … bulk business. The new VLCC will measure 328 m in … studies, a total of 108 VLCCs, approximately 12%, are expected … negotiating prices for less profitable VLCCs, given the limited slots available …

… Greek owner currently has two VLCCs under construction at Japan … the Inglessis family. Global VLCC orderbook trends According to BRS … report, there were 108 VLCCs under construction worldwide as of … fleet.  While only six VLCCs are expected to be delivered …

Trade analytics outfit says August is when Opec production will hit the water, with buyers expected to stock up Kpler senior lead fright analyst Matt Wright says owners will have to wait until temperatures cool in the Middle East before barrels are used …

… —on Friday, Kpler reported that VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) freight rates from the Gulf …