Lars Barstad on VLCC ‘supercycle’, the ‘aggressive’ IMO and John Fredriksen’s favourite firm
Frontline CEO is the first guest on TradeWinds’ new Wavelength Plus podcast
Tankers
Flatlining China tanker shipments to be offset by Indian refinery growth, says broker
India is positioning itself as a tanker hotspot amid falling Chinese crude imports
US judge sweeps attorney-client privilege aside on evidence of Eletson fraud
US judge sets aside shroud of secrecy in court battle for control of Eletson group
John Fredriksen adds four VLCC newbuildings to private fleet in Chinese deal
Seatankers said to have swooped for more vessels at Hengli Heavy that were previously linked to tycoon’s Frontline company
Charterers paying more to renew term tanker charters as spot rates spike
Brokers have noted a mild improvement in period levels, but the full effects are yet to filter through
VLCC ‘regime change’ likely to tighten secondhand tanker price ranges, brokers say
Greece’s Xclusiv Shipbrokers argues modern vessels will see narrower negotiating band
‘Relentless rally’: Red-hot VLCC market here to stay
Shifting trade patterns should sustain VLCC rate levels in the medium to long term, says Breakwave Advisors
Azerbaijan ‘gifting’ tanker newbuilding to Caspian Sea neighbour
Economy minister says move is a symbol of deepening relations with Turkmenistan
Seacon Shipping secures $42m loan to strengthen balance sheet
Term facility repayable over up to five years
Ships tied to sanctioned Houthi fuel baron lose mainstream insurance
West of England says cover was terminated as soon as sanctions were issued against Muhammad Al-Sunaydar-linked tankers