‘They have capitulated’: Trump announces ceasefire with Houthis, lifting hopes for Red Sea reopening
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May 2025
DHT Holdings guides to 33% stronger spot rates as it logs in-line quarterly profits
New York-listed VLCC owner keeps full-payout dividend alive in profitable start to 2025
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Chinese Newbuilding Orders on the Rise Again
Newbuilding ordering activity has been on the rise once more, particularly in China, despite the existing tensions. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “after a rather quiet period, Newbuilding activity, particularly in Chi…
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Maritime Liens – Risks and Protection Strategies for Ship Buyers
A maritime lien is a powerful legal claim that allows creditors to arrest a vessel, regardless of ownership changes, unless the sale is conducted via judicial auction. Buyers of vessels must be acutely aware that maritime liens can survive a sale, even…
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Assessing the VLCC Market Cycle: Diverging Trends in Values, Earnings, and Liquidity
Using VesselsValue’s ‘Timeseries’ product, we take a look at the current position of the VLCC market across vessel values, earnings, and S&P activity. We have seen values for VLCCs fall year-on-year with values for 5YO vessels of 320,000 down by c….
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