Data from the ICS Barometer Report 2023-2024 – launched today – has demonstrated the positive impact that improved clarity from governmental bodies such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have had on the sector. The comprehens…
Maritime leaders’ confidence on the rise amidst increased geopolitical risk Read More »
As long as the scrubber economics are favourable, we will see the domination of scrubber-fitted crude-carrying vessels in the orderbook. Currently, the orderbook comprises 201 tankers with the majority being Suezmaxes (as of July 2024). A substantial n…
Favourable scrubber economics driving the crude tanker orderbook Read More »
This week’s special focus is on the growth of VLCC dirty tonne days from all origin countries to all destinations (left chart). In August, we observed a decreasing trend, reflecting a pattern similar to the previous year, when the market also experienc…
VLCC Dirty Tonne Days Growth for All Destinations and from the AG to China Read More »
A new study by UCL Energy Institute on the relationship between financing terms and climate performance of shipping companies reveals a troubling trend of green financing. The research paper in a sustainability journal shows that a ship’s carbon intens…
In May 2024, Deltamarin finished a three-year long EU-funded project called CHEK. Project CHEK involved 15 consortium partners with a focus on decarbonising long-distance shipping. The decarbonisation was approached from several fronts: two conceptual …
Good collaboration leads to shipping decarbonisation Read More »