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We estimate that the crude tanker and product tanker fleet will end 2023 up 1.8% and 2.0% respectively on last year. Crude tanker growth will also remain muted in the coming few years as the order book to fleet ratio remains very low at 4.3%. Contracting of product tankers has in the meantime inc... Please follow the link to continue reading.

IMO has approved short-term GHG reduction measures

The 75th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 75), which took place online from 16 to 20 November 2020, continued the deliberations on reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping, but also adopted amendments to MARPOL Annex VI and the International Ballast Water... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Supply

The dry bulk fleet is estimated to grow by 2.9% in 2023, 2.4% in 2024 and 2.0% in 2025. For 2023, supply is estimated to grow by 2-3%, affected by lower sailing speeds and lower congestion. In both 2024 and 2025, lower sailing speeds could cause supply to only grow by 1-2%. The order book currentl... Please follow the link to continue reading.

Interview with BIMCO's Sabrina Chao

BIMCO's Immediate Past President Sabrina Chao was interviewed by Greek magazine Naftika Chronika about seafarers and their skills being crucial to the future of the industry