Tankers

5 days ago
2 min

EEDI Phase 3 – New Features for Flagship

Fleet sustainability and a greener future for all is top of mind for Marsoft, and we strive to accurately reflect the value of energy...

Mar 6
2 min

A Watershed Period for the Tanker Market

One year on from the start of the war in Ukraine, a lot has changed for the tanker market due to the significant role played by Russia in...

Jan 11
2 min

2022 Review - Tankers

2022 was impacted by the fallout from the war in Europe, subsequent sanctions on Russian exports, China’s Covid policy, and OPEC+’s...

Sep 27, 2022
5 min

Current economic risks and their likely impact on shipping

It has been a long while since global economic developments were the common denominator explaining the rise and fall of all major...

Sep 27, 2022
1 min

ASBA Cargo Conference 2022

ASBA Cargo Conference Friday, 30th September, 10.30 -11 am EST In the session LOOK TO THE FUTURE, Arlie Sterling, President of Marsoft,...

Aug 23, 2022
2 min

Marsoft's 22Q3 Update

Things are changing fast in some of the major shipping sectors. Our quarterly reports discuss fundamentals in detail and provide...

Jul 3, 2022
1 min

MARSOFT’S JUNE 2022 eBRIEFS now available

The June eBriefs examine the impact and key developments affecting the dry bulk and tanker markets arising from the impact of the...

May 26, 2022
1 min

22Q2 DRY BULK AND TANKER MARKET QUARTERLY REPORTS

Our 22Q2 Dry Bulk and Tanker reports are out now. The discussion includes: Sanctions against Russia already making a shift in trading...

May 4, 2022
1 min

EU sanctions on Russian oil imports

The announcement yesterday that the EU will phase out Russian oil imports will have dramatic and long-term consequences for the tanker...

Mar 4, 2022
1 min

MARSOFT WEBINAR MARCH 4th 2022

Marsoft’s Q1 22 Release was published just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Consequently our analysts felt it imperative that...

Dec 20, 2021
2 min

2022 could see a reversal in fortunes

The shipping markets have taken owners on a wild ride in 2021. Containership rates have been soaring for a while now, and while they...

Dec 2, 2021
1 min

OPEC+ keeps its production policy unchanged

The coalition sticks to its plan whilst acknowledging lingering uncertainties OPEC+ decided today to stick to its plan of increasing...

Nov 24, 2021
1 min

The US-led coordinated release of oil reserves

The release of oil from petroleum reserves could delay the recovery by a couple of months if OPEC+ decides to compensate The US announced...

Nov 5, 2021
1 min

Marine Money NYC – 2021 New York Ship Finance Forum 9.25 – 9.50 EST 18th November

Dr Arlie Sterling, President of Marsoft, will give the opening presentation: GLOBAL TRADE IN A CHANGING WORLD – IMPACT ON SHIPPING...

Sep 28, 2021
1 min

Implications of ongoing energy crisis on shipping

We gathered our team of analysts to give their views on the implications of the ongoing energy crisis in Europe and Asia. We are...

Aug 30, 2021
1 min

Hurricane Ida Likely To Have Only Small Impact on Tanker Rates in 21Q3

Before hurricane Ida made landfall, nearly 1.75 mbd crude production and 2.2 mbd refinery capacity were reportedly shut down. We believe...

Jul 7, 2021
1 min

Marsoft eBriefs

Marsoft notes sharp rise in newbuilding prices Marsoft’s latest eBriefs for the Dry and Tanker Markets have just been published. They...

Mar 25, 2021
2 min

Suez Canal Blockage Update

Arlie Sterling, President of Marsoft observes: Most shipping experts believe that the Evergreen ship now blocking the Suez Canal will...

Mar 12, 2021
2 min

OPEC's decision to hold production steady in April likely to delay tanker market recovery by a month

The last twelve months have been a rollercoaster ride for oil markets and tanker owners, and the surprises continue. Yesterday, OPEC and...

Aug 20, 2020
1 min

Scrubber Rate Premium

At the start of 2020, the price differential between 0.5% Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) and 3.5% heavy sulfur fuel oil (HSFO) was running...