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VLCC Rates Surge - new Marsoft Beat episode released

November 26, 2025 1 min
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VLCC Rates Surge - new Marsoft Beat episode released

Podcast episode on VLCC spot rates surging past $120,000/day. Ryan Uljua and John Moulopoulos discuss OPEC supply, sanctions enforcement, rising oil on water, Red Sea normalization impact, fleet growth, and IMO net-zero postponement implications.

VLCC spot rates have surged past $120,000/day, driven by OPEC supply, sanctions enforcement, and a sharp rise in oil on the water.

In this episode of The Marsoft Beat, Ryan Uljua speaks with Marsoft Senior VP John Moulopoulos to break down what's behind the spike and how long it's likely to last.

Drawing on Marsoft's recent 25Q4 Tanker Market Report, they discuss:

  • The temporary drivers lifting earnings today
  • The impact of Red Sea normalization on tonne-mile demand
  • Accelerating fleet growth
  • What the IMO's net-zero postponement means for tanker supply

Listen on Spotify or via our website.

Recorded on November 25, 2025.

Key Insights

  • VLCC spot rates surged past $120,000/day
  • Drivers: OPEC supply, sanctions enforcement, oil on water
  • Red Sea normalization impact on tonne-mile demand
  • Fleet growth accelerating
  • IMO net-zero postponement affects tanker supply outlook
VLCC ratesOPEC supplySanctions enforcementRed Sea normalizationTanker fleet growthIMO net-zeroThe Marsoft Beat podcastOil on water
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