A fully loaded VLCC carries approximately   2 million barrels of crude oil  — worth over $150 million at current prices — across oceans that most people will never see. At 300,000 deadweight tonnes, a VLCC is longer than three football fields, as tall as a 20-storey building when viewed from the waterline, and capable of transporting more energy in a single voyage than some countries consume in a week. This guide covers everything you need to know about the vessels that underpin global oil...

Ship valuations are one of the core inputs used when assessing maritime assets. On Shipfinex, each listing includes an independent valuation prepared by maritime valuation professionals. If you know how  valuers arrive at a number, you can read the report more effectively and compare similar vessels on a like-for-like basis. This week, we’ll cover the three valuation approaches commonly used in professional practice and why two comparable ships can legitimately show different values. Why the...

At Shipfinex, we believe that an educated owner is a confident owner. When you own a Maritime Asset Token (MAT), you are participating in the economics of a ship. To evaluate an asset's performance, you must understand the costs that go into maintaining its value and longevity. In the maritime industry, these are known as Operating Expenditures (OPEX) . The Five Primary Cost Categories Whether a ship is actively moving cargo or waiting at anchor, it incurs "Fixed" technical costs that are...