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...

As Shipfinex wallet activation progresses, users are encountering an ownership experience that looks different from traditional bank balances or brokerage accounts. Ship ownership operates within legal, jurisdictional, and regulatory frameworks that differ from conventional financial products. To reflect that structure digitally, Shipfinex uses Maritime Asset Tokens (MATs), designed to represent ownership clearly, transparently, and within established boundaries. This newsletter takes a step...