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==Chartering== |
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* Overview |
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** Important concepts |
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** Variables |
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** Recent years |
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***2006 was a good year for all tanker market segments, but not as good as the previous two years<ref name="unctad0757"/> |
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***in 2006, the tanker freight market evolved against a background of high oil prices, increased geopolitical tensions, fears about oil supply disruptions, OPEC decisions to cut production and a growing demand for oil.<ref name="unctad0757"/> |
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***The main driving force for tanker shipping in 2006 continued to be the growing demand for oil.<ref name="unctad0757"/> |
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***imports into the United States and Western Europe continued to grow moderately, demand in the expanding economies, especially China, has been growing exponentially.<ref name="unctad0757"/> |
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***As of 2006, it would appear that sustained growth of oil prices over the past few years had, so far, a limited impact on demand.<ref name="unctad0757"/> |
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***All five freight indices collected for tanker ships dropped during 2006<ref name="unctad0757"/> |
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*** a great volatility in rates and<ref name="unctad0761"/> |
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*** usual seasonal trend was observed during the first quarter owing to winter demand<ref name="unctad0761"/> |
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*** 2007, persistent average spot rates volatility in all tanker sectors<ref name="unctad0761"/> |
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*** reduced activity resulting from a weaker winter demand (milder temperature), excess tonnage, supply in the Persian Gulf loading areas and, more specifically, single-hull tankers in the East of Suez market, refinery outages, restricted cargo supplies due to the OPEC cuts and extended refinery maintenance periods.<ref name="unctad0761"/> |
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*** increase in summer demand in May (driving season in the United States and airconditioning |
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units) resulted in increased demand for gasoline,<ref name="unctad0761"/> |
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===Charter party=== |
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==Chartering and freight rates== |
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* Charter party def |
* Charter party def |
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* Types of charter agreements |
* Types of charter agreements |
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** Voyage charter |
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** Time charter |
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***2006 chartering activity: 58% long-term charters of 24 years or more, 14% 12-24 years, 4% 6-12 years, an 24% less than 6 years.<ref name="unctad0763"/> |
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***1-year time charter rates for a 5-year-old ship of 280,000 dwt went from $56,500 per day in December 2005 to $53,000 per day in September 2007 with a high of $64,500 per day in September 2006.<ref name="unctad0763"/> |
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** Bareboat charter |
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** Contract of Affreightment |
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===Freight rate=== |
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* Freight rate def |
* Freight rate def |
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* 4 types of freight rate |
* 4 types of freight rate |
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**WS/ATRS |
**WS/ATRS |
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*** crude- average VLCC/ULCC WS rates from the Persian Gulf to Japan in 2006 ranged from WS 58 to WS 110<ref name="unctad0759"/> |
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*** crude-avg suezmax West Africa–North West Europe ranged from WS 115 to WS 176<ref name="unctad0759"/> |
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*** crude-aframax, North West Europe–North West Europe, WS 101 to WS 180<ref name="unctad0759"/> |
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*** crude-handysize, Mediterranean–Mediterranean 165- 342<ref name="unctad0759"/> |
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*** clean tankers, 20 - 80,000 dwt, WS 112 for 70k-80dwt Persian Gulf–Japan to WS 438 25,000–35,000 dwt Singapore–East Asia<ref name="unctad0759"/> |
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**Lump sum |
**Lump sum |
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**Rate per ton |
**Rate per ton |
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**Time charter equivalent |
**Time charter equivalent |
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'''CRUDE''' |
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*** VLCC, Persian Gulf to Japan, annual average time charter equivalent earnings were $51,550 in 2006, $59,070 in 2005 and $95,250 in 2004.<ref name="unctad0761"/> |
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*** VLCC: time charter equivalent earnings for ships of 260,000 dwt on the West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico route were $43,400 per day in December 2006<ref name="unctad0762"/> |
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*** crude Suezmax, West Africa–Caribbean/East Coast of North America route, the annual average time charter |
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p. 57 |
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*2006 was a good year for all tanker market segments, but not as good as the previous two years<ref name="unctad0757"/> |
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*in 2006, the tanker freight market evolved against a background of high oil prices, increased geopolitical |
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tensions, fears about oil supply disruptions, OPEC decisions to cut production and a growing demand for oil.<ref name="unctad0757"/> |
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*The main driving force for tanker shipping in 2006 continued to be the growing demand for oil.<ref name="unctad0757"/> |
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*imports into the United States and Western Europe continued to grow moderately, demand in the expanding economies, especially China, has been growing exponentially.<ref name="unctad0757"/> |
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*As of 2006, it would appear that sustained growth of oil prices over the past few years had, so far, a limited impact on demand.<ref name="unctad0757"/> |
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*All five freight indices collected for tanker ships dropped during 2006<ref name="unctad0757"/> |
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p. 59 |
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* crude- average VLCC/ULCC WS rates from the Persian Gulf to Japan in 2006 ranged from WS 58 to WS 110<ref name="unctad0759"/> |
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* crude-avg suezmax West Africa–North West Europe ranged from WS 115 to WS 176<ref name="unctad0759"/> |
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* crude-aframax, North West Europe–North West Europe, WS 101 to WS 180<ref name="unctad0759"/> |
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* crude-handysize, Mediterranean–Mediterranean 165- 342<ref name="unctad0759"/> |
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* clean tankers, 20 - 80,000 dwt, WS 112 for 70k-80dwt Persian Gulf–Japan to WS 438 25,000–35,000 dwt Singapore–East Asia<ref name="unctad0759"/> |
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p. 61 |
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* a great volatility in rates and<ref name="unctad0761"/> |
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* usual seasonal trend was observed during the first quarter owing to winter demand<ref name="unctad0761"/> |
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* 2007, persistent average spot rates volatility in all tanker sectors<ref name="unctad0761"/> |
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* reduced activity resulting from a weaker winter demand (milder temperature), excess tonnage |
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supply in the Persian Gulf loading areas and, more specifically, single-hull tankers in the East of Suez market, refinery outages, restricted cargo supplies due to the OPEC cuts and extended refinery maintenance periods.<ref name="unctad0761"/> |
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*increase in summer demand in May (driving season in the United States and airconditioning |
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units) resulted in increased demand for gasoline,<ref name="unctad0761"/> |
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'''CRUDE TANKERS''' |
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* VLCC, Persian Gulf to Japan, annual average time charter equivalent earnings were $51,550 in 2006, $59,070 in 2005 and $95,250 in 2004.<ref name="unctad0761"/> |
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p. 62 |
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* VLCC: time charter equivalent earnings for ships of 260,000 dwt on the West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico route were $43,400 per day in December 2006<ref name="unctad0762"/> |
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*Suezmax, West Africa–Caribbean/East Coast of North America route, the annual average time charter |
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equivalent earning were $46,000 per day in 2006 compared with $47,550 per day in 2005, and $64,800 per day in 2004.<ref name="unctad0762"/> |
equivalent earning were $46,000 per day in 2006 compared with $47,550 per day in 2005, and $64,800 per day in 2004.<ref name="unctad0762"/> |
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*2006, Suezmax, Equivalent time charter earnings for a 40,000 dwt ship were $56,300 per day in January, $59,500 per day in August and $42,000 per day in December.<ref name="unctad0762"/> |
*** crude 2006, Suezmax, Equivalent time charter earnings for a 40,000 dwt ship were $56,300 per day in January, $59,500 per day in August and $42,000 per day in December.<ref name="unctad0762"/> |
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***crude - 2006, Aframax, cross-Mediterranean route dropped from $43,915 in 2004 to $39,000 in 2005 and $31,750 in 2006.<ref name="unctad0763"/> |
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***crude- 2006, aframax, average rates fluctuated, with voyages within the North-West Europe ranging from WS101 in April to WS 180 in October. For a 80,000 dwt ship, this is equivalent to time charter earnings of $21,600 and $66,000 respectively<ref name="unctad0763"/> |
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p. 63 |
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*2006, |
***crude- 2006, handysize, time charter equivalent earnings for the Caribbean to the East Coast of North America were, for a ship of 60,000 dwt, $40,900 per day in December 2005 (WS272), $42,800 per day in January 2006 (WS267) and $22,300 per day in September 2006 (WS166).<ref name="unctad0763"/> |
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***crude - Estimated 1-year time charter rates for a 5-year Suezmax vessel (95,000–110,000 dwt) were $36,000 per day in January 2005 and $32,500 per day in December 2006. Rates started at $32,100 per day in January 2007 and reached $33,000 per day in May.<ref name="unctad0763"/> |
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'''PRODUCT''' |
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* 2006, handysize, time charter equivalent earnings for the Caribbean to the East Coast of North America were, for a ship of 60,000 dwt, $40,900 per day in December 2005 (WS272), $42,800 per day in January 2006 (WS267) and $22,300 per day in September 2006 (WS166).<ref name="unctad0763"/> |
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*** product - in 2006, product tanker demand increased due to economic expansion in Asia, especially China and India,<ref name="unctad0763"/> |
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*Estimated 1-year time charter rates for a 5-year Suezmax vessel (95,000–110,000 dwt) were $36,000 per day in January 2005 and $32,500 per day in December 2006. Rates started at $32,100 per day in January 2007 and reached $33,000 per day in May.<ref name="unctad0763"/> |
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*** product - in 2006, average time charter equivalent earnings for product tankers decreased, compared with the two previous years.<ref name="unctad0763"/> |
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*** product - 2006, average annual time charter equivalent earnings on the Caribbean–East Coast of North America/Gulf of Mexico route were $21,400 per day in 2006 compared with $25,240 per day in 2005 and $24,550 in 2004.<ref name="unctad0763"/> |
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'''PRODUCT TANKERS''' |
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*** product - 2006, 50,000 to 60,000 dwt, Persian Gulf to Japan, average spot rates were WS194 in |
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* in 2006, product tanker demand increased due to economic expansion in Asia, especially China and India,<ref name="unctad0763"/> |
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* in 2006, average time charter equivalent earnings for product tankers decreased, compared with the two previous years.<ref name="unctad0763"/> |
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* 2006, average annual time charter equivalent earnings on the Caribbean–East Coast of North America/Gulf of Mexico route were $21,400 per day in 2006 compared with $25,240 per day in 2005 and $24,550 in 2004.<ref name="unctad0763"/> |
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* 2006, 50,000 to 60,000 dwt, Persian Gulf to Japan, average spot rates were WS194 in |
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December 2006 compared with WS316 in December 2005, or charter equivalent earnings of $24,700 per day and $45,900 per day resp<ref name="unctad0763"/> |
December 2006 compared with WS316 in December 2005, or charter equivalent earnings of $24,700 per day and $45,900 per day resp<ref name="unctad0763"/> |
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'''Chartering''' |
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*2006 product tanker chartering activity: 58% long-term charters of 24 years or more, 14% 12-24 years, 4% 6-12 years, an 24% less than 6 years.<ref name="unctad0763"/> |
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*1-year time charter rates for a 5-year-old ship of 280,000 dwt went from $56,500 per day in |
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December 2005 to $53,000 per day in September 2007 with a high of $64,500 per day in September 2006.<ref name="unctad0763"/> |
Revision as of 09:53, 9 October 2008
Chartering
- Overview
- Important concepts
- Variables
- Recent years
- 2006 was a good year for all tanker market segments, but not as good as the previous two years[1]
- in 2006, the tanker freight market evolved against a background of high oil prices, increased geopolitical tensions, fears about oil supply disruptions, OPEC decisions to cut production and a growing demand for oil.[1]
- The main driving force for tanker shipping in 2006 continued to be the growing demand for oil.[1]
- imports into the United States and Western Europe continued to grow moderately, demand in the expanding economies, especially China, has been growing exponentially.[1]
- As of 2006, it would appear that sustained growth of oil prices over the past few years had, so far, a limited impact on demand.[1]
- All five freight indices collected for tanker ships dropped during 2006[1]
- a great volatility in rates and[3]
- usual seasonal trend was observed during the first quarter owing to winter demand[3]
- 2007, persistent average spot rates volatility in all tanker sectors[3]
- reduced activity resulting from a weaker winter demand (milder temperature), excess tonnage, supply in the Persian Gulf loading areas and, more specifically, single-hull tankers in the East of Suez market, refinery outages, restricted cargo supplies due to the OPEC cuts and extended refinery maintenance periods.[3]
- increase in summer demand in May (driving season in the United States and airconditioning
units) resulted in increased demand for gasoline,[3]
Charter party
- Charter party def
- Types of charter agreements
- Voyage charter
- Time charter
- 2006 chartering activity: 58% long-term charters of 24 years or more, 14% 12-24 years, 4% 6-12 years, an 24% less than 6 years.[5]
- 1-year time charter rates for a 5-year-old ship of 280,000 dwt went from $56,500 per day in December 2005 to $53,000 per day in September 2007 with a high of $64,500 per day in September 2006.[5]
- Bareboat charter
- Contract of Affreightment
Freight rate
- Freight rate def
- 4 types of freight rate
- WS/ATRS
- crude- average VLCC/ULCC WS rates from the Persian Gulf to Japan in 2006 ranged from WS 58 to WS 110[2]
- crude-avg suezmax West Africa–North West Europe ranged from WS 115 to WS 176[2]
- crude-aframax, North West Europe–North West Europe, WS 101 to WS 180[2]
- crude-handysize, Mediterranean–Mediterranean 165- 342[2]
- clean tankers, 20 - 80,000 dwt, WS 112 for 70k-80dwt Persian Gulf–Japan to WS 438 25,000–35,000 dwt Singapore–East Asia[2]
- WS/ATRS
- Lump sum
- Rate per ton
- Time charter equivalent
CRUDE
- VLCC, Persian Gulf to Japan, annual average time charter equivalent earnings were $51,550 in 2006, $59,070 in 2005 and $95,250 in 2004.[3]
- VLCC: time charter equivalent earnings for ships of 260,000 dwt on the West Africa to the Gulf of Mexico route were $43,400 per day in December 2006[4]
- crude Suezmax, West Africa–Caribbean/East Coast of North America route, the annual average time charter
equivalent earning were $46,000 per day in 2006 compared with $47,550 per day in 2005, and $64,800 per day in 2004.[4]
- crude 2006, Suezmax, Equivalent time charter earnings for a 40,000 dwt ship were $56,300 per day in January, $59,500 per day in August and $42,000 per day in December.[4]
- crude - 2006, Aframax, cross-Mediterranean route dropped from $43,915 in 2004 to $39,000 in 2005 and $31,750 in 2006.[5]
- crude- 2006, aframax, average rates fluctuated, with voyages within the North-West Europe ranging from WS101 in April to WS 180 in October. For a 80,000 dwt ship, this is equivalent to time charter earnings of $21,600 and $66,000 respectively[5]
- crude- 2006, handysize, time charter equivalent earnings for the Caribbean to the East Coast of North America were, for a ship of 60,000 dwt, $40,900 per day in December 2005 (WS272), $42,800 per day in January 2006 (WS267) and $22,300 per day in September 2006 (WS166).[5]
- crude - Estimated 1-year time charter rates for a 5-year Suezmax vessel (95,000–110,000 dwt) were $36,000 per day in January 2005 and $32,500 per day in December 2006. Rates started at $32,100 per day in January 2007 and reached $33,000 per day in May.[5]
PRODUCT
- product - in 2006, product tanker demand increased due to economic expansion in Asia, especially China and India,[5]
- product - in 2006, average time charter equivalent earnings for product tankers decreased, compared with the two previous years.[5]
- product - 2006, average annual time charter equivalent earnings on the Caribbean–East Coast of North America/Gulf of Mexico route were $21,400 per day in 2006 compared with $25,240 per day in 2005 and $24,550 in 2004.[5]
- product - 2006, 50,000 to 60,000 dwt, Persian Gulf to Japan, average spot rates were WS194 in
December 2006 compared with WS316 in December 2005, or charter equivalent earnings of $24,700 per day and $45,900 per day resp[5]