Changes to Chemical & Gasoline blending component trade flows in H2 2023
Amid the ongoing weakness seen across the global petrochemical sector, the comparative recovery of gasoline and transport fuel demand this year has helped shift trade flows on several chemical products that have found better value in the blending pool.
Bringing maritime-masters students closer to the shipping industry.
As part of our ongoing commitment to engaging with next-generation talent, Clarksons and Maritime UK have hosted a series of in-person seminars and online webinars for students studying maritime-related masters degrees...
How can we mitigate the commercial risks associated with the speculative construction of liquefied CO₂ carriers?
Having previously identified the commercial risks associated with the speculative construction of liquefied CO₂ carriers, this article dives deeper, examining what can be done to mitigate some of these risks...
Specialised Products relaunches Projects desk
Anthony Rowan takes the lead for the newly relaunched Projects desk within the Specialised Products division. The appointment marks the beginning of a revised focus and objective for the desk which will perform a more integrated role across new building, sale & purchase, and time charter.
Offshore Oil & Gas: Half Year Review
First half 2023 statistics for the offshore oil and gas vessel and rig markets have been released by Clarksons Research, with encouraging trends continuing: The Clarksons Offshore Index (covering rig, OSV and subsea dayrates) up 18% across 1H-23 to 99 points, the highest level since 2014.
Clarksons Offshore & Renewables bolsters presence in Scotland with new Edinburgh office
Clarkson Offshore & Renewables is delighted to announce the opening of its first Edinburgh office to serve as a hub for Clarksons’ Renewables division in Scotland, catering to the specific needs of the renewables offshore construction industry.
Nor-Shipping Preview: Green Technology & Offshore Wind
In Nor-Shipping's 35th Year, Managing Director of Clarksons Research, Steve Gordon provides a contextual update across key data points that track shipping's green transition, covering green technology and the transition to offshore energy. Read more and download the full report.
Investigating the vessels used for CO2 shipping
With no real precedent to go by, the size of LCO2 vessels for projected European movements have been crystallising around the 20,000 cubic meters (cbm) mark. But at Clarksons, we believe there could be other possibilities to consider...
Essential Vessels for Offshore Windfarm Construction and Operations
In this article we take a look at the world of offshore windfarm construction and the crucial role specialised vessels play in ensuring a project’s successful implementation.
End-to-End solution for floating wind
As the world looks to expand offshore wind capacity to meet ambitious offshore energy targets, Ocean Ventus AS is launching a new End-to-End solution to deliver cost-competitive power from floating wind. Clarksons Securities AS has been hired to help find financing and seek strategic partners for the project.
The Future of Offshore Energy
As society continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, governments across the globe are looking to offshore energy to help meet these increasing energy demands while also reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting sustainable development. With this in mind, we recently brought together a panel of experts from across the Clarksons Group to discuss the current energy landscape.
Looking ahead: The outlook for ammonia freight rates
As we approached the end of 2022, ammonia prices were at an all-time high and the market was enjoying a forward momentum that it seemed nothing could temper. High natural gas prices had forced production cutbacks, the war in Ukraine was causing further supply issues and success was coming easy to newcomers who found the market easy to make money in.