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Tanker transactions reveal a split market for large crude carriers
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Tanker transactions reveal a split market for large crude carriers

A split is emerging in the market for large crude carriers. According to Xclusiv, 22 VLCCs and 28 Suezmaxes changed hands, yet only 13 and 16 respectively appeared in the for-sale dataset. These two segments accounted for 34% of all transactions but less than 8% of available tonnage. The imbalance signals a tightening market for the largest vessels. For deeper context on fragmented ocean data governance, see our related piece "Orderly chaos: mapping Taiwan's fragmented ocean data governance."