Overview The forecast period up to 2027 suggests a mixed outlook across different vessel types. We anticipate that orders for Bulkers and Tankers will gain momentum, while demand for Containers and LNG/LPG vessels will decline. Despite the expected rise in Bulker and Tanker orders, the overall orderbook will likely shrink due to a surge in …

The Bulker sale and purchase market is back in full swing following the summer break. There have already been 12 sale and purchase transactions reported, compared to two over the whole month of August. During the same period last year, there were just eight Capesizes reportedly sold in September 2023, resulting in an increase of …

Nearly a year since hostilities erupted in the Red Sea region, we can observe the significant and ongoing impact this conflict continues to have on global shipping routes using Veson trade data. The Suez Canal, one of the world’s most important maritime chokepoints, has seen reduced traffic as shipowners and operators weigh the risks posed …

Fleet Database contains hundreds of search conditions, such as vessel specifications, valuations, eight tiers of ownership, and green information—proving its critical role in helping you stay up to date on the market. This comprehensive catalogue further solidifies its value by allowing users to research individual vessels, search and compare specifications, and build custom queries with …

Since we launched VesselsValue in 2011, we have continued to expand our database to include valuable information regarding vessel documentation, transactions, and valuations. This includes our market-leading vessel ownership database, to which we’ve recently added an eighth layer: the Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO). By including this new management tier, we believe shipowners, banks, insurers, and …

To mark VesselsValue’s 10th anniversary we interviewed Richard Rivlin, our Founder and CEO to learn more about how he has grown the company and his plans for the future. Q: How many are you at VesselsValue? From the initial team of 10 when we launched in 2011, we have now grown to 170 people operating …

The Last Decade The Company’s recent milestone birthday has naturally prompted many of us at VesselsValue to reflect and look back over the past ten years. As someone who has been here since the beginning, watching VV grow, develop, and succeed has been an exciting and satisfying journey. Overall, most memories are fond, and every …

This summer, before starting his first year at university, Christian Acheampong joined our Design department as an intern. Read on to find out how he found the experience. “For the past 6 weeks, I’ve been working in the design team in the VV London office. As I am a student transitioning to university, working with …