Introduction The first half of 2021 saw 275 Cargo vessels sold for scrap, up 40% and 33% compared to 2020 and 2019, respectively. The 275 scrapped vessels have a combined DWT of 11.9 mil and a total scrap value of over USD 1 bil. 131 tankers were scrapped, accounting for nearly half of all cargo …

Introduction 2021 to date has been one of the best years in recent memory for sale and purchase, with a rise in asset values experienced across most sectors. A combination of pent up demand following the easing of global Covid-19 restrictions and low asset values at the beginning of the year has led to a …