Yantai, China, January 16th 2025 CIMC Raffles and European Maritime Finance (EMF) celebrate the name giving of EMF’s latest two PCTC vessels, each capable of carrying 7,000 cars with long term partner Atlas Maritime. The ceremony was held at the CIMC Raffles Yard.  The purpose of a name giving is a public celebration, solemn blessings and invite good luck for the ship, its crew and its passengers.  1828, was the first written record of a female christening a ship and 1890

European Maritime Finance (EMF) names 4 new LR2 tankers on the same day with Daehan Shipbuilding in Korea South Korea, January 13th 2025 – Daehan Shipbuilding and European Maritime Finance (EMF) celebrate the name giving of EMF’s latest LR2 115,000 DWT tankers with long term partner Atlas Maritime. The ceremony was held at the Daehan Shipbuilding Yard.  In the shipping industry, a “name giving ceremony” is the official event where a vessel is named and introduced. It is a traditional occasion

Positivitet rundt tankmarkedet inn mot 2025 Økt etterspørsel etter råolje kan gi et løft i året som kommer I begynnelsen av desember lå gjennomsnittlig inntjening for råoljetankere på rundt 36 000 dollar per dag. Suezmax- og Aframax-segmentene har vist seg som de mest robuste. Sesongmessige forbedringer, som vanligvis styrker fjerde kvartal, har ennå ikke slått til for fullt. Likevel anslår skipsmeglerhuset Fearnleys at det kan komme en potensiell rateøkning i første kvartal, drevet av sesongmessige skift – noe som gir

Positivitet omkring tankmarkedet frem mod 2025 Øget efterspørgsel efter råolie kan give et løft i det kommende år. I begyndelsen af december var den gennemsnitlige indtjening for råolietankere omkring 36.000 dollar per dag. Suezmax- og Aframax-segmenterne har vist sig at være de mest robuste. Sæsonmæssige forbedringer, som normalt styrker fjerde kvartal, har endnu ikke haft fuld effekt. Alligevel estimerer skibsmæglerhuset Fearnleys, at der kan komme en potentiel rateforhøjelse i første kvartal, drevet af sæsonmæssige skift – hvilket giver et mere

Tanker outlook positive for 2025 Rising crude demand set to boost the year ahead By early December, average crude tanker earnings hovered around $36,000/day. Suezmax and Aframax have showed the most resilient segments. Seasonal improvements that typically bolster the fourth quarter have yet to fully materialize. However, shipbrokering house Fearnleys forecasts a potential rate rally in Q1, driven by seasonal shifts – offering a more optimistic outlook for the months ahead. OPEC+ decided to extend its production cuts until March

United States Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark Alan Leventhal visits European Maritime Finance new Copenhagen office Denmark, Copenhagen – 18 December 2024.   European Maritime Finance had the pleasure to host Ambassador Leventhal in their new offices. The offices are located in the former Maersk Global Headquarters.  Ambassador Leventhal recognized European Maritime Finance efforts leading sustainability in shipping and talked about the importance of the relationship between the United States and Denmark. Denmark and the United States have enjoyed a

Copenhagen, 11 October 2024 – The meeting was held at Sølyst, the Denmark Royal Hunting Club which was founded in 1443. European Maritime Finance lead the Zero Carbon Shipping Conference for their recently launched Green Harmony funds.  The funds include three 88,000 CBM Class LPG Dual Fuel LPG/Ammonia Carriers. The funds are designed to promote sustainability and combat climate change, operating on CO2-free fuel and supply green ammonia to other industries. This approach sets a new standard for the maritime industry aligning with sustainability goals. Participants included EMF’s Chief

Copenhagen, 22 November 2024 – The meeting was held at Sølyst, the Denmark Royal Hunting Club which was founded in 1443. European Maritime Finance selected Copenhagen, Denmark, for the 2024 Decarbonizing Shipping Seminar due to their efforts leading reduction in carbon and announced an upcoming vessel will be named Copenhagen Star. Copenhagen Star, is a LR2 tanker, 115,000 DWT being built in Korea with Daehan Shipbuilding (DHSC). Participants included EMF’s Chief Executive Officer, Torben Bager, and Stephen Schueler, Chairman of

Aalborg, Denmark 7th November 2024 – The meeting was held at the globally recognized Utzon Center, completed by the same architect behind the Sydney Opera House. European Maritime Finance selected Aalborg, Denmark, for the Sustainable Shipping Seminar due to their efforts leading the zero carbon transition. Aalborg has taken significant steps towards achieving its sustainability goals including leadership within green energy and its pioneering local companies. Participants included EMF’s Chief Executive Officer, Torben Bager, and Stephen Schueler, Chairman of the