Product Tanker Market Report 2026: Secondhand Values, Charter Rates and Outlook
A 2026 read on the product tanker market — secondhand values, charter rates, fleet supply and the outlook for buyers considering MR and handy product tonnage. [...]
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Feeder Container Ship Market Report 2026: Secondhand Values, Charter Rates and Outlook
A 2026 read on the feeder container ship market — secondhand values, charter rates, orderbook supply and the outlook for buyers considering sub-3,000 TEU tonnage. [...]
Buying a Bunker Tanker: Cargo Segregation, Metering and STS Operations Checklist
How to evaluate a bunker tanker — cargo segregation, metering system certification, hose and manifold fit, and STS operational capability. A buyer's guide to what to check before you commit. [...]
Buying a RoPax Vessel: Passenger Certification, Lane Metres and What to Check
How to evaluate a RoPax vessel — passenger certification, lane metres, damage stability and cabin/berth capacity — and how it differs from a pure car carrier. A buyer’s guide to what to check before you commit. [...]
Buying a Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD): Cutter Power, Discharge Method and What to Check
How to evaluate a cutter suction dredger — cutter power, discharge method, dredging depth and spud/anchoring system — and how it compares to a TSHD. A buyer's guide from Golden Shipyard. [...]
Buying a Special Purpose Vessel: Research, Accommodation, Cable-Lay and Survey Craft
How to evaluate a special purpose vessel — research, accommodation, cable-lay and survey craft — when the checks depend on mission equipment rather than a standard cargo spec. A buyer's guide to what to check before you commit. [...]
Newbuilding Vessels: A Buyer’s Guide to Specs, Yards, Timeline and Cost
What buying a newbuilding vessel actually involves: choosing a yard, the contract and payment schedule, build timeline, and how newbuild price compares to secondhand tonnage. [...]
Ship Acquisition Due Diligence: A Buyer’s Checklist from Shortlist to Delivery
The four strands of ship acquisition due diligence — commercial, technical, legal and documentary — what to verify at each stage from shortlist to delivery, and the checks that most often kill a deal. [...]
What Drives a Ship’s Long-Term Value: Residual Value and Resale Explained
What decides a ship's value ten years after you buy it: age band, class continuity, emissions rating, engine and gear. A buyer's guide to residual value and which specifications hold their price. [...]
How Much Does a Container Ship Cost: Price by TEU, Newbuild and Secondhand in 2026
Container ship prices in 2026 by size — a 1,000 TEU feeder from about USD 20m new, a 5,000 TEU ship around USD 52–80m, 13,000 TEU dual-fuel at USD 185m+, plus secondhand values and what drives price. [...]