Topic
Tanker market
Every Vessel Hunter story on Tanker market: 4 stories, from 14 July 2026 to 4 September 2026. Newest: "Hormuz Stalemate Keeps Brent Near $86 With a $100 Risk Case in the Forecasts". Each story links to the ships and ports it names, so a name in the text opens the record behind it.
Hormuz Stalemate Keeps Brent Near $86 With a $100 Risk Case in the Forecasts
The EIA has lifted its third-quarter Brent forecast by $11 to about $85 a barrel, while Rabobank now sees $90 for both the third and fourth quarters of 2026.
Maritime Briefing, 1 September 2026: Ferry Loss, Shadow Fleet, Record Congestion
A ferry lost off Cyprus, three shadow fleet stories in a week, 4.3m TEU waiting for a berth, and 400 ships still unable to leave the Persian Gulf.
Sinokor Buys 73 VLCCs for $6bn and Becomes the Largest Tanker Operator
The South Korean owner has spent as much on secondhand crude carriers in 2026 as the next eight largest tanker buyers combined.
Petrobras rises up the tanker rankings as Unipec's grip loosens
Brazil's Petrobras has emerged as one of the biggest gainers in the crude tanker market this year, climbing the charterer rankings as Unipec's dominance eased.
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