
Europe's Future in Chemical Production: How Will This Impact The Chemical Fleet?
The European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) meeting in Vienna late last month saw the industry come together at the nexus point between a very challenging 2023 and the uncertainty awaiting the market in 2024. In this report, we will focus on some of the key topics that were under discussion, and how these will impact the chemical tanker sector in terms of tonnage demand and trade flows next year.

Clarksons and Green Giraffe seminar highlights positive prospects for the offshore wind industry
Industry experts convene at London HQ to address challenges and explore opportunities amid turbulent times. Amidst a summer characterized by uncertainty for renewable energy investors, this seminar served as a beacon of hope by offering a comprehensive analysis and discussing strategies to navigate the challenges.

The Power of Smart Procurement and Ethics in Offshore Wind
This article explores the power of smart procurement and ethics in offshore wind development and the role that vessel brokers and marine advisors, play in optimising project outcomes while also driving sustainable growth.

Charity Giving Day 2023
Clarksons Charity Giving Day was back once again this September with 28 teams from across 13 different locations globally, battling it out to be crowned Clarksons Champions 2023.

Gibb Group Aberdeen moves to new premises
One of the UK and Europe’s leading manufacturer and distributor of PPE and MRO has moved to a new facility in Aberdeen to further support the businesses’ continued growth.

Asian PX Outlook for Q4 2023
In a report last month, we took an in-depth view of how many chemical markets have found some relief from a bearish economic outlook and weak derivative consumption this year through a recovering gasoline market and more demand into the blending sector.

Changes to Chemical & Gasoline blending component trade flows in H2 2023
Amid the ongoing weakness seen across the global petrochemical sector, the comparative recovery of gasoline and transport fuel demand this year has helped shift trade flows on several chemical products that have found better value in the blending pool.

Bringing maritime-masters students closer to the shipping industry.
As part of our ongoing commitment to engaging with next-generation talent, Clarksons and Maritime UK have hosted a series of in-person seminars and online webinars for students studying maritime-related masters degrees...

How can we mitigate the commercial risks associated with the speculative construction of liquefied CO₂ carriers?
Having previously identified the commercial risks associated with the speculative construction of liquefied CO₂ carriers, this article dives deeper, examining what can be done to mitigate some of these risks...

Specialised Products relaunches Projects desk
Anthony Rowan takes the lead for the newly relaunched Projects desk within the Specialised Products division. The appointment marks the beginning of a revised focus and objective for the desk which will perform a more integrated role across new building, sale & purchase, and time charter.

Offshore Oil & Gas: Half Year Review
First half 2023 statistics for the offshore oil and gas vessel and rig markets have been released by Clarksons Research, with encouraging trends continuing: The Clarksons Offshore Index (covering rig, OSV and subsea dayrates) up 18% across 1H-23 to 99 points, the highest level since 2014.

Clarksons Offshore & Renewables bolsters presence in Scotland with new Edinburgh office
Clarkson Offshore & Renewables is delighted to announce the opening of its first Edinburgh office to serve as a hub for Clarksons’ Renewables division in Scotland, catering to the specific needs of the renewables offshore construction industry.