Euronav: Oil peak cuts the edge of tankers' lifespan

The prospect oil demand peaking within the years to come contributes to lowering the usable lifespan of a tanker vessel to between 17 and 20 years, Euronav CEO Paddy Rodgers tells ShippingWatch.
Photo: Euronav
Photo: Euronav

It can be difficult to grasp the numerous future scenarios facing the shipping sector. Still, one element has settled in firmly at executive offices among the tanker carriers, though no one knows exactly when the situation will emerge.

Already a subscriber?Log in here

Read the whole article

Get access for 7 days for free. No credit card is needed, and you will not be automatically signed up for a paid subscription after the free trial.

With your free trial you get:

  • Access all locked articles
  • Receive our daily newsletters
  • Access our app
  • Must be at least 8 characters, including three of: Uppercase, lowercase, numbers, symbols
    Must contain at least 2 characters
    Must contain at least 2 characters

    Get full access for you and your coworkers

    Start a free company trial today

    Share article

    Sign up for our newsletter

    Stay ahead of development by receiving our newsletter on the latest sector knowledge.

    Newsletter terms

    Front page now

    Further reading