Weekly Vessel Valuations Report, October 13 2026

The Weekly Vessel Valuations Report for October 13, 2026, indicates stability in bulker values with minor fluctuations across Supramax and Panamax categories, while Handysize saw slight value increases. Two notable sales were the Kamsarmax Kirribilli, a 82,200 DWT vessel from 2011, which sold to Middle Eastern buyers for USD 22.75 million, and VV Value USD 21.7 million.

Another significant sale was the Kamsarmax World Diana, a 81,200 DWT vessel from 2020, which fetched USD 41 million from Greek buyers, valued at VV Value USD 42.1 million.

In the supramax segment, the YC Aequor, a 57,000 DWT vessel from 2012, was sold for USD 13.8 million, with a VV Value of USD 15.6 million. The SSI Avenger, a 52,900 DWT vessel from 2004, also saw a sale to Chinese buyers for USD 10 million, a VV Value of USD 10.6 million. Crude tanker values continued to rise due to strong earnings, with longer-term newbuilding slots available until 2029 and 2030.

The Middle East market showed a premium for prompt delivery tonnage, making sellers cautious about price negotiations. VLCC Vieira, built in 2002, sold for USD 75.0 million, with a VV Value of USD 85.29 million. Suezmax tankers, including the Nicolaos and Tataki, saw sales ranging from USD 90.8 million to USD 97.0 million, with VV Values between USD 90.66 million and USD 81.8 million, reflecting the strong demand in this segment.

Lastly, MR2 Aurea Glory, a 48,700 DWT container vessel from 2006, sold for USD 17.5 million, with a VV Value of USD 16.07 million. Overall, container values remained stable, with gains primarily in older Suppanmax and Handysize categories, driven by strong demand and limited supply, and newbuilding slots extending into 2030.