{
  "id": 9379030,
  "title": "Weekly Vessel Valuations Report, September 22 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/weekly-vessel-valuations-report-september-22-2026",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-23T17:00:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/weekly-vessel-valuations-report-september-22-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Weekly Vessel Valuations Report for September 22, 2026, reveals mixed trends in vessel valuations across different vessel types. Bulker values remained largely stable throughout the week, with Panamax and Ultramax resale activity commanding modest premiums. One Panamax vessel, BW Japan, was sold to Great Eastern Shipping for USD 38.25 million, while Ultramax Hull 297 fetched USD 39.0 million, both above their VV Values. A Handysize vessel, Boston Harmony, sold for USD 24.0 million, below its VV Value of USD 22.21 million, indicating a potential downward trend for this vessel type.\n\nIn the tanker market, values for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) and Suezmax tankers have experienced a significant surge, driven by strong Middle Eastern buying interest. This trend has resulted in some of the highest prices ever seen for these tonnages in the region, amidst ongoing regional disruption. VLCC Atherina, sold to an undisclosed buyer, fetched USD 146.0 million, while VLCC Kallista and Sea Leopard each sold for USD 132.0 million and USD 135.0 million, respectively, all exceeding their VV Values. Aframax and MR2 values, however, held broadly stable compared to the tanker market.",
  "summary": "Bulkers Bulker S&P values held broadly stable across the board this week, with recent Panamax and Ultramax resale activity trading at modest premiums. Panamax BW Japan (81,600 DWT, May 2019, Tsuneishi Cebu) sold to Great Eastern Shipping for USD 38.25 mil, VV Value USD 36.56 mil. Ultramax Hull 297 (63,500 DWT, Jan 2027, Jiangsu Haitong) ...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}