Master limited partnerships (MLPs) in the shipping space could regain access to the capital markets soon after a 10-month freeze, a Wells Fargo Securities analyst said today.

Michael Webber said a marine MLP could could carry out the first equity raise in the second quarter if there is no collapse in commodities markets this month.

And he predicted that Teekay Offshore, the offshore vessel, floating production unit and shuttle tanker spinoff of New York-listed tanker giant Teekay, will likely make the first move.

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