Imarex Asia in Singapore has said the number of VLCCs available spot in the next four weeks is “astonishing.”



With daily rates for Persian Gulf tankers dropping below $7,000 per day, lower than cash break-even, this is not good news for owners.



The supply of big tankers is now 116, a six-year high and a three-to-one ratio of ships to expected cargoes.



Imarex