LR2 owners are facing threats from crude tankers after a “dismal” week, according to Barry Rogliano Salles (BRS).
The French shipbroker said the main threat to the aframax-sized product carriers comes from “clean-up ships”, ie crude tankers switching into the clean trades.
“With the majority of westbound cargoes being diesel at the moment, charterers have the opportunity to cover cargoes on dirty tonnage,” the Paris shop added.
