Tonnage Lists Explained

How to read and interpret tonnage lists used in chartering markets.

Overview

What is a tonnage list

A tonnage list is a collection of vessel availabilities circulated by brokers and owners to indicate open ships in the market.

How to read it

Each line represents a vessel with key details such as size, availability, location and employment preferences.

Key Terms

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Quick examples

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MV PACIFIC STAR / 58kdwt / del Singapore prompt / redely N China / 50k mt coal / $13,500 pd

MT ASIA ENERGY / 105kdwt / del AGulf / redely Singapore / cpp / ws 120

MV STRAITS VOYAGER / 63kdwt / del Singapore-Jakarta range / redely Vietnam / 55k mt grains / $14,200 pd