Very Large Crude Carrier · 200,000–320,000 DWT

VLCC Tanker Leasing Questionnaire

For potential charterers / lessees · Fill in this form to help us understand your VLCC leasing needs. All information will be treated confidentially.

1. Customer Information

Company / Organization Name *

Full legal name

Contact Person & Title

Email *

Phone (with country code)

2. Charter / Lease Structure

Preferred Charter Type

Time Charter (TC) – Owner provides crew & managementBareboat Charter – Charterer operates vessel fullyConsecutive Voyage CharterSpot / Single Voyage

Charter Duration

6 months1 year2 years3 years or moreSpot / Single voyage

Cargo Type

Crude Oil (main VLCC cargo)Dirty Petroleum ProductsVacuum Gas Oil (VGO)Other (specify in comments)

Primary Loading Regions

Key VLCC load ports: Ras Tanura, Kharg Island, Bonny

Primary Discharging Regions

Key VLCC discharge ports: Ningbo, Qingdao, Chiba, Ulsan

3. Vessel Specification Requirements

Minimum DWT Required

200,000+ DWT250,000+ DWT300,000+ DWTFlexible

Built Year Requirement

0–5 years (new)5–10 years10–15 yearsFlexible

Flag Preference

Write "No preference" if not specified

Technical Equipment Requirements (multiple)

Exhaust Gas Scrubber (EGC)Ice Class NotationSegregated Ballast Tanks (SBT)Double Hull ConstructionVapour Emission Control (VECS)Inert Gas System (IGS)

Other Technical Requirements

Speed / Consumption Performance Requirements

Typical VLCC speeds: Laden ~14–15 kts, Ballast ~15–16 kts

4. Commercial Terms

Crew & Management Cost Responsibility

Owner's account (Time Charter — standard)Charterer's account (Bareboat Charter)Shared arrangement (specify in comments)To be discussed

Target Daily Hire / Charter Rate (USD/day)

Market benchmark ~$38,000–$42,000/day for 1-yr TC (April 2026)

Bunker Cost Responsibility

Charterer pays (TC/Voyage charter usual)Owner pays (included in hire)

Optional: Preferred Payment Terms

5. Logistics & Delivery

Preferred Delivery Port / Area

Earliest Commencement Date

Redelivery Area (for time charter)

6. Additional Information

Any Specific Commercial or Legal Terms to Discuss

Comments / Questions for the Owner

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