Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In the fourth quarter of 2025, the company reported a profit of $228 million or $1.02 per share, with an adjusted profit of $230 million or $1.03 per share, marking an increase of $188 million compared to the previous quarter due to higher TCE earnings [5][6] - TCE earnings rose from $248 million in the previous quarter to $424.5 million in Q4 2025, driven by increased TCE rates [5][6] - The company has a strong liquidity position with $705 million in cash and cash equivalents, and no meaningful debt maturities until 2030 [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The TCE rates achieved in Q4 2025 were $74,200 per day for the VLCC fleet, $53,800 per day for the Supramax fleet, and $33,500 per day for the LR2/Aframax fleet [3] - For Q1 2026, 92% of VLCC days are booked at $107,100 per day, 83% of Supramax days at $76,700 per day, and 67% of LR2/Aframax days at $62,400 per day [3] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The oil demand is growing, particularly focusing on non-sanctioned molecules, which is creating substantial year-on-year changes in trade [11] - The politically laden market environment, including U.S.-India trade and tensions involving Iran and Russia, is creating strong tailwinds for compliant oil transportation [11][12] - The global crude oil in transit remains elevated, with sanctioned crudes moving slower, particularly for Russian barrels [12] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining a strong business model that can produce material shareholder returns, capitalizing on the current market dynamics [21] - The company plans to finance the acquisition of new vessels with cash and long-term debt, indicating a strategy to enhance fleet capacity [7][19] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the current market is fundamentally tight, yielding extreme volatility, and that oil demand and supply are developing positively, especially for compliant molecules [20][21] - The company expects a good runway for the next 2-3 years before supply could become a concern, despite an increasing order book [19][20] Other Important Information - The company sold 8 of its oldest Eco VLCCs for $831.5 million, expecting net cash proceeds of approximately $477 million [6][7] - The average cash break-even rates for the next 12 months are estimated at approximately $25,000 per day for VLCCs, $23,700 for Supramax tankers, and $23,800 for LR2 tankers [8][9] Q&A Session Summary Question: What factors could lead to a plateau in rates? - Management indicated that seasonality and potential changes in Chinese inventory levels could create volatility, but it is difficult to predict when these changes might occur [24][29] Question: Why hasn't anyone tried to corner the VLCC market in the past? - Management explained that the market is fundamentally tight, and small changes in supply can lead to significant price movements, making it a risky endeavor [31][32] Question: Is the TC market more active due to rising rates? - Management noted that the market has evolved, with more actors using indices to price freight, leading to a vibrant FFA market [37][40] Question: What is the turnaround time for new tanker yard capacity? - Management stated that new yard capacity projects are expected to come online by 2029 [41][42] Question: What will be the strategy on spot versus time charter? - Management indicated a preference for spot returns but is open to securing longer-term income through time charters when market conditions are favorable [46][48] Question: What happens if Russian crude oil sanctions are lifted? - Management believes that while some capacity may return to the compliant fleet, many ships will not qualify due to age and scrutiny in the compliant market [50][52]

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Company Overview - Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. is an international shipping company founded in 2018 in Greece [1] - The company owns 14 modern tankers, including six Suezmax type and eight larger VLCC ships for oil transportation [1] Business Focus - The company's activities are concentrated on global oil transportation [1]

Financial Performance & Fleet Data - Q1 2025 net income attributable to Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited was $37711000, compared to $54034000 in Q1 2024[45,47] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 was $99291000, slightly lower than $100538000 in Q1 2024[47] - Fleet utilization was 972% in Q1 2025, compared to 913% in Q1 2024[46] - Average TCE per ship per day was $30741 in Q1 2025, down from $33403 in Q1 2024[46] Fleet Composition & Strategy - The company has been actively renewing its fleet, contracting or acquiring 30 vessels since January 1, 2023, with an average age of 06 years and a total DWT of 37 million[25] - Simultaneously, 14 vessels were sold, averaging 173 years old with a total DWT of 12 million[25] - As of June 12, 2025, 46% of the vessels in the water have market exposure (spot + TC P/S), while 83% are in secured revenue contracts (TC + TC P/S)[14] Market Dynamics & Outlook - World oil demand reached a record 1028 million barrels per day in 2024, with growth expected to be around 074 million barrels per day in 2025[32] - The global GDP is expected to grow by 33% in 2024 and 28% in 2025[32] - The total NB orderbook is 808 tankers over the next three years, versus 2585 vessels aged over 15 years[38] Dividends & Valuation - The company aims for semi-annual dividend distributions, with a total dividend payment of $150 per common share in 2024 versus $100 for 2023 operations[31] - A dividend of $060 per common share is to be paid in July 2025[31] - The company has paid $591 million in common stock dividend payments since 2002, averaging approximately $25 million per year, with an average yield of 525%[31]