Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. Reports Strong Forecast for Daily TCE Rates
Published on: January 20, 2026 | Source: GlobeNewsWire
Company Overview
Okeanis Eco Tankers Corp. (NYSE: ECO / OSE: OET), based in Athens, Greece, has announced a significant commercial update regarding its fleet's operational performance. This update provides insight into anticipated Daily Time Charter Equivalent Rates (Daily TCE Rates) for the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026.
Daily TCE Rate Projections
As of this release, Okeanis projects the following Daily TCE Rates for its fleet:
- Fleetwide for Q4 2025: Approximately $75,400 per operating day.
- Q1 2026 (thus far): 26% of available fleetwide spot days booked at an average Daily TCE Rate of $106,700.
- VLCC Vessels for Q4 2025: An estimated Daily TCE Rate of $91,300.
- VLCC Q1 2026 (thus far): 37% of available days booked at an average Daily TCE Rate of $110,100.
- Suezmax Vessels for Q4 2025: An estimated Daily TCE Rate of $50,800.
- Suezmax Q1 2026 (thus far): 16% of available days booked at an average Daily TCE Rate of $98,500.
These figures are derived from calculations that adhere to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Recent Fleet Developments
In a related update, Okeanis confirmed the successful addition of two new Suezmax vessels to its fleet:
- Nissos Piperi: Delivered on January 8, 2026.
- Nissos Serifopoula: Delivered on January 14, 2026.
Both vessels were constructed at Daehan Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.
Understanding Daily TCE Rate Calculations
The Daily TCE Rate is a critical metric in the shipping industry, reflecting a vessel's average daily revenue performance. It is calculated by:
- Deducting commissions and voyage expenses from total revenues.
- Dividing the result by the number of operating days.
This measure helps compare different types of vessel employment and evaluate financial performance. Management believes that analyzing Daily TCE rates alongside standard revenue metrics provides valuable insights for investment decisions.
Upcoming Financial Announcements
Okeanis plans to release its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2025 on February 18, 2026. The results will be subject to approval by the Company's Board of Directors. Stakeholders should note that the information provided in this update is forward-looking and may change based on the ongoing financial statement closing process.
Contact Information
For further inquiries, please contact:
Iraklis Sbarounis, CFO
Phone: +30 210 480 4200
Email: ir@okeanis.com