Introducing SKS LR2 Pool - powered by Signal™
By leveraging SKS' proven commercial capabilities and Signal's data driven chartering tools and technological pool infrastructure, SKS offers an LR2 Pool with top TCE performance, fair earnings distribution, as well as maximum flexibility to enter and exit.
SKS commercially manages the LR2 pool, while Signal provides the pool infrastructure and the technological tools.
We deliver superior earnings by merging deep Experience with stellar Technology
We combine a strong track record in shipping and technology
- Top commercial spot performance driven by industry know-how
- Long-standing relationships with top tier charterers
- Advanced, proprietary technology that has been designed and tested by an experienced pool operator
We have a powerful structure and team in place
- 30+ years of being an owner and operator of OBOs, crude and product tankers
- Senior management team with deep experience in the shipping industry as well as working for the organization
- Strong commercial market intel with offices in Bergen and Singapore over decades
Why choose us?
Industry leading Commercial Performance
SKS LR2 Pool outperformed the average of peer benchmark by approximately $3,700 per day on a like-for-like basis (adjusted for consumption and scrubber) in 2022
Flexible Entry & Exit leveraging the Position Value concept
Signal’s position value concept translates real-time global market conditions into position values, enabling flexible entry and exit
Fair Earnings Distribution
Based on vessel’s trading capabilities and technical characteristics, utilising actual voyage data
Transparent reporting
Frequent and detailed reporting available 24/7 through the web based Pool Portal and access to select dashboards of the Signal Ocean Platform
Attractive Fees
1.25% on gross revenue and $250 per vessel per day administration fee
Minimum Commitment
60 days minimum commitment with immediate redelivery in cases of sale or long time charter
Industry leading Commercial Performance
Vessels managed by SKS outperform the competition. We use dynamic, global, data-driven benchmark to measure our performance
Fair Earnings Distribution
Signal’s proprietary technology enables accurate earnings distribution based on a vessel’s rating and energy performance which is reviewed quarterly based on fleet actual voyage and consumption data
Pool Revenue Allocation based on Rating
Pool Revenue Adjustment based on Energy Performance
Geographical & Technical Rating
All outperformance elements, including premiums for access to restricted ports and technical specs, are accurately calculated and fairly depicted in the vessel’s rating
Energy Performance Adjustment
By evaluating vessel’s consumption performance and comparing to a benchmark vessel, we ensure that vessels with superior operational efficiency benefit accordingly
Flexible Entry & Exit leveraging the Position Value concept
Each geographical position has a certain earnings potential, which takes into account the potential profits from all voyages a vessel in that position can embark on
Transparent reporting
Pool partners have access 24/7 to the Pool Portal, which quickly can provide a snapshot of pool performance as well as more detailed views on pool fixtures and trading patterns. Additionally, pool partners can view and download market and financial reports instantly
Current SKS LR2 Pool fleet
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