As a result of feedback received, the following changes will be implemented from 1 June 2019

  • The Index will be re-named Baltic Ship Recycling Assessment (BRSA) and replace the BDA
  • The reporting/publishing day will be every Friday

 The Baltic is also inviting members to submit their feedback to the following recommendations:- 

a. 3 prices will be assessed & published for each region on the vessels sizes  i.e. Pakistan and India and Bangladesh

b. Tanker lightweight ranges will no longer reference clean or dirty, but will be priced according to the following ranges for each origin:

30,001 ldt and above

15,001-30,000 ldt

7,000-15,000 ldt

c. Bulk carrier lightweight ranges will be priced according to the following ranges for each origin:

20,001 ldt and above

9,001-20,000ldt

5,000-9,000 ldt 

Please send your comments and feedback by 14 May 2019 to Balticbroker@balticexchange.com