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CMB.TECH ANNOUNCES Q2 2026 RESULTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Financial highlights:
- Profit for the period of USD 364.4 million in Q2 2026.
- EBITDA for the same period was USD 552.8 million.
- CMB.TECH's contract backlog stable at USD 3.26 billion with the addition of 2 x 2-year CSOV time charters and 1 x 1-year VLCC time charter
- Intention to distribute an amount of USD 0.64 per share.
Fleet highlights:
- Delivery of 9 newbuilding vessels (Q2 + Q3 to date): - Newcastlemaxes: Mineral Latvija, Mineral Magyar, Mineral Eesti, Mineral Lietuva
- VLCCs: Morini
- Suezmaxes: Cap Grace, Cap Joseph
- CSOV: Windcat Haarlem
- CTV: FRS Windcat 65
- CMB.TECH and Fortescue have signed a milestone agreement for the charter of up to 12 ammonia-powered Newcastlemax vessels (210,000 dwt)
- Previously announced sale of VLCCs Ilma (2012, 314,000 dwt) and VLCC Ingrid (2012, 314,000 dwt). The sale generated a gain of a USD 98.2 million in Q2 2026.
- Previously announced sale of Suezmax Sienna (2007 - 150,205 dwt). The sale generated a gain of USD 29.2 million.
- Sale of VLCC Donoussa (2016, 299,999 dwt). This sale will generate a gain of approximately 74.3 million USD in Q4 2026, based on the net sale price and book values.
- Sale of three Suezmaxes, Brest (2023, 156,851 dwt), Brugge (2023, 156,851 dwt) and Bristol (2024, 156,851 dwt). These sales will generate a gain of approximately 100.2 million USD in Q3 2026 and 56.9 million USD in Q4 2026, based on the net sale price and book values.
For the second quarter of 2026, the company realised a net profit of USD 364.4 million or USD 1.26 per share (second quarter 2025: a net profit of 7.8 USD million or USD 0.04 per share attributable to the owners of the Company). EBITDA (a non-IFRS measure) for the same period was USD 552.8 million (second quarter 2025: USD 224.1 million).
"CMB.TECH achieved excellent results in the second quarter of 2026, supported by continued strength in tanker and dry bulk markets. We continue to make hay while the sun shines, building on the important strategic decisions taken over the past three years: diversifying beyond tankers, acquiring Golden Ocean and investing in a future-proof newbuilding programme.
While uncertainties remain around global trade, geopolitical tensions and the tanker orderbook, CMB.TECH is well positioned to navigate changing market conditions and to continue creating long-term value." - Alexander Saverys, CEO CMB.TECH.
Key figures
The most important key figures (unaudited) are:
(in thousands of USD) Second Quarter 2026 Second Quarter 2025 YTD 2026 YTD 2025
Revenue 703,943 387,808 1,223,573 622,852
Other operating income 16,724 13,021 37,055 20,155
Raw materials and consumables (594) (2,319) (2,003) (5,128)
Voyage expenses and commissions (144,349) (81,338) (249,168) (123,742)
Vessel operating expenses (125,469) (113,644) (252,956) (175,473)
Charter hire expenses (3,756) (1,307) (3,974) (1,620)
General and administrative expenses (30,771) (33,548) (58,558) (56,395)
Net gain (loss) on disposal of tangible assets 127,517 57,340 394,871 103,791
Depreciation and amortisation (111,425) (108,698) (217,996) (164,369)
Impairment reversals/(losses) 140 (3,573) 729 (3,573)
Net finance expenses (76,172) (118,225) (157,869) (182,440)
Share of profit (loss) of equity accounted investees 9,399 1,622 21,495 1,571
Profit (loss) before income tax 365,187 (2,861) 735,199 35,629
Income tax benefit (expense) (807) (4,723) (1,985) (2,840)
Profit (loss) for the period 364,380 (7,584) 733,214 32,789
Attributable to:
Owners of the Company 364,380 7,768 733,214 51,766
Non-controlling interest -- (15,352) -- (18,977)
Earnings per share:
(in USD per share) Second Quarter 2026 Second Quarter 2025 YTD 2026 YTD 2025
Weighted average number of shares (basic) * 290,169,769 194,216,835 290,169,769 194,216,835
Basic earnings per share 1.26 0.04 2.53 0.27
- The number of shares issued on 30 June 2026 is 315,977,647. However, the number of shares excluding the owned shares held by CMB.TECH at 30 June 2026 is 290,169,769.
EBITDA reconciliation (unaudited):
(in thousands of USD) Second Quarter 2026 Second Quarter 2025 YTD 2026 YTD 2025
Profit (loss) for the period 364,380 (7,584) 733,214 32,789
+ Net finance expenses 76,172 118,225 157,869 182,440
+ Depreciation and amortisation 111,425 108,698 217,996 164,369
+ Income tax expense (benefit) 807 4,723 1,985 2,840
EBITDA (unaudited) 552,784 224,062 1,111,064 382,438
EBITDA per share:
(in USD per share) Second Quarter 2026 Second Quarter 2025 YTD 2026 YTD 2025
Weighted average number of shares (basic) 290,169,769 194,216,835 290,169,769 194,216,835
EBITDA 1.91 1.15 3.83 1.97
All figures, except for EBITDA and EBITDA per share, have been prepared under IFRS as adopted by the EU (International Financial Reporting Standards) and have not been audited nor reviewed by the statutory auditor.
Intention of distribution
The Supervisory Board proposes a total distribution of USD 0.64 per share, consisting of (i) an intermediary dividend of USD 0.21 per share (subject to 30% withholding tax, to the extent no exemption or reduction applies) and (ii) a payment of USD 0.43 per share out of the available share premium (which is exempt from withholding tax) (the "Distribution").
The Distribution is subject to the completion of the relevant corporate procedures prescribed by the Belgian Companies and Associations Code (Wetboek van vennootschappen en verenigingen / Code des societes et des associations) and, in particular, the approval of the Distribution by the Special Shareholders' Meeting of CMB.TECH, which will be convened later this year (the "Shareholders' Meeting").
CMB.TECH will provide further information on the payment date (expected in October), record date and other practical modalities of the Distribution once the Distribution is effectively approved by the Shareholders Meeting, in accordance with applicable regulations.
TCE
The average daily time charter equivalent rates (TCE, a non IFRS-measure) can be summarised as follows:
Q2 2026 Q2 2025 Quarter-to-Date Q3 2026
USD/day USD/day USD/day Fixed %
DRY BULK VESSELS
Newcastlemax average spot rate(1) 46,198 23,081 43,096 85%
Capesize average spot rate(1) 39,998 32,873 77%
Capesize average time charter rate 32,102
Panamax/Kamsarmax average spot rate(1) 20,226 19,137 84%
Panamax/Kamsarmax average time charter rate 13,765
TANKERS
VLCC average spot rate (1) 126,790 44,981 125,404 83%
VLCC average time charter rate(3) 78,434 46,094
Suezmax average spot rate(1) (3) 123,405 40,160 117,579 73%
Suezmax average time charter rate 34,726 33,023
CONTAINER VESSELS
Average time charter rate 29,589 29,378
CHEMICAL TANKERS
Average spot rate(1) (2) 22,021 22,411 22,350 NA
Average time charter rate 19,658 19,306
OFFSHORE ENERGY
CSOV Average time charter rate 64,451 50,511 65%
CTV Average time charter rate 3,565 3,146 3,765 98%
1) Reporting load-to-discharge for TCEs, in line with IFRS 15, net of commission. Revenue days are the aggregate number of calendar days in the period in which the vessels are owned by the Company or chartered by the Company less days on which a vessel is off hire or repositioning days in connection with sale
(2) CMB.TECH owned ships in Stolt Pool (excluding technical off hire days)
(3) Including profit share where applicable
CMB.TECH FLEET DEVELOPMENTS
Commercial contracts
- CMB.TECH's contract backlog stable at USD 3.26 billion with the addition of 2 x 2-year CSOV time charters and 1 x 1-year VLCC time charter
- CMB.TECH and Fortescue have signed a milestone agreement for the charter of up to 12 ammonia-powered Newcastlemax vessels (210,000 dwt)
Sales
Following vessels were delivered to their new owners in Q2 2026 - generating a total gain of approximately USD 127.4 million:
- Two VLCCs: Ilma (2012, 314,000 dwt) and Ingrid (2012, 314,000 dwt) - gain of approximately USD 98.2 million in Q2 2026, based on the net sales price and book values. - One Suezmax Sienna (2007, 150,205 dwt). The sale generated a gain of USD 29.2 million and was delivered in the second quarter of 2026.
Following vessels will be delivered to their new owners in Q3 2026:
- Two Suezmaxes: Brest (2023, 156,851 dwt) and Brugge (2023, 156,851 dwt). This sale will generate a gain of approximately 100.2 million USD in Q3 2026, based on the net sale price and book values.
Following vessels will be delivered to their new owners in Q4 2026:
- VLCC Donoussa (2016, 299,999 dwt). This sale will generate a gain of approximately 74.3 million USD in Q4 2026, based on the net sale price and book values.
- Suezmax Bristol (2024, 156,851 dwt). This sale will generate a gain of approximately 56.9 million USD in Q4 2026, based on the net sale price and book values.
Newbuilding deliveries
Delivery date Type of vessel Name 8 April 2026 Suezmax Cap Grace (2026, 156,000 dwt) 27 April 2026 Suezmax Cap Joseph (2026, 156,000 dwt) 4 May 2026 CSOV Windcat Haarlem (2026) 11 May 2026 Newcastlemax Mineral Latvija (2026, 210,000 dwt) 28 May 2026 Newcastlemax Mineral Eesti (2026, 210,000 dwt) 8 June 2026 Newcastlemax Mineral Magyar (2026, 210,000 dwt) 10 June 2026 VLCC Morini (2026, 319,000 dwt) 29 June 2026 Newcastlemax Mineral Lietuva (2026, 210,000 dwt) 14 July 2026 CTV FRS Windcat 65
MARKET & OUTLOOK
Bocimar - Dry Bulk Market1
Dry bulk markets entered 2026 with strong momentum, with the Baltic Dry Index averaging materially higher year-on-year in Q2 and spot earnings across major dry-bulk vessel classes trending well above seasonal norms. Capesize C5TC (BCI-182) time charter equivalent (TCE) earnings averaged USD 39,806 per day during Q2 2026, compared to a 10-year historical average of USD 22,926 per day2. Average sector earnings in the second quarter were supported by robust major bulk volumes, firm minor bulk activity, and generally tighter effective fleet supply. Continuing on a strong Q2, the Capesize C5TC (BCI-182) average for July stands at 38,646 USD/day, 13,671 USD/day higher compared to July 2025 (BCI-182 recalculated basis) - and increased further in August up to 46,201 USD/day.
Iron ore trade remained a key pillar of dry bulk demand during the second quarter of 2026. Overall global iron ore seaborne transportation increased by 0.9% between Q2 2025 and Q2 2026, and by 12.2% between Q1 2026 and Q2 2026. China imported 316.4 million tonnes of iron ore in Q2, up 0.6% year-on-year, bringing first-half imports to 637.4 million tonnes, an increase of 5.1% compared to the same period last year. Although Chinese steel production remains under pressure, domestic iron ore production declined by 7% year-on-year to 466.9 million tonnes during the first half of the year, increasing reliance on higher-quality imported ores.
Looking ahead, continued strength in seaborne iron ore trade is supported by the production and shipment guidance of the major iron ore miners and the ongoing ramp-up of the Simandou project. Iron ore export volumes historically strengthen in the second half of the year, with weekly shipments typically increasing by approximately 7.7% from week 27 (start H2) through year-end compared with the first H1 weeks. Vale maintained its 2026 production guidance of 335-345 million tonnes, implying second-half production growth ranging from -2.0% to +3.4% year-on-year depending on the outcome within the guidance range. Fortescue's FY27 shipment guidance of 197-207 million tonnes points to broadly stable export volumes, while BHP's FY27 production guidance midpoint of 266 million tonnes is also broadly unchanged year-on-year. Rio Tinto's unchanged 2026 guidance implies a meaningful increase in second-half Pilbara shipments compared with the first half, while the gradual ramp-up of Simandou provides additional support to tonne-mile demand. Although initial Simandou volumes remain modest, the Guinea-China trade route is more than three times longer than the traditional Australia-China iron ore trade, creating a disproportionately positive impact on vessel demand and fleet utilisation.
Coal emerged as one of the strongest contributors to dry bulk demand during the quarter. Global seaborne coal transportation reached 276 million tonnes in Q2 2026, increasing by 11.8% between Q2 2025 and Q2 2026, and by 15.1% between Q1 2026 and Q2 2026. Seaborne coal transportation accelerated following the disruption of Middle East energy flows, as higher LNG prices supported coal consumption in several importing countries (mainly Europe, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan). While coal demand remains closely linked to weather patterns and energy markets, current market fundamentals suggest continued support for seaborne coal demand through Q3 and potentially into Q4.
In addition, Chinese domestic coal production was constrained by enhanced safety inspections following a major mining accident, while rising summer temperatures and strong power demand increased import requirements. China's electricity consumption rose 5.3% year-on-year during the first half of 2026, with repeated records in peak electricity loads. Demand for both thermal and metallurgical coal strengthened, with Australian coal shipments to China nearing multi-year highs in July 2026.
Bauxite continues to be one of the strongest growth commodities in the dry bulk market. Despite recurring rumours regarding export restrictions in Guinea, volumes have remained robust and largely uninterrupted. Global seaborne bauxite transportation reached 60.6 million tonnes in Q2 2026, increasing by 4.6% between Q2 2025 and Q2 2026, and decreasing -13.9% between Q1 2026 and Q2 2026. As per the regular seasonal pattern, volumes eased during the peak rainy season (summer period). Volumes are expected to recover as weather conditions improve by Q3/Q4. As a result, bauxite is expected to remain an important source of tonne-mile demand during the second half of the year and continues to play an increasingly important role in global dry bulk trade growth.
Grain trade also provided solid support to dry bulk markets during the quarter. Global seaborne grains transportation reached 70.0 million tonnes in Q2 2026, increasing by 8.6% between Q2 2025 and Q2 2026, and by 0.7% between Q1 2026 and Q2 2026. Brazil remained the dominant supplier (128 million tonnes for H1 or 27.8% market share), benefiting from a large crop and competitive pricing, while the United States (87 million tonnes for H1 or 18.9% market share) has gradually regained market share and is expected to increase exports during the upcoming harvest season. The competition between Brazilian and US exports to China is supportive for tonne-mile demand and is expected to sustain healthy vessel utilisation during the second half of 2026 as seasonal trade flows shift between origins.
Weather developments remain an important factor for dry bulk markets. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officially declared El Nino in June 2026, with a 97% chance it will persist through early spring 2027. Historically, major El Nino events have disrupted agricultural production, altered commodity trade patterns, affected hydropower generation and increased coal demand in several regions. Early impacts have already been observed in Asia through stronger electricity demand and changing energy consumption patterns. While full weather effects always remain uncertain, a prolonged and severe El Nino event could support additional commodity trade flows and increase volatility across several dry bulk cargo segments through late 2026 and into 2027.
There have been some reports about a pick-up in demand for coal-fired power generation in Japan and the need to replace the drop in hydro generation as 2Q26 El Nino weather patterns pressured hydropower output. This is happening on the backdrop of reduced gas-fired output on gas-to-coal switching as the Hormuz conflict continues to keep LNG prices high. Coal discharges to Japan have been up 4% year-over-year, with thermal coal discharges increasing to 53.9 million tonnes in H1 2026, whilst coking coal discharges remained largely flat.
Bocimar has 40 (+6NB) Newcastlemaxes on the water (average age 3.2y), 37 Capesize vessels on the water (average age 11.2y), and 30 Kamsarmax/Panamax vessels on the water (average age 7.4y).
Bocimar performance highlights:
TCE Q2 2026 QTD Q3 2026 Newcastlemax SPOT 46,198 43,096 (85% fixed) Capesize SPOT 39,998 32,873 (77% fixed) Kamsarmax/Panamax SPOT 20,226 19,137 (84% fixed)
Euronav - Tanker Markets3
Crude tanker markets experienced exceptional volatility during Q2 2026, primarily driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the disruption of shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz (SOH) and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Transit volumes through the Strait of Hormuz declined materially beginning of March from on average 120 daily crossing to on average 10 daily crossings between March and mid-June. On 17 June, the presidents of the US and Iran signed the Islamabad Memorandum, that formalized the process of ending the war and established a 60-day period to negotiate the final terms of a deal, enabling a temporary ceasefire. This resulted in a rapid recovery of Strait of Hormuz traffic with on average more than 40 daily SOH crossing. Geopolitical tensions escalated again in early July, and the ceasefire ended on July 7th. As a resultant, daily crossing dropped again towards on average 20 daily crossings. Both sides have since treated the Islamabad MoU as void, the US blockade is reported as still operating, Bab el-Mandeb transits have fallen to multi-month lows on renewed Houthi activity - increasing the likelihood of Red Sea escalation risk.
The resulting scramble for available tonnage led to sharp spikes in spot freight rates across key benchmark routes. Against this backdrop, VLCC time charter equivalent (TCE) earnings averaged USD 140,029 per day in Q2 2026, compared to a Q2 10-year historical average of USD 30,198 per day. Suezmax earnings followed a similar trajectory, with Q2 2026 TCE averaging USD 146,567 per day versus a Q2 10-year average of USD 30,946 per day.
The disruption also led to a widespread reconfiguration of global crude trade flows. Importing nations increasingly sourced barrels from alternative regions, while exporters outside the Middle East, including the United States, Brazil, Kazakhstan and Venezuela, increased shipments to partially offset lost Arabian Gulf volumes. Longer voyage distances and a more complex trading environment temporarily supported tonne-mile demand and fleet utilisation. At the same time, elevated uncertainty around regional security conditions delayed a full return to normal trading patterns and encouraged charterers to secure tonnage well in advance. However, despite the strong freight market performance, several underlying market indicators suggest a more cautious medium-term outlook.
During the recent disruption around the Strait of Hormuz, Chinese crude imports declined sharply, as buyers drew on substantial inventories rather than competing aggressively for replacement barrels. China's strategic and commercial crude inventories were estimated at around 1.25 billion barrels at the end of 2025, providing a significant buffer against supply shocks and elevated prices. This inventory position enables China to be a price-sensitive and tactical buyer of seaborne crude oil. Rather than acting as a passive source of demand, China can increasingly time purchases depending on price levels, refinery margins and geopolitical risk. This helped cushion the immediate impact of the Iran-related disruption on global oil prices, but it also makes future crude import demand more dependent on inventory cycles and opportunistic restocking. For crude tanker demand, the medium-term outlook therefore depends not only on underlying oil consumption, but also on the pace at which China rebuilds inventories. Once the oil prices settle again, restocking in China (and other Asian economies) could support seaborne crude flows and tonne-mile demand. At the same time, Chinese refiners remain cautious amid weakened domestic fuel demand, high product inventories and continued fuel substitution through continuously increasing electrification and growth in the renewables sector, and by oil to coal switching. China's high EV penetration has allowed some switching to driving on electricity rather than gasoline: gasoline consumption was 23% lower and EV charging volume 60% higher year over year in April and May.
Despite recent geopolitical disruptions, the underlying global oil market continues to face the prospect of a significant supply surplus. To date, there has been no sustained damage to major energy production infrastructure, supporting expectations that global oil supply can recover relatively quickly once tensions ease. In such a scenario, depleted inventories would likely be replenished, and trade flows progressively normalise. While recent events have temporarily supported tanker demand through longer haul voyages, market fundamentals suggest that any prolonged normalisation of Middle-East trade flows could see tanker demand gradually return towards underlying historic levels. Looking ahead, the ever-growing crude tanker orderbook remains an important consideration for the medium-term market balance and earnings outlook. Over the past months, the orderbook experienced the strongest period of newbuilding investment in the last 50 years (620 VLCCs and Suezmax units on order).
Euronav has 2 FSOs (average age 24y), 4 (+1NB) VLCCs (average age <1.0y) and 15 Suezmaxes (average age 8.1y) on the water4.
Euronav performance highlights:
TCE Q2 2026 QTD Q3 2026 VLCC SPOT 126,790 USD/day 125,404 (83% fixed) SUEZMAX SPOT 123,405 USD/day 117,579 (73% fixed)
Delphis - Container Markets5
Container markets strengthened during the second quarter of 2026, supported by resilient cargo demand, continued disruption in Middle Eastern trade lanes and elevated congestion across key transhipment hubs. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the delayed return of Red Sea transits extended voyage distances, tightened effective vessel supply and supported both freight and charter markets. As a result, time charter rates reached their highest levels outside the post-pandemic period, while freight rates increased materially throughout the quarter, particularly on the Asia-Europe and Transpacific trades. Global trade volumes remained resilient despite regional disruptions, supported by robust demand on the main East-West routes, Intra-Asia and North-South trades.
Peak season demand, ongoing supply chain adjustments and a gradual rather than immediate normalisation of Middle East trade flows are expected to support freight and charter markets during the remainder of the summer period. On the other side, China's official manufacturing PMI fell to 49.2 in July (from 50.3), returning to contraction after four months of expansion. The deterioration in both domestic and export demand points to softer demand for containerised imports of raw materials and intermediate goods, as well as slower growth in container exports in the coming months. If export demand continues to weaken, container shipping volumes on the major Asia-Europe and Transpacific trade lanes are likely to come under pressure.
While global container trade is still expected to continue growing during 2026 (+3.0% year-on-year in billion TEU-miles), fleet growth is forecast to exceed demand growth, supported by a historically large orderbook representing approximately 38% of the existing fleet. In addition, any eventual normalisation of Red Sea routing would reduce tonne-mile demand and increase effective vessel supply - meaning that for 2027, container demand is forecast to decrease by -5.8% in billion TEU-miles.
Delphis has 4 x 6,000 TEU (average age 1.8y) on the water and 1 NB 1,400 TEU container vessel. All vessels are employed under 10 to 15-year time charter contracts.
Bochem - Chemical Markets6
Chemical tanker markets remained relatively resilient during the second quarter of 2026 despite significant disruption to global trade flows following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. While chemical trade volumes temporarily declined and tanker transits through the region fell sharply, freight markets benefited from vessel dislocations, supply chain reconfiguration and longer voyage distances on selected routes. Spot freight rates remained above pre-conflict levels, supported by strong export activity from both the United States and Asia. US producers continued to benefit from a feedstock cost advantage, increasing exports to Europe, Latin America and Asia, while Chinese exporters leveraged strong inventories and feedstock flexibility to maintain robust regional trade flows.
As the quarter progressed, market participants adapted to the new operating environment, with chemical cargoes increasingly rerouted between regions. Demand for aromatics and petrochemical feedstocks remained broadly healthy, supported by inventory replenishment and shifting sourcing patterns. These developments generated additional tonne-mile demand on several long-haul corridors, partly offsetting reduced activity in the Middle East. At the same time, firm conditions in adjacent product tanker markets helped support vessel utilisation across the chemical tanker sector.
Looking ahead, the market outlook for the second half of 2026 remains constructive but subject to elevated uncertainty. The gradual normalisation of Hormuz transits should support a recovery in trade activity, although chemical cargo flows may take longer than crude oil and refined products to return to historical patterns. Furthermore, the sector faces a sizeable orderbook, with a meaningful number of chemical and product tanker deliveries scheduled through 2026-2028. While expected growth in seaborne chemical trade should absorb part of this additional capacity, the pace of demand recovery and vessel deliveries will be key determinants of freight market performance.
Bochem's chemical tanker fleet comprises out of 8 delivered vessels, and 8 NB vessels (average age <1y). They are employed under a 10-year time charter (8 vessels), under a 7-year time charter (6 vessels), and in a spot pool (2 vessels).
Bochem performance highlights:
TCE Q2 2026 QTD Q3 2026 25k DWT stainless Steel (Pool) 22,021 USD/day 22,350
Windcat - Offshore Energy Markets7
The offshore energy market remained robust during the second quarter of 2026 despite a challenging investment backdrop for the wider offshore wind industry. While project sanctioning activity remained subdued, with only limited new final investment decisions recorded during the period, offshore wind construction, commissioning and operations & maintenance activity continued at high levels across Europe and Asia. A near-record pipeline of projects under construction supported strong demand for both CSOVs and CTVs, resulting in high utilisation and healthy chartering activity.
The European CSOV market remained particularly strong throughout the quarter. High fleet utilisation, limited prompt vessel availability and continued demand from offshore wind installation and maintenance campaigns supported attractive charter rates. Premium CSOVs were largely committed through the summer season, with charter rates typically ranging between EUR 50,000 and EUR 75,000 per day. Demand broadened beyond offshore wind as oil and gas operators increasingly adopted walk-to-work solutions for offshore maintenance activities. This growing crossover demand helped absorb additional capacity entering the market and further strengthened utilisation levels. European Tier-1 CSOV utilisation remained close to full employment, while average charter rates increased year-on-year. Looking ahead to the second half of 2026, market fundamentals remain supportive. Offshore wind construction activity across Europe, particularly in the Baltic Sea and North Sea, is expected to sustain strong demand for offshore support vessels, while emerging opportunities in the oil and gas sector provide an additional source of employment for CSOVs. However, visibility beyond 2026 remains more balanced with the rapid CSOV fleet expansion.
The CTV market also delivered solid performance during the quarter. Vessel availability tightened significantly ahead of the summer maintenance season, with most vessels fixed on contracts and only limited spot capacity available. Strong utilisation across Northwest Europe supported stable charter rates at historically attractive levels. Continued growth in offshore wind operational capacity and increasing maintenance requirements provided a supportive backdrop for vessel demand, while newbuild ordering activity remained disciplined.
Windcat has 3 (+4NB) CSOVs (average age <1y), and 60 (+3NB) CTVs (average age 10.4y).
Windcat performance highlights:
TCE Q2 2026 QTD Q3 2026 CSOV 64,451 50,511 (65% fixed) CTV 3,565 3,765 (98% fixed)
CONFERENCE CALL
The call will be a webcast with an accompanying slideshow. You can find the details of this conference call below and on the "Investor Relations" page of the website. The presentation, recording & transcript will also be available on this page.
Webcast Information Event Type: Video conference call with slide presentation Event Date: 27 August 2026 Event Time: 8 a.m. EST / 2 p.m. CET Event Title: "Q2 2026 Earnings Conference Call" Event Site/URL: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9fcf4513-4ad3-44ec-8908-7058dfe26b88@d0b2b045-83aa-4027-8cf2-ea360b91d5e4
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Contact
CMB.TECH
Katrien Hennin
Head of Marketing and Communications
+32 499 39 34 70
katrien.hennin@cmb.tech
Joris Daman
Head of Investor Relations
Tel: +32 498 61 71 11
joris.daman@cmb.tech
Publication Q3 2026 results - 26 November 2026
About CMB.TECH
CMB.TECH (all capitals) is one of the largest listed, diversified and future-proof maritime groups in the world with a combined fleet of about 250 vessels: dry bulk vessels, crude oil tankers, chemical tankers, container vessels and offshore energy vessels. CMB.TECH also offers hydrogen and ammonia fuel to customers, through own production or third-party producers.
CMB.TECH is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, and has offices across Europe, Asia and Africa.
CMB.TECH is listed on Euronext Brussels and the NYSE under the ticker symbol "CMBT" and on Euronext Oslo Bors under the ticker symbol "CMBTO".
More information can be found at https://cmb.tech
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