Signal’s pooling platform offers superior TCE performance and fair earnings distribution, along with maximum flexibility to enter and exit.
The pool is managed by experienced shipping professionals with an outstanding track record. We leverage our proprietary technology to consistently deliver exceptional profitability.
We Deliver Superior Earnings by Leveraging our Technology and Experience
We combine a strong track record in shipping and technology
Longstanding relationships with top-tier charterers
Unique combination of market expertise and advanced, proprietary technology
Our strong analytical capabilities mean we consistently identify the right time to act with spotting opportunities others miss
We have a powerful team in place
We bring more than 100 years of combined chartering and pooling experience
Senior management team has been working together to deliver exceptional performance for more than a decade
Headquartered in London and Athens, two global shipping hubs
Industry-leading Commercial Performance
Vessels managed by Signal consistently outperform the competition. We use dynamic, global, data-driven benchmark to measure our performance and distribute earnings fairly.
Signal Maritime Aframax Pool Performance
Period
2019
2020
2021
2022
Jan 2023
Feb 2023
Mar 2023
Apr 2023
May 2023
Jun 2023
Jul 2023
Aug 2023
Sep 2023
Gross TCE $k/day
TCE Net of all Pool Fees $k/day
% Fixed
25.2
24.4
100%
25.8
25.0
100%
11.8
11.2
100%
39.1
38.0
100%
66.9
65.4
100%
58.6
57.2
100%
80.1
78.5
100%
59.0
57.6
100%
59.9
58.5
100%
52.0
50.8
100%
39.4
38.4
100%
31.6
30.7
100%
24.8
24.0
95%
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Aframax Performance vs. peers, full year 2022, Net TCE
Aframax Performance vs. peers, full year 2021, Net TCE
Aframax Performance vs. peers, full year 2020, Net TCE
Signal Maritime MR Pool Performance
Period
Sep 2023
2021
2022
Jan 2023
Feb 2023
Mar 2023
Apr 2023
May 2023
Jun 2023
Jul 2023
Aug 2023
Gross TCE $k/day
TCE Net of all Pool Fees $k/day
% Fixed
29.0
28.0
94%
7.9
7.3
100%
31.3
30.3
100%
32.6
31.5
100%
29.8
28.8
100%
30.7
29.7
100%
33.6
32.5
100%
29.4
28.4
100%
24.1
23.2
100%
21.8
20.9
100%
30.7
29.7
100%
Why Choose us?
Superior TCE Performance
Since 2016 Signal Maritime Aframax Pool has consistently outperformed the average spot vessel TCE by at least $2,000 per day
Transparent Earnings Distribution
Earning distributions are driven by vessels’ trading capabilities and technical characteristics, using actual voyage data
Sophisticated Position Value Adjustment
Our technology translates real-time, global market conditions into position values, enabling flexible entry and exit
Fair Earnings Distribution
Our proprietary technology enables us to produce real-time estimations of the TCE’s of all vessels in the water as of the moment a voyage is completed. This means we can quickly and accurately compare our Pool performance against the competition.
Pool Revenues Allocation based on Rating
Pool Revenues Adjustment based on Energy Performance
Premium
Benchmark voyage expenses
Geographical & Technical Rating
All elements, including premiums for access to restricted ports and technical specs, are accurately calculated and depicted in vessels' rating
Energy Performance Adjustment
By evaluating vessels' consumption performance and comparing to a benchmark vessel, we ensure that vessels with superior operational efficiency benefit accordingly
Optimized Bunker Consumption
EXPERT VOYAGE EXECUTION
SMART ROUTE PLANNING
STRATEGIC BUYING PRACTICES
Optimizing tank management, exploiting technical efficiencies whilst meeting vessel requirements
Smart route planning allows us to minimize bunker fuel costs and reduce costs
Managing risks associated with suppliers, delays, and quality to deliver an IMO 2020 compliant strategy
Advanced, Proprietary Technology: The Signal Ocean Platform
Signal Pools management outperforms its peers by combining insights from its proprietary technology, The Signal Ocean Platform, with decades of chartering experience. The Platform delivers invaluable insights about vessel supply and global market dynamics, enabling us to identify opportunities others miss.
We are passionate about transparency. Pool partners have free, 24/7 access to The Signal Ocean Platform's Pool account and to The Signal Pools Extranet. Partners can view and download Reports on Performance, Distribution, Reconciliation, instantly.
