Chemical Tanker Chartering EXPLAINED | Chartering at Odfjell | Kjell Hagenes Christensen

I had the opportunity to interview Kjell Hagenes Christensen, Senior Charterer at Odfjell, one of the leading players in chemical products chartering, operating a fleet of over 80 advanced chemical tankers. In this episode, Kjell takes us deep into the complex and highly specialized world of chemical tanker chartering. Topics Covered : 1:40 – Chemical Tanker Specs 6:00 - Stainless Steel & Coatings explained 12:49 – Different Types of Chemical Products Explained 16:44 – Caustic Soda Explained 18:18 – Sulphuric Acid Explained 19:40 – Parceling Explained 27:00 – Heating & Cooling Systems Explained 29:00 – COA (Contract of Affreightment) Explained 33:00 – Types of Clients in Chemical Chartering 34:00 – Chemical Chartering Trading Routes 36:55 – Different Sizes of Chemical Tankers 39:40 – Largest Exporters & Importers of Chemical Products 42:15 – Tank Cleaning Explained 47:15 – Major Chemical Industry Hubs for Shipping 48:15 – Tips for Newcomers SHIPPING AND COMMODITY OPERATION CERTIFICATE : https://bit.ly/4jsKV6z