Voyage estimate
Suezmax voyage: Yanbu to Wilhelmshaven
A Suezmax carrying 130,000 tonnes from Yanbu to Wilhelmshaven sails about 4,225 nm laden via the Suez Canal, Strait of Gibraltar and Dover Strait, about 14.1 days at 12.5 knots. With the ballast leg back and 4 days in port, the round voyage takes about 31.6 days and burns about 1,110 tonnes of fuel.
Round voyage
31.6 d
14.1 d laden
Laden distance
4,225 nm
Shortest route
Fuel (VLSFO)
1,110 t
Round voyage
CO2
3,498 t
1,749 t in EU ETS
Round voyage breakdown
| Leg | Distance | Speed | Days | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Laden Yanbu → Wilhelmshaven | 4,225 nm | 12.5 kn | 14.1 | 563 t |
Ballast Wilhelmshaven → Yanbu | 4,225 nm | 13 kn | 13.5 | 447 t |
Port time Loading and discharge | — | — | 4.0 | 100 t |
| Round voyage | 8,450 nm | 31.6 | 1,110 t |
Laden via the Suez Canal, Strait of Gibraltar and Dover Strait; ballast via the Suez Canal, Strait of Gibraltar and Dover Strait.
Emissions and EU ETS
The round voyage burns about 1,110 tonnes of VLSFO, emitting about 3,498 tonnes of CO2. One end of the voyage is in the EU ETS area, so half of the emissions at sea count, plus emissions at the EU berth: about 1,749 tonnes of CO2, or the same number of EU allowances.
From 2026 shipping companies surrender allowances for 100% of in-scope emissions. Who pays is for the charter party to say.
Assumptions
- Cargo
- 130,000 t
- Laden speed
- 12.5 kn at 40 t/day
- Ballast speed
- 13 kn at 33 t/day
- Port time
- 4 days at 25 t/day
- Laden draft
- 17 m
- CO2 factor
- 3.151 t per t fuel
Questions
How long does a Suezmax take from Yanbu to Wilhelmshaven?
About 14 days 2 hours laden at 12.5 knots over 4,225 nm via the Suez Canal, Strait of Gibraltar and Dover Strait. The full round voyage, with the ballast leg back and 4 days in port, takes about 31.6 days.
How much fuel does a Suezmax burn on this voyage?
About 1,110 tonnes of VLSFO for the round voyage (563 t laden, 447 t ballast, 100 t in port), emitting about 3,498 tonnes of CO2.
Is this voyage in the EU Emissions Trading System?
Yes. One end is in the EU ETS area, so half the sea emissions count, plus emissions at the EU berth: about 1,749 tonnes of CO2, which means the same number of EU allowances to surrender.