The tanker shipping market is a complex and specialized maritime market, characterized by volatility and is reflected in constant fluctuations in crude oil and petroleum products. Particular market shifts are determined by economic and political factors, the relationship between supply and demand on the maritime tanker market determines the basic element of the tanker market, ie supply and demand for crude oil and petroleum products. Due to the influence of the mentioned factors, the maritime market is very dynamic, volatile, and long-term supply and demand prediction is very difficult to foresee the market for tanker shipping is characterized by oligopoly, most of the market is managed by large oil conglomerates. Oil price growth in recent years, maintaining the relative stability of the oil market has resulted in a major interest of shipowners for the purchase of new ship capacities. Continued growth in oil and commodity prices and the rapid development of the world economy resulted in increased demand and its derivatives, and finally the rise of the world's tanker market itself. The expansion of the tanker market also reflected on the Croatian territories, the establishment of a new shipping company.