Basil Karatzas

Basil Karatzas is a marine industry expert and the founder of Karatzas Marine Advisors & Co., a New York-based firm specializing in maritime finance and advisory services. He has extensive knowledge of global shipping markets and their dynamics, particularly concerning oil transportation and the impact of geopolitical events on the maritime industry. Recently, he highlighted the critical importance of the Strait of Hormuz in light of the ongoing conflict in the region and its effect on global oil prices.