# Precise: Simplify small tanker chartering Precise is a Swiss technology company based in Geneva. It helps charterers, shipowners, operators and shipbrokers work the small tanker spot market with better information and move faster from enquiry to fixture. Precise combines two strengths: proprietary market data that brings clarity to the fragmented small tanker spot market, and an AI assistant that gets practical chartering work done. It tracks ships, cargoes, freight rates and market conditions, then puts that information to work by preparing position lists, checking vessels, monitoring voyages, drafting replies and fixture recaps. People remain in control of commercial decisions. Precise fits naturally into the way chartering desks work. Users can access the platform on the web and interact with its AI assistant through WhatsApp and email. ## Why Precise exists The small tanker market is fragmented. Ships make short voyages, cargoes involve different grades and ports, and many fixtures go unreported. Open positions change quickly. Comparable fixtures and freight benchmarks are scarce. Chartering desks spend hours reconciling emails, WhatsApp messages, PDFs and spreadsheets. Finding a ship is only part of the job. Someone still has to check the opening, documents, timing and terms. Precise helps teams understand the market and do the work around a fixture. ## What you can do with Precise * **See available tonnage and cargo demand.** Follow vessel openings and spot cargoes by trading area and availability window, and see where supply is tightening or capacity is building. * **Put freight rates in context.** Compare routes, cargo sizes and historical assessments, alongside bunker prices, port times and other market drivers. * **Build better position lists.** Find relevant ships for a load port and vessel size, combine network openings with your own information, and remove outdated positions as new reports arrive. * **Check vessels before fixing.** Review Q88s, vessel particulars, last cargoes, laycans, port restrictions, sanctions and conflicting information. Spot missing documents and potential risks earlier. * **Monitor voyages and arrival times.** Follow vessel movements, get recalculated ETAs and get alerts when delays could affect a laycan. * **Take care of routine correspondence.** Let the AI read incoming emails, collect information, prepare replies and draft fixture recaps for review. Ask questions or give instructions through WhatsApp. You can also interact with the Precise platform by voice. ## Small tanker market data Precise covers small and intermediate tankers, with a focus on the UK Continent, Mediterranean and West Africa. Its market views include open tonnage, clean petroleum products, chemical and biofuel cargoes, freight assessments and trends. The data comes from shipowners, brokers, data partners and paid sources. Precise's own pipeline cleans, cross-checks and removes duplicate records to extract useful market signals. In Europe, it tracks more than 3,000 small spot cargoes each year. Market indicators include cargo counts, tonnes, tonne-miles and vessel availability, supported by historical data. Precise also provides 5-day views on freight direction and 15-day views on expected supply-demand changes. Its analysts combine market knowledge with proprietary forecasting models, and each outlook carries a confidence indicator. ## How the AI fits into a chartering desk Precise AI is built around the actual steps of fixing a tanker. It can start with an enquiry, assemble a position list, check potential vessels against the cargo and port requirements, flag inconsistencies, and prepare the next communication. It also monitors voyages as conditions change. For ETAs, Precise combines vessel movement data with speeds, ship characteristics, port-time estimates and forecasts for wind, waves and currents. Forecasts extend up to 15 days. A potential delay can trigger a WhatsApp alert before the desk has to chase another update. The assistant works with validated Precise data and lets users inspect the underlying sources. It prepares and checks the work, while people approve outgoing emails, negotiate terms and decide when to fix. ## Who Precise serves **Charterers** use Precise to see which ships may be available for a cargo, assess suitability, compare freight indications with the market and identify timing or document issues before making a commitment. **Shipowners and operators** use it to see where cargo demand is building, where tonnage is tight and how to position vessels. Updated voyage monitoring helps them anticipate delays, manage openings and respond to opportunities sooner. **Shipbrokers** use Precise to keep position lists current, respond to enquiries with checked information and support market advice with evidence on cargoes, ships, supply-demand conditions and freight rates. That leaves more time for clients and negotiations. ## What makes Precise different Precise combines small tanker market data with hands-on chartering assistance. The data makes the spot market clearer. The AI uses it to complete real desk tasks, not simply provide answers. Both are designed around the documents, checks, timing and relationships involved in tanker chartering. Accuracy, confidentiality and human judgement are central to the approach. Precise is built in Geneva and its systems hosted in Switzerland. Client companies are deployed on dedicated infrastructure, and business information is handled under strict confidentiality and security arrangements. The aim is to remove repetitive work without taking commercial control away from the people doing the business. ## Learn more * [Small Tanker Market](https://www.precise.swiss/small-tanker-market/) * [AI Assistant and FAQ](https://www.precise.swiss/ai-assistant/) * [Chartering Workflows and FAQ](https://www.precise.swiss/chartering-workflows/) * [About Precise](https://www.precise.swiss/about/) * [Contact Precise or request a demo](https://www.precise.swiss/contact-us/)