Belgium tanker operator Euronav has sold its 2005-built VLCC TI Hellas to Greek owner Altomare as it continues to optimise its fleet.
to Greek owner Altomare as it continues to optimise its fleet.According to shipbroking sources, the Hyundai Samho-built vessel has fetched a price of $38.3m, significantly higher than VesselsValue’s valuation of $34.68m.
The vessel is the third tanker sold by Euronav this year following the sale of the 2001-built suezmax tanker Cap Diamant in April and 2003-built suezmax Finesse in February.
In the meantime, broker sources also reported that Altomare sold three VLCCs, the 2000-built Kelly and Marbella as well as 2002-built Rene, to unspecified Middle Eastern buyers en bloc for a total price of $92m.
