Golden Ocean Group has confirmed the sale of three panamax bulk carriers for $52m en bloc.

On Tuesday, the John Fredriksen-backed bulker owner said it had sold the 79,450-dwt vessels Golden Empress and Golden Endeavour (both built 2010) and Golden Enterprise (built 2011) but did not name the buyer.

Market sources last week told TradeWinds that London-based Lomar Shipping has picked up the bulkers.