Japanese owner Kyoei Tanker has seen annual profits soar despite a dip in revenues, as ship sales boosted the bottom line.



It posted a net profit of JPY 2.02bn ($18.89m) in the year to 31 March, compared to JPY 614m in the previous 12 months.

A Taiheiyo tanker

Revnues dropped to JPY 9.79bn, from JPY 10.2bn, and operating profit was also down at JPY 1.1bn,