In the Oslo-listed operator’s third-quarter earnings brief it told investors that it has “received offers of financing” and indicated dialogue with “several” potential lenders is now underway.

While the commentary suggests the company is keen on lining up commercial debt some industry observers believe it will still need to issue equity as delivery draws closer.

Belships made headlines back in June when it booked two 61,000-dwt vessels that are scheduled to hit the water in the second half of 2015 and first half of 2016.

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