Norway’s Viken Shipping has generated $91m in sales since June and has signalled that it is looking to sell more ships.
Brokers reported that the blue-chip tanker owner has sold the 158,500-dwt suezmax Dolviken (built 2012) to Advantage Tankers for $42.5m, a price that reflects a fresh special survey.
Tugrul Tokgoz, chief executive of the Swiss-based buyer, confirmed the purchase to TradeWinds.