Novoship has reportedly fixed out two aframax crude tankers on one-year charters at firm rates, suggesting market sentiment is still strong despite weak spot trade.
Shipbrokers report the Sovcomflot (SCF Group) subsidiary chartered the 109,900-dwt NS Clipper and 105,800-dwt NS Commander (both built 2006) to Glencore's ST Shipping & Transport at $19,500 per day.
Both firms declined to comment on the deals.
