Greek shipowner Pantheon Tankers Management is seeking a buyer for a VLCC amid questions on whether a ship of its vintage can stay away from the demolition yards.

The DSME-built, 305,000-dwt Astro Chorus (built 2001) is available for inspection in Singapore next week.

In a spot market that struggles to cover operating costs, brokers expressed doubt that the company would find trading buyers for VLCCs of this age.