Many shipbrokers believe the US privateequity giant joined forces with Tufton Oceanic to bankroll a $75m transactionthat is said to be on subjects but not yet sealed.
Others claim the UK firm teamed up withAlma Tankers to buy the 51,000-dwt Nord Strait (built 2007), the Nord Sound(built 2008) and the Nord Sea (built 2006) while VesselsValue.com identify the counterparty as being Chinese butthe reports remain unconfirmed.
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