The Singapore-listed company said Thursday that it had offloaded the 151,688-dwt Cape Warrior (built 1995) for $8.7m.

The Hsu Chih Chien-led shipowner expects to book a profit of $1.5m from the disposal. The ship was bought in 2012 for $6.6m.

On its reasons for the disposal Courage Marine said the deal was “attractive in the current market conditions”.

“This provides a good opportunity to generate cash which is intended for general working capital and for funding any future acquisitions when suitable opportunities arise.”

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