TradeWinds reported on Friday Liquimar of Greece has secured $56m for the 166,000-dwt Ariadni (built 2009).

According to data from VesselsValue.com the deal means $990m has now been invested in 35 suezmax tankers this year.

This compares to $3.127bn on 66 VLCCs and $970m on 45 aframaxes, the website says.

Galbraith’s says the price secured by Liquimar reflects firming sentiment in the segment, with more deals set to follow given the interest in the Ariadni by up to six buyers including private equity linked firms. 

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