Euronav is working to finalise a resale deal to buy two suezmax newbuildings that were originally ordered by Yasa Shipping of Turkey at Daehan Shipbuilding.

New York and Brussels-listed Euronav is believed to be paying $57.5m for each of the scrubber-fitted tankers, which are due for delivery in 2022.

Sources said the deal has been agreed but has still to be finalised.