TheConnecticut-based operator says ReedereiNord will hand over the 104,300-dwt Nordlotus and Nordorchid in March and Juneof this year.

Market sources say the Nordtulip(built 2013), the first aframax in the series, paved the way for the other two when it joined the Sigma Tankers pool latelast month.

According to a statement, the stablenow includes 40 vessels that are connected to 17 different members from across theglobe.

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