Oslo-listed Hunter Group has seen losses mount in a weak summer VLCC market.

The Morten Astrup and Arne Fredly-backed company charters in two unnamed VLCCs at an average of $51,750 per day.

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These are then fixed on shorter-term deals in the hope of capturing spot strength.