The Connecticut-based operator says the104,300-dwt Alegria I(built 2012) will be the fifth Sumitomo Heavy Industries-builtvessel trading with Sigma Tankers.

NGM, which is controlled by Greek shippingmagnate Nicholas Moundreas and his family, is the fourth company to join thepool this year, Heidmar told TradeWinds Friday.

The Athens-based owner made headlines back in August when it purchased the tanker as a prompt newbuilding calledthe Hope I for an estimated $36m.

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