Greek owner Polembros Shipping has fixed its two scrubber-fitted suezmax newbuildings on short period charters — suggesting that market players are becoming cautious in the period market, due to uncertain demand as a result of the coronavirus outbreak.
Market sources said the vessels were fixed on term charters for 45 to 90 days. Previously, period deals for scrubber-fitted tonnage have generally lasted for at least 12 months.
