The price achieved for the 36,000-dwt Cielo di Londra (built 2001) is described as “attractive” by d’Amico chief executive, Marco Fiori, and against a conservative book value will generate a profit of about $4.5m.
With eight products carriers on order d’Amico is pursuing an active strategy of replacing older tonnage with new fuel efficient eco-ships.
‘We are pleased to announce this very positive transaction, which reconfirms our company as a player in the sale and purchase product tanker market,” said Fiori.
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