Transocean Maritime Agencies has shown that it is committed to both wet and dry tonnage by purchasing its first tanker this year.
European shipbrokers said the Monaco-based shipowner has purchased the Japanese-controlled, 47,000-dwt Nord Inspiration (built 2010) for $15.75m.
Shipping sources familiar with the deal said the Iwagi Zosen-built MR tanker was owned by Japanese tonnage supplier Fuyo Kaiun.
