TOP Ships Inc., an international owner and operator of modern, fuel-efficient “ECO” tanker vessels, announced on Thursday (Mar03) that it took delivery of the very high specification, scrubber fitted, 300,000 dwt newbuilding Very Large Crude Oil Carrier (VLCC) vessel M/T Legio X Equestris constructed at the Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in South Korea.
The vessel is preparing to commence in a few days its previously announced time charter employment with a major oil trader for three years with two yearly extensions at the charterer’s option.
The revenue backlog expected to be generated by this fixture, assuming all options are exercised, is about $68.5 million. For 2022 alone, this charter is expected to contribute $10.8 million in revenue.
Source: TOP Ships Inc