NAT Signs Contracts for Two Suezmax Tankers at $86 Million Each
In a letter to shareholders, CEO Herbjorn Hansson said, "I am pleased to inform you that the following transactions have been carried through: The earlier announced preliminary agreements for the construction of two suezmax tankers have now been signed.The price is $86 million for each ship. The South Korean shipyard Daehan Shipbuilding is the builder. The ships will be delivered to NAT in 2028. This week we have also finalized the previously announced sale of two vessels built 2004 and 2005. The two ships have been delivered to the buyer. The net cash to NAT is $50M. These transactions show an active period. We have refinanced parts of our fleet, sold four ships, bought two ships, and ordered two newbuildings. We experience a very favorable tanker market. NAT is in a solid position."
