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01.12.2017 17:46
Ocean Yield announces investment in three Suezmax tankers with long term charters
Ocean Yield ASA ("Ocean Yield" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the
Company has agreed to acquire three suezmax crude tankers with 10-year bareboat
charters to Nordic American Tankers Limited ("NAT"). The net purchase price is
USD 43.2 million per vessel after seller's credit. The net purchase price
constitutes 77.5% of the gross purchase price, which is equal to the yard
contract price.
The vessels are scheduled for delivery by the yard, Samsung Heavy Industries,
South Korea, in June, August and October 2018. NAT will have options to acquire
the vessels after year 5 and 7 in addition to an obligation to repurchase the
vessels at the end of year 10.
NAT is a crude tanker company listed on the New York Stock Exchange with a fleet
of 33 Suezmax tankers, including these three newbuildings.
Ocean Yield ASA's Chief Executive Officer Lars Solbakken said in a comment: "We
are pleased to announce the acquisition of three high quality suezmax tankers
with long term charters to Nordic American Tankers Limited. This transaction
fits well with our strategy to invest in modern vessels with long term
charters."