Directors at Mercator have given the green light for the company to complete a $50m securities sale. 

During a meeting held earlier today, the board of the Indian company approved the fundraising plans.

This would be the second share sale for the company this year, following a $15m move in January. 

The company has been working on deleveraging its balance sheet while keeping its focus on the dredging, tankers and the oil and gas business.