Rumours linking Greek owner Unisea with the purchase of two bulkers from Henning Oldendorff appear to have jumped the gun.

However, the German shipowner has offloaded one of his older handysize vessels.

Multiple shipbrokers report that the Austyn Oldendorff (built 2008) and Lucas Oldendorff (built 2009) have been purchased by Unisea at between $34m and $35m.

However, market sources say that no transaction has taken place and the vessels remain in the hands of Oldendorff Carriers.