Late last week the chief executive of Greek operator SafeBulkers (Safe), Polys Hajioannou, told investors that he is not convinced thatthis is the case.

During a conference call with investors he accused shipyardsof “playing games” by trying to “hide” berths that boast the most desirabledelivery horizons.

“They aretrying to sell very far away berths end of 2016 or early 2017,” he added whenan analyst asked about whether Safe intends to line up a bulker order in thecoming months.

“I’m