Norwegian tanker owner Bergshav has reportedly purchased a K Line tanker.

The Sasebo-built 115,000-dwt Sentosa River (built 2008) is costing $19.5m, European brokers said.

The vessel is due for special survey and the price is said to be in line with expectations.

Shipowner Atle Bergshaven of Bergshav declined to comment on Friday.

TradeWinds weekly reported on Thursday that the company is looking to buy four or five aframaxes in the second hand market.