In a conference call with investors he said the NewYork-listed owner has its sights set on both newbuildings and second-handtonnage but is keeping its options open.

“We are looking at a broad set of opportunities,” he said,adding: “We're also considering potential M&A opportunities for thecompany. There's a gambit, a wide gambit of business opportunities ahead of us.”

Harfjeld was quick to point out that investors who participated in DHT’smost recent private placement were “very vocal” about wanting to see the owner “growbigger and bigger”, which is why he is confident the capital markets willcontinue to support its expansion strategy.

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