Market sources tell TradeWinds that the other13 are scheduled to join the 307,300-dwtNautilus (built 2006) and Nucleus (built 2007) over the next two months.

They noted the first of three VLCCs that Euronavchartered from Maersk Tankers, the 303,000-dwt Maersk Hojo (built 2013), has started trading with TI as well.

When all 18 of the new recruits areenrolled TI will boast a fleet of nearly 50 vessels in total, which isexpected to cement its position as the largest VLCC pool in the world.

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