It will also rival New York-listing hopeful Euronav in terms of its VLCC scale, data shows.

DHT will take its VLCC stable to 20 with the long-awaited takeover, which was first uncovered by TradeWinds three months ago.

Information provided by VesselsValue.com shows the seven-strong Samco fleet to be worth $553.6m today, with DHT’s trading VLs priced at an extra $287m.

DHT also has $617.4m