The 115,000-dwt DHT Cathie (built 2004) and DHT Sophie (built 2003) are said to have been taken for two years at $22,500 per day, which is in line with market estimates.

DHT declines to comment on the deal.

DHT Sophie has been operating spot, while DHT Sophie is coming off a two year time-charter to Phillips 66 at $12,500 per day.

Expanding DHT is primarily a VLCC company with 20 units including six newbuildings.

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