US tanker group RT Holdings has pushed up profit in the third quarter as it continues to eye a fleet sale.

The owner of the Ridgebury Tankers companies said EBITDA was $32.1m to 30 September, from $9m a year ago. Revenue was up at $43.1m from $19.4m.

The Ridgebury Crude Tankers unit posted net earnings of $13.39m, without giving a comparative figure.

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