J Lauritzen is again thinking about selling two capesize bulkers that were cut loose by STX Pan Ocean — now just Pan Ocean — following its bankruptcy last year.

The Danish owner initially looked at offloading the pair after their contracts were shredded in 2013 but opted instead to send them on period contracts that are now nearing an end.

Lauritzen Bulkers president Peter Borup says a sale is again potentially on the table.

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