DHT Holdings’ withdrawal from the purchase of a modern Japanese-controlled VLCC did not come as a result of the company’s board turning down the deal — and will not be a stumbling block in its bid to sweep up a seven-strong fleet from Samco, say sources.

DHT had tied up the 309,000-dwt Synergy Queen (built 2010) on subjects but the deal failed last week and the ship is again available.

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