The time-charter-focused Stamatis Molaris company has locked in the 158,000-dwt Suez Rajan (built 2011) for 15 to 18 months at $19,350 per day to Trafigura.

There are few comparison deals of exactly this length. Oslo broker Fearnleys estimates that a 12-month charter for a suezmax is worth $21,000 per day.

In May, Alma fixed out sistership Suez Fuzeyya (built 2011) for six months at $18,000 per day, with an option for six more months at $19,000 per day.

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