Lykiardopulo clinches significantly higher rate for VLCC charter extension

The Lykiardopulo group of Greece is to benefit from a higher charter rate for its 12-year-old, 309,000-dwt tanker Amantea (built 2002).

A three-year extension at a firm $30,500 per day for a 12-year-old tanker is well up on what it has been earning for the Greek groupPetrobras is said to be extending the VLCC for three more years at $30,500 per day.

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