The Oshima-built, 46,000-dwt Ramada Queen (built 2005) is reported sold for $8.65m. Brokers are linking Primal with the deal. The price is in line with expectations, given that the vessel’s second special survey is coming up in June.

A Primal manager tells Trade­Winds that it inspected the ship earlier this month but he declines to comment on whether it was purchased or not.