Two more bulkers linked to Orix Corp have been reported sold, meaning the sprawling Japanese investment firm has now divested eight vessels.

According to European brokers, the 33,700-dwt Eos Victory and Eos Esperance (both built 2012) have fetched close to $35m in an en-bloc deal with unidentified Chinese interests.

Both vessels have been trading under Orix ownership since Shin Kurushima Dockyard delivered them as newbuildings.