Golden Ocean has played down concerns regarding the potential push of Frontline 2012 into the dry-bulk market.

Herman Billung.

The new public powerhouse of Fredriksen’s shipping empire revealed last week it was ready to spread its wings beyond the tanker sector and today bagged $210m to fund its first round of acquisitions.

Frontline 2012’s intentions on the dry side raised question marks among analysts as to its impact on Golden Ocean.

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