Greek shipowner Harry Vafias has wound back the clock with a new joint venture targeting the LPG ­sector alongside a mystery investor.

Vafias’ StealthGas revealed this week that the partner had taken a 49.9% slice in two of its ships as a first step, with more purchases ­expected.

After the announcement, Vafias told TradeWinds the vehicle is the first joint venture for the family since Athens-based StealthGas listed in the US in 2005.