Following two sales to Piraeus players since early June, Greeks are also behind the most recent deal this week for the 81,300-dwt United Legacy (built 2014), market sources say.

The Osima-built ship is said to be under offer to an unidentified Greek at a price of $17.7m.

Samos Steamship is the most frequently cited name among brokers speculating who has submitted the best offer for the vessel.