Donald Trump’s Twitter feed contributed to a mixed start for shipowning newcomer Faerder Tankers, but its experienced executive team is looking to close additional business before the end of this year.

Former Nordic American Tankers (NAT) executives Turid Moe Sorensen and Captain Paal Stenberg launched Faerder this spring with a plan to order eight suezmax newbuildings backed by an $80m equity issue.