New York-listed Nordic hinted at both new orders andpotential resale swoops as it reported a third quarter loss just a day afterOSG filed for bankruptcy.

Its earnings report read: “Active discussions are ongoingwith shipbuilding interests and we have inspected several acquisitioncandidates in 2012.”

NAT says prices for new and second hand tankers are athistoric lows.

It added: “NAT is in a good position to buyadditional vessels or order new vessels at advantageous prices when the time isright.

“Such