Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation (CSET) has reportedly ­secured period cover for two of its VLCCs, ­taking advantage of renewed optimism for the vessel class.

CSET has fixed the 308,300-dwt Xin Long Yang (built 2017) to Exxon­Mobil for three years at $32,000 per day, according to ­brokers. The tanker was ordered at Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co in 2014 for $95m.

ExxonMobil and CSET did not reply to requests for comment.