Sale-and-purchase brokers in Norway are voicing scepticism that Arne Fredly’s Hunter Group will be able conclude a sale of two of its two VLCC newbuildings at DSME.

The doubts emerge almost a month after the Norwegian shipowner said it was close to selling two of its eight tankers that are set for delivery in 2019 and 2020.

Hunter chief executive Erik Frydendal, CEO of Hunter says he cannot comment on the status of the sales talks.