Two Japanese VLCCs and a pair of MR tankers are pulling in potential buyers in a weak but rising market for the larger tankers, as owners look towards further year-end improvement.

Shipbroker Affinity (Shipping) reported that MOL-controlled Phoenix Tankers' 306,506-dwt Phoenix Vanguard (built 2007) has been inspected by several parties in Singapore.

Offers on the vessel are due in on 25 June.