Cido Shipping has now fixed long-term charters with Trafigura for both its VLCC newbuildings.

European brokers said the Hong Kong-based shipowner's 318,000-dwt Marine Hope and Miracle Hope (both built 2019) have been hired for up to five years each.

Trafigura is set to pay $36,500 per day for three firm years, with options to extend for up to two years at undisclosed rates.