John Fredriksen's Frontline has made a typically audacious move to snap up six VLCC newbuildings for quick delivery.

Evangelos Pistiolis-controlled Central Shipping is understood to have sold the VLCCs. Photo: Central Shipping Monaco

The New York and Oslo-listed tanker owner announced late on Tuesday a $565.8m deal to purchase the sextet, currently under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries and due for delivery between the first quarters of 2022 and 2023.