Westport Tankers, set up in Piraeus about a year ago, is slowly but steadily expanding its footprint with its third aframax acquisition.

Brokers in London and the US are linking the Michael Tsangaris-led outfit to a $17.2m deal for the 115,600-dwt Taurus Sun (built 2007).

Managers at the Japanese-built ship’s current owner, Zodiac Maritime, declined to comment, citing company policy not to discuss commercial matters.