Bergen-based Hansa Tankers is expanding its fleet with a 10-year-old, Japanese-controlled stainless-steel tanker.

The Fukuoka-built, 19,900-dwt Dreggen (built 2008) has been purchased by Hansa alongside other investors, primarily in Bergen, confirmed Hans Solberg chief commercial officer of Hansa.

“We are almost done with a deal,” Solberg said.

Brokers said the chemical tanker has been acquired for $15.3m,