International Seaways shares took a nice upward leap in today's early-morning trading that held its positive momentum to the closing bell.

The Lois Zabrocky-led tanker owner jumped 8.3% within 40 minutes of the market open to $21.68, leaving behind a five-day trough that bottomed out Thursday at $19.26.

The stock then hit a low of $21.14 for the day minutes shy of 11 a.m.