Norway's Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has revealed its flexible wet and dry Cleanbu vessels have outstripped conventional tanker earnings by 140% in the third quarter.

The Oslo-listed shipowner's Cleanbu combination carrier fleet outperformed LR1 tanker spot earnings by 2.4 times, ending at an average of $24,182 per day, up from $22,802 in 2019.

The vessels have expanded their trading pattern with two new routes, KCC said.