Mercuria Energy Group, one of the world’s largest trading houses, has acquired a 20-year-old VLCC from John Angelicoussis-controlled Maran Tankers in a rare deal.
Industry sources said Mercuria recently bought the 306,000-dwt Maria (built 2000) from the Greek owner for $19.5m. VesselsValue estimates the ship is worth about $19.6m.
Constructed by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, the ship had been named Maria A Angelicoussis until November, according to industry databases.
