Brazil’s Petrobras has fixed another VLCC from Neda Maritime on a period charter – albeit at a much lower rate than the previous deal, brokers said.

The state-owned energy major was reported to charter the scrubber-fitted, 319,330-dwt Aquila (built 2012) at $29,500 per day for two years, plus an option for a 12-month extension.

Neda, controlled by the Lykiardopulo family in Greece, did not respond to emails seeking comment.