Thenamaris, a Greek owner whose moves are closely watched by the market, is widely believed to be behind a sale-and-purchase deal for a 10-year-old aframax tanker.

The acquisition of the 107,500-dwt Rumford (built 2012) from the Reuben Brothers for $32.75m would be Thenamaris’ first buying move in the secondhand market for tankers since November last year.

The Greek company bought