Shipbrokers have tied Transocean Maritime Agencies to the purchase of what would become its largest tanker — and which would mark the Monaco-based shipowner's entrance into the LR1 product carrier sector.
Several broking houses said the company has purchased the 74,900-dwt Iris Victoria (built 2010) from Japanese shipping giant Mitsui OSK Lines.
The reports offered varied prices on the deal, ranging from $17.35m
