Stainless Tankers is expecting rates for its chemical tankers to stand pat as it shifts its fleet into the Womar Pool.

Alex Karakassis, chief executive at the Oslo-listed shipowner, said during the company’s second quarter earnings call that he has received positive news from the pool operator on its contract of affreightment (COA) cover for the third quarter.

“The outlook going into the end of the year and next year is very positive,” he said during the call.