Camillo Eitzen of Norway is purchasing seven small gas carriers from compatriot owner Bergesen DY. According to Norwegian daily Dagens Naeringsliv, Eitzen is paying $75m en bloc for the ships.

Bergesen has been seeking a sale of the vessels for several years. They range from 8,300 cbm to 11,800 cbm. The company has wanted to concentrate on larger LPG carriers. Six years ago Norwegian Bjorn Q Aaserod was close to buying the fleet for $200m but failed to finance the purchase.

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