A couple of very interesting items in this press release of Nightsbridge Tankers VLCCF first quarter earnings. First, no dividend announcement. Earnings were about 1/2 of a year earlier but not distribution.
Second, and probably the reason for the lack of dividend is what they are saying about the current spot charter rates for VLCC tankers. In the first quarter the company earned $40,700 TCE per day. As of yesterday, the market rate for VLCCs was $12,500 per day. Ouch!
VLCCF has 3 of their 5 tankers on charter to Frontline. They have two newbuild Capesize drybulk vessels coming in the 2nd half of 2009. The rest of the year may be tough for this small shipping company.
Knightsbridge Tankers Limited First Quarter 2009 Results
VLCCF – Knightsbridge Tankers Limited First Quarter 2009 Results.
A couple of very interesting items in this press release of Nightsbridge Tankers VLCCF first quarter earnings. First, no dividend announcement. Earnings were about 1/2 of a year earlier but not distribution.
Second, and probably the reason for the lack of dividend is what they are saying about the current spot charter rates for VLCC tankers. In the first quarter the company earned $40,700 TCE per day. As of yesterday, the market rate for VLCCs was $12,500 per day. Ouch!
VLCCF has 3 of their 5 tankers on charter to Frontline. They have two newbuild Capesize drybulk vessels coming in the 2nd half of 2009. The rest of the year may be tough for this small shipping company.