Nordic American Tankers Ltd (NYSE: NAT) – An extremely busy period for NAT. Political uncertainty normally stimulate the NAT activities
Nordic American Tankers (NAT) reported significant operational developments including two six-year time charters with Oman, securing cash flow and stability. The company has drawn down $88 million for newbuilding financing and concluded the sale of three Suezmax vessels worth $45 million. The recent US ban on Russian oil imports, which constituted 3% of total US crude imports, alongside European shifts in sourcing will likely increase transportation demands for NAT's fleet of 22 Suezmax tankers, enhancing their market position and operational revenue.
- Secured two six-year time charters with Oman, enhancing cash flow and financial stability.
- Successful drawdown of $88 million for newbuilding financing.
- Sale of three Suezmax vessels for $45 million.
- Increased demand for transportation due to the US ban on Russian oil imports and European sourcing changes.
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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Dear Shareholders and Investors,
The following transactions indicate how active NAT has been recently:
- Two six-year time charters with Oman interest concluded, securing cashflow, return and financial stability
- First drawdown for the
$88 million newbuilding financing - Sale of three Suezmax vessels concluded – value
$45 million
The elements above stimulate the NAT business.
Yesterday the US imposed a ban on imports of Russian Oil. Russian crude oil accounted for about
Europe imports about one third of its oil from Russia.
With increased sanctions and prolonged uncertainty, Europe will source oil from elsewhere, such as West Africa, Americas and the Middle East.
Therefore, oil has to travel longer distances and more transportation work is good for the NAT vessels.
Some of the Russian oil may go to the East/Far East creating a strong ton-mile effect and improving the position for our ships further.
NAT now has 22 Suezmax tankers including 2 newbuildings.
A large part of the NAT fleet is currently in the spot market. NAT will instantly see the effect of increased transportation work and higher rates for our vessels.
Sincerely,
Herbjorn Hansson
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Nordic American Tankers Ltd. www.nat.bm
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NAT is a Bermuda based company.
Contacts:
Gary J. Wolfe
Seward & Kissel LLP
New York, USA
Tel: +1 212 574 1223
Bjørn Giæver, CFO
Nordic American Tankers Ltd
Tel: +1 888 755 8391 or +47 91 35 00 91
Herbjørn Hansson, Founder, Chairman & CEO
Nordic American Tankers Ltd
Tel: +1 866 805 9504
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