Nordic American Tankers transports crude oil with a fleet focused on double-hull Suezmax tankers. The company’s updates center on tanker-market conditions, time charter equivalent rates, spot and spot-related charters, vessel operating costs, and customer demand from major energy companies.
Recurring NAT news also covers fleet management, including vessel sales, acquisitions, refinancing, and newbuilding orders, along with quarterly cash dividends and shareholder ownership notifications. Company communications frequently frame results around crude tanker supply and demand, route activity, and the financial flexibility created by asset transactions.
Nordic American Tankers Ltd (NYSE: NAT) announced a sales agreement for a 2003-built Suezmax tanker for $25.0 million net. The company said the vessel carries no debt. Management described Nordic American Tankers as being in a solid financial position following the transaction.
Nordic American Tankers (NYSE: NAT) announced signed contracts to build two suezmax tankers at Daehan Shipbuilding for $86 million each, with delivery expected in 2028. The company also completed the sale and delivery of two older vessels (built 2004 and 2005), generating $50 million net cash to NAT. Management said it has refinanced parts of the fleet, sold four ships, bought two ships, and ordered two newbuildings amid a favorable tanker market, and described the company as being in a solid position.
Nordic American Tankers (NYSE: NAT) announced that on December 22, 2025 Herbjorn Hansson, Founder, Chairman & CEO, purchased 200,000 shares at $3.50, raising his holding to 5,300,000 shares. Alexander Hansson, Vice-Chair, also purchased 200,000 shares at $3.50, raising his holding to 5,350,000 shares.
Collectively the Hansson family now holds 10,650,000 shares and has passed the 5% ownership threshold, triggering the mandatory market notification. The company has paid dividends for 113 consecutive quarters since listing in 1995.
Nordic American Tankers (NYSE: NAT) entered firm agreements to sell two Suezmax tankers (built 2004 and 2005) for a net price of $50 million total, with delivery to buyers expected in January 2026. Both vessels are debt free and the company expects to record a book profit of about $14 million on the sales, improving cash position.
The company has a preliminary agreement for two newbuildings at a South Korean shipyard, with delivery targeted in the second half of 2028 and a firm contract expected to be signed in January 2026. Management described prospects as good.
Nordic American Tankers (NYSE: NAT) reports a strong spot market for its suezmax vessels with multiple recent fixtures showing elevated Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) rates.
Reported fixtures include: 40+ day voyage at ~$52,000/day, ~33 days at ~$78,000/day, a 50-day voyage at ~$95,000/day, ~50 days at ~$37,000/day, and >30-day voyage at ~$65,000/day. Operating costs are stated at ~$9,000/day. The company notes renewed interest in Venezuela due to its oil reserves; the fleet has not called there for several years.
Nordic American Tankers (NYSE: NAT) reported results as of September 30, 2025, announcing a $0.13 dividend per share payable December 22, 2025, to holders of record December 8, 2025, and marking the 113th consecutive quarterly cash dividend.
Key operational metrics: fleet of 20 Suezmax tankers, average TCE $27,490/day, operating costs $9,000/day, adjusted EBITDA $21.4M, net book loss -$2.8M, and cash position above $70M. A preliminary agreement was signed to build two Suezmax tankers for delivery in H2 2028, with a firm contract expected early 2026.
Nordic American Tankers (NYSE:NAT) held its Annual General Meeting on November 21, 2025 with a very high turnout. All resolutions were approved, including the election of Herbjorn Hansson, Alexander Hansson, Jenny Chu and Jim Kelly to the board and the appointment of KPMG as independent auditors. Management stated market conditions are strong and prospects are good. Contact details for CFO Bjørn Giæver and Finance Manager Alexander Kihle were provided.
Nordic American Tankers (NYSE: NAT) announced a letter of intent to build two Suezmax tankers at a South Korean shipyard for USD 86 million each, with deliveries planned in the second half of 2028. The company expects to sign the final contract in early 2026. The LOI outlines the vessel type, price and delivery window but is not a final binding contract. The release includes a standard cautionary statement on forward-looking information and lists investor contacts for follow-up.
Nordic American Tankers (NYSE: NAT) announced that Founder, Chairman & CEO Herbjorn Hansson has purchased 150,000 shares at $3.11 per share, increasing his personal ownership to 5,100,000 shares. Combined with his family's holdings, they now own 10,250,000 shares, making them the largest private shareholder group in the company.
The company highlighted its consistent dividend payment track record of 113 consecutive quarters since its stock listing in 1995. Management expressed optimism about the company's future prospects, stating that "the path is unquestionably upwards."
Nordic American Tankers (NYSE: NAT) has announced its upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for November 21, 2025. The record date for shareholder voting eligibility has been set for September 12, 2025.
The company will file the Notice of Meeting and Proxy Statement with the SEC via Form 6-K after market close on September 29, 2025. Shareholders of record will receive detailed information about the meeting and voting procedures.