GE Shipping Sells "Jag Lokesh" Tanker, To Deliver in Q2 FY27; Acquires New LR2 Tanker
GE Shipping is selling its 2009-built LR2 Tanker "Jag Lokesh" for delivery in Q2 FY27. The company's fleet will then stand at 40 vessels, comprising 25 tankers and 15 dry bulk carriers, with close to 100% utilization. GE Shipping is also acquiring a 2015-built LR2 Product Tanker, expected to complete in Q2 FY27.
The sale and purchase of vessels impact the company's fleet size and composition, which is a significant operational and financial event. The acquisition of a newer vessel could improve efficiency, while the sale of an older one might streamline operations.
The company is selling an older asset and acquiring a newer one, which is a routine fleet management activity. While the sale itself is neutral, the simultaneous acquisition balances the overall impact.
The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (GE Shipping) has announced the sale of its 2009-built Long Range 2 Tanker, named "Jag Lokesh". The vessel, with a deadweight tonnage of approximately 105,900 dwt, has been contracted for sale to an unaffiliated third party. The delivery of this vessel to the new buyer is scheduled to take place in the second quarter of the financial year 2027 (Q2 FY27).
Following this sale, GE Shipping's current owned fleet comprises 40 vessels. This fleet is diversified into 25 Tankers, which include 5 Crude Tankers, 16 Product Tankers, and 4 LPG Carriers, alongside 15 Dry Bulk Carriers. The Dry Bulk Carriers segment consists of 2 Capesize, 10 Kamsarmax, 1 Ultramax, and 2 Supramax vessels. The total aggregated deadweight tonnage of the fleet stands at 3.24 million dwt. The company also highlighted that its current capacity utilization is nearly 100%.
In addition to the sale, GE Shipping has also contracted to purchase one secondhand Long Range 2 Product Tanker, built in 2015. This acquisition transaction is also expected to be completed within Q2 FY27.
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