What Crew Members Say About Blue-Moon

Performance Shipping Inc., a prominent player in the global shipping industry with a focus on vessel ownership, has officially received the m/t Blue Moon. This Aframax tanker, which boasts a deadweight tonnage (dwt) of 104,623, was previously known as the 'Maersk Jeddah' and was constructed in 2011. The acquisition was finalized through a dedicated wholly-owned subsidiary, following an initial purchase agreement made back in June 2019. This strategic addition underscores Performance Shipping's commitment to enhancing its fleet capabilities.

Diana Shipping, the prominent Greek dry bulk shipping company headed by Simeon Palios, is making a significant move into the tanker segment with its recent purchase of two aframax tankers built in 2011. According to various shipbroking sources, including Clarksons, Advanced Shipping & Trading, Seasure Shipbroking, and Lion Shipbroking, the company has successfully acquired the 104,000 dwt Maersk Jeddah and Maersk Jamnagar from Maersk Tankers. This strategic acquisition marks Diana Shipping's first venture into the tanker market, complementing its existing fleet of 45 dry bulk vessels. Each tanker was acquired for $30.3 million, surpassing VesselsValue's assessment of $26.69 million, highlighting the strong demand and increasing valuations in the tanker sector.