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In a significant move to bolster its fleet, Scorpio Tankers has finalized a deal to acquire a total of 19 vessels from Trafigura Maritime Logistics. The deal, valued at approximately USD 803 million, comprises 4 LR2 vessels constructed by New Times in China and 15 MR2 vessels built by Hyundai-Vinashin in Vietnam. The acquisition will be settled through a combination of cash and shares, with USD 668 million in cash and 4.7 million shares priced at $29.00 each. The vessels included in this transaction are the four LR2 tankers: ‘Marlin Lavender’ (IMO 111/2019), ‘Marlin Lily’ (IMO 111/2019), ‘Marlin Lobelia’ (IMO 111/2018), and ‘Marlin Lotus’ (IMO 111/2018). Additionally, the deal features 15 MR2 tankers: ‘Marlin Magic’ (IMO 50/2018), ‘Marlin Magnetic’ (IMO 50/2019), ‘Marlin Majestic’ (IMO 50/2018), ‘Marlin Marshall’ (IMO 50/2019), ‘Marlin Marvel’ (IMO 50/2019), ‘Marlin Master’ (IMO 50/2019), ‘Marlin Maverick’ (IMO 50/2019), ‘Marlin Maximus’ (IMO 50/2019), ‘Marlin Mighty’ (IMO 50/2019), ‘Marlin Millennia’ (IMO 50/2019), ‘Marlin Miracle’ (IMO 50/2019), ‘Marlin Modest’ (IMO 50/2019), ‘Marlin Mystery’ (IMO 50/2019), and ‘Marlin Mythic’ (IMO 50/2019), along with the Hyundai Vinashin S469 (IMO 50/2019). Notably, all 19 vessels are equipped with scrubbers, enhancing their compliance with environmental regulations and positioning Scorpio Tankers favorably in terms of sustainability. This strategic acquisition positions Scorpio Tankers to meet increasing demand in the maritime shipping sector while adhering to heightened environmental standards.