International Seaways Inc. has expanded its operations through the acquisition of sole ownership of Tankers International, enabling the company to extend its coverage beyond the Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) market to include Suezmax vessels. This move involves the formation of a new Suezmax pool, adding International Seaways’ spot trading Suezmaxes to Tankers International’s established platform. The expansion is designed to provide greater flexibility and more diverse transportation solutions for customers and partners, enhance operational efficiency, and broaden the company’s cargo base across crude transportation markets. The pooling model will continue, with all operations managed by Tankers International and each pool member retaining an equal vote.

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