Frontline Ltd. is pleased to report that the Company has secured two VLCC newbuildings for delivery in 2006. The newbuildings has been secured through a purchase of two resale contracts for a total price of USD 158,5 million. Initially only 10 % of the contract price will have to be paid in cash.
CEO of Frontline Management Oscar Spieler says in a comment: “The Combination of the price, the payment terms and the delivery position makes this a very attractive investment for Frontline. Frontline will prior to delivery of the vessels consider various options to sell the vessels to a third party and take them back on long term charters. One of the most likely options is to agree a long term sale / charter back with our affiliated party Ship Finance International Limited.”
July 12, 2004
Hamilton, Bermuda