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DHT Holdings (DHT) plans fleet upgrades and charter adjustments

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DHT Holdings, Inc. furnished an update on fleet upgrades and charter management for several very large crude carriers. The company will implement a proactive design upgrade on two Hyundai newbuildings delivering this year to support trading eligibility and commercial flexibility.

DHT Impala is now expected to be delivered in late July 2026 with the upgrade fully integrated, which remains well ahead of its original contractual delivery deadline in December 2026. DHT Gazelle, delivered in March 2026, will complete its current and intended cargo commitments before returning to the shipyard for the planned upgrade in the third quarter of 2026, while DHT Addax will temporarily substitute on its long-term time charter.

The company stated that DHT Antelope and DHT Addax, delivered from Hanwha in January and March 2026, as well as DHT Oryx scheduled for delivery in August 2028, are not affected and do not require upgrades. DHT emphasized its focus on high operational standards, fleet flexibility and quality service.

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DHT Impala revised delivery Late July 2026 Expected delivery date with design upgrade fully integrated
DHT Impala original deadline December 2026 Original contractual delivery deadline for the vessel
DHT Gazelle delivery March 2026 Vessel delivery date before returning for upgrade in Q3 2026
DHT Oryx scheduled delivery August 2028 Future VLCC newbuilding not affected by upgrades
time charter financial
"To ensure uninterrupted service under its long-term time charter, the Company will substitute DHT Gazelle with DHT Addax"
A time charter is an agreement where a ship owner rents out their vessel to a customer for a set period, during which the customer has control over the ship’s use and operation. This arrangement matters to investors because it provides a steady income stream for the ship owner and indicates ongoing demand for shipping services, reflecting the health of global trade and transportation markets.
forward-looking statements regulatory
"This press release contains certain forward-looking statements and information relating to the Company"
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Annual Report on Form 20-F regulatory
"refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on March 19, 2026"
An annual report on Form 20-F is a standardized filing that foreign companies submit to the U.S. securities regulator to disclose their financial results, business operations, risks, and management’s discussion of performance. It matters to investors because it provides a complete, audited snapshot—like a company’s financial report card and shareholder letter combined—used to assess transparency, compare companies, and judge whether the stock’s price matches underlying business strengths and risks.
VLCC segment financial
"Our fleet trades internationally and consists of crude oil tankers in the VLCC segment"
prudent capital structure financial
"our prudent capital structure that promotes staying power through the business cycles"
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

 

Form 6-K

 

 


Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 under

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of June 2026

Commission File Number 001-32640

 

 

DHT HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Clarendon House

2 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11

Bermuda

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.


Form 20-F ☑  Form 40-F ☐

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press Release

 

The press release issued by DHT Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) on June 29, 2026 related to its fleet upgrades and charter management is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Incorporation by Reference

 

Exhibit 99.1 to this Report on Form 6-K shall be incorporated by reference into the Company’s registration statement on Form F-3 (file No. 333-294448), initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 19, 2026, as amended, to the extent not superseded by information subsequently filed or furnished (to the extent the Company expressly states that it incorporates such furnished information by reference) by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, in each case as amended.

 

 

 

 

EXHIBIT LIST

 

Exhibit   Description
     
99.1   Press Release dated June 29, 2026

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

    DHT Holdings, Inc.  
   

(Registrant)

 

  
       
Date: June 29, 2026 By: /s/ Laila C. Halvorsen  
    Name:  Laila C. Halvorsen  
    Title: Chief Financial Officer  
       

 

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

DHT Holdings, Inc. Announces Fleet Upgrades and Charter Management

 

HAMILTON, BERMUDA, June 29, 2026 – DHT Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:DHT) (“DHT” or the “Company”) today announced that it has identified and will implement a proactive design upgrade for its two newbuildings delivering from Hyundai this year. The upgrades are intended to ensure optimal trading eligibility and enhance the vessels’ commercial flexibility.

 

The implementation schedule and operational plan are as follows:

 

• DHT Impala: Delivery is now expected in late July 2026, with the design upgrade fully integrated. This remains well ahead of the original contractual delivery deadline of December 2026.
   
• DHT Gazelle: Following its delivery in March 2026, the vessel will complete its current and intended cargo commitments before returning to the shipyard for the planned upgrade in the third quarter of 2026.
   
• Charter continuity: To ensure uninterrupted service under its long-term time charter, the Company will substitute DHT Gazelle with DHT Addax, which was also delivered in March 2026.

 

The Company further notes that its newbuildings delivered from Hanwha in January and March 2026, DHT Antelope and DHT Addax, respectively, as well as DHT Oryx, scheduled for delivery in August 2028, are not affected and do not require any upgrades.

 

DHT remains committed to maintaining high operational standards, ensuring fleet flexibility, and delivering quality services to its customers.

 

About DHT Holdings, Inc.

DHT is an independent crude oil tanker company. Our fleet trades internationally and consists of crude oil tankers in the VLCC segment. We operate through our integrated management companies in Monaco, Norway, Singapore, and India. You may recognize us by our renowned business approach as an experienced organization with focus on first rate operations and customer service; our quality ships; our prudent capital structure that promotes staying power through the business cycles; our fleet employment with a combination of market exposure and fixed income contracts; our disciplined capital allocation strategy through cash dividends, investments in vessels, debt prepayments and share buybacks; and our transparent corporate structure maintaining a high level of integrity and corporate governance. For further information please visit www.dhtankers.com.

 

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements and information relating to the Company that are based on beliefs of the Company’s management as well as assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions and beliefs about future events. When used in this document, words such as “believe,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “forecast,” “plan,” “potential,” “will,” “may,” “should” and “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. These statements reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements represent the Company’s estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release and are not intended to give any assurance as to future results. For a detailed discussion of the risk factors that might cause future results to differ, please refer to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the SEC on March 19, 2026.

 

The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release might not occur, and the Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.

 

Contact:

Laila C. Halvorsen, CFO
Phone: +1 441 295 1422 and +47 984 39 935
E-mail: lch@dhtankers.com

 

 

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What fleet upgrades did DHT (DHT) announce in this 6-K filing?

DHT announced proactive design upgrades for two Hyundai newbuildings delivering in 2026. The upgrades aim to support optimal trading eligibility and enhance commercial flexibility, while leaving other recent and future VLCC deliveries unaffected and not requiring modifications.

How does the DHT Impala delivery timeline change for DHT (DHT)?

DHT Impala is now expected to be delivered in late July 2026 with the design upgrade fully integrated. This revised schedule remains well ahead of the original contractual delivery deadline in December 2026, indicating an accelerated delivery relative to initial contract terms.

What is DHT Gazelle’s upgrade and charter plan for DHT (DHT)?

DHT Gazelle, delivered in March 2026, will first complete its current and intended cargo commitments. It will then return to the shipyard for the planned upgrade in the third quarter of 2026, while DHT Addax substitutes on its long-term time charter to ensure charter continuity.

Which DHT (DHT) vessels are not affected by the announced upgrades?

DHT stated that its Hanwha newbuildings DHT Antelope and DHT Addax, delivered in January and March 2026, and DHT Oryx, scheduled for delivery in August 2028, are not affected. These vessels do not require any upgrades under the current plan.

How does DHT (DHT) describe its broader operating strategy in this filing?

DHT describes itself as an independent crude oil tanker company in the VLCC segment. It highlights first-rate operations, prudent capital structure, a mix of market exposure and fixed contracts, disciplined capital allocation, and transparent corporate governance as key elements of its operating strategy.

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