[6-K] Scorpio Tankers Inc. Current Report (Foreign Issuer)
Scorpio Tankers (STNG) filed a Form 6‑K noting agreements to sell four MR product tankers and to purchase four MR newbuilding resales, with deliveries scheduled in 2026 and 2027. The filing states that, except for the Chairman and CEO’s comments on page 1, the information is incorporated by reference into the company’s effective registration statements on Form F‑3 and Form S‑8.
This update signals a planned fleet realignment: exiting four existing MR vessels while adding four newer MR ships over the next two years. The company did not include transaction pricing or financing details in the excerpt.
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Fleet mix shift: sell 4 MRs, add 4 newer MRs in 2026–2027.
Scorpio Tankers reports agreements to sell four MR product tankers and to acquire four MR newbuilding resales. Deliveries are scheduled across
Operationally, rotating into newer MRs can affect efficiency and maintenance profiles, while sales free up older capacity. Actual effects depend on sale/purchase prices, vessel ages, and charter coverage, which are not provided in the excerpt.
The filing also incorporates this information into the company’s Form F‑3 and S‑8, aligning disclosures for potential future use. The net impact will hinge on execution and market conditions at delivery.