Scorpio Tankers (STNG) updates LR2 fleet with sale and newbuild buys
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Scorpio Tankers Inc. reported that it has entered into agreements to sell two 2016-built LR2 product tankers and to purchase two scrubber-fitted LR2 newbuilding LR2 product tankers. The transaction replaces two existing LR2 vessels with two newbuildings that are equipped with exhaust-gas scrubbers.
The company also stated that this information is incorporated by reference into its existing registration statements on Form F-3 (Registration No. 333-286015) and Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-290540) filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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FAQ
What fleet changes did Scorpio Tankers (STNG) report in this update?
Scorpio Tankers reported that it has entered into agreements to sell two 2016-built LR2 product tankers and to purchase two scrubber-fitted LR2 newbuilding product tankers.
How many vessels are involved in Scorpio Tankers' latest transaction?
The transaction involves a total of four LR2 product tankers: the sale of two 2016-built LR2 vessels and the purchase of two scrubber-fitted LR2 newbuilding vessels.
What type of ships is Scorpio Tankers (STNG) selling and buying?
Scorpio Tankers is selling two 2016-built LR2 product tankers and buying two scrubber-fitted LR2 newbuilding product tankers, all within the LR2 product tanker segment.
What does scrubber-fitted mean for Scorpio Tankers' new LR2 vessels?
The new LR2 product tankers Scorpio Tankers plans to purchase are described as scrubber-fitted, meaning they are equipped with exhaust-gas cleaning systems commonly known as scrubbers.
How is this Scorpio Tankers update linked to its existing SEC registration statements?
Scorpio Tankers stated that the information in this report is incorporated by reference into its registration statements on Form F-3 (Registration No. 333-286015) and Form S-8 (Registration No. 333-290540).
What document contains more details on Scorpio Tankers' fleet transaction?
The report indicates that more details are provided in an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which describes the agreements to sell and purchase the LR2 product tankers.