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Monday, October 9, 2023
Aerial photo of an oil tanker at anchor. Stock Photo: Nickeo23/Shutterstock
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John Fredriksen’s Frontline Becomes Largest Pure Play Tanker Company

John Fredriksen’s Frontline has announced its acquisition of two dozen Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) from Euronav, solidifying its position as the

October 9, 2023
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Norwegian-born shipping tycoon Fredriksen
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Frontline, Fredriksen Sell Euronav Stake to CMB to End Deadlock

By Stephen Treloar (Bloomberg) — Frontline Plc, one of the world’s largest oil tanker owners, and Norwegian shipping billionaire John Fredriksen

October 9, 2023
Total Views: 818

Thursday, October 5, 2023
FILE PHOTO: Norwegian-born shipping tycoon John Fredriksen speaks in Oslo, Norway, June 1, 2017. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo
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Euronav Shares Skyrocket Amid Potential Deal Between Two Largest Shareholders

Shares of Euronav skyrocketed over 17% Thursday after the company confirmed that its two largest shareholders are working on solution to resolve their deadlock

October 5, 2023
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Monday, April 3, 2023
Aerial photo of an oil tanker at anchor. Stock Photo: Nickeo23/Shutterstock
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Surprise OPEC+ Output Cuts Pummel Tanker Stocks

By Sharon Cho (Bloomberg) — OPEC+’s shock decision to cut oil production isn’t just redrawing the outlook for crude prices, it’s also hit the

April 3, 2023
Total Views: 2021

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Aerial photo of an oil tanker at anchor. Stock Photo: Nickeo23/Shutterstock
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Earnings Season: Big Tankers Rake In Big Bucks

By Barry Parker (gCaptain) – The listed companies running the big fleet of tankers have now reported earnings for 2022’s Q4. As last year ended, the

March 1, 2023
Total Views: 2705

Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Euronav’s Emergency Arbitration Claims Dismissed
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Euronav’s Emergency Arbitration Claims Dismissed

Euronav appears to be losing in its bid to force Frontline to abide by a combination agreement that would have created the world’s largest

February 7, 2023
Total Views: 1123

Thursday, February 2, 2023
Euronav: The Analyst View
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Euronav: The Analyst View

By Barry Parker (gCaptain) – While the take-over battle surrounding tanker behemoth Euronav (NYSE: “EURN”) has dominated reports on the company, the

February 2, 2023
Total Views: 1161

Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Fredriksen’s Frontline Walks Away from Euronav Bid
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Fredriksen’s Frontline Walks Away from Euronav Bid

By Stephen Treloar (Bloomberg) — Frontline Plc, the shipping giant controlled by billionaire John Fredriksen, gave up plans to buy Euronav NV and

January 10, 2023
Total Views: 1278

Monday, January 9, 2023
FILE PHOTO: Norwegian-born shipping tycoon John Fredriksen speaks in Oslo, Norway, June 1, 2017. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo
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Frontline Terminates Merger Agreement with Euronav

The proposed tanker mega-merger between Frontline and Euronav is off. Frontline plc (NYSE: FRO – OSE: FRO) announced after market close on Monday that it has

January 9, 2023
Total Views: 3449

Thursday, September 1, 2022
Laden crude oil tanker approaches the port of Qingdao, China in the morning fog. Photo credit: Shutterstock/Igor Grochev
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Big Names Livening Up the Tanker Party

By Barry Parker (gCaptain) – Moving deep into 2022’s Q3, the shares in listed tanker companies have been dominating investor interest, as attention has

September 1, 2022
Total Views: 927

Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Frontline and Euronav Sign Definitive Merger Agreement Backed by John Fredriksen
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Frontline and Euronav Sign Definitive Merger Agreement Backed by John Fredriksen

Euronav and Frontline on Tuesday announced a definitive agreement to combine the two companies, potentially creating a leading independent crude tanker

July 12, 2022
Total Views: 852

Friday, April 29, 2022
FILE PHOTO: Norwegian-born shipping tycoon John Fredriksen speaks in Oslo, Norway, June 1, 2017. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins/File Photo
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Shipping Magnate John Fredriksen Fights to Create World’s Largest Oil Tanker Company

By Alex Longley and John Martens (Bloomberg) — Two shipping magnates are battling over the creation of the world’s largest publicly listed oil

April 29, 2022
Total Views: 15442

Thursday, April 7, 2022
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Tanker Mega-Merger: Frontline and Euronav to Combine in $4.2 Billion Deal

By Terje Solsvik and Victoria Klesty OSLO, April 7 (Reuters) – Belgian oil tanker group Euronav and smaller Oslo-listed rival Frontline plan to merge

April 7, 2022
Total Views: 3130

Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Norwegian-born shipping tycoon Fredriksen
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Billionaire Orders Tanker To Load Toxic Russian Cargo Near War Zone

by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) Yesterday, while Joe Biden shutdown US ports to Russian oil, Frontline tankers (NYSE: FRO), founded by the billionaire John

March 9, 2022
Total Views: 17470

Friday, August 28, 2020
Norwegian-born shipping tycoon Fredriksen
Maritime News

John Fredriksen Taps Hedge Fund Manager Svelland to Head Seatankers

By Nerijus Adomaitis and Terje Solsvik OSLO, Aug 28 (Reuters) – Norwegian-born billionaire John Fredriksen appointed a hedge fund manager on Friday as

August 28, 2020
Total Views: 374

Wednesday, November 27, 2019
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Maritime News

Frontline Resumes Dividend As Tanker Market Improves

by Terje Solsvik (Reuters) – Crude oil tanker firm Frontline declared its first dividend in more than two years on Wednesday and said it plans to

November 27, 2019
Total Views: 28

Friday, August 23, 2019
Stock photo shows an oil tanker at a terminal
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Trafigura’s Big Bet on Shipping Pays Off With Frontline Deal

By Andy Hoffman (Bloomberg) — Commodities trader Trafigura Group Pte Ltd.’s big bet on shipping paid off as it agreed on a tanker sale that will give

August 23, 2019
Total Views: 29

vlcc tanker
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Trafigura Takes Stake in Frontline

By Victoria Klesty and Terje Solsvik OSLO, Aug 23 (Reuters) – Frontline has agreed to buy 10 Suezmax oil tankers from Trafigura in a cash and share deal

August 23, 2019
Total Views: 6

Tuesday, August 13, 2019
tankers at anchor
Maritime News

Low Sulphur Fuel Giant Planned for Launch

OSLO, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Commodities trader Trafigura is joining forces with shipping firms Frontline and Golden Ocean to supply marine fuel ahead of a

August 13, 2019
Total Views: 13

Monday, June 26, 2017
Norwegian-born shipping tycoon Fredriksen
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Frontline Drops DHT Pursuit and Steers Away from Deals

By Ole Petter Skonnord OSLO, June 26 (Reuters) – Oslo-listed oil tanker firm Frontline has abandoned its pursuit of New York-listed rival DHT Holdings

June 26, 2017
Total Views: 11
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