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Rubico Acquires MR Tanker Newbuilding from Top Ships in Fleet Expansion Deal
Nasdaq-listed tanker owner Rubico has agreed to acquire an MR tanker newbuilding from former parent Top Ships for about $6.25m for the shares of a special-purpose company holding the contract. The 47,499 dwt product and chemical tanker, built at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI), is priced at $45.2m and scheduled for delivery in Q3 2029. The vessel has been fixed to an unnamed major oil trader for seven years with extension options, carrying potential gross revenue of about $75.4m.
Jul 15, 2026 1 source