Maersk Tankers Adds Two Members to Its Pool

Maersk Tankers has expanded its pool by adding two new members, the Oslo-based shipowner Blystad Group and the Dutch company Ace Tankers.

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The two carriers have each added one vessel to Maersk Tanker’s Intermediate pool, the the Danish product tanker major informed.

Blystad Group joined the pool with the 2009-built, 17,604 dwt Songa Emerald, while Ace Tankers committed the 2009-built, 17,055 dwt Chem Lyra.

“In the first half of 2018, we have seen a continuation of growth in the number of partners joining Maersk Tankers’ pools,” the company said, adding that its strategic focus on algorithmic trading and a newly formed After Sales Desk have contributed positively to the growth.