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18 August 2026

Seacon refinances chemical tanker quartet

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Seacon refinances chemical tanker quartet

Hong Kong-listed Seacon Shipping is refinancing four modern chemical tankers in a $103. 4m sale-and-leaseback switch that will cut the margin on the vessels’ debt. The Qingdao-based owner is exercising early purchase options on the 18,500 dwt Golden Banyan, Golden Cedar, Golden Maple and Golden Olive for a combined $107. 9m, bringing to an end financing arrangements …

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