Acquisition of three modern dry bulk vessels with long-term charters
Ocean Yield ASA (“Ocean Yield” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Company has agreed to acquire two ultramax and one kamsarmax dry bulk vessels for a total consideration of USD 62.8 million net of pre-paid charter hire with 9, 10 and 12 years bareboat charters to Scorpio Bulkers Inc. (“Scorpio Bulkers”). In addition, Ocean Yield has committed to part finance the scrubber installation on the vessels, with an additional of USD 1.5 million per vessel during 2020. The two ultramax vessels are built in 2015 and 2016 and the kamsarmax vessel is built in 2018. All vessels are