Largest Russian Shipping Firm ‘Sovcomflot’ Sells Off At Least 20 Tankers To Clear Debts

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The largest shipping firm in Russia, Sovcomflot, has sold off at least 20 tankers to avoid defaults and pay off creditors. About it on May 23, reports the Financial Times.

It has been observed that the firm has sold one-sixth of its fleet. Debt defaults coupled with negative loans on their balance sheets may severely impact Sovcomflot’s reputation among creditors and oil majors, including Total and Shell, which lease its vessels.

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