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serve our customers and deliver sustainable value
Edited by:
Giannis Theodoropoulos
& Manos Charitos
on what they do best and reflects Euronav’s
for our shareholders”. utmost confidence in Anglo-Eastern’s ability to
deliver as a ship manager wider initiatives related
EURONAV AND ANGLO-EASTERN JOIN to safety, quality, digitalisation, crew training and
FORCES decarbonisation”.
Euronav NV and Anglo-Eastern Univan Group Alexander Saverys, CEO, stated, “We are
announced a Heads of Agreement for the sale very happy to join forces with Anglo-Eastern.
and purchase of Euronav Ship Management Hellas We already have a strong collaboration with
(ESMH), Euronav’s ship management arm. Anglo-Eastern, and this combination will further
Euronav and Anglo-Eastern intend to join forces enhance our business relations, offering plenty
through this sale, with the latter assuming owner- of new opportunities for our company and our
people”.
HEIDMAR INC. ANNOUNCES ADDITION
OF LANDBRIDGE SHIP MANAGEMENT
(LBSM)
Heidmar Inc. announced the expansion of its ser-
vice offering to include technical ship management
with the addition of Landbridge Ship Management,
Hong Kong Ltd (LBSM) to the Heidmar group.
The Huwell Group, an owner of five modern
VLCCs, decided that Heidmar, a company focused
on marine services, is best situated to further
develop and grow LBSM. This strategic initiative
for both parties is the outcome of a strong rela-
tionship and collaboration developed over the last
three years. LBSM has built an enviable reputa-
tion operating a modern VLCC fleet with a very
strong relationship with oil majors and a strong
track record in securing long-term time charters
with first-class charterers. Heidmar’s goal is to
build on this solid foundation and grow the fleet
in the tanker sector and other shipping markets.
CEO of Heidmar Inc, Pankaj Khanna, stated: “The
introduction of Technical Management represents
a significant milestone for Heidmar Inc. We are
excited to leverage our extensive industry expe-
rience and deep-rooted relationships to deliver
unparalleled technical support to our clients. As a
former seafarer myself, I recognise the invaluable
contribution of seafarers to the global economy.
We remain resolutely committed to the men and
women who serve onboard vessels worldwide.
Your safety, well-being, professional development,
ship of ship management responsibilities for the and success are the key pillars of our success”.
vessels currently under ESMH on an “as is” basis.
This transaction will provide Anglo-Eastern with HAFNIA SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES
a solid local presence in the Greek market while ADDITIONAL LISTING ON THE NEW
also greatly enhancing its footprint in large crude YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
oil tankers. Hafnia announced the successful completion of its
Post-integration, ESMH will become part of listing on the New York Stock Exchange, marking a
Anglo-Eastern’s vast global network, offering the significant milestone in its growth trajectory.
combined entity a wide range of growth opportu- As of 9 April 2024, Hafnia’s common shares com-
nities in different regions and ship types. menced trading on the NYSE under the ticker
Bjorn Hojgaard, CEO of Anglo-Eastern, empha- “HAFN” while continuing to be listed on the Oslo
sised the mutually beneficial nature of this agree- Stock Exchange under the ticker “HAFNI”. This
ment, which “will enable both companies to focus dual listing offers enhanced access to global inves-
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