Brightoil bunker tankers “688”, “666”, “639” sold to new owners

The following article was edit on 2 October (5.30pm Singapore time) to correctly reflect on the size of the bunker tankers.

Singapore-flagged bunker tankers Brightoil 688, Brightoil 666, and Brightoil 639 have been bought by bunkering firms from a sheriff’s sale held by the High Court of the Republic of Singapore, learns Manifold Times.

The 4,262 6,300 dwt Brightoil 688 has been purchased by Singapore bunker supplier Global Energy Trading, confirmed a representative. The company recently also acquired Brightoil 329.

The remaining 4,374 6,985 dwt Brightoil 666, and 7,034 dwt Brightoil 639 bunker tankers are believed to have been bought by a subsidiary of Mercuria Energy Trading, confirmed several sources.

The three bunker tankers were put up for sale by the sheriff’s office at the High Court of the Republic of Singapore during early September.

Brightoil Singapore (S’pore) Pte. Ltd. is currently in debt reorganisation activities at the High Court of Singapore. 

A chronologically organised list of articles concerning Brightoil’s potential debt reorganization is below:

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Photo credit: Manifold Times
Published: 2 October, 2019