Performance Shipping charters out LR1 newbuild to Mercuria

Nasdaq-listed Greek tanker owner and operator Performance Shipping has entered into a long-term time charter contract with Mercuria Energy Trading for a newbuilding LR1 tanker. Mercuria chartered the tanker for a firm period of four years, through early 2031, at a daily gross charter rate of $23,750. The vessel is the fourth tanker newbuild to …