Famous VLCC sold for ninth time

The 300,000 dwt Alter Ego—a vessel with a storied past—has changed hands for the ninth time in its 19-year lifespan. Greek outfit Cavalli Marine, known for its preference for vintage tonnage, reportedly sold the Chinese-built tanker to Chinese buyers for around $42m, netting an estimated $3m profit, excluding any gains from chartering. The transaction highlights …