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Rubico Announces Closing of the Acquisition of Additional Newbuilding MR Tanker

$RUBIPress releaseOct 6, 2026, 8:30 AM ETRead the release

Rubico closed its previously announced acquisition from related party Top Ships of an SPV holding a newbuilding 47,499 dwt MR tanker contract at Guangzhou Shipyard, with delivery expected in Q2 2029. The vessel is fixed on a seven-year time charter with a major oil trader from delivery, with four optional extension years, lifting total potential gross revenue backlog to approximately $374.6 million including the operating fleet.

Key figures

Deal Value Usd
0
Vessel dwt
47499
Charter duration
7 years firm plus 4 optional years
Stock dividend ratio
0.50 shares per share
Newbuilding gross revenue backlog
$226.3 million
Shipbuilding installments financed
85%
Total potential gross revenue backlog
$374.6 million

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