Euronav NV listed on Euronext Brussels as well as on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CMBT has offloaded two of its suezmax vessels as part of the company’s fleet rejuvenation, and officially changed its name from Euronav NV to CMB.TECH.
The shipowner has revealed that it sold the 2006-built Statia and 2008-built Sapphira to a wholly-owned subsidiary of CMB NV in a deal that is expected to generate a capital gain of $61.38m.
The 150,205-dwt vessel Statia and the vessel Sapphira, having the same dwt, will be delivered to their new owner on September 26.
The company said it sold the vessels in today’s market value. Meanwhile yesterday it was announced in the company’s social media LinkedIn that the company name has officially changed from Euronav NV to CMB.TECH.
As it is reported, the Euronav brand remains the brand name for the crude oil tanker and offshore operations.
Furthermore, CMB.TECH remains listed on Euronext Brussels and the NYSE under the ticker symbol CMBT.
To remind, Euronav and CMB.TECH together represent a diversified & futureproof maritime group with over 160 ocean-going vessels (including newbuildings) in dry bulk, container shipping, chemical tankers, offshore wind and crude oil tankers.
The group focuses on large marine and industrial applications on hydrogen or ammonia. They also offer hydrogen and ammonia fuel to customers, through own production or third-party producers. The company is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, and has offices across Europe and Asia.
On the other hand CMB, Compagnie Maritime Belge, is a maritime group with its registered offices in Antwerp. CMB is the major shareholder of Euronav / CMB.TECH.
