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28 August 2026

Himalaya pushes rate cover into 2027

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Himalaya pushes rate cover into 2027

Himalaya Shipping has pushed its fixed-rate cover into 2027, converting two more index-linked newcastlemax charters to an average $53,000 per day. The Tor Olav Trøim-backed owner has locked the pair from September 1 through March 31 next year. The ships and charterers were not disclosed. The seven-month conversion represents around $22. 5m of gross hire across …

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