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9 October 2026

Hunter’s VLCC charter dispute swells to nearly $68m

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Hunter’s VLCC charter dispute swells to nearly $68m

Norwegian shipping investment company Hunter Group’s dispute with an unnamed long-term VLCC charter counterparty has deepened further, with unpaid hire now approaching $68m after another substantial shortfall in September. The Oslo-listed company disclosed on Friday that its counterparty paid approximately $12. 75m less than the amount due for September, marking the seventh consecutive month of reduced …

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