Trafigura Charters Newly Delivered Southern Resonance from N2 Tankers On 7 October 2025, N2 Tankers secured employment for its newly delivered aframax tanker, Southern Resonance, with commodities trading major Trafigura. The 115,000-dwt vessel, freshly constructed by Sumitomo Heavy Industries , will be on charter for 150 days. Based in Singapore, N2 Tankers is a collaboration between Nissen Kauin and Reederei Nord
. This procurement signifies the immediate commercial utilization of the ship following its completion in 2025. This move aligns with Trafigura's strategy to assure fleet availability amid fluctuating market conditions. As part of the immediate agenda, Southern Resonance will commence its operations under the charter agreement, focusing primarily on crude transportation.
Source: https://www.tradewindsnews.com/tankers/trafigura-fixes-n2-tankers-newbuilding-straight-out-of-the-shipyard/2-1-1882113
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