Malaysia-based Bumi Armada has reached an agreement to dispose of a very large crude carrier (VLCC), according to data provided in the company’s third quarter of 2018 financial report.

Bumi Armada Sells VLCC Armada Ulysses

The vessel in question is the 1999-built VLCC Armada Ulysses, which was held as an FPSO conversion candidate, Bumi Armada explained.

Due to the sale of the 310,100 dwt tanker, the company recognised a non-cash impairment of MYR 41.4 million (USD 9.86 million) in its FPO business.

The group’s revenue for the third quarter of 2018 reached MYR 588 million, dropping by 8.3% from MYR 641.4 million reported in the same period a year earlier.

Net loss for the period was at MYR 502.8 million, as compared to a net profit of MYR 123.7 million seen in the third quarter of 2017.

Source: WorldMaritimeNews