Strategic Fleet Renewal and Asset Management Focus
Teekay Tankers sold 11 vessels in the first half of 2025 for gross proceeds of $340 million and estimated book gains of $100 million.
The company is actively reducing exposure to older vessels (18-19 years old) and opportunistically selling 2009-built Suezmaxes during a high asset price environment.
Recent acquisitions include a modern Suezmax in July and a 50% stake in the Hong Kong Spirit VLCC, reflecting a focus on modern, efficient assets.
Management emphasized a shift towards renewing the fleet with younger vessels, recycling capital from sales into acquisitions, and maintaining a disciplined approach to fleet growth.
Strategic Fleet Deleveraging and Sale Leaseback Repurchases
Scorpio Tankers has reduced lease obligations from $2.2 billion at start of 2022 to below $70 million, with plans to fully eliminate sale leaseback obligations within a few months.
The company has expanded liquidity to approximately $1.4 billion, including cash, undrawn credit, and investments, emphasizing strong balance sheet management.