MOL Chemical Tankers Acquires Nordic Tankers from Triton
January 31, 2019
MOL Chemical Tankers Pte. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., has acquired Nordic Tankers A/S from funds advised by Triton. The transaction transfers the leading chemical tanker operator based in Copenhagen to a long‑term industrial owner to support further development and consolidation in the chemical tanker market.
- Buyers
- MOL Chemical Tankers Pte. Ltd., Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.
- Targets
- Nordic Tankers A/S
- Sellers
- Funds advised by Triton
- Industry
- Transportation
- Location
- Denmark
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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