Euronav ceo Paddy Rodgers launched a stinging attack on what he called the “abuse” of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection procedures in the US by shipping companies.
Expansionist Euronav was marginally back in the black in the first quarter with a $1.4m profit, improving on a $10.7m loss in the same period last year.
Despite making a loss in 2013 Euronav is already eyeing more opportunities in the large tanker sector just weeks after buying Maersk Tankers VLCC fleet for $980m.