Okeanis raises $100m from Norway placement
The Alafouzos family tanker vehicle Okeanis Eco Tankers is ready to run on the Norwegian Merkur market as a prelude potentially to a major exchange listing after a successful private share placement that has netted about $100m. The offering was downsized as investors flagged up share liquidity as a concern but plenty of funds were won over by the Greek owner’s tanker market recovery story combined with an eco scrubber-fitted fleet
Greek tanker company’s share expected to start trading on Merkur market next week