Rubico targets five-ship MR fleet with latest Top Ships newbuild swoop

Nasdaq-listed Rubico has acquired two MR tanker newbuildings from Top Ships for $14.5m, continuing the reshuffle of Evangelos Pistiolis-linked tanker orders in China. The two special-purpose companies hold shipbuilding contracts for 47,499 dwt product and chemical tankers at Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI).