September 16, 2026 Press Room · Tankers

Pistiolis company buys resale tanker for charter to Trafigura

Originally published by
TradeWinds
By
Gary Dixon
Location
London
Section
Tankers
Publication date
27 July 2026

Rubico makes it three newbuildings in deal with Top Ships’ CEO

Evangelos Pistiolis.
Evangelos Pistiolis.Photo: Central Group

Key takeaways

  • Rubico makes it three newbuildings in deal with Top Ships’ CEO
  • Evangelos Pistiolis-controlled Rubico is adding to its newbuilding stable in another deal with its major shareholder’s Top Ships operation.
  • Nasdaq-listed Rubico said a letter of intent has been signed to buy a 47,500-dwt Top Ships MR tanker due in the second quarter of 2029 from Guangzhou Shipyard International in China.
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Evangelos Pistiolis-controlled Rubico is adding to its newbuilding stable in another deal with its major shareholder’s Top Ships operation.

Nasdaq-listed Rubico said a letter of intent has been signed to buy a 47,500-dwt Top Ships MR tanker due in the second quarter of 2029 from Guangzhou Shipyard International in China.