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Performance Shipping Extends Blue Moon Tanker Charter for Two Years

Key Facts

1Performance Shipping announced the extension of the time charter contract for the M/T Blue Moon with American Eagle Tankers for an additional two years.
2The average daily charter rate for the vessel has been set at US$40,500.

In a move aimed at bolstering cash flow stability amid maritime shipping market fluctuations, Performance Shipping has announced the extension of the charter for its vessel, Blue Moon. Under the agreement with American Eagle Tankers, the charter period for the tanker has been extended for an additional two years. The average daily charter rate has been set at US$40,500, ensuring long-term revenue visibility for this specific asset.

This extension comes at a time when the Aframax tanker market is experiencing steady demand, as shipping firms seek to secure long-term contracts to hedge against spot rate volatility. Compared to shipping giants like Frontline and Teekay Tankers, this move reflects Performance Shipping's strategy of focusing on fixed-rate contracts to enhance investor confidence. Per market data, current charter rates indicate relative stability within the global energy transport sector.

Operationally, the 2011-built vessel will continue its service with the existing charterer, minimizing operational downtime risks. Energy sector traders are closely monitoring the EIA Weekly Petroleum Report scheduled for July 8, 2026, as US inventory levels directly impact global shipping demand.