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Bidding Announcement of 4917t Oil Tanker “LONG MEI”

Entrusted by the Sellers, our company (the “Bidding Company”) is scheduled to conduct an online public auction on the Shipbid website (www.shipbid.net) from 16:00 to 16:30 on September 16th, 2026 (Beijing Time) (“Bidding Day”), which is hereby announced as follows: 1. Bidding Target: Vessel Name: LONG MEI (IMO Number: 1061348); Vessel Type: Oil Tanker; Port ...

On September 16th, 2026, at 16:00 Beijing Time, an online public auction for the oil tanker LONG MEI will commence on the Shipbid website. The vessel, currently in service, has a length of 103.95m x 15.00m x 7.70m, a deadweight capacity of 4917t, and is flagged under the Republic of Honduras. The auction will last until 16:30 Beijing Time on the same day, with a starting price of USD 1.7 million.

Bidders must register before the bidding begins, providing a USD 0.17 million deposit, which will be refunded if unsuccessful. The purchase price will be settled in USD, with unsuccessful bidders required to pay back their deposit within two banking days. Overseas buyers must meet qualification requirements and not be subject to any relevant sanctions.

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