Tsakos Energy Navigation Limited – product, crude and LNG tanker operator – delivered the fully-coated DP2 shuttle tanker, the first of its kind internationally to fly the Greek flag, with a carrying capacity of 157,000 dwt, Rio 2016. The delivery was attended by the Greek Minister of Mercantile Marine accompanied by the Ambassadors of Greece in South Korea and the Philippines together with dignitaries representing the local authorities. The second sister shuttle tanker, the Brasil 2014, is scheduled to be delivered in April 2013. Both vessels have secured 15-year employments with a national oil major that are expected to generate $520 million in gross revenues over the corresponding periods.
The company also announced that it will issue its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2012 financial results including its quarterly dividend declaration on April 19, 2013. That same morning, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, TEN will host a conference call to review the results as well as management's outlook for the business. The call, which will be hosted by TEN's senior management, may contain information beyond what is included in the earnings press release.
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