Rubico Acquires Newbuilding MR Tanker, Boosting Revenue Backlog 33% to ~$305M

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Rubico Inc. announced the acquisition of a newbuilding MR tanker for $6.25 million, increasing its total potential gross revenue backlog by 33% to approximately $304.6 million. The vessel is scheduled for delivery in Q3 2029 with a 7-year firm charter already secured.

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• Acquisition of Newbuilding MR Tanker

  Rubico entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire a 47,499 dwt chemical/product oil carrier newbuilding for $6.25 million, payable at closing expected by September 30, 2026.

• Revenue Backlog Surges 33%

  The acquisition adds $75.4 million in potential gross revenue backlog, increasing total backlog to approximately $304.6 million, including optional charter years.

• Long-Term Charter Secured

  The vessel has a 7-year firm time charter with a major oil trader starting upon delivery in Q3 2029, with an option to extend for 4 additional years.

• Financing via Sale-Leaseback

  85% of the $45.2 million shipbuilding contract is financed through a sale-leaseback with a Chinese leasing company, with quarterly installments of $0.5 million over 10 years and a balloon payment of $18.2 million.

auto_awesomeAnalysis · RUBI · Energy & Transportation

Rubico is buying a newbuilding MR tanker for $6.25 million, adding $75.4 million in potential gross revenue backlog and lifting total backlog to approximately $304.6 million — a 33% jump. The vessel comes with a 7-year firm charter from a major oil trader, providing long-term cash flow visibility. Financing is largely covered by an 85% sale-leaseback, limiting upfront cash outlay. This deal expands Rubico's fleet and contracted revenue base at a time when the stock trades near its 52-week low, potentially signaling management's confidence in the tanker market recovery.