# CAPT: CAPITAL TANKERS CORP. ANNOUNCES THE SUCCESSFUL DELIVERY OF ONE DUAL FUEL SUEZMAX TANKER, INCREASING ITS SAILING FLEET TO FIFTEEN VESSELS

- Source: mfn · Published: 2026-08-13 · Kind: other
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**TL;DR —** Capital Tankers Corp. took delivery of a new dual-fuel Suezmax tanker, the M/T Aristodimos, expanding its sailing fleet to 15 vessels and moving closer to its target of 17 vessels by the end of 2026 and 33 total vessels by 2028.

## Takeaways
- Capital Tankers Corp. (CAPT) received the M/T Aristodimos, a 155,378 DWT dual-fuel LNG Suezmax tanker.
- This delivery increases CAPT's sailing fleet to 15 tankers, comprising six Suezmax, four Aframax, four LR2, and one VLCC.
- The M/T Aristodimos was partially financed through a $67.5 million sale and leaseback arrangement, with quarterly installments of $0.8 million and a balloon payment of $33.8 million in August 2036.
- CAPT expects to take delivery of two more Suezmax tankers by the end of 2026, bringing its sailing fleet to 17 vessels.
- The company's total scheduled fleet is 33 vessels, with 18 newbuildings expected between 2026 and 2028, and 23 of these 33 vessels being dual-fuel LNG ready or capable.
- The expansion with eco-friendly, dual-fuel vessels positions CAPT for potential fuel and regulatory cost advantages in the crude oil transportation market.

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