FRO - FRO - Closing of the acquisition of 10 Suezmax tankers from Trafigura

Frontline Ltd. today announced that it has closed the acquisition of 10 Suezmax tankers built in 2019 under the Sale and Purchase Agreement with Trafigura Maritime Logistics a wholly owned subsidiary of Trafigura Group Pte Ltd.

The Board of Directors
Frontline Ltd.
Hamilton, Bermuda
March 16, 2020

Questions should be directed to:

Robert Hvide Macleod: Chief Executive Officer, Frontline Management AS
+47 23 11 40 84

Inger M. Klemp: Chief Financial Officer, Frontline Management AS
+47 23 11 40 76

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