When delivered, they will be timechartered to Shell on long term Shelltime charter forms.
The financing comprised both senior, junior and Tristar equity tranches. The senior tranche was provided by a syndicate of Middle Eastern and Australian banks. The value of the vessels on maturity was underwritten by Ironshore Specialty Insurance pursuant to individual residual value insurance policies.
HFW's role included negotiating the shipbuilding contracts, timecharters, RVI policies, operating leases and other financing documents, as well as the ‘Shell Quiet Enjoyment Letters’ with Shell and the financing banks.