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Nordic American Tankers Ltd (NYSE: NAT) – Exceptional conditions for our vessels

Nordic American Tankers Reports Exceptionally High Spot Rates Driving Cash Accumulation Amid Strong Tanker Market

By Marcus Reed
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Nordic American Tankers Ltd (NYSE: NAT) announced exceptionally favorable market conditions with spot charter rates for its vessels significantly exceeding daily operating costs. Recent voyage rates range from approximately $60,000 to $200,000 per day, compared to operating costs below $10,000, indicating strong cash flow and upward momentum for the company. While spot contracts remain volatile, the company expresses confidence in sustained upward direction for NAT.

Nordic American Tankers Ltd (NYSE: NAT) – Exceptional conditions for our vessels
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Key Points

  • Spot charter rates for vessels are extraordinarily high, vastly surpassing operating costs and driving significant cash accumulation.
  • Voyage durations vary from 19 to 80 days with charter rates from $60,000 to $200,000 per day, illustrating robust demand from oil majors and traders.
  • The tanker shipping sector is experiencing unprecedented strength, benefiting from increased oil transport demand and favorable market dynamics.

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Dear Shareholders and Investors,

We are currently experiencing a market for our vessels that is extraordinary.

Below is a snapshot of some recent spot fixtures for our ships – the numbers are approximate.

Our operating costs per ship are less than $10,000 per day. The difference between the rates below and the operating costs is cash accumulation in NAT:

Fixture to Oil Major for a 31-day voyage, producing a rate of about $183,000 per day.

Fixture to Oil Trader for a 60-day voyage, giving a rate of about $200,000 per day.

Voyage to Oil Trader for a 80-day voyage. The rate is about $98,000 per day.

To Oil Major for a 65-day voyage. The Time Charter Equivalent (TCE) is about $70,000 per day. 

Spot fixture to Oil Major for a 19-day voyage. The TCE is about $88,000 per day.

To Oil Major for a 77-day voyage. The TCE is USD 61,000 per day.

Spot fixture to Oil trader for a 64-day voyage. The TCE is about $60,000 per day.

NAT vessel to Oil Major for a 53-day voyage. The TCE is about $60,000 per day.

By nature, spot contracts are volatile, which is why we see short term variations.

The direction is unquestionably upwards for NAT.

For further information on Nordic American Tankers. Please see our web page www.nat.bm 


Sincerely,

Herbjorn Hansson
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Nordic American Tankers Ltd.                                                        www.nat.bm


Contacts: 
     

Bjørn Giæver, CFO                                                             
Nordic American Tankers Ltd                                             
Tel: +1 888 755 8391                                  

Alexander Kihle, Finance Manager
Nordic American Tankers Ltd
Tel: +47 91 724 171    


 


Risks

  • Spot contracts are inherently volatile, introducing revenue unpredictability for the company and investors.
  • Potential fluctuations in global oil demand or geopolitical issues could negatively impact tanker demand and charter rates.
  • Operating in the shipping industry exposes the company to regulatory, environmental, and operational risks affecting profitability.

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