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TEN Ltd. Announces Delivery and Naming of the Third in a Series of Twelve DP2 Shuttle Tankers Ordered at Samsung Heavy Industries, South Korea

Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. expands its DP2 shuttle tanker fleet with delivery of 'Anfield DP' under a decade-long contract.

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Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. (NYSE: TEN) announced the delivery and naming of 'Anfield DP,' the third DP2 shuttle tanker in a series of twelve being built by Samsung Heavy Industries. The vessel will serve a 10-year charter to a US oil major, with options extending to 20 years, bolstering TEN's position as one of the largest shuttle tanker owners globally. The company's fleet now operates seven shuttle tankers on long-term employment, with nine more on order, backed by a minimum contracted revenue backlog of approximately $3.5 billion. TEN continues to divest older tonnage at profitable levels while upgrading its fleet with advanced vessels tied to long-term contracts, supporting growth and shareholder dividends.

TEN Ltd. Announces Delivery and Naming of the Third in a Series of Twelve DP2 Shuttle Tankers Ordered at Samsung Heavy Industries, South Korea
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Key Points

  • Delivery of 'Anfield DP' marks the third vessel in TEN’s 12-unit DP2 shuttle tanker series.
  • The new vessel secures a 10-year employment contract with a US oil major, with extension options up to 20 years.
  • TEN’s fleet expansion and $3.5 billion revenue backlog strengthen its market position in the specialized shuttle tanker and offshore sectors.
  • Sectors impacted include maritime shipping, offshore oil & gas logistics, and energy transportation markets.

$3.5 billion of minimum contracted revenue from 82 vessel pro-forma fleet

16-shuttle tanker fleet making TEN one of the largest shuttle tanker owners in the world

ATHENS, Greece, July 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEN, Ltd (NYSE: TEN) today announced the delivery and naming of DP2 suezmax shuttle tanker “Anfield DP” from Samsung Heavy Industries Co., Ltd (“Samsung”) in South Korea, the third in a series of 12 DP2 shuttle tankers under construction at Samsung. The vessel will commence a 10-year employment to a US oil major, with options to extend until the vessel’s 20th year anniversary. The delivery of “Anfield DP” further advances the company’s second phase expansion in the Brazilian offshore space, having established a presence in this “high barriers-to-entry” market since 2012.

The naming ceremony was attended by dignitaries from Greece, South Korea and the USA. Her Excellency, Ms. K. Guilfoyle, the US Ambassador to Greece, named the vessel which hoisted the Greek flag.

With this latest addition, TEN operates seven shuttle tankers on long-term employment, with nine more on order. Minimum gross revenues from the backlog of long-term charters are currently approximately $3.5 billion.

“We welcome another advanced spec shuttle tanker in our fleet. The company continues its tested strategy of divesting its first-generation tankers at very profitable levels while replacing them with high-end specialized tonnage backed by accretive long-term contracts,” Mr. George Saroglou, President & COO of TEN stated. “With a secured revenue backlog of $3.5 billion, supported by blue-chip counterparties, TEN can comfortably continue its growth trajectory and at the same time reward shareholders with healthy dividends,” Mr. Saroglou concluded.

TEN’s CURRENT NEWBUILDING PROGRAM

#NameTypeDelivery (exp)StatusEmploymentCONVENTIONAL TANKERS1Dr Irene TsakosSuezmax – Scrubber Fitted Q2 2025DELIVEREDYes2Silia TSuezmax – Scrubber Fitted Q4 2025DELIVEREDYes3Delos T MR – Scrubber FittedQ1 2026DELIVEREDYes 4DionMR – Scrubber FittedQ1 2026DELIVEREDYes5AmazonaPanamax LR1 – Scrubber FittedQ2 2027Under ConstructionTBA6MayaPanamax LR1 – Scrubber FittedQ3 2027Under ConstructionTBA7IncaPanamax LR1 – Scrubber FittedQ4 2027Under ConstructionTBA8NY Knicks 26VLCC – Scrubber FittedQ4 2027Under ConstructionTBA9Chairman DJSVLCC – Scrubber FittedQ1 2028Under ConstructionTBA10TBNVLCC – Scrubber FittedQ2 2028Under ConstructionTBA11AztecPanamax LR1 – Scrubber FittedQ3 2028Under ConstructionTBA12AndesPanamax LR1 – Scrubber FittedQ3 2028Under ConstructionTBASHUTTLE TANKERS13Athens 04DP2 Shuttle TankerQ2 2025DELIVEREDYes14Paris 24DP2 Shuttle TankerQ3 2025DELIVEREDYes15Anfield DPDP2 Shuttle TankerQ3 2026DELIVEREDYes16Ariano Suassuna DPDP2 Shuttle TankerQ3 2027Under ConstructionYes17Elza Soares DPDP2 Shuttle TankerQ4 2027Under ConstructionYes18Maria Firmina DPDP2 Shuttle TankerQ1 2028Under ConstructionYes19Carolina de Jesus DPDP2 Shuttle TankerQ2 2028Under ConstructionYes20Ipanemas DPDP2 Shuttle TankerQ3 2028Under ConstructionYes21Maracana DPDP2 Shuttle TankerQ3 2028Under ConstructionYes22Corinithians DPDP2 Shuttle TankerQ4 2028Under ConstructionYes23Severino DPDP2 Shuttle TankerQ4 2028Under ConstructionYes24Dr Socrates DPDP2 Shuttle TankerQ4 2028Under ConstructionYesLNG CARRIERS25TBNLNG CarrierQ3 2028Under ConstructionTBA26TBNLNG CarrierQ1 2029Under ConstructionTBA


ABOUT TSAKOS ENERGY NAVIGATION

TEN, founded in 1993 and celebrating this year 33-years as a public company, is one of the first and most established public shipping companies in the world. TEN’s diversified energy fleet currently consists of 82 vessels, including twelve DP2 shuttle tankers, two scrubber-fitted suezmax vessels, two scrubber-fitted MR product tankers and five scrubber-fitted LR1 tankers under construction, consisting of a mix of crude tankers, product tankers and LNG carriers, totaling 10.1 million dwt.

ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted by such forward-looking statements. TEN undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

For further information, please contact: 

Company 
Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd. 
George Saroglou 
President & COO 
+30210 94 07 710 
[email protected]

Investor Relations / Media 
Capital Link, Inc. 
Nicolas Bornozis / Markella Kara 
+212 661 7566 
[email protected] 


A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/a5a51003-9ab8-4858-a2b6-399aa574fbe6


Risks

  • Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to deviate from expectations, including contract performance and market conditions.
  • Dependence on long-term contracts with major oil companies exposes TEN to counterparty risks related to the energy sector's volatility.
  • Potential delays or cost overruns in ongoing vessel construction could impact financial outcomes and fleet expansion plans.

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