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D E A R   S H A R E H O L D E R :
D E A R   S H A R E H O L D E R

Market conditions for products tankers were not favorable 

bank debt, has become more difficult, and as several ship-

in 2016, and our financial results for the year suffered as  

yards which specialize in product tankers have been forced 

a result. While global demand trends for refined products 

to close or rationalize their capacity.

and the distances they must travel remained attractive, 

these trends were offset by two significant but temporary 

factors. Your management team continues work through 

these short-term challenges to position the Company for  

a very attractive future.

The second challenge we faced in 2016 was pervasive high 

inventories and low refining margins around the world. 

Such conditions counteract positive demand fundamentals 

by diminishing trading returns. As I’ve said many times in 

the past, our markets function on “layers” of demand. The 

The first headwind we faced was a surge of new vessel 

base level is comprised of basic distribution of products, 

deliveries in 2016. Many of these vessels directly compete 

from refinery to consumer, much the same as it has been 

with us, but in the first months from delivery, before they 

for the last 50 years. The higher levels of demand have 

“settle in” to diffuse trading patterns, new vessels often 

developed as oil majors and intermediaries have started to 

disrupt the trading economics on benchmark routes, provid-

trade petroleum products just like other commodities are 

ing widespread downward pressure on freight rates. Many 

traded. Our ships are valuable pieces of this new trading 

more of these deliveries were not even product tankers but 

landscape, providing storage, blending capability, and most 

rather crude oil tankers. However, new vessels designed  

importantly, optionality in time and location. When global 

to carry crude oil—with virgin tanks directly out of a ship-

inventories are excessive and refining economics around  

yard—can carry products like distillates for one or two voy-

the world uniformly low and flat, these higher levels of 

ages before they take up the “dirty” trade for the rest of 

demand disappear.

their useful lives. In either case, we are confident that the 

product tanker market can withstand these short-term  

pressures, particularly with the declining orderbook for new 

vessels over the next 2–3 years. As an illustration, in 2016, 

only 17 product tankers were ordered, which is a 20 year 

low. In addition, we believe the future supply of product 

tankers will be constrained as access to capital, particularly 

Despite these challenges, we are heartened by the widen-

ing differential between new and old refining assets and 

new and old sources of marginal demand. For instance,  

the competitive advantage of refiners is widening in places 

like the US Gulf and Arabian Gulf. The pricing and sourcing 

of inputs, the infrastructure, capital, and regulatory 

 
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advantages—among others—are becoming more pronounced 

USE OF CAPITAL

with time. Meanwhile, the struggles of emerging and devel-

In February 2017, after carefully evaluating our dividend, 

oped markets alike appear persistent. A case in point is the 

we decided to reduce it from a quarterly payment of $0.125 

European Commission’s recent “Petroleum Refining Fitness 

per share to $0.01 per share. We did not take this step 

Check,” which concludes what we have been saying for 

lightly, but consistent with the performance of our business 

years, that regulation and high costs are making this market 

and the industry landscape in front of us, our priority is  

uncompetitive for refiners. Furthermore, as refining capac-

to allocate capital to the Company itself for better risk- 

ity contracts or struggles in any of these areas, the market 

adjusted long-term returns for our shareholders.

for products becomes more susceptible to disruption and 

shocks, meaning ships like ours are more in demand more 

frequently. In summary, we still believe that medium and 

longer-term trends in our industry are favorable.

2016 EVENTS

Before I finish, I would be remiss if I did not mention the 

passing of Donald C. Trauscht in November 2016. Don was 

an invaluable member of our board of directors since 2010, 

and we will be forever grateful for his contributions and 

dedication to Scorpio Tankers.

We continued to strengthen our balance sheet in 2016, as 

I am as excited as ever about the prospects for Scorpio 

we refinanced our debt with better terms, including lower 

Tankers, and I thank you for your continued support.

interest rate margins. We also obtained financing for our 

eight newbuilding MRs, ultimately completing this process  

in the first quarter of 2017. These newbuilding MRs are 

scheduled to be delivered throughout 2017 and the first 

Sincerely,

quarter of 2018. 

Regarding our fleet operations, we received delivery of two 

LR2 tankers and sold five MR tankers to a strategic partner 

in 2016. We currently have 80 ships on the water with an 

average age of 2.3 years, making us both the largest and 

youngest fleet of product tankers in the world. 

EMANUELE A. LAURO
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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F L E E T   L I S T

OWNED VESSELS

VESSEL NAME

HANDYMAX

STI Brixton
STI Comandante
STI Pimlico
STI Hackney
STI Acton
STI Fulham
STI Camden
STI Battersea
STI Wembley
STI Finchley
STI Clapham
STI Poplar
STI Hammersmith
STI Rotherhithe

MR

STI Amber
STI Topaz
STI Ruby
STI Garnet
STI Onyx
STI Sapphire
STI Emerald
STI Beryl
STI Le Rocher
STI Larvotto
STI Fontvieille
STI Ville
STI Duchessa
STI Opera
STI Texas City
STI Meraux
STI San Antonio
STI Venere
STI Virtus
STI Aqua
STI Dama
STI Benicia
STI Regina
STI St. Charles
STI Mayfair
STI Yorkville
STI Milwaukee
STI Battery
STI Soho
STI Memphis
STI Tribeca
STI Gramercy
STI Bronx
STI Pontiac
STI Manhattan
STI Queens
STI Osceola
STI Notting Hill
STI Seneca
STI Westminster
STI Brooklyn
STI Black Hawk
STI Galata(1)

Total owned Handymax  
and MR DWT

LR2

STI Elysees
STI Madison
STI Park
STI Orchard
STI Sloane
STI Broadway
STI Condotti
STI Rose
STI Veneto
STI Alexis

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57

58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67

2

Year 
Built

DWT

Ice 
Class

2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2015
2015

2012
2012
2012
2012
2012
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2013
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2017

2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
2015
2015
2015

38,734
38,734
38,734
38,734
38,734
38,734
38,734
38,734
38,734
38,734
38,734
38,734
38,734
38,734

49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,995
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,990
49,687
49,990
49,687
49,990
49,990
49,990

2,691,245

109,999
109,999
109,999
109,999
109,999
109,999
109,999
109,999
109,999
109,999

1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1B
—
1B
—
—
—

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

OWNED VESSELS

VESSEL NAME

STI Winnie
STI Oxford
STI Lauren
STI Connaught
STI Spiga
STI Savile Row
STI Kingsway
STI Carnaby
STI Lombard
STI Grace
STI Jermyn
STI Selatar
STI Rambla(1)

Year 
Built

2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2016
2016
2017
2017

DWT

109,999
109,999
109,999
109,999
109,999
109,999
109,999
109,999
109,999
109,999
109,999
109,999
109,999

Ice  
Class

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

Total owned LR2 DWT

2,529,977

TIME OR BAREBOAT CHARTERED-IN-VESSELS(2)

Year 
Built

DWT

Ice  
Class

68
69
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80

81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89

VESSEL NAME

HANDYMAX

Kraslava
Krisjanis Valdemars
Silent
Single
Star I
Sky
Steel
Stone I
Style

MR

Vukovar
Targale
Zefyros

90 Miss Mariarosaria
91
92
93
94 Gan-Trust
95
96
97

CPO New Zealand
CPO Australia
Ance

2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2007
2008
2008
2008

2011
2015
2007
2013
2013
2011
2011
2006

37,258
37,266
37,847
37,847
37,847
37,847
37,847
37,847
37,847

47,499
49,990
49,999
49,999
51,561
51,717
51,763
52,622

1B
1B
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A
1A

—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—

—

LR1

98 Hellespont Progress

2006

73,728

LR2

99

Densa Alligator

2013

105,708

Total chartered-in DWT

924,039

NEWBUILDINGS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSTRUCTION(3)

VESSEL NAME

Yard

DWT

Estimated 
Delivery

MR

100 Hull 2602— 

  TBN STI Bosphorus
101 Hull 2603—TBN STI Leblon
102 Hull 2604—TBN STI La Boca
103 Hull 2605—TBN STI  
  San Telmo
104 Hull 2606—TBN STI  
  Donald C Trauscht
105 Hull 2607—TBN STI Esles II
106 Hull 2608—TBN STI Jardins

Total newbuilding DWT

Total Fleet DWT

HMD
HMD
HMD

HMD

HMD
HMD
HMD

52,000
52,000
52,000

Q2 2017
Q3 2017
Q3 2017

52,000

Q3 2017

52,000
52,000
52,000

Q4 2017
Q4 2017
Q1 2018

364,000

6,509,261

(1) This vessel was delivered in March 2017.
(2)  See fleet list on pages 23 and 24 of Form 20-F for a description of these time or 

bareboat charter-in agreements.

(3)  See fleet list on pages 23 and 24 of Form 20-F for a description of our Newbuilding 

Program.

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UNITED STATES 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION 
Washington, D.C. 20549 
FORM 20-F 

(Mark One) 
 

REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 

OR 

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

OR 

For the transition period from _________________ to _________________ 

OR 

 

SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 

Date of event requiring this shell company report _________________ 

Commission file number: 001-34677 

SCORPIO TANKERS INC. 
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) 

(Translation of Registrant’s name into English) 
Republic of the Marshall Islands 
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 
9, Boulevard Charles III Monaco 98000 
(Address of principal executive offices) 
Mr. Emanuele Lauro 
+377-9798-5716 
info@scorpiotankers.com 
9, Boulevard Charles III Monaco 98000 
(Name, Telephone, E-mail and/or Facsimile, and address of Company Contact Person) 

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act. 

Title of each class 
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share 
7.50% Senior Notes due 2017 
6.75% Senior Notes due 2020 

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act. 

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act. 
NONE 
(Title of class) 

NONE 
(Title of class) 

Name of each exchange on which registered 
New York Stock Exchange 
New York Stock Exchange 
New York Stock Exchange 

Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the issuer’s classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report. 
As of December 31, 2016, there were 174,629,755 outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share. 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. 

Yes 

 

No 

If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934. 

Yes 

No 

 

Note – Checking the box above will not relieve any registrant required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 from their 
obligations under those Sections. 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the 
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 
days. 

Yes 

 

No 

Indicate  by  check  mark  whether  the  registrant  has  submitted  electronically  and  posted  on  its  corporate  Web  site,  if  any,  every  Interactive  Data  File  required  to  be 
submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant 
was required to submit and post such files). 

Yes 

 

No 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer or a non-accelerated filer. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer” 
and “accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one): 

Large accelerated filer  

Accelerated filer  

Non-accelerated filer  

Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing: 

 

U.S. GAAP 
International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board 
Other 

If “Other” has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow: 

If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). 

Yes 

No 

 

Item 17 

Item 18 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 

PART I 

PART II   

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ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS ....................................
1
ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE ......................................................................
1
ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION ..........................................................................................................................
20
ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY ...............................................................................................
44
ITEM 4A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS ..............................................................................................
44
ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS ........................................................
89
ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES .........................................................
ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS ........................................
96
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................. 100
ITEM 9. OFFER AND THE LISTING ................................................................................................................ 102
ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................ 102
ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK ..................... 114
ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES ..................................... 114
115
ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES .............................................. 115
ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF 

PROCEEDS ...................................................................................................................................................... 115
ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES .................................................................................................... 115
ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT ............................................................................... 116
ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS ........................................................................................................................... 116
ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES ................................................................... 116
ITEM 16D. EXEMPTIONS FROM LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES ........................... 116
ITEM 16E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER  

PART III  

AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS ................................................................................................................ 116
ITEM 16F. CHANGE IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT ................................................... 117
ITEM 16G. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ....................................................................................................... 117
ITEM 16H. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE ....................................................................................................... 117
118
ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ............................................................................................................. 118
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ............................................................................................................. 118
ITEM 19. EXHIBITS ........................................................................................................................................... 118

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 

The  Private  Securities  Litigation  Reform  Act  of  1995  provides  safe  harbor  protections  for  forward-looking 
statements  in  order  to  encourage  companies  to  provide  prospective  information  about  their  business.  Forward-looking 
statements  include  statements  concerning  plans,  objectives,  goals,  strategies,  future  events  or  performance,  and  underlying 
assumptions and other statements, which are other than statements of historical facts. This document includes assumptions, 
expectations,  projections,  intentions  and  beliefs  about  future  events.  These  statements  are  intended  as  “forward-looking 
statements.”  We  desire  to  take  advantage  of  the  safe  harbor  provisions  of  the  Private  Securities  Litigation  Reform  Act  of 
1995 and are including this cautionary statement in connection therewith. This report and any other written or oral statements 
made by us or on our behalf may include forward-looking statements, which reflect our current views with respect to future 
events  and  financial  performance,  and  are  not  intended  to  give  any  assurance  as  to  future  results.  We  caution  that 
assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions and beliefs about future events may and often do vary from actual results 
and  the  differences  can  be  material.  When  used  in  this  document,  the  words  “believe,”  “expect,”  “anticipate,”  “estimate,” 
“intend,”  “plan,”  “target,”  “project,”  “likely,”  “may,”  “will,”  “would,”  “could”  and  similar  expressions,  terms,  or  phrases 
may identify forward-looking statements. 

The forward-looking statements in this report are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, 
upon  further  assumptions,  including  without  limitation,  management’s  examination  of  historical  operating  trends,  data 
contained  in  our  records  and  other  data  available  from  third  parties.  Although  we  believe  that  these  assumptions  were 
reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies which 
are difficult or impossible to predict and are beyond our control, we cannot assure you that we will achieve or accomplish 
these expectations, beliefs or projections. 

In addition to important factors and matters discussed elsewhere in this report, and in the documents incorporated by 
reference herein, important factors that, in our view, could cause our actual results to differ materially from those discussed in 
the forward-looking statements include: 

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the strength of world economies and currencies; 
general market conditions, including the market for our vessels, fluctuations in spot and charter rates and vessel 
values; 
availability of financing and refinancing; 
potential liability from pending or future litigation;  
general domestic and international political conditions; 
potential disruption of shipping routes due to accidents or political events; 
vessels breakdowns and instances of off-hires; 
competition within our industry; 
the supply of and demand for vessels comparable to ours;  
corruption,  piracy,  militant  activities,  political  instability,  terrorism,  ethnic  unrest  in  locations  where  we  may 
operate; 
delays and cost overruns in construction projects; 
our level of indebtedness;  
our  ability  to  obtain  financing  and  to  comply  with  the  restrictive  and  other  covenants  in  our  financing 
arrangements;  
our need for cash to meet our debt service obligations;  
our levels of operating and maintenance costs, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs;  
availability of skilled workers and the related labor costs;  
compliance with governmental, tax, environmental and safety regulation;  
any  non-compliance  with  the  U.S.  Foreign  Corrupt  Practices  Act  of  1977  (FCPA)  or  other  applicable 
regulations relating to bribery; 
general economic conditions and conditions in the oil and natural gas industry;  
effects of new products and new technology in our industry;  
the failure of counterparties to fully perform their contracts with us; 
our dependence on key personnel;  
adequacy of insurance coverage;  
our ability to obtain indemnities from customers;  
changes in laws, treaties or regulations;  
the volatility of the price of our common shares and our other securities; and  
other factors described from time to time in the report we file and furnish with the U.S. Securities and Exchange 
Commission, or the SEC.  

These factors and the other risk factors described in this report are not necessarily all of the important factors that 
could  cause  actual  results  or  developments  to  differ  materially  from  those  expressed  in  any  of  our  forward-looking 
statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could harm our results. Consequently, there can be no assurance that 
actual  results  or  developments  anticipated  by  us  will  be  realized  or,  even  if  substantially  realized,  that  they  will  have  the 
expected consequences to, or effects on, us. These forward looking statements are not guarantees of our future performance, 
and  actual  results  and  future  developments  may  vary  materially  from  those  projected  in  the  forward  looking  statements. 
Given  these  uncertainties,  prospective  investors  are  cautioned  not  to  place  undue  reliance  on  such  forward-looking 
statements, which speak only as of their dates. We undertake no obligation, and specifically decline any obligation, except as 
required by law, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future 
events or otherwise. Please see our Risk Factors in “Item 3. Key Information - D. Risk Factors” of this annual report for a 
more complete discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties. 

 
PART I 

ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS 

Not applicable. 

ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE 

Not applicable. 

ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION 

Unless  the  context  otherwise  requires,  when  used  in  this  annual  report,  the  terms  “Scorpio  Tankers,”  the 
“Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Scorpio Tankers Inc. and its subsidiaries. “Scorpio Tankers Inc.” refers only to 
Scorpio Tankers Inc. and not its subsidiaries. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to “dollars,” “US dollars” and “$” 
in this annual report are to the lawful currency of the United States. We use the term deadweight tons, or dwt, expressed in 
metric tons, each of which is equivalent to 1,000 kilograms, in describing the size of tankers. 

As  used  herein,  “SLR2P”  refers  to  the  Scorpio  LR2  Pool,  “SPTP”  refers  to  the  Scorpio  Panamax  Tanker  Pool, 
“SMRP” refers to the Scorpio MR Pool, and “SHTP” refers to the Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool, which are spot market-
oriented tanker pools in which certain of our vessels operate. In addition, “HMD” refers to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. 
Ltd. of South Korea and “SSME” refers to Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. Ltd. 

A. Selected Financial Data 

The  following  tables  set  forth  our  selected  consolidated  financial  data  and  other  operating  data  as  of  and  for  the 
years  ended  December  31,  2016,  2015,  2014,  2013  and  2012.  The  selected  data  is  derived  from  our  audited  consolidated 
financial  statements,  which  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  (IFRS)  as 
issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB). Our audited consolidated financial statements for the years 
ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 and our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, together 
with the notes thereto, are included herein. Our audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 
2013 and 2012 and our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, and the notes thereto, are not 
included herein. 

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In thousands of U.S. dollars except per share and 
share data 
Consolidated income statement data 
Revenue 
Vessel revenue ...........................................................   $ 
Operating expenses 
Vessel operating costs ................................................  
Voyage expenses .......................................................  
Charterhire .................................................................  
Depreciation ..............................................................  
General and administrative expenses .........................  
Write down of vessels held for sale and  

net loss on sales of vessels .....................................  
Write-off of vessel purchase options .........................  
Gain on sale of VLGCs ..............................................  
Gain on sale of VLCCs ..............................................  
Gain on sale of Dorian shares ....................................  
Re-measurement of investment in Dorian..................  
Total operating expenses ...........................................  
Operating income / (loss) .........................................  
Other (expense) and income, net 
Financial expenses .....................................................  
Realized gain on derivative financial instruments .....  
Unrealized gain / (loss) on derivative  

financial instruments ..............................................  
Financial income........................................................  
Share of income from associate .................................  
Other expenses, net ....................................................  
Total other expense, net .............................................  
Net (loss) / income ....................................................   $ 
(Loss) / earnings per common share:(1) 
Basic (loss) / earnings per share.................................   $ 
Diluted (loss) / earnings per share .............................   $ 
Cash dividends declared per common share ..............   $ 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding ...............  
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding ............  

2016 

For the year ended December 31, 
2014 

2015 

2013 

2012 

522,747  $ 

755,711  $ 

342,807  $ 

207,580  $ 

115,381 

(187,120)   
(1,578)   
(78,862)   
(121,461)   
(54,899)   

(174,556)   
(4,432)   
(96,865)   
(107,356)   
(65,831)   

(2,078)   
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 

(35)   
(731)   
— 
— 
1,179 
— 

(445,998)   
76,749 

(448,627)   
307,084 

(78,823)   
(7,533)   
(139,168)   
(42,617)   
(48,129)   

(3,978)   
— 
— 
51,419 
10,924 
(13,895)   
(271,800)   
71,007 

(40,204)   
(4,846)   
(115,543)   
(23,595)   
(25,788)   

(21,187)   

— 
41,375 
— 
— 
— 

(189,788)   
17,792 

(104,048)   

— 

(89,596)  $ 
55 

(20,770)   

(2,705)   

17 

3 

1,371 
1,213 
— 
(188)   
(101,652)   

(24,903)  $ 

(0.15)  $ 
(0.15)  $ 
0.500  $ 

(1,255)   
145 
— 
1,316 
(89,335)   
217,749  $ 

1.35  $ 
1.20  $ 
0.495  $ 

264 
203 
1,473 
(103)   
(18,916)   
52,091  $ 

567 
1,147 
369 
(158)   
(777)   
17,015  $ 

  161,118,654 
  161,118,654 

  161,436,449 
  199,739,326 

  171,851,061 
  176,292,802 

0.30  $ 
0.30  $ 
0.390  $ 

0.12  $ 
0.11  $ 
0.130 
  146,504,055 
  148,339,378 

(0.64) 
(0.64) 
— 
  41,413,339 
  41,413,339 

(30,353) 
(21,744) 
(43,701) 
(14,818) 
(11,536) 

(10,404) 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
(132,556) 
(17,175) 

(8,512) 
443 

(1,231) 
35 
— 
(97) 
(9,362) 
(26,537) 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Balance sheet data 
Cash and cash equivalents .........................................    $ 
Vessels and drydock ..................................................   
Vessels under construction ........................................   
Total assets ................................................................   
Current and non-current debt(2) ..................................   
Shareholders’ equity ..................................................   

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Cash flow data 
Net cash inflow/(outflow) 
Operating activities ....................................................  $ 
Investing activities ..................................................... 
Financing activities .................................................... 

2016 

2015 

As of December 31, 
2014 

2013 

2012 

99,887  $ 

200,970  $ 

116,143  $ 

78,845  $ 

2,913,254 
137,917 
3,230,187 
  1,882,681 
1,315,200 

3,087,753 
132,218 
3,523,455 
  2,049,989 
1,413,885 

1,971,878 
404,877 
2,804,643 
1,571,522 
  1,162,848 

530,270 
649,526 
1,646,676 
167,129 
  1,450,723 

2016 

For the year ended December 31, 
2015 

2014 

2013 

87,165 
395,412 
50,251 
573,280 
142,459 
  414,790 

2012 

178,511  $ 
31,333 
    (310,927)   

391,975  $ 
(703,418)   

     396,270 

93,916  $ 

(1,158,234)   
   1,101,616 

(5,655 )  $ 
(935,101 )   

    932,436  

(1,928) 
(90,155) 
  142,415 

(1)  Basic (loss)  /  earnings  per  share  is calculated  by  dividing the  net  (loss)  / income  attributable to  equity  holders  of  the  parent  by the 
weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by adjusting the net (loss) / income 
attributable to equity holders of the parent and the weighted average number of common shares used for calculating basic earnings per 
share for the effects of all potentially dilutive shares. Such potentially dilutive common shares are excluded when the effect would be 
to increase earnings per share or reduce a loss per share. 

(2)  Current and non-current debt as of December 31, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 and 2012 is shown net of deferred financing fees of $37.4 

million, $55.8 million, $47.1 million, $2.4 million and $3.5 million, respectively. 

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The  following  table  sets  forth  our  other  operating  data.  This  data  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  “Item  5. 

Operating and Financial Review and Prospects.” 

For the year ended December 31, 
2014 

2013 

2015 

2016 

2012 

6,576 

6,802 

6,564 

6,781 

  20,280 
6,734 

  30,544 
6,865 

Average Daily Results 
TCE per day(1) ...............................................................................  $  15,783  $  23,163  $  15,935  $  14,369  $  12,960 
Vessel operating costs per day(2) ................................................... 
7,605 
Aframax/LR2 
TCE per revenue day (1) ................................................................ 
Vessel operating costs per day(2) ................................................... 
LR1/Panamax 
TCE per revenue day (1) ................................................................. 
Vessel operating costs per day(2)(4) ................................................ 
MR 
TCE per revenue day (1) ................................................................ 
Vessel operating costs per day(2) ................................................... 
Handymax 
TCE per revenue day (1) ................................................................ 
Vessel operating costs per day(2) ................................................... 
Fleet data 
Average number of owned vessels(3) ............................................ 
Average number of time chartered-in vessels(3) ............................ 
Drydock 
Expenditures for drydock (in thousands of U.S. dollars) ..............  $ 

  12,862 
6,852 

  16,546 
6,069 

  12,599 
7,756 

  14,528 
6,704 

  15,297 
6,580 

  16,857 
8,332 

  19,686 
6,473 

  21,803 
6,461 

  21,804 
8,440 

  17,277 
— 

  12,615 
6,404 

  14,898 
6,555 

  13,069 
7,594 

  12,289 
6,770 

  14,264 
7,714 

  12,718 
8,203 

  18,621 
6,789 

  10,201 
8,436 

—  $  1,290  $ 

—  $  2,869 

15.9 
22.9 

77.7 
12.7 

72.7 
16.9 

31.6 
26.3 

10.8 
9.2 

—  $ 

(1)  Freight rates are commonly measured in the shipping industry in terms of time charter equivalent, or TCE (a non-IFRS 
measure), per revenue day. Vessels in the pool and on time charter do not incur significant voyage expenses; therefore, 
the revenue for pool vessels and time charter vessels is approximately the same as their TCE revenue. Please see “Item 5. 
Operating  and  Financial  Review  and  Prospects-  Important  Financial  and  Operational  Terms  and  Concepts”  for  a 
discussion  of  TCE  revenue,  revenue  days  and  voyage  expenses  and  “Item  5.  Operating  and  Financial  Review  and 
Prospects - A. Operating Results” for a reconciliation of TCE revenue to vessel revenue. 

(2)  Vessel  operating  costs  per  day  represent  vessel  operating  costs,  as  such  term  is  defined  in  “Item  5.  Operating  and 
Financial Review and Prospects-Important Financial and Operational Terms and Concepts,” divided by the number of 
days the vessel is owned during the period. 

(3)  For a definition of items listed under “Fleet Data,” please see the section of this annual report entitled “Item 5. Operating 

and Financial Review and Prospects.” 

(4)  We did not own or bareboat charter-in any LR1/Panamax vessels in 2016. 

B. Capitalization and Indebtedness 

Not applicable. 

C. Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds 

Not applicable. 

D. Risk Factors 

The following risks relate principally to the industry in which we operate and our business in general. Other risks 
relate principally to the securities market and ownership of our securities. The occurrence of any of the events described in 
this section could significantly and negatively affect our business, financial condition, operating results or cash available for 
the payment of dividends on our common shares and interest on our debt securities, or the trading price of our securities. 

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RISKS RELATED TO OUR INDUSTRY 

The tanker industry is cyclical and volatile, which may adversely affect our earnings and available cash flow. 

The tanker industry is both cyclical and volatile in terms of charter rates and profitability. A worsening of current 
global economic conditions may cause tanker charter rates to decline and thereby adversely affect our ability to charter or re-
charter our vessels or to sell them on the expiration or termination of their charters, and the rates payable in respect of our 
vessels currently operating in tanker pools, or any renewal or replacement charters that we enter into, may not be sufficient to 
allow us to operate our vessels profitably. Fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values result from changes in the supply 
and  demand  for  tanker  capacity  and  changes  in  the  supply  and  demand  for  oil  and  oil  products.  The  factors  affecting  the 
supply and demand for tankers are outside of our control, and the nature, timing and degree of changes in industry conditions 
are unpredictable. 

The factors that influence demand for tanker capacity include: 

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supply and demand for energy resources and oil and petroleum products; 

regional availability of refining capacity and inventories; 

global  and  regional  economic  and  political  conditions,  including  armed  conflicts,  terrorist  activities, 
and strikes; 

the distance over which oil and oil products are to be moved by sea; 

changes in seaborne and other transportation patterns; 

environmental and other legal and regulatory developments; 

•  weather and natural disasters; 

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competition from alternative sources of energy; and 

international sanctions, embargoes, import and export restrictions, nationalizations and wars. 

The factors that influence the supply of tanker capacity include: 

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supply and demand for energy resources and oil and petroleum products; 

the number of newbuilding orders and deliveries, including slippage in deliveries; 

the number of shipyards and ability of shipyards to deliver vessels; 

the scrapping rate of older vessels; 

conversion of tankers to other uses; 

the number of product tankers trading crude or “dirty” oil products (such as fuel oil); 

the number of vessels that are out of service, namely those that are laid up, drydocked, awaiting repairs 
or otherwise not available for hire; 

environmental concerns and regulations; 

product imbalances (affecting the level of trading activity); 

developments in international trade, including refinery additions and closures; 

port or canal congestion; and 

speed of vessel operation. 

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In addition to the prevailing and anticipated freight rates, factors that affect the rate of newbuilding, scrapping and 
laying-up,  include  newbuilding  prices,  secondhand  vessel  values  in  relation  to  scrap  prices,  costs  of  bunkers  and  other 
operating costs, costs associated with classification society surveys, normal maintenance costs, insurance coverage costs, the 
efficiency  and  age  profile  of  the  existing  tanker  fleet  in  the  market,  and  government  and  industry  regulation  of  maritime 
transportation practices, particularly environmental protection laws and regulations. These factors influencing the supply of 
and demand for shipping capacity are outside of our control, and we may not be able to correctly assess the nature, timing 
and degree of changes in industry conditions. 

We  anticipate  that  the  future  demand  for  our  tankers  will  be  dependent  upon  economic  growth  in  the  world’s 
economies, seasonal and regional changes in demand, changes in the capacity of the global tanker fleet and the sources and 
supply of oil and petroleum products to be transported by sea. Given the number of new tankers currently on order with the 
shipyards, the capacity of the global tanker fleet seems likely to increase and there can be no assurance as to the timing or 
extent of future economic growth. Adverse economic, political, social or other developments could have a material adverse 
effect on our business and operating results. 

We are dependent on spot-oriented pools and spot charters and any decrease in spot charter rates in the future may 
adversely affect our earnings. 

As  of  March  15,  2017,  all  except  five  of  our  vessels  were  employed  in  either  the  spot  market  or  in  spot  market-
oriented tanker pools such as the SLR2P, SPTP, SMRP or SHTP, which we refer to collectively as the Scorpio Group Pools 
and which are managed by companies, which are members of the Scorpio Group, exposing us to fluctuations in spot market 
charter  rates.  The  spot  charter  market  may  fluctuate  significantly  based  upon  tanker  and  oil  supply  and  demand.  The 
successful operation of our vessels in the competitive spot charter market, including within the Scorpio Group Pools, depends 
on,  among  other  things,  obtaining  profitable  spot  charters  and  minimizing,  to  the  extent  possible,  time  spent  waiting  for 
charters and time spent traveling unladen to pick up cargo. The spot market is very volatile, and, in the past, there have been 
periods when spot charter rates have declined below the operating cost of vessels. If future spot charter rates decline, then we 
may  be  unable  to  operate  our  vessels  trading  in  the  spot  market  profitably,  meet  our  obligations,  including  payments  on 
indebtedness,  or  pay  dividends  in  the  future.  Furthermore,  as  charter  rates  for  spot  charters  are  fixed  for  a  single  voyage 
which may last up to several weeks, during periods in which spot charter rates are rising, we will generally experience delays 
in realizing the benefits from such increases. 

Our ability to renew expiring charters or obtain new charters will depend on the prevailing market conditions at the 
time. If we are not able to obtain new charters in direct continuation with existing charters or upon taking delivery of a newly 
acquired vessel, or if new charters are entered into at charter rates substantially below the existing charter rates or on terms 
otherwise less favorable compared to existing charter terms, our revenues and profitability could be adversely affected. 

An over-supply of tanker capacity may lead to a reduction in charter rates, vessel values, and profitability. 

The market supply of tankers is affected by a number of factors, such as supply and demand for energy resources, 
including  oil  and  petroleum  products,  supply  and  demand  for  seaborne  transportation  of  such  energy  resources,  and  the 
current  and  expected  purchase  orders  for  newbuildings.  If  the  capacity  of  new  tankers  delivered  exceeds  the  capacity  of 
tankers being scrapped and converted to non-trading tankers, tanker capacity will increase. According to Drewry Shipping 
Consultants Ltd., or Drewry, as of March 1, 2017, the newbuilding order book, which extends to 2020 and beyond, equaled 
approximately 12.4% of the existing world tanker fleet and the order book may increase further in proportion to the existing 
fleet. If the supply of tanker capacity increases and if the demand for tanker capacity does not increase correspondingly or 
declines, charter rates could materially decline. A reduction in charter rates and the value of our vessels may have a material 
adverse effect on our results of operations and available cash. 

In  addition,  product  tankers  may  be  “cleaned  up”  from  “dirty/crude”  trades  and  swapped  back  into  the  product 
tanker market which would increase the available product tanker tonnage which may affect the supply and demand balance 
for  product  tankers.  This  could  have  an  adverse  effect  on  our  future  performance,  results  of  operations,  cash  flows  and 
financial position. 

Acts of piracy on ocean-going vessels could adversely affect our business. 

Acts of piracy have historically affected ocean-going vessels trading in regions of the world such as the South China 
Sea, the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Guinea, the Gulf of Aden and the Sulu Sea. Sea piracy incidents continue to occur, with 
drybulk  vessels  and  tankers  particularly  vulnerable  to  such  attacks.  If  these  piracy  attacks  result  in  regions  in  which  our 
vessels  are  deployed  being  characterized  by  insurers  as  “war  risk”  zones  by  insurers  or  Joint  War  Committee  “war  and 
strikes” listed areas, premiums payable for such coverage could increase significantly and such insurance coverage may be 

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more  difficult  to  obtain.  In  addition,  crew  costs,  including  costs  which  may  be  incurred  to  the  extent  we  employ  onboard 
security  guards,  could  increase  in  such  circumstances.  We  may  not  be  adequately  insured  to  cover  losses  from  these 
incidents, which could have a material adverse effect on us. In addition, detention hijacking as a result of an act of piracy 
against our vessels, or an increase in cost, or unavailability of insurance for our vessels, could have a material adverse impact 
on our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition and may result in loss of revenues, increased costs 
and decreased cash flows to our customers, which could impair their ability to make payments to us under our charters. 

Changes in fuel, or bunkers, prices may adversely affect our profits. 

Fuel, or bunkers, is typically the largest expense in our shipping operations for our vessels and changes in the price 
of fuel may adversely affect our profitability. The price and supply of fuel is unpredictable and fluctuates based on events 
outside our control, including geopolitical developments, supply and demand for oil and gas, actions by the Organization of 
the Petroleum Exporting Countries, or OPEC, and other oil and gas producers, war and unrest in oil producing countries and 
regions,  regional  production  patterns  and  environmental  concerns.  Further,  fuel  may  become  much  more  expensive  in  the 
future, which may adversely affect the competitiveness of our business compared to other forms of transportation and reduce 
our profitability. 

Tanker rates also fluctuate based on seasonal variations in demand. 

Tanker markets are typically stronger in the winter months as a result of increased oil consumption in the northern 
hemisphere but weaker in the summer months as a result of lower oil consumption in the northern hemisphere and refinery 
maintenance that is typically conducted in the summer months. In addition, unpredictable weather patterns during the winter 
months in the northern hemisphere tend to disrupt vessel routing and scheduling. The oil price volatility resulting from these 
factors  has  historically  led  to  increased  oil  trading  activities  in  the  winter  months.  As  a  result,  revenues  generated  by  our 
vessels have historically been weaker during the quarters ended June 30 and September 30, and stronger in the quarters ended 
March 31 and December 31. 

A  shift  in  consumer  demand  from  oil  towards  other  energy  sources  or  changes  to  trade  patterns  for  refined  oil 
products may have a material adverse effect on our business. 

A significant portion of our earnings are related to the oil industry. A shift in the consumer demand from oil towards 
other energy resources such as wind energy, solar energy, or water energy will potentially affect the demand for our product 
tankers. This could have a material adverse effect on our future performance, results of operations, cash flows and financial 
position. 

Seaborne trading and distribution patterns are primarily influenced by the relative advantage of the various sources 
of  production,  locations  of  consumption,  pricing  differentials  and  seasonality.  Changes  to  the  trade  patterns  of  refined  oil 
products may have a significant negative or positive impact on the ton-mile and therefore the demand for our product tankers. 
This could have a material adverse effect on our future performance, results of operations, cash flows and financial position. 

An  inability  to  effectively  time  investments  in  and  divestments  of  vessels  could  prevent  the  implementation  of  our 
business strategy and negatively impact our results of operations and financial condition. 

Our  strategy  is  to  own  and  operate  a  fleet  large  enough  to  provide  global  coverage,  but  no  larger  than  what  the 
demand  for  our  services  can  support  over  a  longer  period  by  both  contracting  newbuildings  and  through  acquisitions  and 
disposals in the second-hand market. Our business is greatly influenced by the timing of investments and/or divestments and 
contracting  of  newbuildings.  If  we  are  unable  able  to  identify  the  optimal  timing  of  such  investments,  divestments  or 
contracting of newbuildings in relation to the shipping value cycle due to capital restraints, this could have a material adverse 
effect on our competitive position, future performance, results of operations, cash flows and financial position. 

If economic conditions throughout the world continue to be volatile, it could impede our operations. 

Negative  trends  in  the  global  economy  that  emerged  in  2008  continue  to  adversely  affect  global  economic 
conditions. In addition, the world economy continues to face a number of new challenges, including the effects of lower oil 
prices,  continuing  turmoil  and  hostilities  in  the  Middle  East,  North  Africa,  and  other  geographic  areas  and  countries, 
continuing economic weakness in the European Union and softening growth in China. There has historically been a strong 
link between the development of the world economy and demand for energy, including oil and gas. An extended period of 
deterioration in the outlook for the world economy could reduce the overall demand for oil and gas and for our services. Such 
changes could adversely affect our future performance, results of operations, cash flows and financial position. 

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The  economies  of  the  United  States,  the  European  Union  and  other  parts  of  the  world  continue  to  experience 
relatively  slow  growth  and  exhibit  weak  economic  trends.  The  credit  markets  in  the  United  States  and  Europe  have 
experienced  significant  contraction,  de-leveraging  and  reduced  liquidity,  and  the  U.S.  federal  government  and  state 
governments and European authorities continue to implement a broad variety of governmental action and/or new regulation 
of the financial markets. Global financial markets and economic conditions have been, and continue to be, severely disrupted 
and volatile. 

We  face  risks  attendant  to  changes  in  economic  environments,  changes  in  interest  rates,  and  instability  in  the 
banking  and  securities  markets  around  the  world,  among  other  factors.  We  cannot  predict  how  long  the  current  market 
conditions will last. However, these recent and developing economic and governmental factors may have a material adverse 
effect on our results of operations and financial condition and may cause the price of our common shares to decline. 

Continued economic slowdown in the Asia Pacific region, particularly in China, may  exacerbate the effect on us. 
Before the global economic financial crisis that began in 2008, China had one of the world’s fastest growing economies in 
terms  of  GDP,  which  had  a  significant  impact  on  shipping  demand.  According  to  the  International  Monetary  Fund,  the 
growth  rate  of  China’s  GDP  decreased  to  approximately  6.7%  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  and  is  expected  to 
decrease  to  6.5%  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2017,  which  is  China’s  lowest  growth  rate  for  the  past  five  years,  and 
continues  to  remain  below  pre-2008  levels.  While  the  recent  slow-down  in  China’s  economy  has  been  without  significant 
immediate impact on product tanker freight rates, it is possible that China and other countries in the Asia Pacific region will 
continue  to  experience  slowed  or  even  negative  economic  growth  in  the  near  future.  Moreover,  the  current  economic 
slowdown in the economies of the United States, the European Union and other Asian countries may further adversely affect 
economic  growth  in  China  and  elsewhere.  Our  business,  financial  condition  and  results  of  operations,  ability  to  pay 
dividends, if any, as well as our future prospects, may be materially adversely affected by a further economic downturn in 
any of these countries. 

If  we  cannot  meet  our  customers’  quality  and  compliance  requirements  we  may  not  be  able  to  operate  our  vessels 
profitably  which  could  have  an  adverse  effect  on  our  future  performance,  results  of  operations,  cash  flows  and 
financial position. 

Customers, and in particular those in the oil industry, have a high and increasing focus on quality and compliance 
standards  with  their  suppliers  across  the  entire  value  chain,  including  the  shipping  and  transportation  segment.  Our 
continuous  compliance  with  these  standards  and  quality  requirements  is  vital  for  our  operations.  Related  risks  could 
materialize in multiple ways, including a sudden and unexpected breach in quality and/or compliance concerning one or more 
vessels,  a  continuous  decrease  in  the  quality  concerning  one  or  more  vessels  occurring  over  time.  Moreover,  continuous 
increasing  requirements  from  oil  industry  constituents  can  further  complicate  our  ability  to  meet  the  standards.  Any 
noncompliance by us, either suddenly or over a period of time, on one or more vessels, or an increase in requirements by oil 
operators  above  and  beyond  what  we  deliver,  may  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  future  performance,  results  of 
operations, cash flows and financial position. 

We may be required to make significant investments in ballast water management which may have a material adverse 
effect on our future performance, results of operations, and financial position. 

The  International  Convention  for  the  Control  and  Management  of  Vessels’  Ballast  Water  and  Sediments,  or  the 
BWM  Convention,  aims  to  prevent  the  spread  of  harmful  aquatic  organisms  from  one  region  to  another,  by  establishing 
standards and procedures for the management and control of ships’ ballast water and sediments. The BWM Convention calls 
for  a  phased  introduction  of  mandatory  ballast  water  exchange  requirements  to  be  replaced  in  time  with  mandatory 
concentration  limits.  The  BWM  Convention  was  ratified  in  September  2016  and  enters  in  force  in  September  2017.  The 
BWM convention requires that ballast water treatment systems be installed on vessels at the first renewal survey following its 
entry  into  force.  Investments  in  ballast  water  treatment  equipment  may  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  future 
performance,  results  of  operations,  cash  flows,  financial  condition  and  available  cash.  Please  also  see  “-We  are  subject  to 
complex laws and regulations, including environmental laws and regulations that can adversely affect our business, results of 
operations, cash flows and financial condition, and our available cash” below for further information on these requirements. 

We  are  subject  to  complex  laws  and  regulations,  including  environmental  laws  and  regulations  that  can  adversely 
affect our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition, and our available cash. 

Our operations are subject to numerous laws and regulations in the form of international conventions and treaties, 
national,  state  and  local  laws  and  national  and  international  regulations  in  force  in  the  jurisdictions  in  which  our  vessels 
operate  or  are  registered,  which  can  significantly  affect  the  ownership  and  operation  of  our  vessels.  These  requirements 
include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  the  U.S.  Oil  Pollution  Act  of  1990,  or  OPA,  the  U.S.  Comprehensive  Environmental 

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Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, or CERCLA, requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard or the USCG, and 
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, the U.S. Clean Air Act, or the CAA, the U.S. Clean Water Act, or the 
CWA and the U.S. Marine Transportation Security Act of 2002, or the MTSA, European Union regulations, and regulations 
of  the  International  Maritime  Organization,  or  the  IMO,  including  the  International  Convention  for  the  Prevention  of 
Pollution from Ships of 1973, as from time to time amended and generally referred to as MARPOL including the designation 
of Emission Control Areas, or ECAs, thereunder, the IMO International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea of 1974, as 
from time to time amended and generally referred to as SOLAS, the International Convention on Load Lines of 1966, as from 
time  to  time  amended,  or  the  LL  Convention,  the  International  Convention  of  Civil  Liability  for  Oil  Pollution  Damage  of 
1969,  as  from  time  to  time  amended  and generally  referred  to  as  CLC,  the International  Convention on  Civil  Liability  for 
Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, or the Bunker Convention, and the International Ship and Port Facility Security Code, or the 
ISPS code. 

Compliance  with  such  laws  and  regulations,  where  applicable,  may  require  installation  of  costly  equipment  or 
operational changes and may affect the resale value or useful lives of our vessels. We may also incur additional costs in order 
to comply with other existing and future regulatory obligations, including, but not limited to, costs relating to air emissions 
including  greenhouse  gases,  the  management  of  ballast  and  bilge  waters,  maintenance  and  inspection,  elimination  of  tin-
based paint, development and implementation of emergency procedures and insurance coverage or other financial assurance 
of  our  ability  to  address  pollution  incidents.  For  example,  as  discussed  above,  the  BWM  Convention  aims  to  prevent  the 
spread  of  harmful  aquatic  organisms  from  one  region  to  another,  by  establishing  standards  and  procedures  for  the 
management  and  control  of  ships’  ballast  water  and  sediments.  The  BWM  Convention  calls  for  a  phased  introduction  of 
mandatory  ballast  water  exchange  requirements  to  be  replaced  in  time  with  mandatory  concentration  limits.  In  order  to 
comply  with  these  living  organism  limits,  vessel  owners  may  have  to  install  expensive  ballast  water  treatment  systems  or 
make port facility disposal arrangements and modify existing vessels to accommodate those systems. The BWM Convention 
enters into force on September 8, 2017 and vessel owners must demonstrate compliance with the BWM Convention at each 
vessel’s first International Oil Pollution Prevention survey occurring after such date. These surveys are required every five 
years. 16 of the vessels in our owned fleet currently have ballast water treatment systems installed, however we cannot be 
assured that these systems will be approved by the regulatory bodies of every jurisdiction in which we may wish to conduct 
our business. Accordingly, we  may  have  to  make  additional  investments  in  these vessels  and we will  have  to  make  initial 
investments for the remaining vessels in our fleet that do not carry such equipment. The investment in ballast water treatment 
systems could have an adverse material impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations depending on 
the available ballast water treatment systems and the extent to which existing vessels must be modified to accommodate such 
systems. 

Environmental  laws  often  impose  strict  liability  for  remediation  of  spills  and  releases  of  oil  and  hazardous 
substances,  which  could  subject  us  to  liability  without  regard  to  whether  we  were  negligent  or  at  fault.  Under  OPA,  for 
example, owners, operators and bareboat charterers are jointly and severally strictly liable for the discharge of oil within the 
200-nautical  mile  exclusive  economic  zone  around  the  United  States  (unless  the  spill  results  solely  from,  under  certain 
limited  circumstances,  the  act  or  omission  of  a  third  party,  an  act  of  God  or  an  act  of  war).  An  oil  spill  could  result  in 
significant  liability,  including  fines,  penalties,  criminal  liability  and  remediation  costs  for  natural  resource  damages  under 
other  international  and  U.S.  federal,  state  and  local  laws,  as  well  as  third-party  damages,  including  punitive  damages,  and 
could harm our reputation with current or potential charterers of our tankers. 

We  are  required  to  satisfy  insurance  and  financial  responsibility  requirements  for  potential  oil  (including  marine 
fuel)  spills  and other  pollution  incidents. Although  we have  arranged insurance  to  cover  certain  environmental  risks,  there 
can be no assurance that such insurance will be sufficient to cover all such risks or that any claims will not have a material 
adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition and available cash. 

Recent  action  by  the  IMO’s  Maritime  Safety  Committee  and  United  States  agencies  indicate  that  cybersecurity 
regulations  for  the  maritime  industry  are  likely  to  be  further  developed  in  the  near  future  in  an  attempt  to  combat 
cybersecurity  threats.  This  might  cause  companies  to  cultivate  additional  procedures  for  monitoring  cybersecurity,  which 
could require additional expenses and/or capital expenditures. However, the impact of such regulations is hard to predict at 
this time. 

If  we  fail  to  comply  with  international  safety  regulations,  we  may  be  subject  to  increased  liability,  which  may 
adversely affect our insurance coverage and may result in a denial of access to, or detention in, certain ports. 

The operation of our vessels is affected by the requirements set forth in the IMO’s International Management Code 
for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention, or the ISM Code, promulgated by the IMO under SOLAS. The 
ISM Code requires the party with operational control of a vessel to develop and maintain an extensive “Safety Management 
System”  that  includes,  among  other  things,  the  adoption  of  a  safety  and  environmental  protection  policy  setting  forth 

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instructions  and  procedures  for  safe  operation  and  describing  procedures  for  dealing  with  emergencies.  Failure  to  comply 
with the ISM code may subject us to increased liability and may invalidate existing insurance or decrease available insurance 
coverage for our affected vessels and such failure may result in a denial of access to, or detention in, certain ports. 

We operate tankers worldwide, and as a result, we are exposed to inherent operational and international risks, which 
may adversely affect our business and financial condition. 

The operation of an ocean-going vessel carries inherent risks. Our vessels and their cargoes will be at risk of being 
damaged or lost because of events such as marine disasters, bad weather, and other acts of God, business interruptions caused 
by  mechanical  failures,  grounding,  fire,  explosions  and  collisions,  human  error,  war,  terrorism,  piracy  and  other 
circumstances or events. Changing economic, regulatory and political conditions in some countries, including political and 
military conflicts, have from time to time resulted in attacks on vessels, mining of waterways, piracy, terrorism, labor strikes 
and  boycotts.  These  hazards  may  result  in  death  or  injury  to  persons,  loss  of  revenues  or  property,  payment  of  ransoms, 
environmental  damage,  higher  insurance  rates,  damage  to  our  customer  relationships,  market  disruptions,  and  interference 
with shipping routes (such as delay or rerouting), which may reduce our revenue or increase our expenses and also subject us 
to litigation. In addition, the operation of tankers has unique operational risks associated with the transportation of oil. An oil 
spill may cause significant environmental damage, and the associated costs could exceed the insurance coverage available to 
us. Compared to other types of vessels, tankers are exposed to a higher risk of damage and loss by fire, whether ignited by a 
terrorist attack, collision, or other cause, due to the high flammability and high volume of the oil transported in tankers. 

If our vessels suffer damage, they may need to be repaired at a drydocking facility. The costs of drydock repairs are 
unpredictable and may be substantial. We may have to pay drydocking costs that our insurance does not cover in full. The 
loss  of  revenues  while  these  vessels  are  being  repaired  and  repositioned,  as  well  as  the  actual  cost  of  these  repairs,  may 
adversely affect our business and financial condition. In addition, space at drydocking facilities is sometimes limited and not 
all  drydocking  facilities  are  conveniently  located. We  may  be  unable  to  find  space  at  a  suitable  drydocking facility  or our 
vessels may be forced to travel to a drydocking facility that is not conveniently located to our vessels’ positions. The loss of 
earnings while these vessels are forced to wait for space or to travel to more distant drydocking facilities may adversely affect 
our  business  and  financial  condition.  Further,  the  total  loss  of  any  of  our  vessels  could  harm  our  reputation  as  a  safe  and 
reliable vessel owner and operator. If we are unable to adequately maintain or safeguard our vessels, we may be unable to 
prevent any such damage, costs, or loss which could negatively impact our business, financial condition, results of operations 
and available cash. 

Increased inspection procedures could increase costs and disrupt our business. 

International shipping is subject to various security and customs inspection and related procedures in countries of 
origin  and  destination  and  trans-shipment  points.  Inspection  procedures  can  result  in  the  seizure  of  the  cargo  and/or  our 
vessels, delays in the loading, offloading or delivery and the levying of customs duties, fines or other penalties against us. It 
is possible that changes to inspection procedures could impose additional financial and legal obligations on us. Furthermore, 
changes  to  inspection  procedures  could  also  impose  additional  costs  and obligations on  our  customers  and  may,  in  certain 
cases, render the shipment of certain types of cargo uneconomical or impractical. Any such changes or developments may 
have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition and available cash. 

Political  instability,  terrorist  or  other  attacks,  war  or  international  hostilities  can  affect  the  tanker  industry,  which 
may adversely affect our business. 

We conduct most of our operations outside of the United States, and our business, results of operations, cash flows, 
financial  condition  and  available  cash  may  be  adversely  affected  by  the  effects  of  political  instability,  terrorist  or  other 
attacks, war or international hostilities. Continuing conflicts and recent developments in North Korea, Russia, and the Middle 
East, including Iran, Iraq, Syria, Egypt, and North Africa, including Libya, and the presence of the United States and other 
armed  forces  in  these  regions  may  lead  to  additional  acts  of  terrorism  and  armed  conflict  around  the  world,  which  may 
contribute to further world economic instability and uncertainty in global financial markets. As a result of the above, insurers 
have  increased  premiums  and  reduced  or  restricted  coverage  for  losses  caused  by  terrorist  acts  generally.  Future  terrorist 
attacks could result in increased volatility of the financial markets and negatively impact the U.S. and global economy. These 
uncertainties could also adversely affect our ability to obtain additional financing on terms acceptable to us or at all. 

In  the  past,  political  instability  has  also  resulted  in  attacks  on  vessels,  mining  of  waterways  and  other  efforts  to 
disrupt international shipping, particularly in the Arabian Gulf region. Acts of terrorism and piracy have also affected vessels 
trading in regions such as the South China Sea, the Gulf of Guinea off the coast of West Africa, and the Gulf of Aden off the 
coast of Somalia. Any of these occurrences could have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operations, cash 
flows, financial condition and available cash. 

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If  our  vessels  call  on  ports  located  in  countries  that  are  subject  to  sanctions  and  embargos  imposed  by  the  U.S.  or 
other governments, our reputation and the market for our securities may be adversely affected. 

Although  no  vessels  owned  or  operated  by  us  have  called  on  ports  located  in  countries  subject  to  sanctions  and 
embargoes  imposed  by  the  U.S.  government  and  other  authorities  or  countries  identified  by  the  U.S.  government  or  other 
authorities as state sponsors of terrorism, such as Cuba, Iran, Sudan, and Syria, in the future, our vessels may call on ports in 
these  countries  from  time  to  time  on  charterers’  instructions.  Sanctions  and  embargo  laws  and  regulations  vary  in  their 
application,  as  they  do  not  all  apply  to  the  same  covered  persons  or  proscribe  the  same  activities,  and  such  sanctions  and 
embargo laws and regulations may be amended or strengthened over time. In 2010, the U.S. enacted the Comprehensive Iran 
Sanctions  Accountability  and  Divestment  Act,  or  CISADA,  which  expanded  the  scope  of  the  Iran  Sanctions  Act.  Among 
other things, CISADA expands the application of the prohibitions of companies, such as ours, and introduces limits on the 
ability of companies and persons to do business or trade with Iran when such activities relate to the investment, supply or 
export of refined petroleum or petroleum products. 

In  2012,  President  Obama  signed  Executive  Order  13608  which  prohibits  foreign  persons  from  violating  or 
attempting to violate, or causing a violation of any sanctions in effect against Iran or facilitating any deceptive transactions 
for or on behalf of any person subject to U.S. sanctions. Any persons found to be in violation of Executive Order 13608 will 
be  deemed  a  foreign  sanctions  evader  and  will  be  banned  from  all  contacts  with  the  United  States,  including  conducting 
business in US dollars. Also in 2012, President Obama signed into law the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights 
Act  of  2012,  or  the  Iran  Threat  Reduction  Act,  which  created  new  sanctions  and  strengthened  existing  sanctions.  Among 
other  things,  the  Iran  Threat  Reduction  Act  intensifies  existing  sanctions  regarding  the  provision  of  goods,  services, 
infrastructure  or  technology  to  Iran’s  petroleum  or  petrochemical  sector.  The  Iran  Threat  Reduction  Act  also  includes  a 
provision  requiring  the  President  of  the  United  States  to  impose  five  or  more  sanctions  from  Section  6(a)  of  the  Iran 
Sanctions  Act,  as  amended,  on  a  person  the  President  determines  is  a  controlling  beneficial  owner  of,  or  otherwise  owns, 
operates, or controls or insures a vessel that was used to transport crude oil from Iran to another country and (1) if the person 
is a controlling beneficial owner of the vessel, the person had actual knowledge the vessel was so used or (2) if the person 
otherwise owns, operates, or controls, or insures the vessel, the person knew or should have known the vessel was so used. 
Such  a  person  could  be  subject  to  a  variety  of  sanctions,  including  exclusion  from  U.S.  capital  markets,  exclusion  from 
financial transactions subject to U.S. jurisdiction, and exclusion of that person’s vessels from U.S. ports for up to two years. 

On November 24, 2013, the P5+1 (the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Russia and China) entered 
into an interim agreement with Iran entitled the “Joint Plan of Action,” or the JPOA. Under the JPOA it was agreed that, in 
exchange for Iran taking certain voluntary measures to ensure that its nuclear program is used only for peaceful purposes, the 
U.S. and E.U. would voluntarily suspend certain sanctions for a period of six months. On January 20, 2014, the U.S. and E.U. 
indicated that they would begin implementing the temporary relief measures provided for under the JPOA. These measures 
included,  among  other  things,  the  suspension  of  certain  sanctions  on  the  Iranian  petrochemicals,  precious  metals,  and 
automotive industries from January 20, 2014 until July 20, 2014. The JPOA was subsequently extended twice. 

On July 14, 2015, the P5+1 and the EU announced that they reached a landmark agreement with Iran titled the Joint 
Comprehensive Plan of Action regarding the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Nuclear Program, or the JCPOA, which is intended 
to  significantly  restrict  Iran’s  ability  to  develop  and  produce  nuclear  weapons  for  ten  years  while  simultaneously  easing 
sanctions directed toward non-U.S. persons for conduct involving Iran, but taking place outside of U.S. jurisdiction and does 
not involve U.S. persons. On January 16, 2016, which we refer to as Implementation Day, the United States joined the EU 
and  the  UN  in  lifting  a  significant  number  of  their  nuclear-related  sanctions  on  Iran  following  an  announcement  by  the 
International Atomic Energy Agency, or the IAEA, that Iran had satisfied its respective obligations under the JCPOA. 

Although  we  believe  that  we  have  been  in  compliance  with  all  applicable  sanctions  and  embargo  laws  and 
regulations, and intend to maintain such compliance, there can be no assurance that we will be in compliance in the future, 
particularly as the scope of certain laws may be unclear and may be subject to changing interpretations. Any such violation 
could  result  in  fines,  penalties  or  other  sanctions  that  could  severely  impact  our  ability  to  access  U.S.  capital  markets  and 
conduct our business, and could result in some investors deciding, or being required, to divest their interest, or not to invest, 
in us. In addition, certain institutional investors may have investment policies or restrictions that prevent them from holding 
securities of companies that have contracts with countries identified by the U.S. government as state sponsors of terrorism. 
The determination by these investors not to invest in, or to divest from, our securities may adversely affect the price at which 
our securities trade. Additionally, some investors may decide to divest their interest, or not to invest, in our company simply 
because  we  do  business  with  companies  that  do  business  in  sanctioned  countries.  Moreover,  our  charterers  may  violate 
applicable sanctions and embargo laws and regulations as a result of actions that do not involve us or our vessels, and those 
violations could in turn negatively affect our reputation. In addition, our reputation and the market for our securities may be 
adversely  affected  if  we  engage  in  certain  other  activities,  such  as  entering  into  charters  with  individuals  or  entities  in 
countries  subject  to  U.S.  sanctions  and  embargo  laws  that  are  not  controlled  by  the  governments  of  those  countries,  or 

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engaging  in  operations  associated  with  those  countries  pursuant  to  contracts  with  third  parties  that  are  unrelated  to  those 
countries or entities controlled by their governments. Investor perception of the value of our securities may also be adversely 
affected by the consequences of war, the effects of terrorism, civil unrest and governmental actions in these and surrounding 
countries. 

The smuggling of drugs or other contraband onto our vessels may lead to governmental claims against us. 

We expect that our vessels will call in ports where smugglers attempt to hide drugs and other contraband on vessels, 
with  or  without  the  knowledge  of  crew  members.  To  the  extent  our  vessels  are  found  with  contraband,  whether  inside  or 
attached to the hull of our vessel and whether with or without the knowledge of any of our crew, we may face governmental 
or other  regulatory  claims  which  could  have  an  adverse  effect  on  our  business,  results  of operations,  cash  flows,  financial 
condition and ability to pay dividends. 

Maritime claimants could arrest or attach our vessels, which would have a negative effect on our cash flows. 

Crew  members,  suppliers  of  goods  and  services  to  a  vessel,  shippers  of  cargo,  lenders,  and  other  parties  may  be 
entitled to a maritime lien against a vessel for unsatisfied debts, claims or damages. In many jurisdictions, a maritime lien 
holder may enforce its lien by arresting or attaching a vessel through foreclosure proceedings. The arrest or attachment of one 
or more of our vessels could interrupt our business or require us to pay large sums of money to have the arrest lifted, which 
would have a negative effect on our cash flows. 

In addition, in some jurisdictions, such as South Africa, under the “sister ship” theory of liability, a claimant may 
arrest both the vessel which is subject to the claimant’s maritime lien and any “associated” vessel, which is any vessel owned 
or controlled by the same owner. Claimants could try to assert “sister ship” liability against one vessel in our fleet for claims 
relating to another of our ships. 

Governments  could  requisition  our  vessels  during  a  period  of  war  or  emergency,  which  may  negatively  impact  our 
business, financial condition, results of operations and available cash. 

A  government  could  requisition  one  or  more  of  our  vessels  for  title  or  hire.  Requisition  for  title  occurs  when  a 
government  takes  control  of  a  vessel  and  becomes  the  owner.  Also,  a  government  could  requisition  our  vessels  for  hire. 
Requisition  for  hire  occurs  when  a  government  takes  control  of  a  vessel  and  effectively  becomes  the  charterer  at  dictated 
charter rates. Generally, requisitions occur during a period of war or emergency. Government requisition of one or more of 
our vessels may negatively impact our business, financial condition, results of operations and available cash. 

Technological innovation could reduce our charterhire income and the value of our vessels. 

The charterhire rates and the value and operational life of a vessel are determined by a number of factors including 
the  vessel’s  efficiency,  operational  flexibility  and  physical  life.  Efficiency  includes  speed,  fuel  economy  and  the  ability  to 
load and discharge cargo quickly. Flexibility includes the ability to enter harbors, utilize related docking facilities and pass 
through  canals  and  straits.  The  length  of  a  vessel’s  physical  life  is  related  to  its  original  design  and  construction,  its 
maintenance and the impact of the stress of operations. If new tankers are built that are more efficient or more flexible or 
have longer physical lives than our vessels, competition from these more technologically advanced vessels could adversely 
affect the amount of charterhire payments we receive for our vessels and the resale value of our vessels could significantly 
decrease. As a result, our available cash could be adversely affected. 

If labor interruptions are not resolved in a timely manner, they could have a material adverse effect on our business, 
results of operations, cash flows, financial condition and available cash. 

We, indirectly through Scorpio Ship Management S.A.M., or SSM, our technical manager, employ masters, officers 
and crews to man our vessels. If not resolved in a timely and cost-effective manner, industrial action or other labor unrest 
could prevent or hinder our operations from being carried out as we expect and could have a material adverse effect on our 
business, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition and available cash. 

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RISKS RELATED TO OUR COMPANY 

Newbuilding  projects  are  subject  to  risks  that  could  cause  delays,  cost  overruns  or  cancellation  of  our  newbuilding 
contracts. 

As of March 15, 2017, we were party to newbuilding contracts with HMD and SSME for the construction of nine 
newbuilding vessels, of which eight are expected to be delivered to us throughout 2017 and one is expected to be delivered to 
us during the first quarter of 2018. As of the same date, we have made total yard payments with respect to these vessels in the 
amount of $109.6 million. We are obligated to pay remaining yard installments in the amount of $229.0 million before we 
take possession of all of these vessels. If we fail to make any or all of these installment payments, we may not take delivery 
of these vessels and we may forfeit all or a portion of the down payments we have already made under such contracts, and we 
may be sued for, among other things, any outstanding balances we are obligated to pay and other damages. 

The  delivery  of  such  vessels  or  vessels  that  we  may  acquire  in  the  future  could  be  delayed,  not  completed  or 
cancelled,  which  would  delay  or  eliminate  our  expected  receipt  of  revenues  from  the  employment  of  such  vessels.  In 
addition, the yards or a seller could fail to deliver vessels to us as agreed, or we could cancel a purchase contract because 
such yard or seller has not met its obligations. 

If  the  delivery  of  any  vessel  is  materially  delayed  or  cancelled,  especially  if  we  have  committed  the  vessel  to  a 
charter  for  which  we  become  responsible  for  substantial  liquidated  damages  to  the  customer  as  a  result  of  the  delay  or 
cancellation, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. 

In addition, in the event that HMD or SSME do not perform under their respective contracts and we are unable to 
enforce  certain  refund  guarantees  with  third  party  banks  for  any  reason,  we  may  lose  all  or  part  of  our  investment,  which 
would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. Please also see “-We 
are  subject  to  certain  risks  with  respect  to  our  counterparties  on  contracts,  including,  without  limitation,  our  vessel 
employment arrangements and newbuilding contracts, and failure of such counterparties to meet their obligations could cause 
us to suffer losses or negatively impact our results of operations and cash flows.” 

We cannot assure you that our internal controls and procedures over financial reporting will be sufficient. 

We are subject to the reporting requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange 
Act, and the other rules and regulations of the SEC, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, or Sarbanes-Oxley. Section 
404  of  Sarbanes-Oxley  requires  that  we  evaluate  and  determine  the  effectiveness  of  our  internal  controls  over  financial 
reporting.  If  we  have  a  material  weakness  in  our  internal  controls  over  financial  reporting,  we  may  not  detect  errors  on  a 
timely  basis  and  our  financial  statements  may  be  materially  misstated.  We  dedicate  a  significant  amount  of  time  and 
resources  to  ensure  compliance  with  these  regulatory  requirements.  We  will  continue  to  evaluate  areas  such  as  corporate 
governance,  corporate  control,  internal  audit,  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  and  financial  reporting  and  accounting 
systems. We will make changes in any of these and other areas, including our internal control over financial reporting, which 
we believe are necessary. However, these and other measures we may take may not be sufficient to allow us to satisfy our 
obligations as a public company on a timely and reliable basis. 

We may have difficulty managing our planned growth properly. 

We  may  continue  to  grow  by  expanding  our  operations  and  adding  to  our  fleet.  Our  future  growth  will  primarily 
depend upon a number of factors, some of which may not be within our control, including our ability to effectively identify, 
purchase,  finance,  develop  and  integrate  any  tankers  or  businesses.  Furthermore,  the  number  of  employees  that  perform 
services for us and our current operating and financial systems may not be adequate as we expand the size of our fleet, and 
we  may  not  be  able  to  effectively  hire  more  employees  or  adequately  improve  those  systems.  Finally,  acquisitions  may 
require additional equity issuances or debt issuances (with amortization payments), both of which could lower our available 
cash. If any such events occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected and the 
amount of cash available for distribution as dividends to our shareholders may be reduced. 

Growing  any  business  by  acquisition  presents  numerous  risks  such  as  undisclosed  liabilities  and  obligations, 
difficulty in obtaining additional qualified personnel and managing relationships with customers and suppliers and integrating 
newly  acquired  operations  into  existing  infrastructures.  The  expansion  of  our  fleet  may  impose  significant  additional 
responsibilities on our management and staff, and the management and staff of our commercial and technical managers, and 
may necessitate that we, and they, increase the number of personnel. We cannot give any assurance that we will be successful 
in executing our growth plans or that we will not incur significant expenses and losses in connection with our future growth. 

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If we purchase and operate secondhand vessels, we will be exposed to increased operating costs which could adversely 
affect our earnings and, as our fleet ages, the risks associated with older vessels could adversely affect our ability to 
obtain profitable charters. 

Our current business strategy includes potential growth through the acquisition of new and secondhand vessels. To 
the extent we decide to purchase secondhand vessels, we would be entitled to inspect them prior to purchase and this would 
not provide us with the same knowledge about their condition that we would have had if these vessels had been built for and 
operated  exclusively  by  us.  Generally,  we  do  not  receive  the  benefit  of  warranties  from  the  builders  for  the  secondhand 
vessels that we acquire. 

In  general,  the  costs  to  maintain  a  vessel  in  good  operating  condition  increase  with  the  age  of  the  vessel.  Older 
vessels  are  typically  less  fuel-efficient  than  more  recently  constructed  vessels  due  to  improvements  in  engine  technology. 
Cargo insurance rates increase with the age of a vessel, making older vessels less desirable to charterers. 

Governmental  regulations,  safety  or  other  equipment  standards  related  to  the  age  of  vessels  may  require 
expenditures for alterations, or the addition of new equipment, to our vessels and may restrict the type of activities in which 
the vessels may engage. As our vessels age, market conditions may not justify those expenditures or enable us to operate our 
vessels profitably during the remainder of their useful lives. 

An increase in operating costs would decrease earnings and available cash. 

Under  time  charter  agreements,  the  charterer  is  responsible  for  voyage  costs  and  the  owner  is  responsible  for  the 
vessel  operating  costs.  We  currently  have  five  vessels  on  long-term  time  charter-out  agreements  (with  initial  terms  of  one 
year or greater) and 19 vessels on time or bareboat charter-in agreements. When our owned vessels are employed in one of 
the Scorpio Group Pools, the pool is responsible for voyage expenses and we are responsible for vessel costs. As of March 
15, 2017, all of our owned vessels and 16 of our time or bareboat chartered-in vessels were employed through the Scorpio 
Group Pools. We had three bareboat chartered-in vessels operating directly in the spot market as of March 15, 2017, which 
are expected to join the Scorpio Handymax Pool prior to June 2017. When our vessels operate directly in the spot market, we 
are responsible  for both voyage  expenses  and vessel operating  costs. Our  vessel operating  costs  include  the  costs of  crew, 
fuel (for spot chartered vessels), provisions, deck and engine stores, insurance and maintenance and repairs, which depend on 
a  variety  of  factors,  many  of  which  are  beyond  our  control.  Further,  if  our  vessels  suffer  damage,  they  may  need  to  be 
repaired at a drydocking facility. The costs of drydocking repairs are unpredictable and can be substantial. Increases in any of 
these  expenses  would  decrease  earnings  and  available  cash.  Please  see  “-We  will  be  required  to  make  additional  capital 
expenditures to expand the number of vessels in our fleet and to maintain all our vessels.” 

We  will  be  required  to  make  additional  capital  expenditures  to  expand  the  number  of  vessels  in  our  fleet  and  to 
maintain all our vessels. 

Our business strategy is based in part upon the expansion of our fleet through the purchase of additional vessels. If 
we are unable to fulfill our obligations under any memorandum of agreement for future vessel acquisitions, the sellers of such 
vessels  may  be  permitted  to  terminate  such  contracts  and  we  may  forfeit  all  or  a  portion  of  the  down  payments  we  have 
already made under such contracts, and we may be sued for, among other things, any outstanding balances we are obligated 
to pay and other damages. 

In  addition,  we  will  incur  significant  maintenance  costs  for  our  existing  and  any  newly-acquired  vessels.  A 
newbuilding vessel must be drydocked within five years of its delivery from a shipyard, and vessels are typically drydocked 
every 30 months thereafter, not including any unexpected repairs. We estimate the cost to drydock a vessel to be between 
$500,000 and $1,000,000, depending on the size and condition of the vessel and the location of drydocking. 

If we do not generate or reserve enough cash flow from operations to pay for our capital expenditures, we may need 
to incur additional indebtedness or enter into alternative financing arrangements, which may be on terms that are unfavorable 
to us. If we are unable to fund our obligations or to secure financing, it would have a material adverse effect on our results of 
operations. 

Please also see “We are subject to complex laws and regulations, including environmental laws and regulations that 

can adversely affect our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial conditions, and our available cash.” 

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Declines in charter rates and other market deterioration could cause us to incur impairment charges. 

We  evaluate  the  carrying  amounts  of  our  vessels  to  determine  if  events  have  occurred  that  would  require  an 
impairment  of  their  carrying  amounts.  The  recoverable  amount  of  vessels  is  reviewed  based  on  events  and  changes  in 
circumstances  that  would  indicate  that  the  carrying  amount  of  the  assets  might  not  be  recovered.  The  review  for  potential 
impairment indicators and projection of future cash flows related to the vessels is complex and requires us to make various 
estimates including future freight rates, earnings from the vessels and discount rates. All of these items have been historically 
volatile. 

We evaluate the recoverable amount as the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. If the recoverable 
amount is less than the carrying amount of the vessel, the vessel is deemed impaired. The carrying values of our vessels may 
not  represent  their  fair  market  value  at  any  point  in  time  because  the  new  market  prices  of  secondhand  vessels  tend  to 
fluctuate with changes in charter rates and the cost of newbuildings. For the year ended December 31, 2016, we evaluated the 
recoverable  amount  of  our  vessels  and  we  did  not  recognize  an  impairment  loss,  however  we  recorded  a  $2.1  million 
aggregate loss as a result of the sales of STI Lexington, STI Mythos, STI Chelsea, STI Powai and STI Olivia during the year. 
For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015,  we  evaluated  the  recoverable  amount  of  our  vessels  and  we  did  not  recognize  an 
impairment  loss,  however  we  recorded  a  $2.1  million  loss  as  a  result  of  the  sale  of  STI  Highlander  during  the  year.  We 
cannot assure you that there will not be further impairments in future years. Any additional impairment charges incurred as a 
result  of  further  declines  in  charter  rates  could  negatively  affect  our  business,  financial  condition,  operating  results  or  the 
trading price of our securities. 

Please see “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects-Critical Accounting Policies-Vessel Impairment.” 

The market values of our vessels may decrease, which could limit the amount of funds that we can borrow or trigger 
certain  financial  covenants  under  our  current  or  future  debt  facilities  and  we  may  incur  a  loss  if  we  sell  vessels 
following a decline in their market value. 

The fair market values of our vessels have generally experienced high volatility. The fair market values for tankers 
declined  significantly  from  historically  high  levels  reached  in  2008,  and  remain  at  relatively  low  levels.  Such  prices  may 
fluctuate depending on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the prevailing level of charter rates and day rates, 
general economic and market conditions affecting the international shipping industry, types, sizes and ages of vessels, supply 
and  demand  for  vessels,  availability  of  or  developments  in  other  modes  of  transportation,  competition  from  other  tanker 
companies,  cost  of newbuildings,  applicable  governmental  or other  regulations  and  technological  advances.  In  addition,  as 
vessels grow older,  they generally  decline  in value.  If  the  fair  market  values of  our vessels  decline,  or decline further,  the 
amount of funds we may draw down under our secured credit facilities may be limited and we may not be in compliance with 
certain covenants contained in our secured credit facilities, which may result in an event of default. In such circumstances, we 
may  not  be  able  to  refinance  our  debt,  obtain  additional  financing  or  make  distributions  to  our  shareholders  and  our 
subsidiaries may not be able to make distributions to us. The prepayment of certain debt facilities may be necessary to cause 
us to maintain compliance with certain covenants in the event that the value of the vessels falls below certain levels. If we are 
not  able  to  comply  with  the  covenants  in  our  secured  credit  facilities,  and  are  unable  to  remedy  the  relevant  breach,  our 
lenders could accelerate our debt and foreclose on our fleet. 

Additionally, if we sell one or more of our vessels at a time when vessel prices have fallen, the sale price may be 
less than the vessel’s carrying value on our consolidated financial statements, resulting in a loss on sale or an impairment loss 
being  recognized,  ultimately  leading  to  a  reduction  in  earnings.  Furthermore,  if  vessel  values  fall  significantly,  this  could 
indicate a decrease in the recoverable amount for the vessel which may result in an impairment adjustment in our financial 
statements, which could adversely affect our financial results and condition. 

For further information, please see “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects.” 

If  we  are  unable  to  operate  our  vessels  profitably,  we  may  be  unsuccessful  in  competing  in  the  highly  competitive 
international  tanker  market,  which  would  negatively  affect  our  financial  condition  and  our  ability  to  expand  our 
business. 

The operation of tanker vessels and transportation of crude and petroleum products is extremely competitive, in an 
industry that is capital intensive and highly fragmented. Demand for transportation of oil and oil products has declined, and 
could continue to decline, which could lead to increased competition. Competition arises primarily from other tanker owners, 
including major oil companies as well as independent tanker companies, some of whom have substantially greater resources 
than we do. Competition for the transportation of oil and oil products can be intense and depends on price, location, size, age, 
condition and the acceptability of the tanker and its operators to the charterers. We will have to compete with other tanker 
owners, including major oil companies as well as independent tanker companies. 

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Our market share may decrease in the future. We may not be able to compete profitably as we expand our business 
into new geographic regions or provide new services. New markets may require different skills, knowledge or strategies than 
we  use  in  our  current  markets,  and  the  competitors  in  those  new  markets  may  have  greater  financial  strength  and  capital 
resources than we do. 

If we do not set aside funds and are unable to borrow or raise funds for vessel replacement, at the end of a vessel’s 
useful  life  our  revenue  will  decline,  which  would  adversely  affect  our  business,  results  of  operations,  financial 
condition, and available cash. 

If we do not set aside funds and are unable to borrow or raise funds for vessel replacement, we will be unable to 
replace the vessels in our fleet upon the expiration of their remaining useful lives, which we expect to occur between 2037 
and 2043, depending on the vessel. Our cash flows and income are dependent on the revenues earned by the chartering of our 
vessels. If we are unable to replace the vessels in our fleet upon the expiration of their useful lives, our business, results of 
operations,  financial  condition,  and  available  cash  per  share  would  be  adversely  affected.  Any  funds  set  aside  for  vessel 
replacement will reduce available cash. 

Our ability to obtain additional financing may be dependent on the performance of our then existing charters and the 
creditworthiness of our charterers. 

The actual or perceived credit quality of our charterers, and any defaults by them, may materially affect our ability 
to obtain the additional capital resources that we will require to purchase additional vessels or may significantly increase our 
costs  of  obtaining  such  capital.  Our  inability  to  obtain  additional  financing  at  all  or  at  a  higher  than  anticipated  cost  may 
materially affect our results of operations and our ability to implement our business strategy. 

We cannot guarantee that our Board of Directors will declare dividends. 

Our Board of Directors may, in its sole discretion, from time to time, declare and pay cash dividends in accordance 
with our organizational documents and applicable law. Our Board of Directors makes determinations regarding the payment 
of dividends in its sole discretion, and there is no guarantee that we will continue to pay dividends in the future. 

In addition, the markets in which we operate our vessels are volatile and we cannot predict with certainty the amount 
of cash, if any, that will be available for distribution as dividends in any period. We may also incur expenses or liabilities or 
be  subject  to  other  circumstances  in  the  future  that  reduce  or  eliminate  the  amount  of  cash  that  we  have  available  for 
distribution as dividends, including as a result of the risks described herein. If additional financing is not available to us on 
acceptable terms, our Board of Directors may determine to finance or refinance asset acquisitions with cash from operations, 
which would reduce the amount of any cash available for the payment of dividends. 

United  States  tax  authorities  could  treat  us  as  a  “passive  foreign  investment  company,”  which  could  have  adverse 
United States federal income tax consequences to United States shareholders. 

A foreign corporation will be treated as a “passive foreign investment company,” or PFIC, for United States federal 
income tax purposes if either (1) at least 75% of its gross income for any taxable year consists of certain types of “passive 
income” or (2) at least 50% of the average value of the corporation’s assets produce or are held for the production of those 
types of “passive income.” For purposes of these tests, “passive income” includes dividends, interest, and gains from the sale 
or exchange of investment property and rents and royalties other than rents and royalties which are received from unrelated 
parties  in  connection  with  the  active  conduct  of  a  trade  or  business.  For  purposes  of  these  tests,  income  derived  from  the 
performance  of  services  does  not  constitute  “passive  income.”  United  States  shareholders  of  a  PFIC  are  subject  to  a 
disadvantageous United States federal income tax regime with respect to the income derived by the PFIC, the distributions 
they receive from the PFIC and the gain, if any, they derive from the sale or other disposition of their shares in the PFIC. 

Based on our current and proposed method of operation, we do not believe that we will be a PFIC with respect to 
any  taxable  year.  In  this  regard,  we  intend  to  treat  the  gross  income  we  derive  or  are  deemed  to  derive  from  our  time 
chartering  activities  as  services  income,  rather  than  rental  income.  Accordingly,  our  income  from  our  time  and  voyage 
chartering activities should not constitute “passive income,” and the assets that we own and operate in connection with the 
production of that income should not constitute assets that produce or are held for the production of “passive income.” 

There  is  substantial  legal  authority  supporting  this  position,  consisting  of  case  law  and  United  States  Internal 
Revenue Service, or IRS, pronouncements concerning the characterization of income derived from time charters and voyage 
charters as services income for other tax purposes. However, it should be noted that there is also authority that characterizes 
time charter income as rental income rather than services income for other tax purposes. Accordingly, no assurance can be 

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given that the IRS or a court of law will accept this position, and there is a risk that the IRS or a court of law could determine 
that we are a PFIC. Moreover, no assurance can be given that we would not constitute a PFIC for any future taxable year if 
the nature and extent of our operations change. 

If the IRS were to find that we are or have been a PFIC for any taxable year, our United States shareholders would 
face adverse United States federal income tax consequences and incur certain information reporting obligations. Under the 
PFIC rules, unless those shareholders make an election available under the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as 
amended,  or  the  Code  (which  election  could  itself  have  adverse  consequences  for  such  shareholders),  such  shareholders 
would be subject to United States federal income tax at the then prevailing rates on ordinary income plus interest, in respect 
of excess distributions and upon any gain from the disposition of their common shares, as if the excess distribution or gain 
had  been  recognized  ratably  over  the  shareholder’s  holding  period  of  the  common  shares.  See  “Taxation-Passive  Foreign 
Investment Company Status and Significant Tax Consequences” for a more comprehensive discussion of the United States 
federal income tax consequences to United States shareholders if we are treated as a PFIC. 

We may have to pay tax on United States source shipping income, which would reduce our earnings. 

Under the Code, 50% of the gross shipping income of a corporation that owns or charters vessels, as we and our 
subsidiaries do, that is attributable to transportation that begins or ends, but that does not both begin and end, in the United 
States  may  be  subject  to  a  4%  United  States  federal  income  tax without  allowance  for  deductions,  unless  that  corporation 
qualifies for exemption from tax under Section 883 of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder by the United 
States Department of the Treasury. 

We and our subsidiaries intend to take the position that we qualify for this statutory tax exemption for United States 
federal income tax return reporting purposes. However, there are factual circumstances beyond our control that could cause 
us to lose the benefit of this tax exemption and thereby become subject to United States federal income tax on our United 
States source shipping income. For example, we may no longer qualify for exemption under Section 883 of the Code for a 
particular  taxable  year  if  shareholders  with  a  five  percent  or  greater  interest  in  our  common  shares,  or  5%  Shareholders, 
owned, in the aggregate, 50% or more of our outstanding common shares for more than half the days during the taxable year, 
and there do not exist sufficient 5% Shareholders that are qualified shareholders for purposes of Section 883 of the Code to 
preclude nonqualified 5% Shareholders from owning 50% or more of our common shares for more than half the number of 
days  during  such  taxable  year  or  we  are  unable  to  satisfy  certain  substantiation  requirements  with  regard  to  our  5% 
Shareholders. Due to the factual nature of the issues involved, there can be no assurances on the tax-exempt status of us or 
any of our subsidiaries. 

If we or our subsidiaries were not entitled to exemption under Section 883 of the Code for any taxable year, we or 
our subsidiaries could be subject for such year to an effective 2% United States federal income tax on the shipping income 
we  or  they  derive  during  such  year  which  is  attributable  to  the  transport  of  cargoes  to  or  from  the  United  States.  The 
imposition of this tax would have a negative effect on our business and would decrease our earnings available for distribution 
to our shareholders. 

We  are  subject  to  certain  risks  with  respect  to  our  counterparties  on  contracts,  including,  without  limitation,  our 
vessel  employment  arrangements  and  newbuilding  contracts,  and  failure  of  such  counterparties  to  meet  their 
obligations could cause us to suffer losses or negatively impact our results of operations and cash flows. 

We have entered into, and may enter into in the future, various contracts, including, without limitation, charter and 
pooling agreements relating to the employment of our vessels, newbuilding contracts, debt facilities, and other agreements. 
Such  agreements  subject  us  to  counterparty  risks.  The  ability  and  willingness  of  each  of  our  counterparties  to  perform  its 
obligations under a contract with us will depend on a number of factors that are beyond our control and may include, among 
other  things,  general  economic  conditions,  the  condition  of  the  maritime  and  offshore  industries,  and  the  overall  financial 
condition of the counterparty. 

In addition, with respect to our charter arrangements, in depressed market conditions, our charterers may no longer 
need a vessel that is then under charter or may be able to obtain a comparable vessel at lower rates. As a result, charterers 
may seek to renegotiate the terms of their existing charter agreements or avoid their obligations under those contracts. If our 
charterers fail to meet their obligations to us or attempt to renegotiate our charter agreements, it may be difficult to secure 
substitute employment for such vessel, and any new charter arrangements we secure in the spot market or on time charters 
may  be  at  lower  rates.  As  a  result,  we  could  sustain  significant  losses  which  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our 
business,  financial  condition,  results of operations  and  cash  flows,  as well  as  our  ability  to  pay  dividends  on our  common 
shares and interest on our debt securities and comply with covenants in our credit facilities. 

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Our  insurance  may  not  be  adequate  to  cover  our  losses  that  may  result  from  our  operations  due  to  the  inherent 
operational risks of the tanker industry. 

We carry insurance to protect us against most of the accident-related risks involved in the conduct of our business, 
including  marine  hull  and  machinery  insurance,  protection  and  indemnity  insurance,  which  include  pollution  risks,  crew 
insurance  and  war  risk  insurance.  However,  we  may  not  be  adequately  insured  to  cover  losses  from  our  operational  risks, 
which  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  us.  Additionally,  our  insurers  may  refuse  to  pay  particular  claims  and  our 
insurance may be voidable by the insurers if we take, or fail to take, certain action, such as failing to maintain certification of 
our  vessels  with  applicable  maritime  regulatory  organizations.  Any  significant  uninsured  or  under-insured  loss  or  liability 
could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  business,  results  of  operations,  cash  flows  and  financial  condition  and  our 
available cash. In addition, we may not be able to obtain adequate insurance coverage at reasonable rates in the future during 
adverse insurance market conditions. 

Changes  in  the  insurance  markets  attributable  to  terrorist  attacks  may  also  make  certain  types  of  insurance  more 
difficult  for  us  to  obtain  due  to  increased  premiums  or  reduced  or  restricted  coverage  for  losses  caused  by  terrorist  acts 
generally. 

Because we obtain some of our insurance through protection and indemnity associations, which result in significant 
expenses to us, we may be required to make additional premium payments. 

We  may  be  subject  to  increased  premium  payments,  or  calls,  in  amounts  based  on  our  claim  records,  the  claim 
records of our managers, as well as the claim records of other members of the protection and indemnity associations through 
which  we  receive  insurance  coverage  for  tort  liability,  including  pollution-related  liability.  In  addition,  our  protection  and 
indemnity associations may not have enough resources to cover claims made against them. Our payment of these calls could 
result  in  significant  expense  to  us,  which  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  business,  results  of  operations,  cash 
flows, financial condition and available cash. 

Failure  to  comply  with  the  U.S. Foreign  Corrupt  Practices  Act  c ould  result  in  fines,  criminal  penalties,  contract 
terminations and an adverse effect on our business. 

We may operate in a number of countries throughout the world, including countries known to have a reputation for 
corruption. We are committed to doing business in accordance with applicable anti-corruption laws and have adopted a code 
of  business  conduct  and  ethics  which  is  consistent  and  in  full  compliance  with  the  U.S.  Foreign  Corrupt  Practices  Act  of 
1977,  or  the  FCPA.  We  are  subject,  however,  to  the  risk  that  we,  our  affiliated  entities  or  our  or  their  respective  officers, 
directors, employees and agents may take actions determined to be in violation of such anti-corruption laws, including the 
FCPA.  Any  such  violation  could  result  in  substantial  fines,  sanctions,  civil  and/or  criminal  penalties  and  curtailment  of 
operations  in  certain  jurisdictions,  and  might  adversely  affect  our  business,  results  of  operations  or  financial  condition.  In 
addition,  actual  or  alleged  violations  could  damage  our  reputation  and  ability  to  do  business.  Furthermore,  detecting, 
investigating, and resolving actual or alleged violations is expensive and can consume significant time and attention of our 
senior management. 

We are incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, which does not have a well-developed body of corporate 
law  and, as a  result,  shareholders may have  fewer rights and protections  under  Marshall  Islands  law than  under a 
typical jurisdiction in the United States. 

Our corporate affairs are governed by our articles of incorporation and bylaws and by the Marshall Islands Business 
Corporations Act, or BCA. The provisions of the BCA resemble provisions of the corporation laws of a number of states in 
the United States. However, there have been few judicial cases in the Republic of the Marshall Islands interpreting the BCA. 
The rights and fiduciary responsibilities of directors under the law of the Republic of the Marshall Islands are not as clearly 
established as the rights and fiduciary responsibilities of directors under statutes or judicial precedent in existence in certain 
United  States  jurisdictions.  Shareholder  rights  may  differ  as  well.  While  the  BCA  does  specifically  incorporate  the  non-
statutory law, or judicial case law, of the State of Delaware and other states with substantially similar legislative provisions, 
our public shareholders may have more difficulty in protecting their interests in the face of actions by management, directors 
or controlling shareholders than would shareholders of a corporation incorporated in a United States jurisdiction. 

It may be difficult to serve process on or enforce a United States judgment against us, our officers and our directors 
because we are a foreign corporation. 

We  are  a  corporation  formed  in  the  Republic  of  the  Marshall  Islands,  and  some  of  our  directors  and  officers  and 
certain of the experts named in this offering are located outside the United States. In addition, a substantial portion of our 
assets and the assets of our directors, officers and experts are located outside of the United States. As a result, you may have 
difficulty  serving  legal  process  within  the  United  States  upon  us  or  any  of  these  persons.  You  may  also  have  difficulty 

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enforcing, both in and outside the United States, judgments you may obtain in U.S. courts against us or any of these persons 
in any action, including actions based upon the civil liability provisions of U.S. federal or state securities laws. Furthermore, 
there is substantial doubt that the courts of the Republic of the Marshall Islands or of the non-U.S. jurisdictions in which our 
offices  are  located  would  enter  judgments  in  original  actions  brought  in  those  courts  predicated  on  U.S.  federal  or  state 
securities laws. 

The international nature of our operations may make the outcome of any bankruptcy proceedings difficult to predict. 

We are incorporated under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands and we conduct operations in countries 
around  the  world.  Consequently,  in  the  event  of  any  bankruptcy,  insolvency,  liquidation,  dissolution,  reorganization  or 
similar proceeding involving us or any of our subsidiaries, bankruptcy laws other than those of the United States could apply. 
If we become a debtor under U.S. bankruptcy law, bankruptcy courts in the United States may seek to assert jurisdiction over 
all of our assets, wherever located, including property situated in other countries. There can be no assurance, however, that 
we would become a debtor in the United States, or that a U.S. bankruptcy court would be entitled to, or accept, jurisdiction 
over  such  a  bankruptcy  case,  or  that  courts  in  other  countries  that  have  jurisdiction  over  us  and  our  operations  would 
recognize a U.S. bankruptcy court’s jurisdiction if any other bankruptcy court would determine it had jurisdiction. 

RISKS RELATED TO OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH SCORPIO GROUP AND ITS AFFILIATES 

We are dependent on our managers and their ability to hire and retain key personnel, and there may be conflicts of 
interest between us and our managers that may not be resolved in our favor. 

Our  success  depends  to  a  significant  extent  upon  the  abilities  and  efforts  of  our  technical  manager,  SSM,  our 
commercial  manager,  Scorpio  Commercial  Management  S.A.M.,  or  SCM,  and  our  management  team.  Our  success  will 
depend upon our and our managers’ ability to hire and retain key members of our management team. The loss of any of these 
individuals could adversely affect our business prospects and financial condition. 

In addition, difficulty in hiring and retaining personnel could adversely affect our results of operations. We do not 

maintain “key man” life insurance on any of our officers. 

Our technical and commercial managers are members of the Scorpio Group, which is owned and controlled by the 
Lolli-Ghetti  family,  of  which  our  founder,  Chairman  and  Chief  Executive  Officer,  Mr.  Emanuele  Lauro,  and  our  Vice 
President, Mr. Filippo Lauro, are members. In addition, all of our executive officers serve in similar management positions in 
certain other companies within the Scorpio Group. These relationships may create conflicts of interest in matters involving or 
affecting  us  and  our  customers,  including  in  the  chartering,  purchase,  sale  and  operation  of  the  vessels  in  our  fleet  versus 
vessels managed by other members of the Scorpio Group. Conflicts of interest may arise between us, on the one hand, and 
our  commercial  and  technical  managers,  on  the  other  hand.  As  a  result  of  these  conflicts,  our  commercial  and  technical 
managers,  who  have  limited  contractual  duties,  may  favor  their  own  or  other  owner’s  interests  over  our  interests.  These 
conflicts may have unfavorable results for us. 

Our founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Vice President have affiliations with our administrator and 
commercial and technical managers which may create conflicts of interest. 

Emanuele  Lauro,  our  founder,  Chairman  and  Chief  Executive  Officer,  and  Filippo  Lauro,  our  Vice  President,  are 
members  of  the  Lolli-Ghetti  family,  which  owns  and  controls  our  administrator  and  commercial  and  technical  managers. 
These responsibilities and relationships could create conflicts of interest between us, on the one hand, and our administrator 
and/or commercial and technical managers, on the other hand. These conflicts may arise in connection with the chartering, 
purchase,  sale  and  operations  of  the  vessels  in  our  fleet  versus  vessels  managed  by  other  companies  affiliated  with  our 
commercial or technical managers. Our commercial and technical managers may give preferential treatment to vessels that 
are  time  chartered-in  by  related  parties  because  our  founder,  Chairman  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  members  of  his 
family may receive greater economic benefits. In particular, as of the date of this annual report, our commercial and technical 
managers  provide  commercial  and  technical  management  services  to  approximately  127  and 76 vessels  respectively,  other 
than the vessels in our fleet, that are owned, operated or managed by entities affiliated with Messrs. Lauro, and such entities 
may acquire additional vessels that will compete with our vessels in the future. Such conflicts may have an adverse effect on 
our  results  of  operations.  In  addition,  certain  members  of  the  Scorpio  Group  may  benefit  from  economies  of  scale  all  of 
which may not be passed along to us. 

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Certain  of  our  officers  do  not  devote  all  of  their  time  to  our  business,  which  may  hinder  our  ability  to  operate 
successfully. 

Certain of our officers participate in business activities not associated with us, and as a result, they may devote less 
time to us than if they were not engaged in other business activities and may owe fiduciary duties to the shareholders of both 
us as well as shareholders of other companies which they may be affiliated, including other companies within the Scorpio 
Group. This may create conflicts of interest in matters involving or affecting us and our customers and it is not certain that 
any  of  these  conflicts  of  interest  will  be  resolved  in  our  favor.  This  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our  business, 
financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. 

Our commercial and technical managers are each privately held companies and there is little or no publicly available 
information about them. 

SCM  is  our  commercial  manager  and  SSM  is  our  technical  manager.  SCM’s  and  SSM’s  ability  to  render 
management services will depend in part on their own financial strength. Circumstances beyond our control could impair our 
commercial manager’s or technical manager’s financial strength, and because each is a privately held company, information 
about  the  financial  strength  of  our  commercial  manager  and  technical  manager  is  not  available.  As  a  result,  we  and  our 
shareholders might have little advance warning of financial or other problems affecting our commercial manager or technical 
manager even though their financial or other problems could have a material adverse effect on us. 

RISKS RELATED TO OUR INDEBTEDNESS 

Servicing our current or future indebtedness limits funds available for other purposes and if we cannot service our 
debt, we may lose our vessels. 

Borrowing under our debt facilities requires us to dedicate a part of our cash flow from operations to paying interest 
on  our  indebtedness.  These  payments  limit  funds  available  for  working  capital,  capital  expenditures  and  other  purposes, 
including further equity or debt financing in the future. Amounts borrowed under our secured debt facilities bear interest at 
variable rates. Increases in prevailing rates could increase the amounts that we would have to pay to our lenders, even though 
the  outstanding  principal  amount  remains  the  same,  and  our  net  income  and  cash  flows  would  decrease.  We  expect  our 
earnings and cash flow to vary from year to year due to the cyclical nature of the tanker industry. If we do not generate or 
reserve  enough  cash  flow  from  operations  to  satisfy  our  debt  obligations,  we  may  have  to  undertake  alternative  financing 
plans, such as seeking to raise additional capital, refinancing or restructuring our debt, selling tankers, or reducing or delaying 
capital investments. However, these alternative financing plans, if necessary, may not be sufficient to allow us to meet our 
debt obligations. 

If we are unable to meet our debt obligations or if some other default occurs under our debt facilities, our lenders 
could  elect  to  declare  that  debt,  together  with  accrued  interest  and  fees,  to  be  immediately  due  and  payable  and  proceed 
against  the  collateral  vessels  securing  that  debt  even  though  the  majority  of  the  proceeds  used  to  purchase  the  collateral 
vessels did not come from our debt facilities. 

Our  debt  agreements  contain  restrictive  and  financial  covenants  which  may  limit  our  ability  to  conduct  certain 
activities, and  further,  we may  be unable  to  comply with  such  covenants,  which  could  result  in  a default  under  the 
terms of such agreements. 

Our debt facilities impose operating and financial restrictions on us. These restrictions may limit our ability, or the 

ability of our subsidiaries party thereto to, among other things: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

pay dividends and make capital expenditures if we do not repay amounts drawn under our debt facilities or if 
there is another default under our debt facilities; 

incur additional indebtedness, including the issuance of guarantees; 

create liens on our assets; 

change  the  flag,  class  or  management  of  our  vessels  or  terminate  or  materially  amend  the  management 
agreement relating to each vessel; 

• 

sell our vessels; 

•  merge or consolidate with, or transfer all or substantially all our assets to, another person; or 

• 

enter into a new line of business. 

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Therefore,  we  will  need  to  seek  permission  from  our  lenders  in  order  to  engage  in  some  corporate  actions.  Our 
lenders’ interests may be different from ours and we may not be able to obtain our lenders’ permission when needed. This 
may limit our ability to pay dividends to you if we determine to do so in the future, finance our future operations or capital 
requirements, make acquisitions or pursue business opportunities. 

In  addition,  our  secured  credit  facilities  require  us  to  maintain  specified  financial  ratios  and  satisfy  financial 
covenants, including ratios and covenants based on the market value of the vessels in our fleet. Should our charter rates or 
vessel values materially decline in the future, we may seek to obtain waivers or amendments from our lenders with respect to 
such financial ratios and covenants, or we may be required to take action to reduce our debt or to act in a manner contrary to 
our business objectives to meet any such financial ratios and satisfy any such financial covenants. Events beyond our control, 
including  changes  in  the  economic  and  business  conditions  in  the  shipping  markets  in  which  we  operate,  may  affect  our 
ability to comply with these covenants. We cannot assure you that we will meet these ratios or satisfy these covenants or that 
our lenders will waive any failure to do so or amend these requirements. A breach of any of the covenants in, or our inability 
to maintain the required financial ratios under, our credit facilities would prevent us from borrowing additional money under 
our credit facilities and could result in a default under our credit facilities. If a default occurs under our credit facilities, the 
lenders could elect to declare the outstanding debt, together with accrued interest and other fees, to be immediately due and 
payable  and  foreclose  on  the  collateral  securing  that  debt,  which  could  constitute  all  or  substantially  all  of  our  assets. 
Moreover, in connection with any waivers or amendments to our credit facilities that we may obtain, our lenders may impose 
additional  operating  and  financial  restrictions  on  us  or  modify  the  terms  of  our  existing  credit  facilities.  These  restrictions 
may  further  restrict  our  ability  to,  among  other  things,  pay  dividends,  repurchase  our  common  shares,  make  capital 
expenditures, or incur additional indebtedness. 

Furthermore,  our  debt  agreements  contain  cross-default  provisions  that  may  be  triggered  if  we  default  under  the 
terms of any one of our financing agreements. In the event of default by us under one of our debt agreements, the lenders 
under our other debt agreements could determine that we are in default under such other financing agreements. Such cross 
defaults could result in the acceleration of the maturity of such debt under these agreements and the lenders thereunder may 
foreclose upon any collateral securing that debt, including our vessels, even if we were to subsequently cure such default. In 
the  event  of  such  acceleration  or  foreclosure,  we  might  not  have  sufficient  funds  or  other  assets  to  satisfy  all  of  our 
obligations, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition. 

ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY 

A. History and Development of the Company 

Scorpio Tankers Inc. was incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands pursuant to the BCA on July 1, 2009. 
We provide seaborne transportation of refined petroleum products worldwide. We began our operations in October 2009 with 
three vessels  and  in  April  2010,  we completed  our  initial  public  offering  and  commenced  trading  on  the  New York Stock 
Exchange,  or  NYSE,  under  the  symbol  “STNG.”  We  have  since  expanded  our  fleet  and  as  of  March  15,  2017,  our  fleet 
consisted of 78 wholly owned tankers (22 LR2, 14 Handymax and 42 MR) with a weighted average age of approximately 2.3 
years, and 19 time or bareboat chartered-in tankers which we operate (one LR2, one LR1, eight MR and nine Handymax), 
which we refer to collectively as our Operating Fleet. In addition, we currently have contracts for the construction of nine 
newbuilding product tankers, eight MR and one LR2, which we refer to as our Newbuilding Program. The LR2 is expected to 
be  delivered  to  us  before  the  end  of  March  2017  and  the  eight  MRs  are  expected  to  be  delivered  to  us  throughout  the 
remainder of 2017 and the first quarter of 2018.  

Our principal executive offices are located at 9, Boulevard Charles III, Monaco 98000 and our telephone number at 

that address is +377-9798-5716. 

Fleet Development 

For information regarding the development of our fleet, including vessel acquisitions and dispositions and the status 
of  our  Newbuilding  Program,  please  see  “Item  5.  Operating  and  Financial  Review  and  Prospects-B.  Liquidity  and  Capital 
Resources-Capital Expenditures-Vessel Acquisitions and Dispositions.” 

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Recent Developments 

Vessel Deliveries and Related Debt Drawdowns 

In February 2017, we took delivery of STI Selatar, an LR2 product tanker that was under construction, from SSME 
and  drew  down  $29.4  million  from  our  Credit  Suisse  Credit  Facility  to  partially  finance  the  purchase  of  this  vessel. 
Additionally,  in  March  2017,  we  drew  down  $29.0  million  from  our  Credit  Suisse  Credit  Facility  to  partially  finance  the 
purchase of STI Rambla, an LR2 product tanker that is currently under construction at SSME and is expected to be delivered 
before the end of March 2017. The drawdowns are summarized as follows: 

Drawdown amount 
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 
29.4 
$ 
29.0 

  Drawdown date 
February 2017 
March 2017 

Collateral 
STI Selatar 
STI Rambla 

(1) 

(1)  Amount drawn to partially finance the expected delivery of this vessel from SSME, which is scheduled to occur before 

the end of March 2017. 

Time and Bareboat Chartered-in Vessels (see definitions in Item 5) 

In December 2016, we entered into agreements to bareboat-in seven Handymax ice-class 1A product tankers. The 
agreements include purchase options which can be exercised through December 31, 2018. If we do not exercise the purchase 
options, the bareboat-in agreements expire on March 31, 2019. Three of the vessels were previously time chartered-in by us 
for  $15,600  per  day.  These  time  charter-in  contracts  were  canceled  in  January  2017  and  replaced  by  the  new  bareboat 
contracts at a rate of $7,500 per day. The remaining four vessels were chartered-in, on a bareboat basis, for $6,000 per day. 
These vessels were delivered in February 2017. 

In February 2017, we entered into a new time charter agreement on a 2013 built, LR2 product tanker, which we then 
time chartered-in, for an additional six months at $14,360 per day effective February 2017. We also have the option to extend 
the charter for an additional six months at $15,385 per day. 

In February 2017, we entered into new time charter agreements on two 2007-built ice-class 1B Handymax product 
tankers, which we then time chartered-in, each for one year at $11,250 per day. One agreement is effective in March 2017 
and the other is effective in May 2017. We also have options to extend these charters for an additional year at $13,250 per 
day each. 

New Credit Facilities 

2017 Credit Facility 

In  March  2017,  we  executed  a  senior  secured  term  loan  facility  with  a  group  of  financial  institutions  led  by 
Macquarie Bank Limited (London Branch) for a loan facility of up to $172.0 million, or the 2017 Credit Facility. The 2017 
Credit Facility consists of five tranches; including two commercial tranches of $15.0 million and $25.0 million, a KEXIM 
Guaranteed Tranche of $48.0 million, a KEXIM Funded Tranche of $52.0 million, and a GIEK Guaranteed Tranche of $32.0 
million. 

The 2017 Credit Facility is expected to be used to partially finance the purchase of eight MR product tankers that are 
currently under construction at HMD. Drawdowns are available at an amount equal to the lower of 60% of the contract price 
and 60% of the fair market value of each respective vessel. Other key terms are as follows: 

•  The  first  commercial  tranche  of  $15.0  million  has  a  final  maturity  of  six  years  from  the  drawdown  date  of  each 

vessel, bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.25% per annum, and has a 15 year repayment profile.  

•  The second commercial tranche of $25.0 million has a final maturity of nine years from the drawdown date of each 
vessel (assuming KEXIM or GIEK have not exercised their option to call for prepayment of the KEXIM and GIEK 
funded and guaranteed tranches by the date falling two months prior to the maturity of the first commercial tranche 
and in the event that the first commercial tranche has not been extended), bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 
2.25% per annum, and has a 15 year repayment profile.  

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•  The KEXIM Funded Tranche and GIEK Guaranteed Tranche have a final maturity of 12 years from the drawdown 
date of each vessel (assuming the commercial tranches are refinanced through that date), bear interest at LIBOR plus 
a margin of 2.15% per annum, and have a 12 year repayment profile.  

•  The KEXIM Guaranteed Tranche has a final maturity of 12 years from the drawdown date of each vessel (assuming 
the  commercial  tranches  are  refinanced  through  that  date),  bears  interest  at  LIBOR  plus  a  margin  of  1.60%  per 
annum, and has a 12 year repayment profile. 

The  remaining  terms  and  conditions,  including  financial  covenants,  are  similar  to  those  in  our  existing  credit 

facilities. 

BNP Paribas Credit Facility 

In January 2017, we refinanced the outstanding indebtedness related to STI Sapphire and STI Emerald by repaying 
an aggregate of $26.3 million on our 2011 Credit Facility and drawing down an aggregate amount of $27.6 million under our 
BNP Paribas Credit Facility. The drawdown amounts and dates were as follows:  

Drawdown amount 
(in millions of U.S. dollars)  
13.8 
$ 
13.8 

Drawdown date 
January 2017 
February 2017 

Collateral 
STI Sapphire 
STI Emerald 

HSH Nordbank Credit Facility 

In January 2017, we entered into a senior secured term loan facility agreement with HSH Nordbank AG for $31.1 
million, or the HSH Nordbank Credit Facility. In February 2017, we refinanced the outstanding indebtedness related to STI 
Duchessa  and  STI  Onyx  by  repaying  an  aggregate  of  $23.7  million  on  our  2011  Credit  Facility  and  drawing  down  an 
aggregate of $31.1 million under this facility as follows: 

Drawdown amount 
(in millions of U.S. dollars)  
16.5 
$ 
14.6 

Drawdown date 
February 2017 
February 2017 

Collateral 
STI Duchessa 
STI Onyx 

Repayments on all borrowings under the HSH Nordbank Credit Facility are scheduled to be made in 20 consecutive 
quarterly installments. The first eight repayment installments shall be $745,669 each and the next 12 repayment installments 
shall be $648,408 each, the last of which shall be payable together with an additional balloon installment equal to the then 
outstanding balance of the loan. The facility has a final maturity of five years from the first drawdown date, and bears interest 
at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.50% per annum. The remaining terms and conditions, including financial covenants, are similar 
to those in our existing credit facilities. 

DVB 2017 Credit Facility 

In January 2017, we received a commitment for a credit facility of up to $81.4 million from DVB Bank SE, or the 
DVB 2017 Credit Facility, to refinance our previous facility with DVB Bank SE. The DVB 2017 Credit Facility is expected 
to be used to refinance the existing indebtedness on four product tankers, have a final maturity of December 2021, and bear 
interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.75% per annum. The available borrowings may be used to finance up to 63% of the fair 
market value of the respective vessels. 

The  remaining  terms  and  conditions,  including  financial  covenants,  are  expected  to  be  similar  to  those  in  our 
existing  credit  facilities.  The  DVB  2017  Credit  Facility  is  subject  to  customary  conditions  precedent  and  the  execution  of 
definitive documentation. 

For  further  information  about  these  credit  facilities,  please  see  “Item  5.  Operating  and  Financial  Review  and 

Prospects - B. Liquidity and Capital Resources - Long -Term Debt Obligations and Credit Agreements.” 

Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 

On February 23, 2017, the conversion rate of our convertible senior notes due 2019, or the Convertible Notes, was 
adjusted to reflect a cash dividend with respect to our common shares. The new conversion rate for the Convertible Notes 
was  adjusted  to  97.9316  of  our  common  shares  per  $1,000  principal  amount  of  the  Convertible  Notes,  representing  an 
increase of the prior conversion rate of 0.2277 shares per $1,000 principal amount of the Convertible Notes. 

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Dividend Declaration 

On February 13, 2017, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per share, payable on or 

about March 30, 2017 to all shareholders of record as of February 23, 2017. 

B. Business Overview 

We  provide  seaborne  transportation  of  refined  petroleum  products  worldwide.  As  of  March  15,  2017,  our  fleet 
consisted of 78 wholly owned tankers (22 LR2, 14 Handymax and 42 MR) with a weighted average age of approximately 2.3 
years, and 19 time or bareboat chartered-in tankers which we operate (nine Handymax, eight MR, one LR1 and one LR2), 
which we refer to collectively as our Operating Fleet. In addition, we currently have contracts for the construction of one LR2 
tanker  and  eight  MR  tankers,  which  we  refer  to  as  our  Newbuilding  Program.  The  LR2  is  expected  to  be  delivered  to  us 
before the end of March 2017 and the eight MRs are expected to be delivered to us throughout the remainder of 2017 and 
first quarter of 2018. 

The following table sets forth certain information regarding our fleet as of March 15, 2017:  

  Year Built 

DWT 

  Ice class 

  Employment 

  Vessel type 

  Vessel Name 
  Owned vessels 
1  STI Brixton ....................................... 
2  STI Comandante ............................... 
3  STI Pimlico ....................................... 
4  STI Hackney ..................................... 
5  STI Acton .......................................... 
6  STI Fulham ....................................... 
7  STI Camden ...................................... 
8  STI Battersea .................................... 
9  STI Wembley .................................... 
10  STI Finchley ..................................... 
11  STI Clapham ..................................... 
12  STI Poplar ......................................... 
13  STI Hammersmith ............................ 
14  STI Rotherhithe ................................ 
15  STI Amber ........................................ 
16  STI Topaz ......................................... 
17  STI Ruby ........................................... 
18  STI Garnet ........................................ 
19  STI Onyx .......................................... 
20  STI Sapphire ..................................... 
21  STI Emerald ...................................... 
22  STI Beryl .......................................... 
23  STI Le Rocher .................................. 
24  STI Larvotto...................................... 
25  STI Fontvieille .................................. 
26  STI Ville ........................................... 
27  STI Duchessa .................................... 
28  STI Opera .......................................... 
29  STI Texas City .................................. 
30  STI Meraux ....................................... 
31  STI San Antonio ............................... 
32  STI Venere ........................................ 
33  STI Virtus ......................................... 
34  STI Aqua ........................................... 
35  STI Dama .......................................... 
36  STI Benicia ....................................... 
37  STI Regina ........................................ 
38  STI St. Charles .................................. 
39  STI Mayfair ...................................... 
40  STI Yorkville .................................... 
41  STI Milwaukee ................................. 
42  STI Battery........................................ 
43  STI Soho ........................................... 
44  STI Memphis .................................... 
45  STI Tribeca ....................................... 
46  STI Gramercy ................................... 
47  STI Bronx ......................................... 
48  STI Pontiac ....................................... 
49  STI Manhattan .................................. 
50  STI Queens ....................................... 
51  STI Osceola ...................................... 
52  STI Notting Hill ................................ 
53  STI Seneca ........................................ 
54  STI Westminster ............................... 

2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2015 
2015 
2012 
2012 
2012 
2012 
2012 
2013 
2013 
2013 
2013 
2013 
2013 
2013 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 

1A 
38,734  
1A 
38,734  
1A 
38,734  
1A 
38,734  
1A 
38,734  
1A 
38,734  
1A 
38,734  
1A 
38,734  
1A 
38,734  
1A 
38,734  
1A 
38,734  
1A 
38,734  
1A 
38,734  
38,734  
1A 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,995   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,990   — 
49,687  
1B 
49,990   — 
1B 
49,687  

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SHTP (1) 
SHTP (1) 

  Handymax 
  Handymax 
  Time Charter (5)    Handymax 
  Handymax 
  Handymax 
  Handymax 
  Handymax 
  Handymax 
  Handymax 
  Handymax 
  Handymax 
  Time Charter (5)    Handymax 
  Handymax 
  Handymax 

SHTP (1) 
SHTP (1) 
SHTP (1) 
SHTP (1) 
SHTP (1) 
SHTP (1) 
SHTP (1) 
SHTP (1) 

SHTP (1) 
SHTP (1) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
SMRP(2) 
  Time Charter (6)   
SMRP(2) 
  Time Charter (6)   

MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Vessel Name 
  Owned vessels 
55  STI Brooklyn .................................... 
56  STI Black Hawk ............................... 
57  STI Elysees ....................................... 
58  STI Madison ..................................... 
59  STI Park ............................................ 
60  STI Orchard ...................................... 
61  STI Sloane ........................................ 
62  STI Broadway ................................... 
63  STI Condotti ..................................... 
64  STI Rose ........................................... 
65  STI Veneto ........................................ 
66  STI Alexis ......................................... 
67  STI Winnie........................................ 
68  STI Oxford ........................................ 
69  STI Lauren ........................................ 
70  STI Connaught .................................. 
71  STI Spiga .......................................... 
72  STI Savile Row ................................. 
73  STI Kingsway ................................... 
74  STI Carnaby ...................................... 
75  STI Lombard ..................................... 
76  STI Grace .......................................... 
77  STI Jermyn........................................ 
78  STI Selatar ........................................ 

  Year Built 

DWT 

  Ice class 

  Employment 

  Vessel type 

2015 
2015 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2016 
2016 
2017 

49,990   — 
49,990   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 
109,999   — 

SMRP (2) 
SMRP (2) 
SLR2P (4) 
SLR2P (4) 
SLR2P (4) 
SLR2P (4) 
SLR2P (4) 
SLR2P (4) 
SLR2P (4) 
  Time Charter (7)   
SLR2P (4) 
SLR2P (4) 
SLR2P (4) 
SLR2P (4) 
SLR2P (4) 
SLR2P (4) 
SLR2P (4) 
SLR2P (4) 
SLR2P (4) 
SLR2P (4) 
SLR2P (4) 
SLR2P (4) 
SLR2P (4) 
SLR2P (4) 

MR 
MR 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 
LR2 

Total owned DWT ............................ 

5,061,233  

  Vessel Name 

  Year Built 

DWT 

  Ice class    Employment 

  Vessel type 

  Daily Base Rate    Expiry (8) 

Time or bareboat chartered-in 

vessels 

79  Kraslava .......................................... 
80  Krisjanis Valdemars ........................ 
81  Silent ............................................... 
82  Single............................................... 
83  Star I ................................................ 
84  Sky ................................................... 
85  Steel ................................................. 
86  Stone I ............................................. 
87  Style ................................................. 
88  Miss Mariarosaria ........................... 
89  Vukovar ........................................... 
90  Targale............................................. 
91  Zefyros ............................................ 
92  Gan-Trust ........................................ 
93  CPO New Zealand .......................... 
94  CPO Australia ................................. 
95  Ance ................................................ 
96  Hellespont Progress ........................ 
97  Densa Alligator ............................... 

Total time or bareboat 
chartered-in DWT ........................... 

2007 
2007 
2007 
2007 
2007 
2007 
2008 
2008 
2008 
2011 
2015 
2007 
2013 
2013 
2011 
2011 
2006 
2006 
2013 

Newbuildings currently under construction 
Vessel Name 

98  Hull 2601 - TBN STI Galata ........... 
99  Hull 2602 - TBN STI Bosphorus .... 
100  Hull 2603 - TBN STI Leblon .......... 
101  Hull 2604 - TBN STI La Boca ........ 
102  Hull 2605 - TBN STI San Telmo .... 
103  Hull 2606 - TBN STI Donald C 

Trauscht ........................................... 
104  Hull 2607 - TBN STI Esles II.......... 
105  Hull 2608 - TBN STI Jardins .......... 
106  Hull S3121 - TBN STI Rambla ....... 

Yard 
HMD 
HMD 
HMD 
HMD 
HMD 

1B 
37,258  
1B 
37,266  
1A 
37,847  
1A 
37,847  
1A 
37,847  
1A 
37,847  
1A 
37,847  
1A 
37,847  
37,847  
1A 
47,499   — 
49,990   — 
49,999   — 
49,999   — 
51,561   — 
51,717   — 
51,763   — 
52,622   — 
73,728   — 
105,708   — 

924,039  

  DWT 
(18)    52,000
(18)    52,000
(18)    52,000
(18)    52,000
(18)    52,000

SHTP (1) 
SHTP (1) 
SHTP (1) 
SHTP (1) 
SHTP (1) 
SHTP (1) 
SHTP (1) 
SHTP (1) 
SHTP (1) 
SMRP (2) 
SMRP (2) 
SMRP (2) 
SMRP (2) 
SMRP (2) 
SMRP (2) 
SMRP (2) 
SMRP (2) 
SPTP (3) 
SLR2P (4) 

  Handymax 
  Handymax 
  Handymax 
  Handymax 
  Handymax 
  Handymax 
  Handymax 
  Handymax 
  Handymax 

MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
LR1 
LR2 

  $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 
  $ 

17,000 
11,250 
7,500 
7,500 
7,500 
6,000 
6,000 
6,000 
6,000 
16,350 
17,034 
16,200 
15,800 
13,050 
15,250 
15,250 
13,500 
17,250 
14,360 

  13-May-18  (9) 
  13-Mar-18  (10) 
  31-Mar-19  (11) 
  31-Mar-19  (11) 
  31-Mar-19  (11) 
  31-Mar-19  (12) 
  31-Mar-19  (12) 
  31-Mar-19  (12) 
  31-Mar-19  (12) 
  26-May-17 
  01-May-18 
  17-May-17 
  08-Jul-17  (13) 
  06-Jan-18  (14) 
  12-Sep-18  (15) 
  01-Sep-18  (15) 
  12-Oct-17  (16) 
  13-Apr-17 
  17-Aug-17  (17) 

  Vessel type 

MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 

MR 
MR 
MR 
LR2 

HMD 
HMD 
HMD 
SSME 

(18)    52,000
(18)    52,000
(18)    52,000
(19)    109,999

Total newbuilding product tankers 
DWT ................................................ 

525,999 

Total Fleet DWT .............................. 

6,511,271  

(1)  This  vessel  operates  in  or  is  expected  to  operate  in  the  Scorpio  Handymax  Tanker  Pool  (SHTP).  SHTP  is  operated  by  Scorpio  Commercial 

Management (SCM). SHTP and SCM are related parties to the Company. 

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(2)  This  vessel  operates  in  or  is  expected  to  operate  in  the  Scorpio  MR  Pool  (SMRP).  SMRP  is  operated  by  SCM.  SMRP  is  a  related  party  to  the 

Company. 

(3)  This vessel operates in or is expected to operate in the Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool (SPTP). SPTP is operated by SCM. SPTP is a related party to the 

Company. 

(4)  This  vessel  operates  in  or  is  expected  to  operate  in  the  Scorpio  LR2  Pool  (SLR2P).  SLR2P  is  operated  by  SCM.  SLR2P  is  a  related  party  to  the 

Company 

(5)  This vessel is currently time chartered-out to an unrelated third-party for three years at $18,000 per day. This time charter is scheduled to expire in 

January 2019. 

(6)  This vessel is currently time chartered-out to an unrelated third-party for three years at $20,500 per day. This time charter is scheduled to expire in 

December 2018. 

(7)  This vessel is currently time chartered-out to an unrelated third-party for three years at $28,000 per day. This time charter is scheduled to expire in 

February 2019. 

(8)  Redelivery from the charterer is plus or minus 30 days from the expiry date. 
(9) 

In  February  2017,  we  entered  into  a  new  charter  agreement  for  one  year  at  $11,250  per  day  effective  May  2017.  We  have  an  option  to  extend  the 
charter for an additional year at $13,250 per day. 

(10)  In February 2017, we entered into a new charter agreement for one year at $11,250 per day effective March 2017. We have an option to extend the 

charter for an additional year at $13,250 per day. 

(11)  In December 2016, we entered into an agreement to bareboat-in this vessel, which was previously time chartered-in by the Company for $15,600 per 
day. The time charter-in contract was cancelled in January 2017 and replaced by the new bareboat contract at a rate of $7,500 per day. The agreement 
includes a purchase option which can be exercised through December 31, 2018. If the purchase option is not exercised, the bareboat-in agreement will 
expire on March 31, 2019. 

(12)  In December 2016, we entered into an agreement to bareboat-in this vessel at a rate of $6,000 per day. The agreement includes a purchase option which 

can be exercised through December 31, 2018. If the purchase option is not exercised, the bareboat-in agreement will expire on March 31, 2019. 

(13)  We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $17,000 per day. 
(14)  In November 2016, we entered into a new charter agreement for one year at $13,050 per day effective January 2017. We have an option to extend the 

charter for an additional year at $15,000 per day. 

(15)  We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $16,000 per day. 
(16)  We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $15,000 per day. 
(17)  In February 2017, we entered into a new charter agreement for six months at $14,360 per day. We have an option to extend the charter for an additional 

six months at $15,385 per day. 

(18)  These  newbuilding  vessels  are  being  constructed  at  HMD  (Hyundai  Mipo  Dockyard  Co.  Ltd.  of  South  Korea).  Seven  vessels  are  expected  to  be 

delivered throughout the remainder of 2017 and one vessel is expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2018. 

(19)  This newbuilding vessel was constructed at SSME (Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd) and is expected to be delivered before the 

end of March 2017. 

Chartering Strategy 

Generally, we operate our vessels in commercial pools, on time charters or in the spot market. 

Commercial Pools 

To  increase  vessel  utilization  and  thereby  revenues,  we  participate  in  commercial  pools  with  other  shipowners  of 
similar modern, well-maintained vessels. As of March 15, 2017, 92 of the vessels in our Operating Fleet operate in, or are 
expected to operate in, one of the Scorpio Group Pools. By operating a large number of vessels as an integrated transportation 
system,  commercial  pools  offer  customers  greater  flexibility  and  a  higher  level  of  service  while  achieving  scheduling 
efficiencies.  Pools  employ  experienced  commercial  managers  and  operators  who  have  close  working  relationships  with 
customers  and  brokers,  while  technical  management  is  performed  by  each  shipowner.  Pools  negotiate  charters  with 
customers  primarily  in  the  spot  market,  but  may  also  arrange  time  charter  agreements.  The  size  and  scope  of  these  pools 
enable  them  to  enhance  utilization  rates  for  pool  vessels  by  securing  backhaul  voyages  and  contracts  of  affreightment,  or 
COAs, thus generating higher effective TCE revenues than otherwise might be obtainable in the spot market. 

Time Charters 

Time charters give us a fixed and stable cash flow for a known period of time. Time charters also mitigate in part the 
seasonality of the spot market business, which is generally weaker in the second and third quarters of the year. In the future, 
we may opportunistically look to enter our vessels into time charter contracts. We may also enter into time charter contracts 
with profit sharing agreements, which enable us to benefit if the spot market increases. As of the date of this annual report, 
five  of  the  vessels  in  our  Operating  Fleet  are  employed  under  long-term  time  charters  (with  initial  terms  of  one  year  or 
greater). 

Spot Market 

A spot market voyage charter is generally a contract to carry a specific cargo from a load port to a discharge port for 
an agreed freight per ton of cargo or a specified total amount. Under spot market voyage charters, we pay voyage expenses 
such  as  port,  canal  and  bunker  costs.  Spot  charter  rates  are  volatile  and  fluctuate  on  a  seasonal  and  year-to-year  basis. 
Fluctuations derive from imbalances in the availability of cargoes for shipment and the number of vessels available at any 
given time to transport these cargoes. Vessels operating in the spot market generate revenue that is less predictable, but may 

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enable us to capture increased profit margins during periods of improvements in tanker rates. As of March 15, 2017, three of 
the  bareboat  chartered-in  vessels  in  our  Operating  Fleet  were  operating  directly  in  the  spot  market.  These  vessels  are 
temporarily operating in the spot market prior to their expected entrance into the Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool. 

Management of our Fleet 

On September 29, 2016, we agreed to amend our administrative services agreement, or the Administrative Services 
Agreement, with Scorpio Services Holding Limited, or SSH, and our master agreement, or the Master Agreement, with SCM 
and  SSM  under  a  deed  of  amendment,  or  the  Deed  of  Amendment.  Pursuant  to  the  terms  of  the  Deed  of  Amendment,  on 
November  15,  2016,  we  entered  into  definitive  documentation  to  memorialize  the  agreed  amendments  to  the  Master 
Agreement,  or  the  Amended  and  Restated  Master  Agreement.  The  Amended  and  Restated  Master  Agreement  and  the 
Administrative  Services  Agreement  as  amended  by  the  Deed  of  Amendment,  or  the  Amended  Administrative  Services 
Agreement, are effective as from September 29, 2016. Under the terms of the amendments, (i) the fee of 1% payable to SSH 
upon any future vessel sale or purchase was eliminated and (ii) in the event of the sale of one or more vessels, a notice period 
of three months and a payment equal to three months of management fees will apply, provided that the termination does not 
amount to a change of control, including a sale of all or substantially all of our vessels, in which case a payment equal to 24 
months of management fees will apply. There was no consideration paid by us for these amendments. 

Commercial and Technical Management 

Our  vessels  are  commercially  managed  by  SCM  and  technically  managed  by  SSM  pursuant  to  the  Amended  and 
Restated Master Agreement, which may be terminated by either party upon 24 months’ notice, unless terminated earlier in 
accordance  with  the  provisions  of  the  Amended  and  Restated  Master  Agreement.  In  the  event  of  the  sale  of  one  or  more 
vessels, a notice period of three months and a payment equal to three months of management fees will apply, provided that 
the termination does not amount to a change in control, including a sale of all or substantially all of our vessels, in which case 
a  payment  equal  to  24  months  of  management  fees  will  apply.  SCM  and  SSM  are  related  parties  of  ours.  We  expect  that 
additional  vessels  that  we  may  acquire  in  the  future  will  also  be  managed  under  the  Amended  and  Restated  Master 
Agreement or on substantially similar terms. 

SCM’s services include securing employment, in the spot market and on time charters, for our vessels. SCM also 
manages  the  Scorpio  Group  Pools.  When  our  vessels  are  operating  in  one  of  the  Scorpio  Group  Pools,  SCM,  the  pool 
manager,  charges fees of $300  per vessel per  day with  respect  to our LR1/Panamax vessels,  $250 per  vessel  per day  with 
respect to our LR2 vessels, and $325 per vessel per day with respect to each of our Handymax and MR vessels, plus 1.50% 
commission on gross revenues per charter fixture. These are the same fees that SCM charges other vessel owners in these 
pools, including third-party owned vessels. For commercial management of our vessels that are not operating in any of the 
Scorpio Group Pools, we pay SCM a fee of $250 per vessel per day for each LR1/Panamax and LR2 vessel and $300 per 
vessel per day for each Handymax and MR vessel, plus 1.25% commission on gross revenues per charter fixture. 

SSM’s  services  include  day-to-day  vessel  operations,  performing  general  maintenance,  monitoring  regulatory  and 
classification  society  compliance,  customer  vetting  procedures,  supervising  the  maintenance  and  general  efficiency  of 
vessels,  arranging  the  hiring  of  qualified  officers  and  crew,  arranging  and  supervising  drydocking  and  repairs,  purchasing 
supplies, spare parts and new equipment for vessels, appointing supervisors and technical consultants and providing technical 
support. We currently pay SSM $685 per vessel per day to provide technical management services for each of our vessels. 
This fee is based on contracted rates that were the same as those charged to other, third party vessels managed by SSM at the 
time the management agreements were entered into. 

During 2016, we paid a termination fee in the aggregate amount of $2.7 million under our commercial management 
agreement  with  SCM  and  a  termination  fee  in  the  aggregate  amount  of  $2.5  million  under  our  technical  management 
agreement with SSM, as a result of the sales of STI Lexington, STI Mythos, STI Chelsea, STI Powai and STI Olivia. 

Amended Administrative Services Agreement 

We  have  an  Amended  Administrative  Services  Agreement  with  SSH,  or  our  Administrator,  for  the  provision  of 
administrative  staff  and  office  space,  and  administrative  services,  including  accounting,  legal  compliance,  financial  and 
information technology services. SSH is a related party of us. We reimburse our Administrator for the reasonable direct or 
indirect expenses it incurs in providing us with the administrative services described above. The services provided to us by 
our Administrator may be sub-contracted to other entities within the Scorpio Group. 

Prior to September 29, 2016, we paid SSH a fee for arranging vessel purchases and sales, on our behalf, equal to 1% 
of the gross purchase or sale price, payable upon the consummation of any such purchase or sale. As described above, this fee 
was  eliminated  for  all  vessel  purchase  or  sale  agreements  entered  into  after  September  29,  2016.  For  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2016, we paid our Administrator $1.7 million, in aggregate, in connection with the sales of five MRs.  

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Further,  pursuant  to  our  Amended  Administrative  Services  Agreement,  our  Administrator,  on  behalf  of  itself  and 
other members of the Scorpio Group, has agreed that it will not directly own product or crude tankers ranging in size from 
35,000 dwt to 200,000 dwt. 

Our Amended Administrative Services Agreement may be terminated by us upon two years notice. 

The International Oil Tanker Shipping Industry 

All the information and data presented in this section, including the analysis of the oil tanker shipping industry, has 
been provided by Drewry. The statistical and graphical information contained herein is drawn from Drewry’s database and 
other  sources.  According  to  Drewry:  (i)  certain  information  in  Drewry’s  database  is  derived  from  estimates  or  subjective 
judgments; (ii) the information in the databases of other maritime data collection agencies may differ from the information in 
Drewry’s  database;  and  (iii)  while  Drewry  has  taken  reasonable  care  in  the  compilation  of  the  statistical  and  graphical 
information and believes it to be accurate and correct, data compilation is subject to limited audit and validation procedures. 

Oil Tanker Demand 

In  broad  terms,  demand  for  oil  products  traded  by  sea  is  principally  affected  by  global  and  regional  economic 
conditions, as well as other factors such as changes in the location of productive capacity, and variations in regional prices. 
Demand for shipping capacity is a product of the physical quantity of the cargo (measured, depending on the cargo in terms 
of  tons  or  cubic  metrics)  together  with  the  distance  the  cargo  is  carried.  Demand  cycles  move  broadly  in  line  with 
developments in global economy, with demand for products slowing significantly in the period immediately after the onset of 
the global economic downturn in late 2008, before recovering gradually from 2011 onwards with the general improvement in 
the macro-economic environment. 

In  2016,  3.2  billion  tons  of  crude  oil,  products  and  vegetable  oils/chemicals  were  moved  by  sea.  Of  this,  crude  shipments 
constituted  2.0  billion  tons  of  cargo,  products  1.0  billion  tons,  with  the  balance  made  up  of  other  bulk  liquids,  including 
vegetable oils, chemicals and associated products. 

World Seaborne Tanker Trade 

Crude Oil 

  Mill T    % Y-o-Y 

Products 
  Mill T    % Y-o-Y 

Veg Oils/ 
Chemicals 
  Mill T    % Y-o-Y 

Year 
2001 ................................. 
2002 ................................. 
2003 ................................. 
2004 ................................. 
2005 ................................. 
2006 ................................. 
2007 ................................. 
2008 ................................. 
2009 ................................. 
2010 ................................. 
2011 ................................. 
2012 ................................. 
2013 ................................. 
2014 ................................. 
2015 ................................. 
2016 * .............................. 

  1,751 
  1,756 
  1,860 
  1,963 
  1,994 
  1,996 
  2,008 
  2,014 
  1,928 
  1,997 
  1,941 
  1,988 
  1,918 
  1,895 
  1,957 
  2,016 

3.2%   
0.3%   
5.9%   
5.6%   
1.6%   
0.1%   
0.6%   
0.3%   
(4.2)%   
3.6%   
(2.8)%   
2.4%   
(3.5)%   
(1.2)%   
3.3%   
3.0%   

518 
519 
550 
599 
646 
677 
723 
765 
777 
810 
860 
859 
904 
912 
953 
987 

3.0%   
0.3%   
6.0%   
8.8%   
8.0%   
4.7%   
6.8%   
5.8%   
1.6%   
4.2%   
6.3%   
(0.2)%   
5.3%   
0.8%   
4.5%   
3.6%   

121 
129 
136 
146 
161 
171 
175 
178 
184 
196 
205 
210 
217 
221 
231 
229 

Total 

  Mill T 
3.5%    2,390 
6.6%    2,404 
4.9%    2,545 
7.2%    2,707 
10.3%    2,801 
6.3%    2,844 
2.8%    2,907 
1.5%    2,956 
3.2%    2,888 
6.4%    3,002 
4.9%    3,007 
2.5%    3,057 
3.3%    3,040 
1.6%    3,027 
4.8%    3,142 
(0.8)%   3,233 

  % Y-o-Y 

3.2% 
0.6% 
5.9% 
6.4% 
3.5% 
1.5% 
2.2% 
1.7% 
(2.3)% 
3.9% 
0.1% 
1.7% 
(0.6)% 
(0.4)% 
3.8% 
2.9% 

CAGR (2011-2016) ......... 
CAGR (2006-2016) ......... 

0.8%  
0.1%  

2.8%  
3.8%  

2.3%  
3.0%  

1.5%  
1.3%  

* Provisional assessment 
Source: Drewry 

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The volume of oil moved by sea was affected by the economic recession in 2008 and 2009, but since then renewed 
growth in the world economy and in oil demand has had a positive impact on seaborne trade. Oil demand has benefited from 
economic growth in Asia, especially in China, where oil consumption increased by a compound average growth rate (CAGR) 
of  5.4%  to  11.9  million  barrels  per  day  (mbpd)  between  2006  and  2016.  Low  per  capita  oil  consumption  in  developing 
countries  such  as  China  and  India  compared  to  the  developed  world  provides  scope  for  higher  oil  consumption  in  these 
economies.  Conversely,  oil  consumption  in  developed  OECD  economies  has  been  in  decline  for  much  of  the  last  decade, 
although provisional data for the United States (U.S.) and some European countries indicates that this trend was reversed in 
2015  and  2016.  This  was  almost  certainly  due  to  the  positive  impact  of  lower  oil  prices  on  demand  for  products  such  as 
gasoline. 

World Oil Consumption: 1991-2016 
(Million bpd) 

* Provisional estimate 

Source: Drewry 

Provisional estimates suggest that world oil demand in 2016 was 96.5 million bpd, an increase of 1.5% from 2015, 

and between 2006 and 2016, world oil demand grew by a CAGR of 1.3%. 

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Oil Product Exports & Imports 

Product trades have increased in the last decade as a result of developments in the U.S. energy economy. In the U.S., 
as a result of the development of shale oil deposits, domestic crude oil production increased by a CAGR of 10.2% between 
2008 and 2015 to reach just in excess of 9.0 million bpd, however provisional estimates suggest a marginal decline to 8.9 
million  bpd  in  2016.  Horizontal  drilling  and  hydraulic  fracturing  have  triggered  a  shale  oil  revolution  and  rising  crude  oil 
production has also ensured the availability of cheaper feedstocks to local refineries. As a result, the U.S. has become a major 
net exporter of products (see chart below). 

Oil Product Exports - Major Growth Regions 
(Million Bpd) 

Source: Drewry 

In a short span of time, the U.S. has become the largest exporter of refined products in the world, with supplies from 
U.S. Gulf Coast terminals heading to most parts of the globe. By way of illustration, U.S. product exports to South America 
were close to 8.8 million tons in 2006, but had increased to 63.2 million tons by 2016, owing to strong import demand and 
the  growth  in  U.S.  products  availability.  Most  of  these  exports  were  carried  by  MR  product  tankers,  which  constitute 
approximately 58% of global product tanker fleet capacity and have been the mainstay of seaborne trade in refined petroleum 
products.  However,  lower  crude  oil  prices  in  2015  and  2016  have  adversely  impacted  U.S.  shale  oil  producers  and 
accordingly crude production in the region has been declining since May 2015. In November 2016 U.S. crude oil production 
was  8.9  million  bpd,  compared  with 9.3  million  bpd  in  November 2015.  Declining  crude  oil  production  in  addition to  the 
lifting of the ban on crude oil exports in December 2015 has limited the availability of feedstocks to domestic refineries and 
in turn may limit the export of refined products from the U.S. 

The  shift  in  the  location  of  global  oil  production  is  also  being  accompanied  by  a  shift  in  the  location  of  global 
refinery capacity and throughput. In short, capacity and throughput are moving from the developed to the developing world. 
Between 2006 and 2016 total OECD refining throughput declined by 4.3%, largely as a result of cutbacks in OECD Europe 
and OECD Asia Oceania. On the other hand, throughput in the OECD Americas in the same period was up by 1.9% to 18.9 
million bpd. In 2016, refining throughput of OECD countries stood at 37.6 million bpd and accounted for 47.5% of global 
refinery throughput. 

Asia (excluding China) and the Middle East added over 0.9 million bpd of export-oriented refinery capacity in 2015 
whereas 0.4 million bpd new capacity came online in the U.S. during the year. For 2016, approximately 0.4 million bpd of 
new refining capacity was scheduled to be added in the U.S. and another 0.3 million bpd in Middle East. As a result of these 
developments countries such as India, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. have become major exporters of refined products. 

Export-oriented  refineries  in  India  and  the  Middle  East,  coupled  with  the  closure  of  refining  capacity  in  the 

developed world, have prompted longer-haul shipments to meet product demand. 

29 

 
Oil Product Imports - Major Growth Regions 
(Million bpd) 

Current Tanker Fleet 

Source: Drewry 

Crude  oil  is  transported  in  uncoated  vessels,  which  range  upwards  in  size  from  55,000  dwt.  Products  are  carried 
predominately  in  coated  ships  and  include  commodities  such  as  fuel  oil  and  vacuum  gas  oil  (often  referred  to  as  “dirty 
products”), gas oil, gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene and naphtha (often referred to as “clean products”). In addition, some product 
tankers are also able to carry bulk liquid chemicals and edible oils and fats if they have the appropriate International Maritime 
Organization (IMO) certification. These vessels are classified as product/chemical tankers and as such they represent a swing 
element in supply, having the ability to move between trades depending on market conditions. Clean petroleum products are 
therefore  carried  by  non-IMO  product  tankers  and  IMO  certified  product/chemical  tankers.  IMO  tankers  will  also  carry, 
depending on their tank coatings, a range of other products including organic and inorganic bulk liquid chemicals, vegetable 
oils and animal fats and special products such as molasses. 

As  of  March  1,  2017,  the  total  oil  tanker  fleet  (crude,  products  and  product/chemical  tankers)  consisted  of  4,754 

ships with a combined capacity of 525.9 million dwt. 

30 

 
The Oil Tanker Fleet - March 1, 2017 

Vessel Type 
Crude Tankers (1) 
VLCC/ULCC ............................................. 
Suezmax ..................................................... 
Aframax ..................................................... 
Panamax ..................................................... 
Handymax .................................................. 
Handy......................................................... 
Handy......................................................... 
Total Fleet ................................................. 

Product Tankers 
Long Range 3 (LR3) .................................. 
Long Range 2 (LR2) .................................. 
Long Range 1 (LR1) .................................. 
Medium Range 2 (MR2) ............................ 
Medium Range 1 (MR1) ............................ 
Handy......................................................... 
Total Fleet ................................................. 

Product/Chemical Tankers (2) 
Long Range 3 (LR3) .................................. 
Long Range 2 (LR2) .................................. 
Long Range 1 (LR1) .................................. 
Medium Range 2 (MR2) ............................ 
Medium Range 1 (MR1) ............................ 
Handy......................................................... 
Total Fleet ................................................. 

Product & Product/Chemical Fleet 
Long Range 3 (LR3) .................................. 
Long Range 2 (LR2) .................................. 
Long Range 1 (LR1) .................................. 
Medium Range 2 (MR2) ............................ 
Medium Range 1 (MR1) ............................ 
Handy......................................................... 
Total Fleet ................................................. 

Crude, Product and Product/Chemical 

Tanker Fleet 

VLCC/ULCC ............................................. 
Suezmax/LR3 ............................................ 
Aframax/LR2 ............................................. 
Panamax/LR1 ............................................ 
Handy/Medium Range ............................... 
Handy/Medium Range ............................... 
Handy/Handymax ...................................... 
Total Fleet ................................................. 

Deadweight 
Tons 
(Dwt) 

Number 
of 
Vessels 

  % of Fleet 

Capacity 
(m Dwt ) 

  % of Fleet   

  200,000+ 
  120-199,999 
  80-119,999 
  55-79,999 
  40-54,999 
  25-39,999 
  10-24,999 

  120-199,999 
  80-119,999 
  55-79,999 
  40-54,999 
  25-39,999 
  10-24,999 

  120-199,999 
  80-119,999 
  55-79,999 
  40-54,999 
  25-39,999 
  10-24,999 

  120-199,999 
  80-119,999 
  55-79,999 
  40-54,999 
  25-39,999 
  10-24,999 

  200,000+ 
  120-199,999 
  80-119,999 
  55-79,999 
  40-54,999 
  25-39,999 
  10-54,999 

712 
517 
649 
87 
17 
12 
36 
2,030

16 
319 
318 
429 
114 
142 
1,338

— 
3 
25 
1,004 
315 
39 
1,386

16 
322 
343 
1,433 
429 
181 
2,724

712 
533 
971 
430 
1450 
441 
217 
4,754

35.1 
25.5 
32.0 
4.3 
0.8 
0.6 
1.8 
100.0

1.2 
23.8 
23.8 
32.1 
8.5 
10.6 
100.0

— 
0.2 
1.8 
72.4 
22.7 
2.8 
100.0

0.6 
11.8 
12.6 
52.6 
15.7 
6.6 
100.0

15.0 
11.2 
20.4 
9.0 
30.5 
9.3 
4.6 
100.0

218.9 
80.3 
70.0 
6.0 
0.8 
0.4 
0.6 
377.0

2.5 
34.5 
23.3 
20.1 
3.9 
2.0 
86.3

— 
— 
1.8 
48.5 
11.7 
0.6 
62.6

2.5 
34.5 
25.1 
68.6 
15.6 
2.6 
148.9

218.9 
82.8 
104.5 
31.1 
69.4 
16.0 
3.2 
525.9

58.1 
21.3 
18.6 
1.6 
0.2 
0.1 
0.2 
100.0

2.9 
40.0 
27.0 
23.3 
4.5 
2.3 
100.0

— 
— 
2.9 
77.4 
18.7 
1.0 
100.0 

1.7 
23.2 
16.9 
46.1 
10.5 
1.7 
100.0 

41.6 
15.7 
19.9 
5.9 
13.2 
3.0 
0.6 
100.0 

(1)  Included shuttle tankers and tankers on storage duties 
(2)  Includes product and product/chemical tankers, excludes chemical tankers 

Source: Drewry 

31 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The  world  product  tanker  fleet  as  of  March  1,  2017  consisted  of  2,724  ships  with  a  combined  capacity  of  148.9 
million dwt. The breakdown of the fleet by type (product and product/chemical) and by size together with the orderbook for 
newbuilding tankers as of March 1, 2017, is illustrated in the table below. 

The World Tanker Fleet(1) & Orderbook - March 1, 2017 

Vessel Type 

Existing  Fleet  Orderbook 

Orderbook  
% Fleet 

2017 

2018 

2019 

2020+ 

(Dwt) 

No  M Dwt  No  M Dwt  No  Dwt  No  M Dwt  No  M Dwt  No  M Dwt  No  M Dwt 

Crude Tankers (1) 
VLCC/ULCC ...............................   200,000+ 
Suezmax ......................................   120-199,999 
Aframax .......................................   80-119,999 
Panamax ......................................   55-79,999 
Handymax....................................   40-54,999 
Handy ..........................................   25-39,999 
Handy ..........................................   10-24,999 
Total Fleet...................................  
Product Tankers 
Long Range 3 (LR3) ...................   120-199,999 
Long Range 2 (LR2) ...................   80-119,999 
Long Range 1 (LR1) ...................   55-79,999 
Medium Range 2 (MR2) .............   40-54,999 
Medium Range 1 (MR1) .............   25-39,999 
Handy ..........................................   10-24,999 
Total Fleet...................................  
Product/Chemical Tankers (2) 
Long Range 3 (LR3) ...................   120-199,999 
Long Range 2 (LR2) ...................   80-119,999 
Long Range 1 (LR1) ...................   55-79,999 
Medium Range 2 (MR2) .............   40-54,999 
Medium Range 1 (MR1) .............   25-39,999 
Handy ..........................................   10-24,999 
Total Fleet...................................  

Product & Product/Chemical Fleet 
Long Range 3 (LR3) ...................   120-199,999 
Long Range 2 (LR2) ...................   80-119,999 
Long Range 1 (LR1) ...................   55-79,999 
Medium Range 2 (MR2) .............   40-54,999 
Medium Range 1 (MR1) .............   25-39,999 
Handy ..........................................   10-24,999 
Total Fleet...................................  

712
517
649
87
17
12
36
2,030

16
319
318
429
114
142
1,338

—
3
25
1,004
315
39
1,386

16
322
343
1,433
429
181
2,724

Crude, Product and Product/Chemical Tanker Fleet 
VLCC/ULCC ...............................   200,000+ 
Suezmax/LR3 ..............................   120-199,999 
Aframax/LR2 ...............................   80-119,999 
Panamax/LR1 ..............................   55-79,999 
Handy/Medium Range ................   40-54,999 
Handy/Medium Range ................   25-39,999 
Handy/Handymax ........................   10-54,999 
Total Fleet...................................  

712
533
971
430
1,450
441
217
4,754

218.9 86.0
80.3 79.0
70.0 89.0
6.0
6.0
0.8
2.0
0.4 —
4.0
0.6
377.0 266.0

2.5
4.0
34.5 46.0
23.3 42.0
20.1 38.0
3.9 —
2.0
8.0
86.3 138.0

— —
— —
1.8 —
48.5 81.0
11.7 13.0
0.6 —
62.6 94.0

2.5
4.0
34.5 46.0
25.1 42.0
68.6 119.0
15.6 13.0
8.0
148.9 232.0

2.6

218.9 86.0
82.8 83.0
104.5 135.0
31.1 48.0
69.4 121.0
16.0 13.0
3.2 12.0
525.9 498.0

12.2  36.0
26.6  12.1
15.4  60.0
12.4  15.3
14.4  38.0
10.1  13.7
6.0
6.7 
0.4 
6.9
0.1  11.8
2.0
12.5 
—  — —  —
16.7 
0.1  11.1
4.0
13.2  146.0
49.7  13.1

24.0 
2.0
0.6  25.0
15.1  29.0
5.2  14.4
13.3  25.0
3.1  13.2
1.9 
4.0
9.5 
8.9
—  — —  —
10.0 
0.2 
5.0
5.6
12.7  65.0
11.0  10.3

—  — —  —
—  — —  —
—  — —  —
8.2  56.0
4.0 
0.5 
4.3  12.0
—  — —  —
7.2  68.0
4.5 

8.1
4.1

6.8

0.6  25.0
5.2  14.3
3.1  12.2
8.3
5.9 
3.0
0.5 
4.4
0.2 
8.5
15.5 

24.0 
2.0
15.1  29.0
12.4  25.0
8.6  60.0
3.2  12.0
7.7 
5.0
10.4  133.0

11.0  47.0
9.4  19.0
4.3  38.0
0.4  —
0.1  —
—  —
0.1  —
25.3 104.0

14.6  3.0
3.0  —
4.3  9.0
—  —
—  —
—  —
—  —
21.9  12.0

0.3  2.0
3.2  11.0
1.8  14.0
0.2  9.0
—  —
0.1  3.0
5.6  39.0

—  —
—  —
—  —
2.8  19.0
0.4  1.0
—  —
3.2  20.0

0.3  2.0
3.2  11.0
1.8  14.0
3.0  28.0
0.4  1.0
0.1  3.0
8.8  59.0

0.3  —
1.3  6.0
1.0  1.0
0.4  18.0
—  —
0.1  —
3.1  25.0

—  —
—  —
—  —
0.9  6.0
0.1  —
—  —
1.0  6.0

0.3  —
1.3  6.0
1.0  1.0
1.3  24.0
0.1  —
0.1  —
4.1  31.0

26.6  12.1
13.0  15.6
15.3  13.9
3.5  11.2
8.3
6.0 
2.9
0.5 
0.3 
5.5
65.2  10.5

12.2  36.0
15.7  62.0
14.6  67.0
11.2  31.0
8.6  62.0
3.1  12.0
9.4 
9.0
12.4  279.0

11.0  47.0
9.7  21.0
7.5  49.0
2.2  14.0
3.1  28.0
0.4  1.0
0.2  3.0
34.1 163.0

14.6  3.0
3.3  —
5.6  15.0
1.0  1.0
1.3  24.0
0.1  —
0.1  —
26.0  43.0

1.0 —
— —
1.0 4.0
— —
— —
— —
— —
2.0 4.0

— —
0.7 —
0.1 2.0
0.9 7.0
— —
— —
1.7 9.0

— —
— —
— —
0.3 —
— —
— —
0.3 —

— —
0.7 —
0.1 2.0
1.2 7.0
— —
— —
2.0 9.0

1.0 —
— —
1.7 4.0
0.1 2.0
1.2 7.0
— —
— —
4.0 13.0

—
—
0.5
—
—
—
—
0.5

—
—
0.2
0.4
—
—
0.6

—
—
—
—
—
—
—

—
—
0.2
0.4
—
—
0.6

—
—
0.5
0.2
0.4
—
—
1.1

(1)  

Included shuttle tankers and tankers on storage duties 

(2)   Product and product/chemical tankers only, excludes pure chemical tankers 

Source: Drewry 

As  of  March  1,  2017,  the  orderbook  for  product  and  product/chemical  tankers  for  vessels  above  10,000  dwt 
comprised 232 ships with a combined capacity of 15.5 million dwt, equivalent to 10.4% of the existing fleet. Based on the 
total orderbook and scheduled deliveries, approximately 8.8 million dwt is expected to be delivered in 2017, followed by 4.1 
million dwt in 2018 and the remaining 2.6 million dwt will be delivered in 2019 and beyond. In recent years, however, the 
orderbook  has  been  affected  by  the  non-delivery  of  vessels  (sometimes  referred  to  as  ‘‘slippage’’).  Some  of  this  slippage 
resulted  from  delays,  either  through  mutual  agreement  or  through  shipyard  problems,  while  some  was  due  to  vessel 
cancellations. Slippage is likely to remain an issue going forward and, as such, it will have a moderating effect over product 
tanker fleet growth in 2017 and 2018. 

32 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The Oil Tanker Freight Market 

Tanker  charter  hire  rates  and  vessel  values  for  all  tankers  are  influenced  by  the  supply  and  demand  for  tanker 
capacity. Also, in general terms, time charter rates are less volatile than spot rates, because they reflect the fact that the vessel 
is fixed for a longer period of time. In the spot market, rates will reflect the immediate underlying conditions in vessel supply 
and demand and are thus prone to more volatility. The trend in spot rates since 2001 for the main vessel classes is shown in 
the table below. 

Oil Tanker - Spot (TCE) Rates: 2001-2017 
(US$/Day) 

Caribs 
USAC 
40-70,000 
DWT 

NW Europe 
NW Europe 
70-100,000 
DWT 

West Africa 
Caribs/USES 
150-160,000 
DWT 

AG 
Japan 
280-300,000 
DWT 

26,300 
16,567 
28,833 
42,158 
34,933 
28,792 
30,100 
36,992 
13,450 
17,950 
5,558 
9,042 
10,417 
18,217 
28,533 
16,633 
14,500 

35,308 
22,800 
41,883 
55,408 
57,517 
47,067 
41,975 
56,408 
19,883 
27,825 
12,183 
10,617 
12,908 
33,075 
44,567 
32,875 
38,200 

Source: Drewry 

31,992 
19,325 
37,367 
64,792 
40,883 
40,142 
35,392 
52,650 
20,242 
19,658 
12,508 
13,825 
12,900 
21,200 
40,942 
23,433 
11,300 

36,891 
21,667 
49,342 
95,258 
59,125 
51,142 
45,475 
89,300 
29,483 
40,408 
10,100 
12,775 
12,325 
24,892 
68,600 
41,792 
28,500 

Year 

2001 .............................
2002 .............................
2003 .............................
2004 .............................
2005 .............................
2006 .............................
2007 .............................
2008 .............................
2009 .............................
2010 .............................
2011 .............................
2012 .............................
2013 .............................
2014 .............................
2015 .............................
2016 .............................
Feb-17 .........................

After  a  period  of  favorable  market  conditions  between  2004  and  2008,  demand  for  products  fell  as  the  world 
economy  went  into  recession  in  the  latter  half  of  2008  and  there  was  a  negative  impact  on  product  tanker  demand.  With 
supply at the same time increasing at a fast pace, falling utilization levels pushed tanker freight rates downwards in 2009. A 
modest recovery took place in the early part of 2010, but this was short-lived and rates started to fall once more in mid-2012 
before rebounding in 2014. 

Freight  rates  in  the  tanker  sector  started  to  improve  in  the  second  half  of  2014  as  result  of  low  growth  in  vessel 

supply and rising vessel demand. In the products sector a number of factors combined to push up rates, including: 

• 

Increased trade due to higher stocking activity and improved demand for oil products 

•  Longer voyage distances because of refining capacity additions in Asia 

• 

Product tankers also carrying crude encouraged by firm freight rates for dirty tankers 

•  Lower bunker prices contributing to higher net earnings 

Freight  rates  remained  firm  throughout  2015  and  first  half  of  2016  and  this  led  to  greater  revenue  and  improved 
profitability  for  ship-owners.  However,  in  the  second  half  of  2016  tanker  freight  rates  declined  sharply  as  a  result  of  the 
increase tanker supply outweighing the demand for tankers. 

33 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oil Tanker Newbuilding Prices 

Newbuilding prices increased significantly between 2003 and 2007 primarily as a result of increased tanker demand. 
Thereafter prices weakened in the face of a poor freight market and lower levels of new ordering. In late 2013, prices started 
to recover and they continued to edge up slowly during 2014 before falling marginally in late 2015. Moreover, newbuilding 
prices fell further in 2016 because of excess capacity available at shipyards accompanied with low steel prices. New orders 
declined on account of diminishing earnings potential of oil tankers, and mandatory compliance to Tier III emission for ships 
ordered on or after January 1, 2016. 

For most oil tanker sizes, newbuilding prices are well below the peaks reported at the height of the market boom in 

2007-08 and also below long-term averages. 

Oil Tankers: Newbuilding Prices: 2001-2017 
(In millions of U.S. Dollars) 

Year End 

30,000 
DWT 

50,000 
DWT 

75,000 
DWT 

110,000 
DWT 

160,000 
DWT 

300,000 
DWT 

2001 .............................
2002 .............................
2003 .............................
2004 .............................
2005 .............................
2006 .............................
2007 .............................
2008 .............................
2009 .............................
2010 .............................
2011 .............................
2012 .............................
2013 .............................
2014 .............................
2015 .............................
2016 .............................
Feb-17 ..........................

25.0 
24.5 
28.5 
34.0 
37.5 
40.5 
46.0 
40.0 
31.0 
33.0 
31.5 
30.0 
31.0 
33.0 
32.0 
24.0 
21.0 

Long-term average .....

32.6 

27.0 
26.5 
30.5 
39.0 
42.0 
47.5 
54.0 
46.5 
36.0 
36.0 
36.0 
33.0 
35.0 
37.0 
35.5 
32.0 
32.0 

37.1 

33.5 
31.0 
34.5 
41.0 
43.0 
50.0 
64.0 
57.0 
42.5 
46.0 
44.0 
42.0 
43.0 
45.5 
45.0 
39.0 
39.0 

43.8 

38.0 
36.0 
40.0 
57.0 
59.0 
65.0 
78.0 
71.5 
52.0 
57.0 
52.8 
48.0 
51.5 
54.0 
51.5 
45.0 
43.0 

53.5 

Source: Drewry 

47.0 
44.0 
52.0 
68.0 
71.0 
78.0 
90.0 
87.0 
62.0 
67.0 
61.7 
56.5 
59.0 
65.0 
63.0 
54.0 
55.0 

72.0 
66.0 
73.0 
105.0 
120.0 
128.0 
146.0 
142.0 
101.0 
105.0 
99.0 
92.0 
93.5 
97.0 
94.0 
83.0 
81.0 

64.1 

101.0 

Secondhand Prices 

Secondhand  values  primarily,  albeit  with  a  lag,  reflect  prevailing  and  expected  charter  rates.  During  extended 
periods of high charter rates vessel values tend to appreciate and vice versa. However vessel values are also influenced by 
other  factors,  including  the  age  of  the  vessel.  Prices  for  young  vessels,  those  approximately  up  to  five  years  old,  are  also 
influenced by newbuilding prices while prices for old vessels, near the end of their useful economic life, those approximately 
at or in excess of 25 years, are influenced by the value of scrap steel. 

The table below illustrates the movements of prices for secondhand oil tankers from 2001 to January 2017. In late 
2013, prices for all modern tankers increased as a result of improvement in freight rates and positive market sentiment and 
further  gains  were  recorded  in  2014  and  2015.  However  in  2016,  second  hand  prices  saw  a  double-digit  decline  on 
weakening freight rates. For example, the secondhand price of a five year old LR vessel of 95,000 dwt capacity fell by 35% 
from $46 million in 2015 to $30 million in 2016. As of February 2017 secondhand prices for oil tankers were also still well 
below their long-term averages for every vessel class. 

34 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Oil Tanker Secondhand Prices: 2001-2017 
(In millions of U.S. Dollars) 

Year End 

Age 
2001 ............................
2002 ............................
2003 ............................
2004 ............................
2005 ............................
2006 ............................
2007 ............................
2008 ............................
2009 ............................
2010 ............................
2011 ............................
2012 ............................
2013 ............................
2014 ............................
2015 ............................
2016 ............................
Feb-21 .........................

30,000 
DWT 
5 Yrs 
25.0 
21.5 
29.5 
42.0 
40.0 
42.0 
40.5 
36.5 
20.5 
21.5 
22.5 
20.0 
25.0 
20.0 
23.0 
15.0 
15.0 

45,000 
DWT 
5 Yrs 
25.0 
21.5 
29.5 
42.0 
45.5 
47.5 
52.0 
42.0 
24.0 
24.0 
27.0 
24.0 
29.0 
24.0 
27.0 
22.0 
22.0 

75,000 
DWT 
5 Yrs 
25.5 
21.0 
24.0 
38.0 
46.5 
48.0 
59.0 
46.0 
32.5 
35.0 
32.0 
25.0 
31.0 
33.5 
36.0 
28.0 
28.0 

95,000 
DWT 
5 Yrs 
34.5 
29.5 
37.0 
57.0 
58.0 
63.0 
68.5 
55.0 
38.0 
42.0 
33.5 
27.5 
33.0 
42.0 
46.0 
30.0 
29.0 

150,000 
DWT 
5 Yrs 
41.5 
39.0 
47.0 
73.0 
75.0 
77.0 
87.0 
77.0 
53.0 
58.0 
45.5 
40.0 
42.0 
57.0 
60.0 
42.0 
40.0 

300,000 
DWT 
5 Yrs 
63.0 
55.0 
70.0 
112.0 
110.0 
115.0 
130.0 
110.0 
77.5 
85.5 
58.0 
57.0 
60.0 
76.0 
80.0 
60.0 
60.0 

Long-term average ....

27.8 

31.6 

35.1 

43.4 

57.1 

82.4 

Environmental and Other Regulations 

Source: Drewry 

Government laws and regulations significantly affect the ownership and operation of our vessels. We are subject to 
various  international  conventions,  laws  and  regulations  in  force  in  the  countries  in  which  our  vessels  may  operate  or  are 
registered.  Compliance  with  such  laws,  regulations  and  other  requirements  entails  significant  expense,  including  vessel 
modification and implementation costs. 

A variety  of government,  quasi-governmental  and private  organizations subject  our vessels  to both scheduled  and 
unscheduled  inspections.  These  organizations  include  the  local  port  authorities,  national  authorities,  harbor  masters  or 
equivalent  entities,  classification  societies,  relevant  flag  state  (country  of  registry)  and  charterers,  particularly  terminal 
operators and oil companies. Some of these entities require us to obtain permits, licenses, certificates and approvals for the 
operation of our vessels. Our failure to maintain necessary permits, licenses, certificates or approvals could require us to incur 
substantial costs or temporarily suspend operation of one or more of the vessels in our fleet, or lead to the invalidation or 
reduction of our insurance coverage. 

We  believe  that  the  heightened  levels  of  environmental  and  quality  concerns  among  insurance  underwriters, 
regulators  and  charterers  have  led  to  greater  inspection  and  safety  requirements  on  all  vessels  and  may  accelerate  the 
scrapping of older vessels throughout the industry. Increasing environmental concerns have created a demand for tankers that 
conform  to  stricter  environmental  standards.  We  are  required  to  maintain  operating  standards  for  all  of  our  vessels  that 
emphasize  operational  safety,  quality  maintenance,  continuous  training  of  our  officers  and  crews  and  compliance  with 
applicable local, national and international environmental laws and regulations. We believe that the operation of our vessels 
is  in  substantial  compliance  with  applicable  environmental  laws  and  regulations  and  that  our  vessels  have  all  material 
permits, licenses, certificates or other authorizations necessary for the conduct of our operations; however, because such laws 
and regulations are frequently changed and may impose increasingly strict requirements, we cannot predict the ultimate cost 
of complying with these requirements, or the impact of these requirements on the resale value or useful lives of our vessels. 
In addition, a future serious marine incident that results in significant oil pollution, release of hazardous substances, loss of 
life, or otherwise causes significant adverse environmental impact, such as the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf 
of  Mexico,  could  result  in  additional  legislation,  regulation,  or  other  requirements  that  could  negatively  affect  our 
profitability. 

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International Maritime Organization 

The IMO is the United Nations agency for maritime safety and the prevention of pollution by ships. The IMO has 
adopted  several  international  conventions  that  regulate  the  international  shipping  industry,  including  but  not  limited  to  the 
CLC, the Bunker Convention and MARPOL. MARPOL is broken into six Annexes, each of which establishes environmental 
standards  relating  to  different  sources  of  pollution:  Annex  I  relates  to  oil  leakage  or  spilling;  Annexes  II  and  III  relate  to 
harmful substances carried, in bulk, in liquid or packaged form, respectively; Annexes IV and V relate to sewage and garbage 
management, respectively; and Annex VI, adopted by the IMO in September of 1997, relates to air emissions. 

In 2012, the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee, or the MEPC, adopted by resolution amendments to 
the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk, or the IBC Code. 
The provisions of the IBC Code are mandatory under MARPOL and SOLAS. These amendments, which entered into force in 
June  2014,  pertain  to  revised  international  certificates  of  fitness  for  the  carriage  of  dangerous  chemicals  in  bulk  and 
identifying new products that fall under the IBC Code. We may need to make certain financial expenditures to comply with 
these amendments. As of January 1, 2016, amendments to Annex I, the IBC Code, requires that all chemical tankers must be 
fitted with approved stability instruments capable of verifying compliance with both intact and damage stability. 

 In 2013, the MEPC adopted by resolution amendments to the MARPOL Annex I Condition Assessment Scheme, or 
CAS. The amendments, which became effective on October 1, 2014 are intended to complement inspections for bulk carriers 
and  tankers  set  forth  in  the  2011  International  Code,  on  the  Enhanced  Programme  of  Inspections  during  Surveys  of  Bulk 
Carriers and Oil Tankers and enhances the program of inspection for certain tankers. We may need to make certain financial 
expenditures to comply with these amendments. 

Air Emissions 

In September of 1997, the IMO adopted Annex VI to MARPOL to address air pollution. Effective May 2005, Annex 
VI  sets  limits  on  nitrogen  oxide  emissions  from  ships  whose  diesel  engines  were  constructed  (or  underwent  major 
conversions) on or after January 1, 2000. It also prohibits “deliberate emissions” of “ozone depleting substances,” defined to 
include certain halons and chlorofluorocarbons. “Deliberate emissions” are not limited to times when the ship is at sea; they 
can  for  example  include  discharges  occurring  in  the  course  of  the  ship’s  repair  and  maintenance.  Emissions  of  “volatile 
organic compounds” from certain tankers, and the shipboard incineration (from incinerators installed after January 1, 2000) 
of  certain  substances  (such  as  polychlorinated  biphenyls)  are  also  prohibited.  Annex  VI  also  includes  a  global  cap  on  the 
sulfur content of fuel oil and allows for special areas to be established with more stringent controls of sulfur emissions known 
in ECAs. 

The  amended Annex VI seeks  to  further reduce  air pollution  by,  among other  things,  implementing  a  progressive 
reduction of the amount of sulfur contained in any fuel oil used on board ships. As of January 1, 2012, the amended Annex 
VI  requires  that  fuel  oil  contain  no  more  than  3.5%  sulfur.  On  October  27,  2016,  at  its  70th  session,  MEPC  70,  MEPC 
announced  its  decision  concerning  the  implementation  of  regulations  mandating  a  reduction  in  sulfur  emissions  from  the 
current 3.5% to 0.5% as of the beginning of 2020 rather than pushing the deadline back to 2025. By 2020 ships will now have 
to either reduce sulfur from emissions through the installation and use of emission scrubbers or buy fuel with lower sulfur 
content. Consequently, complying with MEPC 70 could result in a significant capital expenditure or a significant increase in 
the cost of bunkers. The Company is currently reviewing alternatives to comply with MEPC 70 when it enters into force. 

Sulfur  content  standards  are  even  stricter  within  certain  ECAs.  As  of  January  1,  2015,  ships  operating  within  an 
ECA were not permitted to use fuel with sulfur content of 0.10%. Amended Annex VI establishes procedures for designating 
new ECAs. Currently, the Baltic Sea and the North Sea have been so designated. On August 1, 2012, certain coastal areas of 
North America were designated ECAs and effective January 1, 2014, the applicable areas of the U.S. Caribbean Sea were 
designated ECAs. If other ECAs are approved by the IMO or other new or more stringent requirements relating to emissions 
from marine diesel engines or port operations by vessels are adopted by the EPA or the states where we operate, compliance 
with these regulations could entail significant capital expenditures, operational changes, or otherwise increase the costs of our 
operations. 

Amended  Annex  VI  also  establishes  new  tiers  of  stringent  nitrogen  oxide  emissions  standards  for  new  marine 
engines, depending on their date of installation. At MEPC 70, MEPC approved the North Sea and Baltic Sea as ECAs for 
nitrogen oxides, effective January 1, 2021. It is expected that these areas will be formally designated after draft amendments 
are presented at MEPC’s next session. The EPA promulgated equivalent (and in some senses stricter) emissions standards in 
late 2009. As a result of these designations or similar future designations, we may be required to incur additional operating or 
other costs. 

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Ballast Water Management 

The IMO adopted the BWM Convention, in February 2004. The BWM Convention’s implementing regulations call 
for  a  phased  introduction  of  mandatory  ballast  water  exchange  requirements,  to  be  replaced  in  time  with  mandatory 
concentration  limits.  All  ships  will  also  have  to  carry  a  ballast  water  record  book  and  an  International  Ballast  Water 
Management  Certificate.  The  BWM  Convention  enters  into  force  12  months  after  it  has  been  adopted  by  30  states,  the 
combined merchant fleets of which represent not less than 35% of the gross tonnage of the world’s merchant shipping. On 
September 8, 2016, this threshold was met (with 52 contracting parties making up 35.14%). Thus, the BWM Convention will 
enter into force on September 8, 2017. Many of the implementation dates in the BWM Convention have already passed, so 
that once the BWM Convention enters into force, the period of installation of mandatory ballast water exchange requirements 
would  be  extremely  short,  with  several  thousand  ships  a  year  needing  to  install  ballast  water  management  systems,  or 
BWMS. For this reason, on December 4, 2013, the IMO Assembly passed a resolution revising the application dates of the 
BWM Convention so that they are triggered by the entry into force date and not the dates originally in the BWM Convention. 
This, in effect, makes all vessels constructed before the entry into force date “existing vessels” and allows for the installation 
of a BWMS on such vessels at the first renewal survey following entry into force of the convention. At MEPC 70, MEPC 
adopted  updated  “guidelines  for  approval  of  ballast  water  managements  systems  (G8).”  G8  updates  previous  guidelines 
concerning procedures to approve BWMS. Once mid-ocean ballast exchange or ballast water treatment requirements become 
mandatory, the cost of compliance could increase for ocean carriers and the costs of ballast water treatments may be material. 
However, many countries already regulate the discharge of ballast water carried by vessels from country to country to prevent 
the introduction of invasive and harmful species via such discharges. The United States for example, requires vessels entering 
its waters from another country to conduct mid-ocean ballast exchange, or undertake some alternate measure, and to comply 
with certain reporting requirements. Although we do not believe that the costs of such compliance would be material, it is 
difficult to predict the overall impact of such a requirement on our operations. 

Safety Management System Requirements 

The IMO also adopted SOLAS and the LL Convention, which impose a variety of standards that regulate the design 
and  operational  features  of  ships.  The  IMO  periodically  revises  the  SOLAS  and  LL  standards.  May  2012  SOLAS 
amendments  entered  into  force  as  of  January  1,  2014.  The  Convention  on  Limitation  for  Maritime  Claims  of  1976  as 
amended, or LLMC, was recently amended and the amendments went into effect on June 8, 2015. The amendments alter the 
limits of liability for a loss of life or personal injury claim and a property claim against ship owners. 

Our  operations  are  also  subject  to  environmental  standards  and  requirements  contained  in  the  ISM  Code 
promulgated by the IMO under Chapter IX of SOLAS. The ISM Code requires the owner of a vessel, or any person who has 
taken responsibility for operation of a vessel, to develop an extensive safety management system that includes, among other 
things, the adoption of a safety and environmental protection policy setting forth instructions and procedures for operating its 
vessels safely and describing procedures for responding to emergencies. We rely upon the safety management system that has 
been  developed  for  our  vessels  for  compliance  with  the  ISM  Code.  The  failure  of  a  ship-owner  or  bareboat  charterer  to 
comply with the ISM Code may subject such party to increased liability, may decrease available insurance coverage for the 
affected vessels and may result in a denial of access to, or detention in, certain ports. 

The  ISM  Code  requires  that  vessel  operators  also  obtain  a  safety  management  certificate  for  each  vessel  they 
operate. This certificate evidences compliance by a vessel’s management with code requirements for a safety management 
system. No vessel can obtain a certificate unless its manager has been awarded a document of compliance, issued by each 
flag  state,  under  the  ISM  Code.  Our  managers  have  obtained  documents  of  compliance  for  their  offices  and  safety 
management certificates for all of our vessels for which the certificates are required by the ISM Code. These documents of 
compliance and safety management certificates are renewed as required. 

Non-compliance with the ISM Code and other IMO regulations may subject the shipowner or bareboat charterer to 
increased  liability,  may  lead  to  decreases  in,  or  invalidation  of,  available  insurance  coverage  for  affected  vessels  and  may 
result in the denial of access to, or detention in, some ports. 

Pollution Control and Liability Requirements 

The IMO has negotiated international conventions that impose liability for pollution in international waters and the 
territorial  waters  of  the  signatory  nations  to  such  conventions.  For  example,  many  countries  have  ratified  and  follow  the 
liability  plan  adopted  by  the  IMO  and  set  out  in  the  CLC  of  1969,  as  amended  by  different  Protocols  in  1976,  1984,  and 
1992, and amended in 2000. Under the CLC and depending on whether the country in which the damage results is a party to 
the  1992  Protocol  to  the  CLC,  a  vessel’s  registered  owner  is  strictly  liable  for  pollution  damage  caused  in  the  territorial 
waters of a contracting state by discharge of persistent oil, subject to certain exceptions. The 1992 Protocol changed certain 

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limits on liability, expressed using the International Monetary Fund currency unit of Special Drawing Rights. The limits on 
liability have since been amended so that compensation limits on liability were raised. The right to limit liability is forfeited 
under  the  CLC  where  the  spill  is  caused  by  the  shipowner’s  personal  fault  and  under  the  1992  Protocol  where  the  spill  is 
caused by the shipowner’s personal act or omission by intentional or reckless conduct where the shipowner knew pollution 
damage would probably result. The CLC requires ships covered by it to maintain insurance covering the liability of the owner 
in a sum equivalent to an owner’s liability for a single incident. We believe that our protection and indemnity insurance will 
cover the liability under the plan adopted by the IMO. 

The  IMO  adopted  the  Bunker  Convention  to  impose  strict  liability  on  shipowners  for  pollution  damage  in 
jurisdictional  waters  of  ratifying  states  caused  by  discharges  of  bunker  fuel.  The  Bunker  Convention  requires  registered 
owners of ships over 1,000 gross tons to maintain insurance for pollution damage in an amount equal to the limits of liability 
under the applicable national or international limitation regime (but not exceeding the amount calculated in accordance with 
the LLMC. With respect to non-ratifying states, liability for spills or releases of oil carried as fuel in ship’s bunkers typically 
is determined by the national or other domestic laws in the jurisdiction where the events or damages occur. 

The IMO continues to review and introduce new regulations. It is impossible to predict what additional regulations, 

if any, may be passed by the IMO and what effect, if any, such regulations might have on our operations. 

United States Regulations 

OPA established an extensive regulatory and liability regime for the protection and cleanup of the environment from 
oil  spills. OPA  affects  all  “owners  and operators” whose vessels  trade  in  the  U.S.,  its territories  and possessions or  whose 
vessels operate in U.S. waters, which includes the U.S. territorial sea and its 200 nautical mile exclusive economic zone. The 
U.S. has also enacted the CERCLA, which applies to the discharge of hazardous substances (including certain forms of oil) 
whether  on  land  or  at  sea.  OPA  and  CERCLA  both  define  “owner  and  operator”  “in  the  case  of  a  vessel,  as  any  person 
owning, operating or chartering by demise, the vessel.” Accordingly, both OPA and CERCLA impact our operations. 

Under  OPA,  vessel  owners  and  operators  are  “responsible  parties”  and  are  jointly,  severally  and  strictly  liable 
(unless the spill results solely from the act or omission of a third-party, an act of God or an act of war) for all containment 
and clean-up costs and other damages arising from discharges or threatened discharges of oil from their vessels. OPA defines 
these other damages broadly to include: 

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• 
• 

• 
• 

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injury to, destruction or loss of, or loss of use of, natural resources and related assessment costs; 
injury to, or economic losses resulting from, the destruction of real and personal property; 
net loss of taxes, royalties, rents, fees or net profits resulting from injury, destruction or loss of real or personal 
property, or natural resources; 
loss of subsistence use of natural resources that are injured, destroyed or lost; 
lost profits or impairment of earning capacity due to injury, destruction or loss of real or personal property or 
natural resources; and 
net  cost of  increased  or  additional public  services necessitated  by removal  activities  following  a discharge of 
oil, such as protection from fire, safety or health hazards, and loss of subsistence use of natural resources. 

OPA  contains  statutory  caps  on  liability  and  damages;  such  caps  do  not  apply  to  direct  cleanup  costs.  Effective 
December  21,  2015,  the  USCG  adjusted  the  limits  of  OPA  liability  to  the  greater  of  $2,200  per  gross  ton  or  $18,796,800 
(subject to periodic adjustment for inflation) for tankers greater than 3,000 gross tons, other than a single hull tanker, such as 
double hull tankers, and our fleet is entirely composed of vessels of this size class. These limits of liability do not apply if an 
incident was proximately caused by the violation of an applicable U.S. federal safety, construction or operating regulation by 
a responsible party (or its agent, employee or a person acting pursuant to a contractual relationship), or a responsible party’s 
gross negligence or willful misconduct. The limitation on liability similarly does not apply if the responsible party fails or 
refuses to (i) report the incident where the responsibility party knows or has reason to know of the incident; (ii) reasonably 
cooperate and assist as requested in connection with oil removal activities; or (iii) without sufficient cause, comply with an 
order issued under the Federal Water Pollution Act (Section 311 (c), (e)) or the Intervention on the High Seas Act. 

CERCLA contains a similar liability regime whereby owners and operators of vessels are liable for cleanup, removal 
and remedial costs, as well as damage for injury to, or destruction or loss of, natural resources, including the reasonable costs 
associated  with  assessing  same,  and  health  assessments  or  health  effects  studies.  There  is  no  liability  if  the  discharge  of  a 
hazardous substance results solely from the act or omission of a third-party, an act of God or an act of war. Liability under 
CERCLA is limited to the greater of $300 per gross ton or $5 million for vessels carrying a hazardous substance as cargo or 
residue  and  the  greater  of  $300  per  gross  ton  or  $500,000  for  any  other  vessel.  These  limits  do  not  apply  (rendering  the 

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responsible  person  liable  for  the  total  cost  of  response  and  damages)  if  the  release  or  threat  of  release  of  a  hazardous 
substance resulted from willful misconduct or negligence, or the primary cause of the release was a violation of applicable 
safety,  construction  or operating  standards or regulations.  The  limitation  on  liability  also  does not  apply  if  the responsible 
person fails or refused to provide all reasonable cooperation and assistance as requested in connection with response activities 
where the vessel is subject to OPA. 

OPA and CERCLA each preserve the right to recover damages under existing law, including maritime tort law. 

OPA and CERCLA both require owners and operators of vessels to establish and maintain with the USCG evidence 
of financial responsibility sufficient to meet the maximum amount of liability to which the particular responsible person may 
be  subject.  Vessel  owners  and  operators  may  satisfy  their  financial  responsibility  obligations  by  providing  a  proof  of 
insurance,  a  surety  bond,  qualification  as  a  self-insurer  or  a  guarantee.  We  have  provided  such  evidence  and  received 
certificates of financial responsibility from the USCG for each of our vessels that is required to have one. 

OPA permits individual states to impose their own liability regimes with regard to oil pollution incidents occurring 
within their boundaries, provided they accept, at a minimum, the levels of liability established under OPA. Some states have 
enacted legislation providing for unlimited liability for discharge of pollutants within their waters, however, in some cases, 
states  which  have  enacted  this  type  of  legislation  have  not  yet  issued  implementing  regulations  defining  tanker  owners’ 
responsibilities under these laws. 

The 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico may also result in additional regulatory initiatives or 
statutes, including the raising of liability caps under OPA. For example, on August 15, 2012, the U.S. Bureau of Safety and 
Environmental  Enforcement,  or  the  BSEE,  issued  a  final  drilling  safety  rule  for  offshore  oil  and  gas  operations  that 
strengthens the requirements for safety equipment, well control systems, and blowout prevention practices. A new rule issued 
by  the  U.S.  Bureau  of  Ocean  Energy  Management  that  increased  the  limits  of  liability  of  damages  for  offshore  facilities 
under OPA based on inflation took effect in January 2015. In April 2015, it was announced that new regulations are expected 
to be imposed in the U.S. regarding offshore oil and gas drilling and the BSEE announced a new Well Control Rule in April 
2016. In December 2015, the BSEE announced a new pilot inspection program for offshore facilities. Compliance with any 
new  requirements  of  OPA  may  substantially  impact  our  cost  of  operations  or  require  us  to  incur  additional  expenses  to 
comply with any new regulatory initiatives or statutes. 

Through our P&I Club membership, we expect to maintain pollution liability coverage insurance in the amount of 
$1  billion  per  incident  for  each  of  our  vessels.  If  the  damages  from  a  catastrophic  spill  were  to  exceed  our  insurance 
coverage, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. 

The  CWA  prohibits  the  discharge  of  oil,  hazardous  substances  and  ballast  water  in  U.S.  navigable  waters  unless 
authorized by a duly-issued permit or exemption, and imposes strict liability in the form of penalties for any unauthorized 
discharges. The CWA also imposes substantial liability for the costs of removal, remediation and damages and complements 
the  remedies  available  under  OPA  and  CERCLA.  Furthermore,  many  in  the  U.S.  that  border  a  navigable  waterway  have 
enacted environmental pollution laws that impose strict liability on a person for removal costs and damages resulting from a 
discharge of oil or a release of a hazardous substance. These laws may be more stringent than U.S. federal law. 

The  EPA  and  USCG  have  enacted  rules  relating  to  ballast  water  discharge,  compliance  with  which  requires  the 
installation  of  equipment  on  our  vessels  to  treat  ballast  water  before  it  is  discharged  or  the  implementation  of  other  port 
facility disposal arrangements or procedures at potentially substantial cost, and/or otherwise restrict our vessels from entering 
United States waters. 

The EPA regulates the discharge of ballast and bilge water and other substances in U.S. waters under the CWA. The 
EPA regulations require vessels 79 feet in length or longer (other than commercial fishing vessels and recreational vessels) to 
comply with a Vessel General Permit for Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of Vessels, or the VGP, authorizing 
ballast and bilge water discharges and other discharges incidental to the operation of vessels. For a new vessel delivered to an 
owner or operator after September 19, 2009 to be covered by the VGP, the owner must submit a Notice of Intent at least 30 
days  before  the  vessel  operates  in  U.S.  waters.  The  VGP  imposes  technology  and  water-quality  based  effluent  limits  for 
certain  types  of  discharges  and  establishes  specific  inspection,  monitoring,  record-keeping  and  reporting  requirements  to 
ensure  the  effluent  limits  are  met.  On  March  28,  2013,  the  EPA  re-issued  the  VGP  for  another  five  years,  effective  from 
December  19,  2013.  The  new  VGP  focuses  on  authorizing  discharges  incidental  to  operations  of  commercial  vessels,  and 
contains numeric ballast water discharge limits for most vessels to reduce the risk of invasive species in U.S. waters, more 
stringent requirements for exhaust gas scrubbers, and the use of environmentally acceptable lubricants. 

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In addition, under Section 401 of the CWA, the VGP must be certified by the state where the discharge is to take 
place. Certain states have enacted additional discharge standards as conditions to their certification of the VGP. These local 
standards  bring  the  VGP  into  compliance  with  more  stringent  state  requirements,  such  as  those  further  restricting  ballast 
water discharges and preventing the introduction of non-indigenous species considered to be invasive. The VGP and its state-
specific  regulations  and  any  similar  restrictions  enacted  in  the  future  will  increase  the  costs  of  operating  in  the  relevant 
waters. 

USCG  regulations  adopted  under  the  U.S.  National  Invasive  Species  Act  also  impose  mandatory  ballast  water 
management practices for all vessels equipped with ballast water tanks entering or operating in U.S. waters that require the 
installation of equipment to treat ballast water before it is discharged in U.S. waters or, in the alternative, the implementation 
of other port facility disposal arrangements or procedures. Vessels not complying with these regulations are restricted from 
entering  U.S.  waters.  As  of  June  21,  2012,  the  USCG  implemented  revised  regulations  on  ballast  water  management  by 
establishing  standards  on  the  allowable  concentration  of  living  organisms  in  ballast  water  discharged  from  ships  in  U.S. 
waters. The USCG must approve any technology before it is placed on a vessel. 

As of January 1, 2014, vessels are technically subject to the phasing-in of these standards. However, it was not until 
December 2016 that the USCG first approved technology to treat ballast water. The USCG previously provided waivers to 
vessels that could not install the as-yet unapproved technology and vessels now requiring a waiver will need to show why 
they cannot install the approved technology. The EPA, on the other hand, has taken a different approach to enforcing ballast 
discharge standards under the VGP. On December 27, 2013, the EPA issued an enforcement response policy in connection 
with  the  new  VGP  in  which  the  EPA  indicated  that  it  would  take  into  account  the  reasons  why  vessels  do  not  have  the 
requisite technology installed, but will not grant any waivers. 

It should also be noted that in October 2015, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling that directed the 
EPA to redraft the sections of the 2013 VGP that address ballast water. However, the Second Circuit stated that 2013 VGP 
will  remain  in  effect until  the  EPA  issues a  new VGP. In  the fall  of 2016, sources  reported  that  the  EPA  indicated  it  was 
working on a new VGP. It presently remains unclear how the ballast water requirements set forth by the EPA, the USCG, and 
IMO BWM Convention, some of which are in effect and some which are pending, will co-exist. 

The  CAA,  requires  the  EPA  to  promulgate  standards  applicable  to  emissions  of  volatile  organic  compounds  and 
other  air  contaminants.  Our  vessels  will  be  subject  to  vapor  control  and  recovery  requirements  for  certain  cargoes  when 
loading, unloading, ballasting, cleaning and conducting other operations in regulated port areas. Our vessels that operate in 
such  port  areas  with  restricted  cargoes  will  be  equipped  with  vapor  recovery  systems  that  satisfy  these  requirements.  The 
CAA also requires states to adopt State Implementation Plans, or SIPs, designed to attain national health-based air quality 
standards  in  primarily  major  metropolitan  and/or  industrial  areas.  Several  SIPs  regulate  emissions  resulting  from  vessel 
loading and unloading operations by requiring the installation of vapor control equipment. As indicated above, our vessels 
operating in covered port areas will be equipped with vapor recovery systems that satisfy these existing requirements. 

Compliance with the EPA and the USCG regulations could require the installation of equipment on our vessels to 
treat ballast water before it is discharged or the implementation of other port facility disposal arrangements or procedures at 
potentially substantial cost, and/or otherwise restrict our vessels from entering U.S. waters. 

European Union Regulations 

In  October  2009,  the  EU  amended  a  directive  to  impose  criminal  sanctions  for  illicit  ship-source  discharges  of 
polluting  substances,  including  minor  discharges,  if  committed  with  intent,  recklessly  or  with  serious  negligence  and  the 
discharges individually or in the aggregate result in deterioration of the quality of water. Aiding and abetting the discharge of 
a  polluting  substance  may  also  lead  to  criminal  penalties.  Member  States  were  required  to  enact  laws  or  regulations  to 
comply with the directive by the end of 2010. Criminal liability for pollution may result in substantial penalties or fines and 
increased civil liability claims. 

The EU has adopted several regulations and directives requiring, among other things, more frequent inspections of 
high-risk ships, as determined by type, age, flag, and the number of times the ship has been detained. The EU also adopted 
and then extended a ban on substandard ships and enacted a minimum ban period and a definitive ban for repeated offenses. 
The  regulation  also  provided  the  EU  with  greater  authority  and  control  over  classification  societies,  by  imposing  more 
requirements on classification societies and providing for fines or penalty payments for organizations that failed to comply. 

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Greenhouse Gas Regulation 

Currently, the emissions of greenhouse gases from international shipping are not subject to the Kyoto Protocol to the 
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which entered into force in 2005 and pursuant to which adopting 
countries have been required to implement national programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The 2015 United Nations 
Convention on Climate Change Conference in Paris resulted in the Paris Agreement, which entered into force on November 
4, 2016. The Paris Agreement does not result in an agreement that directly limited greenhouse gas emissions for ships. As of 
January 1, 2013, all new ships must comply with new sets of mandatory requirements to address greenhouse gas emissions 
from ships adopted by MEPC, in July 2011 relating to greenhouse gas emissions. Under those measures, by 2025, all new 
ships built will be 30% more energy efficient than those built in 2014. All ships are required to develop and follow a Ship 
Energy  Efficiency  Management  Plans,  and  minimum  energy  efficiency  levels  per  capacity  mile,  outlined  in  the  Energy 
Efficiency Design Index, will apply to new ships. These requirements could cause us to incur additional compliance costs. 
The  IMO  is  also  planning  to  implement  market-based  mechanisms  to  reduce  greenhouse  gas  emissions  from  ships  at  an 
upcoming MEPC session. The EU has indicated that it intends to propose an expansion of the existing EU emissions trading 
scheme  to  include  emissions  of  greenhouse  gases  from  marine  vessels,  and  in  January  2012,  the  EU  launched  a  public 
consultation on possible measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. In April 2015, a regulation was adopted 
requiring that large ships (over 5,000 gross tons) calling at EU ports from January 2018 collect and publish data on carbon 
dioxide emissions and other information. For 2020, the EU made a unilateral commitment to reduce overall greenhouse gas 
emissions from its member states from 20% of 1990 levels. The EU also committed to reduce its emissions by 20% under the 
Kyoto  Protocol’s  second  period,  from  2013  to  2020.  In  the  U.S.,  the  EPA  has  issued  a  finding  that  greenhouse  gases 
endanger  the  public  health  and  safety  and  has  adopted  regulations  to  limit  greenhouse  gas  emissions  from  certain  mobile 
sources  and  large  stationary  sources.  Although  the  mobile  source  emissions  regulations  do  not  apply  to  greenhouse  gas 
emissions  from  vessels,  such  regulation  of  vessels  is  foreseeable,  and  the  EPA  has  received  petitions  from  the  California 
Attorney General and various environmental groups seeking such regulation. Moreover, in the U.S. individual states can also 
enact environmental regulations. For example, California has introduced caps for greenhouse gas emissions and, in the end of 
2016,  signaled  it  may  take  additional  action  regarding  climate  change.  Any  passage  of  climate  control  legislation  or  other 
regulatory initiatives by the IMO, EU, the U.S. or other countries where we operate, or any treaty adopted at the international 
level to succeed the Kyoto Protocol or Paris Agreement, that restrict emissions of greenhouse gases could require us to make 
significant  financial  expenditures,  including  capital  expenditures  to  upgrade  our  vessels,  which  we  cannot  predict  with 
certainty at this time. 

International Labour Organization 

The International Labour Organization, or the ILO, is a specialized agency of the UN with headquarters in Geneva, 
Switzerland. The ILO has adopted the Maritime Labor Convention 2006, or the MLC 2006. A Maritime Labor Certificate 
and  a  Declaration  of  Maritime  Labor  Compliance  will  be  required  to  ensure  compliance  with  the  MLC  2006  for  all  ships 
above 500 gross  tons  in  international  trade.  The  MLC 2006  entered  into  force  on August 20, 2013.  Amendments  to  MLC 
2006 were adopted in 2014 and 2016. The MLC 2006 requires us to develop new procedures to ensure full compliance with 
its requirements. 

Vessel Security Regulations 

Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, there have been a variety of initiatives intended to enhance vessel 
security. On November 25, 2002, the MTSA came into effect. To implement certain portions of the MTSA, in July 2003, the 
USCG  issued  regulations requiring  the  implementation  of  certain  security  requirements  aboard vessels  operating  in waters 
subject to the jurisdiction of the U.S. The regulations also impose requirements on certain ports and facilities, some of which 
are regulated by the EPA. 

Similarly, in December 2002, amendments to SOLAS created a new chapter of the convention dealing specifically 
with  maritime  security.  The  new  Chapter  XI-2  became  effective  in  July  2004  and  imposes  various  detailed  security 
obligations  on  vessels  and  port  authorities,  and  mandates  compliance  with  the  ISPS  Code.  The  ISPS  Code  is  designed  to 
enhance the security of ports and ships against terrorism. 

To  trade  internationally,  a  vessel  must  attain  an  ISSC  from  a  recognized  security  organization  approved  by  the 

vessel’s flag state. The following are among the various requirements some of which are found in SOLAS: 

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on-board installation of automatic identification systems to provide a means for the automatic transmission of 
safety-related information from among similarly equipped ships and shore stations, including information on a 
ship’s identity, position, course, speed and navigational status; 

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• 
• 

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on-board  installation  of  ship  security  alert  systems,  which  do  not  sound  on  the  vessel  but  only  alert  the 
authorities on shore; 
the development of vessel security plans; 
ship identification number to be permanently marked on a vessel’s hull; 
a continuous synopsis record kept onboard showing a vessel’s history, including the name of the ship, the state 
whose  flag  the  ship  is  entitled  to  fly,  the  date  on  which  the  ship  was  registered  with  that  state,  the  ship’s 
identification number, the port at which the ship is registered and the name of the registered owner(s) and their 
registered address; and 
compliance with flag state security certification requirements. 

Ships operating without a valid certificate, may be detained at port until it obtains an ISSC, or it may be expelled 

from port, or refused entry at port. 

The USCG regulations, intended to align with international maritime security standards, exempt from MTSA vessel 
security  measures  non  U.S.  vessels  provided  that  such  vessels  have  on  board  a  valid  ISSC  that  attests  to  the  vessel’s 
compliance  with  SOLAS  security  requirements  and  the  ISPS  Code.  We  have  implemented  the  various  security  measures 
addressed by MTSA, SOLAS and the ISPS Code, and our fleet is in compliance with applicable security requirements. 

Inspection by classification societies 

Every  seagoing  vessel  must  be  “classed”  by  a  classification  society.  The  classification  society  certifies  that  the 
vessel is “in class,’’ signifying that the vessel has been built and maintained in accordance with the rules of the classification 
society  and  complies  with  applicable  rules  and  regulations  of  the  vessel’s  country  of  registry  and  the  international 
conventions  of  which  that  country  is  a  member.  In  addition,  where  surveys  are  required  by  international  conventions  and 
corresponding laws and ordinances of a flag state, the classification society will undertake them on application or by official 
order, acting on behalf of the authorities concerned. 

The classification society also undertakes on request other surveys and checks that are required by regulations and 
requirements of the flag state. These surveys are subject to agreements made in each individual case and/or to the regulations 
of the country concerned. 

For  maintenance  of  the  class,  regular  and  extraordinary  surveys  of  hull,  machinery,  including  the  electrical  plant, 

and any special equipment classed are required to be performed as follows: 

•  Annual Surveys. For seagoing ships, annual surveys are conducted for the hull and the machinery, including the 
electrical  plant,  and where  applicable for  special  equipment  classed, within  three  months  before  or  after  each 
anniversary date of the date of commencement of the class period indicated in the certificate. 
Intermediate  Surveys.  Extended  annual  surveys  are  referred  to  as  intermediate  surveys  and  typically  are 
conducted two and one-half years after commissioning and each class renewal. Intermediate surveys are to be 
carried out at or between the occasion of the second or third annual survey. 

• 

•  Class  Renewal  Surveys.  Class  renewal  surveys,  also  known  as  special  surveys,  are  carried  out  for  the  ship’s 
hull, machinery, including the electrical plant, and for any special equipment classed, at the intervals indicated 
by the character of classification for the hull. At the special survey, the vessel is thoroughly examined, including 
audio-gauging to determine the thickness of the steel structures. Should the thickness be found to be less than 
class  requirements,  the  classification  society  would  prescribe  steel  renewals.  The  classification  society  may 
grant a one-year grace period for completion of the special survey. Substantial amounts of money may have to 
be spent for steel renewals to pass a special survey if the vessel experiences excessive wear and tear. In lieu of 
the special survey every four or five years, depending on whether a grace period was granted, a vessel owner 
has  the  option  of  arranging  with  the  classification  society  for  the  vessel’s  hull  or  machinery  to  be  on  a 
continuous survey cycle, in which every part of the vessel would be surveyed within a five-year cycle. 

At an owner’s application, the surveys required for class renewal may be split according to an agreed schedule to 

extend over the entire period of class. This process is referred to as continuous class renewal. 

All areas subject to survey as defined by the classification society are required to be surveyed at least once per class 
period,  unless  shorter  intervals  between  surveys  are  prescribed  elsewhere.  The  period  between  two  subsequent  surveys  of 
each area must not exceed five years. 

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Most vessels are also dry-docked every 30 to 36 months for inspection of the underwater parts and for repairs related 
to inspections. If any defects are found, the classification surveyor will issue a “recommendation’’ which must be rectified by 
the ship owner within prescribed time limits. 

Most insurance underwriters make it a condition for insurance coverage that a vessel be certified as “in-class” by a 
classification society which is a member of the International Association of Classification Societies, or IACS. In December 
2013  the  IACS  adopted  new  harmonized  Common  Structure  Rules  which  will  apply  to  oil  tankers  and  bulk  carriers  to  be 
constructed on or after July 1, 2015. All our vessels are certified as being “in-class” by American Bureau of Shipping or Det 
Norske Veritas or Lloyds Register. All new and secondhand vessels that we purchase must be certified prior to their delivery 
under our standard purchase contracts and memoranda of agreement. If the vessel is not certified on the scheduled date of 
closing, we have no obligation to take delivery of the vessel. 

In addition to the classification inspections, many of our customers regularly inspect our vessels as a precondition to 
chartering  them  for  voyages.  We  believe  that  our  well-maintained,  high-quality  vessels  provide  us  with  a  competitive 
advantage in the current environment of increasing regulation and customer emphasis on quality. 

Risk of Loss and Liability Insurance 

General 

The operation of any cargo vessel includes risks such as mechanical failure, collision, property loss, cargo loss or 
damage and business interruption due to political circumstances in foreign countries, hostilities and labor strikes. In addition, 
there  is  always  an  inherent  possibility  of  marine  disaster,  including  oil  spills  and  other  environmental  mishaps,  and  the 
liabilities  arising  from  owning  and  operating  vessels  in  international  trade.  OPA,  which  in  certain  circumstances  imposes 
virtually unlimited liability upon owners, operators and demise charterers of any vessel trading in the United States exclusive 
economic zone for certain oil pollution accidents in the U.S., has made liability insurance more expensive for vessel-owners 
and operators trading in the U.S. market. While we believe that our present insurance coverage is adequate, not all risks can 
be insured against, and there can be no guarantee that any specific claim will be paid, or that we will always be able to obtain 
adequate insurance coverage at reasonable rates. 

Marine and War Risks Insurance 

We have in force marine and war risks insurance for all of our vessels. Our marine hull and machinery insurance 
covers risks of particular average and actual or constructive total loss from collision, fire, grounding, engine breakdown and 
other insured named perils up to an agreed amount per vessel. Our war risks insurance covers the risks of particular average 
and  actual  or  constructive  total  loss  from  confiscation,  seizure,  capture,  vandalism,  sabotage,  and  other  war-related  named 
perils. Each vessel is covered up to at least its fair market value at the time of the insurance attachment and subject to a fixed 
deductible per each single accident or occurrence, but excluding actual or constructive total loss. 

Protection and Indemnity Insurance 

Protection and indemnity (P&I) insurance is provided by mutual protection and indemnity associations, commonly 
referred  to  as  P&I  Clubs,  and  provides  unlimited  coverage,  except  for  pollution  which  is  capped  as  discussed  below.  P&I 
insurance covers our third-party liabilities in connection with our shipping activities. This includes liability and other related 
expenses resulting from injury, illness or death of crew, passengers and other third parties, loss of or damage to cargo, claims 
arising from collisions with other vessels, damage to third-party property including piers and other fixed or floating objects, 
pollution arising from oil or other substances, and salvage, towing and other related costs, including wreck removal. 

As a member of a P&I Club that is, in turn, a member of the International Group of P&I Clubs we carry protection 
and  indemnity  insurance  coverage  for  pollution  of  $1  billion  per  vessel  per  incident.  The  P&I  Clubs  that  comprise  the 
International Group insure approximately 90% of the world’s commercial tonnage and have entered into a pooling agreement 
to  reinsure  each  Club’s  liabilities.  Although  the  P&I  Clubs  compete  with  each  other  for  business,  they  have  found  it 
beneficial to pool their larger risks under the auspices of the International Group. This pooling is regulated by a contractual 
agreement which defines the risks that are to be pooled and exactly how these risks are to be shared by the participating P&I 
Clubs. We are subject to calls payable to the Clubs of which we are members based on its claim records as well as the claim 
records  of  all  other  members  of  the  individual  Clubs  and  members  of  the  pool  of  P&I  Clubs  comprising  the  International 
Group. 

C. Organizational Structure 

Please see Exhibit 8.1 to this annual report for a list of our current significant subsidiaries. 

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D. Property, Plants and Equipment 

For a description of our fleet, see “Item 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview.” 

ITEM 4A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 

None. 

ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS 

The following presentation of management’s discussion and analysis of results of operations and financial condition 
should be  read  in  conjunction  with our  consolidated  financial  statements,  accompanying  notes  thereto and other  financial 
information appearing in Item 18. “Financial Statements.” You should also carefully read the following discussion with the 
sections of this annual report entitled “Item 3. Key Information—D. Risk Factors,” “Item 4. Information on the Company—
B. Business Overview—The International Oil Tanker Shipping Industry,” and “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-
Looking  Statements.”  Our  consolidated  financial  statements  as  of  December  31,  2016  and  2015  and  for  the  years  ended 
December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB. Our consolidated 
financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars ($) unless otherwise indicated. Any amounts converted from another non-
U.S. currency to U.S. dollars in this annual report are at the rate applicable at the relevant date, or the average rate during 
the applicable period. 

We generate revenues by charging customers for the transportation of their refined oil and other petroleum products 
using  our  vessels.  Historically,  these  services  generally  have  been  provided  under  the  following  basic  types  of  contractual 
relationships: 

•  Voyage charters, which are charters for short intervals that are priced on current, or “spot,” market rates. 

• 

Time charters, which are chartered to customers for a fixed period of time at rates that are generally fixed, but 
may contain a variable component based on inflation, interest rates, or current market rates. 

•  Commercial  Pools,  whereby we  participate with other  shipowners  to operate  a  large  number  of  vessels  as  an 
integrated transportation system, which offers customers greater flexibility and a higher level of service while 
achieving scheduling efficiencies. Pools negotiate charters primarily in the spot market, but may also arrange 
time  charter  agreements.  The  size  and  scope  of  these  pools  enable  them  to  enhance  utilization  rates  for  pool 
vessels  by  securing  backhaul  voyages  and  COAs  (described  below),  thus  generating  higher  effective  TCE 
revenues than otherwise might be obtainable in the spot market. 

• 

For all types of vessels in contractual relationships, we are responsible for crewing and other vessel operating 
costs for our owned vessels and the charterhire expense for vessels that we time charter-in. 

The table below illustrates the primary distinctions among these different employment arrangements: 

Voyage Charter 
Single voyage 
Varies 
We pay 

Time Charter 

  One year or more 

Daily 
Customer pays 

    Commercial Pool 
Varies 
Varies 
Pool pays 

Typical contract length ................................................  
Hire rate basis(1) ...........................................................  
Voyage expenses(2) ......................................................  
Vessel operating costs for owned vessels or  

bareboat chartered-in(3) .............................................  

Charterhire expense for vessels time or  

We pay 

We pay 

We pay 

We pay 

We pay 

bareboat chartered-in(3) .............................................  

We pay 

Off-hire (4) ....................................................................   Customer does not pay    Customer does not pay    Pool does not pay 

(1)  “Hire rate” refers to the basic payment from the charterer for the use of the vessel. 
(2)  “Voyage expenses” refers to expenses incurred due to a vessel’s traveling from a loading port to a discharging port, such 

as fuel (bunker) cost, port expenses, agent’s fees, canal dues and extra war risk insurance, as well as commissions. 

(3)  “Vessel operating costs” and “Charterhire expense” are defined below under “—Important Financial and Operational 

Terms and Concepts.” 

(4)  “Off-hire” refers to the time a vessel is not available for service due primarily to scheduled and unscheduled repairs or 

drydockings. For time chartered-in vessels, we do not pay the charterhire expense when the vessel is off-hire. 

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As of March 15, 2017, all of our owned vessels were operating in the Scorpio Group Pools except STI Notting Hill, 
STI Westminster, STI Poplar, STI Pimlico and STI Rose. These vessels are on time charter-out agreements that are scheduled 
to  expire  in  the  fourth  quarter  of  2018  and  the  first  quarter  of  2019.  Furthermore,  all  of  our  time  or  bareboat  chartered-in 
vessels were operating in the Scorpio Group Pools except Steel, Stone I and Style, which are currently operating in the spot 
market and are expected to join the Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool before June 2017. 

Important Financial and Operational Terms and Concepts 

We use a variety of financial and operational terms and concepts. These include the following: 

Vessel revenues. Vessel revenues primarily include revenues from time charters, pool revenues and voyage charters 
(in the spot market). Vessel revenues are affected by hire rates and the number of days a vessel operates. Vessel revenues are 
also  affected  by  the  mix  of  business  between  vessels  on  time  charter,  vessels  in  pools  and  vessels  operating  on  voyage 
charter.  Revenues  from  vessels  in  pools  and  on  voyage  charter  are  more  volatile,  as  they  are  typically  tied  to  prevailing 
market rates. 

Voyage  charters.  Voyage  charters  or  spot  voyages  are  charters  under  which  the  customer  pays  a  transportation 
charge for the movement of a specific cargo between two or more specified ports. We pay all of the voyage expenses under 
these charters. 

Voyage expenses. Voyage expenses primarily include bunkers, port charges, canal tolls, cargo handling operations 
and brokerage commissions paid by us under voyage charters. These expenses are subtracted from voyage charter revenues to 
calculate TCE revenues. 

Vessel  operating  costs.  For  our  owned  and  bareboat  chartered-in  vessels,  we  are  responsible  for  vessel  operating 
costs, which include crewing, repairs and maintenance, insurance, spares and stores, lube oils, communication expenses, and 
technical  management  fees. The  three  largest  components of  our vessel operating  costs  are  crewing, spares  and  stores  and 
repairs and maintenance. Expenses for repairs and maintenance tend to fluctuate from period to period because most repairs 
and maintenance typically occur during periodic drydocking. Please read “Drydocking” below. We expect these expenses to 
increase as our fleet matures and to the extent that it expands. 

Additionally, these costs include technical management fees that we paid to SSM, which is controlled by the Lolli-
Ghetti family. Pursuant to our Amended and Restated Master Agreement, SSM provides us with technical services, and we 
provide them with the ability to subcontract technical management of our vessels with our approval. 

Charterhire. Charterhire is the amount we pay the owner for time or bareboat chartered-in vessels. The amount is 
usually for a fixed period of time at rates that are generally fixed, but may contain a variable component based on inflation, 
interest rates, or current market rates. 

•  Time chartered-in vessels. The vessel’s owner is responsible for the vessel operating costs. 

•  Bareboat chartered-in vessels. The charterer is responsible for the vessel operating costs. 

Drydocking. We periodically drydock each of our owned vessels for inspection, repairs and maintenance and any 
modifications to comply with industry certification or governmental requirements. Generally, each vessel is drydocked every 
30 months to 60 months. We capitalize a substantial portion of the costs incurred during drydocking and amortize those costs 
on  a  straight-line  basis  from  the  completion  of  a  drydocking  to  the  estimated  completion  of  the  next  drydocking.  We 
immediately expense costs for routine repairs and maintenance performed during drydocking that do not improve or extend 
the useful lives of the assets. The number of drydockings undertaken in a given period and the nature of the work performed 
determine the level of drydocking expenditures. 

Depreciation. Depreciation expense typically consists of: 

• 

• 

charges related to the depreciation of the historical cost of our owned vessels (less an estimated residual value) 
over the estimated useful lives of the vessels; and 

charges related to the amortization of drydocking expenditures over the estimated number of years to the next 
scheduled drydocking. 

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Time  charter equivalent (TCE)  revenue or  rates. We report  TCE  revenues,  a  non-IFRS  measure,  because  (i) we 
believe it provides additional meaningful information in conjunction with voyage revenues and voyage expenses, the most 
directly comparable IFRS measure, (ii) it assists our management in making decisions regarding the deployment and use of 
our vessels and in evaluating their financial performance, (iii) it is a standard shipping industry performance measure used 
primarily to compare period-to-period changes in a shipping company’s performance irrespective of changes in the mix of 
charter types (i.e., spot charters, time charters and bareboat charters) under which the vessels may be employed between the 
periods,  and  (iv)  we  believe  that  it  presents  useful  information  to  investors.  TCE  revenue  is  vessel  revenue  less  voyage 
expenses, including bunkers and port charges. The TCE rate achieved on a given voyage is expressed in U.S. dollars/day and 
is generally calculated by taking TCE revenue and dividing that figure by the number of revenue days in the period. For a 
reconciliation of TCE revenue, deduct voyage expenses from revenue on our consolidated statements of income or loss. 

Revenue  days.  Revenue  days  are  the  total  number  of  calendar  days  our  vessels  were  in  our  possession  during  a 
period, less the total number of off-hire days during the period associated with major repairs or drydockings. Consequently, 
revenue days represent the total number of days available for the vessel to earn revenue. Idle days, which are days when a 
vessel is available to earn revenue, yet is not employed, are included in revenue days. We use revenue days to show changes 
in net vessel revenues between periods. 

Average number of vessels. Historical average number of owned vessels consists of the average number of vessels 
that  were  in  our  possession  during  a  period.  We  use  average  number  of  vessels  primarily  to  highlight  changes  in  vessel 
operating costs and depreciation and amortization. 

Contract  of  affreightment.  A  contract  of  affreightment,  or  COA,  relates  to  the  carriage  of  specific  quantities  of 
cargo with multiple voyages over the same route and over a specific period of time which usually spans a number of years. A 
COA  does  not  designate  the  specific  vessels  or  voyage  schedules  that  will  transport  the  cargo,  thereby  providing  both  the 
charterer  and  shipowner  greater  operating  flexibility  than  with  voyage  charters  alone.  The  charterer  has  the  flexibility  to 
determine the individual voyage scheduling at a future date while the shipowner may use different vessels to perform these 
individual voyages. As a result, COAs are mostly entered into by large fleet operators, such as pools or shipowners with large 
fleets of the same vessel type. We pay the voyage expenses while the freight rate normally is agreed on a per cargo ton basis. 

Commercial  pools.  To  increase  vessel  utilization  and  revenues,  we  participate  in  commercial  pools  with  other 
shipowners and operators of similar modern, well-maintained vessels. By operating a large number of vessels as an integrated 
transportation  system,  commercial  pools  offer  customers  greater  flexibility  and  a  higher  level  of  service  while  achieving 
scheduling  efficiencies.  Pools  employ  experienced  commercial  charterers  and  operators  who  have  close  working 
relationships  with  customers  and  brokers,  while  technical  management  is  performed  by  each  shipowner.  Pools  negotiate 
charters with customers primarily in the spot market, but may also arrange time charter agreements. The size and scope of 
these  pools  enable  them  to  enhance  utilization  rates  for  pool  vessels  by  securing  backhaul  voyages  and  COAs,  thus 
generating  higher  effective  TCE  revenues  than  otherwise  might  be  obtainable  in  the  spot  market  while  providing  a  higher 
level of service offerings to customers. 

Operating  days.  Operating  days  are  the  total  number  of  available  days  in  a  period  with  respect  to  the  owned  or 
bareboat chartered-in vessels, before deducting available days due to off-hire days and days in drydock. Operating days is a 
measurement that is only applicable to our owned or bareboat chartered-in vessels, not our time chartered-in vessels. 

Items You Should Consider When Evaluating Our Results 

You should consider the following factors when evaluating our historical financial performance and assessing our 

future prospects: 

Our  vessel  revenues  are  affected  by  cyclicality  in  the  tanker  markets.  The  cyclical  nature  of  the  tanker  industry 
causes significant increases or decreases in the revenue we earn from our vessels, particularly those vessels we trade in the 
spot  market  or  in  spot  market  oriented  pools.  We  employ  a  chartering  strategy  to  capture  upside  opportunities  in  the  spot 
market  while  using  fixed-rate  time  charters  to  reduce  downside  risks,  depending  on  SCM’s  outlook  for  freight  rates,  oil 
tanker  market  conditions  and  global  economic  conditions.  Historically,  the  tanker  industry  has  been  cyclical,  experiencing 
volatility in profitability due to changes in the supply of, and demand for, tanker capacity. The supply of tanker capacity is 
influenced by the number and size of new vessels built, vessels scrapped, converted and lost, the number of vessels that are 
out of service, and regulations that may effectively cause early obsolescence of tonnage. The demand for tanker capacity is 
influenced by, among other factors: 

• 

global and regional economic and political conditions; 

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• 

• 

• 

• 

increases and decreases in production of and demand for crude oil and petroleum products; 

increases and decreases in OPEC oil production quotas; 

the distance crude oil and petroleum products need to be transported by sea; and 

developments in international trade and changes in seaborne and other transportation patterns. 

Tanker rates also fluctuate based on seasonal variations in demand. Tanker markets are typically stronger in the 
winter months as a result of increased oil consumption in the northern hemisphere but weaker in the summer  months as a 
result  of  lower  oil  consumption  in  the  northern  hemisphere  and  refinery  maintenance  that  is  typically  conducted  in  the 
summer  months.  In  addition,  unpredictable  weather  patterns  during  the  winter  months  in  the  northern  hemisphere  tend  to 
disrupt vessel routing and scheduling. The oil price volatility resulting from these factors has historically led to increased oil 
trading activities in the winter months. As a result, revenues generated by our vessels have historically been weaker during 
the quarters ended June 30 and September 30, and stronger in the quarters ended March 31 and December 31. 

Our  expenses  were  affected  by  the  fees  we  pay  SCM,  SSM,  and  SSH  for  commercial  management,  technical 
management  and  administrative  services,  respectively.  SCM,  SSM  and  SSH,  companies  controlled  by  the  Lolli-Ghetti 
family  of  which  our  founder,  Chairman  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  our  Vice  President  are  members,  provide 
commercial, technical and administrative management services to us, respectively. We pay fees under our Master Agreement 
with SCM and SSM (which was amended and restated effective September 29, 2016, as described below), for our vessels that 
operate both within  and  outside of  the  Scorpio  Group  Pools.  The  fees charged  to our  vessels operating  within  the Scorpio 
Group  Pools  are  identical  to  what  SCM  charges  third-party  owned  vessels  operating  within  the  Scorpio  Group  Pools.  The 
fees charged to our vessels for technical management services provided by SSM are $685 per vessel per day, which are the 
same as those charged to other vessels managed by SSM at the time the management agreements were entered into. We also 
reimburse our Administrator for the reasonable direct or indirect expenses it incurs in providing us with the administrative 
services described in “Item 4 - Information on the Company”. 

On September 29, 2016, we agreed to amend our administrative services agreement, or the Administrative Services 
Agreement, with SSH, and our master agreement, or the Master Agreement, with SCM and SSM under a deed of amendment, 
or  the  Deed  of  Amendment.  Pursuant  to  the  terms  of  the  Deed  of  Amendment,  on  November  15,  2016,  we  entered  into 
definitive  documentation  to  memorialize  the  agreed  amendments  to  the  Master  Agreement,  or  the  Amended  and  Restated 
Master Agreement. The Amended and Restated Master Agreement and the Administrative Services Agreement as amended 
by the Deed of Amendment, or the Amended Administrative Services Agreement, are effective as from September 29, 2016. 
Under the terms of the amendments, (i) the fee of 1% payable to SSH upon any future vessel sale or purchase was eliminated 
and (ii) in the event of the sale of one or more vessels, a notice period of three months and a payment equal to three months 
of  management  fees  will  apply,  provided  that  the  termination  does  not  amount  to  a  change  of  control,  including  a  sale  of 
substantially  all  vessels,  in  which  case  a  payment  equal  to  24  months  of  management  fees  will  apply.  There  was  no 
consideration paid by us for these amendments. 

Critical Accounting Policies 

In the application of the accounting policies, we are required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about 
the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated 
assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ 
from these estimates. 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are 
recognized  in  the  period  in  which  the  estimate  is  revised  if  the  revision  affects  only  that  period,  or  in  the  period  of  the 
revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. 

The significant judgments and estimates are as follows: 

Revenue recognition 

We currently generate most of our revenue from vessels operating in pools or on long-term time charters. Revenue 
recognition for time charters and pools is generally not as complex or as subjective as voyage charters (spot voyages). Time 
charters are for a specific period of time at a specific rate per day. For long-term time charters, revenue is recognized on a 
straight-line basis over the term of the charter. Pool revenues are determined by the pool managers from the total revenues 
and expenses of the pool and allocated to pool participants using a mechanism set out in the pool agreement. 

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We  did  not  generate  revenue  from  spot  voyages  during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016.  Within  the  shipping 
industry, there are two methods used to account for spot voyage revenue: (1) ratably over the estimated length of each voyage 
or (2) completed voyage. The recognition of voyage revenues ratably over the estimated length of each voyage is the most 
prevalent  method  of  accounting  for  voyage  revenues  and  the  method  used  by  us.  Under  each  method,  voyages  may  be 
calculated on either a load-to-load or discharge-to-discharge basis. In applying our revenue recognition method, we believe 
that the discharge-to-discharge basis of calculating voyages more accurately estimates voyage results than the load-to-load 
basis. In the application of this policy, we do not begin recognizing revenue until (i) the amount of revenue can be measured 
reliably,  (ii)  it  is  probable  that  the  economic  benefits  associated  with  the  transaction  will  flow  to  the  entity,  (iii)  the 
transactions stage of completion at the balance sheet date can be measured reliably and (iv) the costs incurred and the costs to 
complete the transaction can be measured reliably. 

Vessel impairment 

Impairment methodology 

The carrying values of our vessels may not represent their fair market value at any point in time since the market 
prices  of  second-hand  vessels  fluctuate  with  changes  in  charter  rates  and  the  cost  of  constructing  new  vessels.  At  each 
reporting period end date, we review the carrying amounts of our vessels to determine whether there is any indication that 
those vessels may have suffered an impairment loss. In this regard, fluctuations in market values below carrying values are 
considered to represent an impairment triggering event that necessitates performance of a full impairment review. 

Impairment  losses  are  calculated  as  the  excess  of  a  vessel’s  carrying  amount  over  its  recoverable  amount.  Under 
IFRS, the recoverable amount is the higher of an asset’s (i) fair value less costs to sell and (ii) value in use. Fair value less 
costs to sell is defined by IFRS as “the amount obtainable from the sale of an asset or cash-generating unit in an arm’s length 
transaction between knowledgeable, willing parties, less the costs of disposal.” When we calculate value in use, we discount 
the expected future cash flows to be generated by our vessels to their net present value. 

Our  impairment  evaluation  is  performed  on  an  individual  vessel  basis  when  there  are  indications  of  impairments. 
First,  we  assess  the  fair  value  less  the  cost  to  sell  our  vessels  taking  into  consideration  vessel  valuations  from  leading, 
independent and internationally recognized ship brokers. We then compare that estimate of market values (less an estimate of 
selling  costs)  to  each  vessel’s  carrying  value  and,  if  the  carrying  value  exceeds  the  vessel’s  market  value,  an  indicator  of 
impairment exists. The indicator of impairment prompts us to perform a calculation of the potentially impaired vessel’s value 
in use, in order to appropriately determine the ‘higher of’ the two values. 

In  assessing  value  in  use,  the  estimated  future  cash  flows  are  discounted  to  their  present  value  using  a  pre-tax 
discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which 
the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted. In developing estimates of future cash flows, we make assumptions 
about future charter rates, vessel operating expenses, the estimated remaining useful lives of the vessels and the discount rate. 
These  assumptions  are  based  on  historical  trends  as  well  as  future  expectations.  Although  management  believes  that  the 
assumptions used to evaluate potential impairment are reasonable and appropriate, such assumptions are highly subjective. 
Reasonable changes in the assumptions for the discount rate or future charter rates could lead to a value in use for some of 
our  vessels  that  is  equal  to or  less  than  the carrying amount for such  vessels. All of  the  aforementioned  assumptions have 
been highly volatile in both the current market and historically. 

At December 31, 2016, we had 77 vessels in our fleet and ten vessels under construction: 

•  All  of our 77 owned vessels  had fair values  less  costs  to sell  less  than  their  carrying  amount. We  prepared  a 

value in use calculation for each these vessels which resulted in no impairment being recognized. 

•  We did not obtain independent broker valuations for our ten vessels under construction. To assess their carrying 
values for impairment, we prepared value in use calculations which resulted in no impairment being recognized. 

At  December  31,  2015,  we  had  80  vessels  in  our  fleet  (including  STI  Lombard,  which  was  bareboat  chartered-in 

under a finance lease arrangement) and 12 vessels under construction: 

• 

• 

50 vessels had fair values less costs to sell in excess of their carrying amount. 

30  vessels  had  fair  values  less  costs  to  sell  less  than  their  carrying  amount.  We  prepared  a  value  in  use 
calculation for each these vessels which resulted in no impairment being recognized. 

•  We did not obtain independent broker valuations for our 12 vessels under construction. To assess their carrying 
values for impairment, we prepared value in use calculations which resulted in no impairment being recognized. 

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Our Fleet—Illustrative comparison of excess of carrying amounts over estimated charter-free market value of certain 
vessels 

During  the  past  few  years,  the  market  values  of  vessels  have  experienced  particular  volatility  and  as  a  result,  the 
charter-free market value, or basic market value, of certain of our vessels may have declined below the carrying amounts of 
those vessels. After undergoing the impairment analysis discussed above, we have concluded that no impairment is required 
at December 31, 2016. 

The  table  set  forth  below  indicates  the  carrying  amount  of  each  of  our  vessels  as  of  December  31,  2016  and 
December  31,  2015  and  the  aggregate  difference  between  the  carrying  amount  and  the  market  value  represented  by  such 
vessels  (see  footnotes  to  the  table  set  forth  below).  This  aggregate  difference  represents  the  approximate  analysis  of  the 
amount  by  which  we  believe  we  would  record  a  loss  if  we  sold  those  vessels,  in  the  current  environment,  on  industry 
standard  terms,  in  cash  transactions  and  to a  willing buyer  where  we  are  not  under  any  compulsion to  sell,  and where  the 
buyer is not under any compulsion to buy. For purposes of this calculation, we have assumed that the vessels would be sold at 
a price that reflects our estimate of their basic market values. 

Our estimate of basic market value assumes that our vessels are all in good and seaworthy condition without need 
for repair and if inspected would be certified in class without notations of any kind. Our estimates are based on information 
available from various industry sources, including: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

reports by industry analysts and data providers that focus on our industry and related dynamics affecting vessel 
values; 

news and industry reports of similar vessel sales; 

news  and  industry  reports  of  sales  of  vessels  that  are  not  similar  to  our  vessels  where  we  have  made  certain 
adjustments in an attempt to derive information that can be used as part of our estimates; 

approximate market values for our vessels or similar vessels that we have received from shipbrokers, whether 
solicited or unsolicited, or that shipbrokers have generally disseminated; 

offers that we may have received from potential purchasers of our vessels; and 

vessel  sale  prices  and  values  of  which  we  are  aware  through  both  formal  and  informal  communications  with 
shipowners, shipbrokers, industry analysts and various other shipping industry participants and observers. 

As  we  obtain  information  from  various  industry  and  other  sources,  our  estimates  of  basic  market  value  are 
inherently uncertain. In addition, vessel values and revenues are highly volatile; as such, our estimates may not be indicative 
of the current or future basic market value of our vessels or prices that we could achieve if we were to sell them. 

  Vessel Name 
  STI Amber ............................................................... 
  STI Topaz ................................................................ 
  STI Ruby ................................................................. 
  STI Garnet ............................................................... 
  STI Onyx ................................................................. 
  STI Sapphire ............................................................ 
  STI Emerald ............................................................ 
  STI Beryl ................................................................. 
  STI Le Rocher ......................................................... 
  STI Larvotto ............................................................ 
  STI Fontvieille ......................................................... 
  STI Ville .................................................................. 
  STI Duchessa ........................................................... 
  STI Wembley .......................................................... 
  STI Opera ................................................................ 
  STI Texas City ........................................................ 
  STI Meraux ............................................................. 
  STI San Antonio ...................................................... 
  STI Venere .............................................................. 
  STI Virtus ................................................................ 
  STI Aqua ................................................................. 
  STI Dama ................................................................ 
  STI Mythos .............................................................. 
  STI Benicia .............................................................. 
  STI Regina .............................................................. 
  STI St. Charles ........................................................ 

1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
12 
13 
14 
15 
16 
17 
18 
19 
20 
21 
22 
23 
24 
25 
26 

Year Built 
2012 
2012 
2012 
2012 
2012 
2013 
2013 
2013 
2013 
2013 
2013 
2013 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 

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Carrying value as of, 

December 31, 2016 

December 31, 2015 

32.5(1) 
32.6(1) 
32.7(1) 
32.7(1) 
32.7(1) 
32.6(1) 
32.5(1) 
31.7(1) 
32.2(1) 
32.2(1) 
32.3(1) 
32.5(1) 
30.8(1) 
30.2(1) 
30.6(1) 
34.9(1) 
35.3(1) 
35.3(1) 
30.7(1) 
30.8(1) 
31.0(1) 
31.0(1) 
N/A(3) 
36.2(1) 
31.2(1) 
34.8(1) 

34.0
34.1
34.2
34.3
34.3
34.1
34.0
33.2
33.7
33.7
33.7
34.0
32.2
31.5
32.0
36.4
36.8
36.9
32.0
32.1
32.3
32.3
32.0
37.7
32.5
36.3

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Vessel Name 
  STI Yorkville ........................................................... 
  STI Milwaukee ........................................................ 
  STI Battery .............................................................. 
  STI Brixton .............................................................. 
  STI Comandante ...................................................... 
  STI Pimlico ............................................................. 
  STI Hackney ............................................................ 
  STI Acton ................................................................ 
  STI Fulham .............................................................. 
  STI Camden............................................................. 
  STI Finchley ............................................................ 
  STI Clapham ........................................................... 
  STI Poplar ............................................................... 
  STI Elysees .............................................................. 
  STI Madison ............................................................ 
  STI Park .................................................................. 
  STI Orchard ............................................................. 
  STI Sloane ............................................................... 
  STI Broadway ......................................................... 
  STI Condotti ............................................................ 
  STI Battersea ........................................................... 
  STI Chelsea ............................................................. 
  STI Lexington ......................................................... 
  STI Memphis ........................................................... 
  STI Powai ................................................................ 
  STI Mayfair ............................................................. 
  STI Soho .................................................................. 
  STI Olivia ................................................................ 
  STI Tribeca .............................................................. 
  STI Hammersmith ................................................... 
  STI Rotherhithe ....................................................... 
  STI Rose .................................................................. 
  STI Gramercy .......................................................... 
  STI Veneto .............................................................. 
  STI Alexis ............................................................... 
  STI Bronx ................................................................ 
  STI Pontiac .............................................................. 
  STI Manhattan ......................................................... 
  STI Winnie .............................................................. 
  STI Oxford .............................................................. 
  STI Queens .............................................................. 
  STI Osceola ............................................................. 
  STI Lauren .............................................................. 
  STI Connaught ........................................................ 
  STI Notting Hill ...................................................... 
  STI Spiga ................................................................. 
  STI Seneca .............................................................. 
  STI Savile Row ....................................................... 
  STI Westminster ...................................................... 
  STI Brooklyn ........................................................... 
  STI Kingsway .......................................................... 
  STI Lombard ........................................................... 
  STI Carnaby ............................................................ 
  STI Black Hawk ...................................................... 
  STI Grace ................................................................ 
  STI Jermyn .............................................................. 

27 
28 
29 
30 
31 
32 
33 
34 
35 
36 
37 
38 
39 
40 
41 
42 
43 
44 
45 
46 
47 
48 
49 
50 
51 
52 
53 
54 
55 
56 
57 
58 
59 
60 
61 
62 
63 
64 
65 
66 
67 
68 
69 
70 
71 
72 
73 
74 
75 
76 
77 
78 
79 
80 
81 
82 

Year Built 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2016 
2016 

$ 

Carrying value as of, 

December 31, 2016 

December 31, 2015 

31.6(1) 
37.3(1) 
31.8(1) 
29.6(1) 
29.5(1) 
29.7(1) 
29.6(1) 
30.2(1) 
30.0(1) 
29.8(1) 
30.1(1) 
30.4(1) 
30.4(1) 
48.1(1) 
48.5(1) 
48.5(1) 
48.1(1) 
49.0(1) 
48.0(1) 
49.0(1) 
30.0(1) 
N/A(3) 
N/A(3) 
35.6(1) 
N/A(3) 
32.1(1) 
31.7(1) 
N/A(3) 
32.6(1) 
30.8(1) 
30.9(1) 
56.7(1) 
31.8(1) 
49.2(1) 
57.0(1) 
32.6(1) 
37.4(1) 
32.6(1) 
50.2(1) 
50.3(1) 
32.6(1) 
37.7(1) 
50.3(1) 
50.0(1) 
36.2(1) 
56.1(1) 
37.8(1) 
57.2(1) 
36.4(1) 
32.7(1) 
57.5(1) 
58.4(1) 
57.7(1) 
36.0(1) 
51.5(1) 
52.5(1) 
2,913.3  

32.9
38.9
33.1
30.9
30.7
31.0
30.9
31.5
31.2
31.1
31.4
31.7
31.7
50.1
50.4
50.4
50.0
50.9
49.9
50.9
31.2
32.2
32.2
37.1
32.2
33.5
33.0
32.3
34.0
32.1
32.2
59.1
33.2
51.1
59.3
34.0
38.9
33.9
52.1
52.3
33.9
39.3
52.3
52.0
37.7
58.3
39.4
59.5
37.9
34.1
59.8
60.1
60.1
37.5
N/A(2) 
N/A(2) 

$ 

3,087.7 

(1)   As of December 31, 2016, the basic charter-free market value is lower than each vessel’s carrying value. We believe that the aggregate 

carrying value of these vessels exceeds their aggregate basic charter-free market value by approximately $312.7 million. 

(2)   These vessels were acquired during the year ended December 31, 2016. 
(3)   These vessels were sold during the year ended December 31, 2016.  

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The impairment test that we conduct is most sensitive to variances in the discount rate and future time charter rates. 
Based on the sensitivity analysis performed for December 31, 2016, a 1.0% increase in the discount rate would result in an 
impairment of $20.2 million being recognized. Alternatively, a 5% decrease in forecasted time charter rates would result in 
an impairment of $22.4 million being recognized. 

We  refer  you  to  the  discussion  herein  under  “Item  3.  Key  Information—D.  Risk  Factors—Risks  Related  to  our 
Industry,” including the risk factor entitled “Declines in charter rates and other market deterioration could cause us to incur 
impairment charges.” 

Vessel lives and residual value 

The carrying value of each of our vessels represents its original cost at the time it was delivered or purchased less 
depreciation and impairment. We depreciate our vessels to their residual value on a straight-line basis over their estimated 
useful  lives  of  25  years.  The  estimated  useful  life  of  25  years  is  management’s  best  estimate  and  is  also  consistent  with 
industry practice for similar vessels. The residual value is estimated as the lightweight tonnage of each vessel multiplied by a 
forecast scrap value per ton. The scrap value per ton is estimated by taking into consideration the historical four year scrap 
market rate average, which we update annually. 

An  increase  in  the  estimated  useful  life  of  a  vessel  or  in  its  scrap  value  would  have  the  effect  of  decreasing  the 
annual depreciation charge and extending it into later periods. A decrease in the useful life of a vessel or scrap value would 
have the effect of increasing the annual depreciation charge. 

When regulations place significant limitations over the ability of a vessel to trade on a worldwide basis, the vessel’s 
useful  life  is  adjusted  to  end  at  the  date  such  regulations  become  effective.  No  such  regulations  have  been  identified  that 
would have impacted the estimated useful life of our vessels. The estimated salvage value of the vessels may not represent 
the fair market value at any one time since market prices of scrap values tend to fluctuate. 

Deferred drydock cost 

We recognize drydock costs as a separate component of the vessels’ carrying amounts and amortize the drydock cost 
on  a  straight-line  basis  over  the  estimated  period  until  the  next  drydock.  We  use  judgment  when  estimating  the  period 
between  which  drydocks  are  performed,  which  can  result  in  adjustments  to  the  estimated  amortization  of  the  drydock 
expense. If the vessel is disposed of before the next drydock, the remaining balance of the deferred drydock is written-off and 
forms part of the gain or loss recognized upon disposal of vessels in the period when contracted. We expect that our vessels 
will  be  required  to  be  drydocked  approximately  every  30  to  60  months  for  major  repairs  and  maintenance  that  cannot  be 
performed  while  the  vessels  are  operating.  Costs  capitalized  as  part  of  the  drydock  include  actual  costs  incurred  at  the 
drydock yard and parts and supplies used in making such repairs. We only include in deferred drydocking costs those direct 
costs that are incurred as part of the drydocking to meet regulatory requirements, or are expenditures that add economic life 
to the vessel, increase the vessel’s earnings capacity or improve the vessel’s efficiency. Direct costs include shipyard costs as 
well as the costs of placing the vessel in the shipyard. Expenditures for normal maintenance and repairs, whether incurred as 
part of the drydocking or not, are expensed as incurred. 

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A. Operating Results 

Results of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2016 compared to the year ended December 31, 2015 

For the year ended  
December 31, 

2016 

2015 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Vessel revenue .......................................................................    $ 
Vessel operating costs ............................................................     
Voyage expenses ...................................................................     
Charterhire .............................................................................     
Depreciation ...........................................................................     
General and administrative expenses .....................................     
Loss on sales of vessels .........................................................     
Write-off of vessel purchase options .....................................     
Gain on sale of Dorian shares ................................................     
Financial expenses .................................................................     
Realized gain on derivative financial instruments .................     
Unrealized gain / (loss) on derivative financial  

instruments .........................................................................     
Financial income ....................................................................     
Other expenses, net ................................................................     
Net (loss) / income ................................................................    $ 

522,747  $ 
(187,120) 
(1,578) 
(78,862) 
(121,461) 
(54,899) 
(2,078) 
— 
— 
(104,048) 
— 

1,371 
1,213 
(188) 
(24,903)  $ 

Change 
favorable/ 

  Percentage 

   (unfavorable)    Change 
(31)% 
(232,964)   
(7)% 
(12,564)   
64 % 
2,854   
19 % 
18,003   
(13)% 
(14,105)   
10,932   
17 % 
(2,043)    (5,837)% 
100 % 
(100)% 
(16)% 
(100)% 

731   
(1,179)   
(14,452)   
(55)   

755,711  $ 
(174,556)   
(4,432)   
(96,865)   
(107,356)   
(65,831)   
(35)   
(731)   
1,179   
(89,596)   
55   

(1,255)   
145   
1,316   
217,749  $ 

2,626   
1,068   
(1,504)   
(242,652)   

209 % 
737 % 
(114)% 
(111)% 

Net (loss) / income. Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $24.9 million, a decrease of $242.7 million, 
or 111%, from net income of $217.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. The differences between the two periods 
are discussed below. 

Vessel  revenue.  Vessel  revenue  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  was  $522.7  million,  a  decrease  of  $233.0 
million, or 31%, from vessel revenue of $755.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. Overall revenue decreases 
were driven by a decrease in overall TCE revenue per day to $15,783 per day during the year ended December 31, 2016 from 
$23,163 per day during the year ended December 31, 2015. This decrease is discussed below by operating segment. 

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total revenue days. 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Pool revenue by operating segment 

For the year ended  
December 31, 

Change 
favorable/ 

  Percentage 

     2016 

     2015 

     (unfavorable)       Change 

MR ..............................................................................................    $  248,974  $  315,925  $ 
LR2 ..............................................................................................   
Handymax ...................................................................................   
LR1/Panamax ..............................................................................   
Total pool revenue ..........................................................................   
Voyage revenue (spot market) ........................................................   
Time charter-out revenue ................................................................   
Other revenue .................................................................................   
Gross revenue .................................................................................   
Voyage expenses ............................................................................   
(4,432)   
TCE revenue (1) ...............................................................................    $  521,169  $  751,279  $ 

  208,132 
  138,736 
34,613 
  697,406 
38,441 
19,714 
150 
  755,711 

  156,503 
73,683 
5,843 
  485,003 
— 
36,694 
1,050 
  522,747 

(1,578)   

Daily pool TCE by operating segment: (1) 

MR pool ......................................................................................    $  14,711  $  22,400  $ 
LR2 pool ......................................................................................   
Handymax pool ...........................................................................   
LR1/Panamax pool ......................................................................   
Consolidated daily pool TCE ..........................................................   
Voyage (spot market) - daily TCE ..................................................   
Time charter-out - daily TCE ..........................................................   
Consolidated daily TCE ..................................................................   

20,019 
12,101 
17,277 
15,561 
— 
19,599 
15,783 

30,611 
19,902 
21,991 
23,689 
17,596 
18,553 
23,163 

Pool revenue days per operating segment 
MR ..................................................................................................   
LR2 .................................................................................................   
Handymax .......................................................................................   
LR1/Panamax .................................................................................   
Total pool revenue days ..................................................................   
Voyage (spot market) revenue days ................................................   
Time charter-out revenue days .......................................................   
Total revenue days ..........................................................................   

16,915 
7,814 
6,079 
337 
31,145 
— 
1,810 
32,955 

14,104 
6,800 
6,971 
1,574 
29,449 
1,967 
1,027 
32,443 

(66,951)   
(51,629)   
(65,053)   
(28,770)   
(212,403)   
(38,441)   
16,980 
900 

(232,964)   
2,854 
(230,110)   

(7,689)   
(10,592)   
(7,801)   
(4,714)   
(8,128)   
(17,596)   
1,046 
(7,380)   

2,811 
1,014 
(892)   
(1,237)   
1,696 
(1,967)   
783 
512 

(21)% 
(25)% 
(47)% 
(83)% 
(30)% 
(100)% 
86 % 
600 % 
(31)% 
64 % 
(31)% 

(34)% 
(35)% 
(39)% 
(21)% 
(34)% 
(100)% 
6 % 
(32)% 

20 % 
15 % 
(13)% 
(79)% 
6 % 
(100)% 
76 % 
2 % 

(1)  We report TCE revenues, a non-IFRS measure, because (i) we believe it provides additional meaningful information in 
conjunction with voyage revenues and voyage expenses, the most directly comparable IFRS measure, (ii) it assists our 
management  in  making  decisions  regarding  the  deployment  and  use  of  our  vessels  and  in  evaluating  their  financial 
performance,  (iii)  it  is  a  standard  shipping  industry  performance  measure  used  primarily  to  compare  period-to-period 
changes in a shipping company’s performance irrespective of changes in the mix of charter types (i.e., spot charters, time 
charters and bareboat charters) under which the vessels may be employed between the periods, and (iv) we believe that it 
presents useful information to investors. 

Pool  revenue.  Pool  revenue  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  was  $485.0  million,  a  decrease  of  $212.4 
million,  or  30%  from  $697.4  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015.  The  decrease  in  pool  revenue  was  due  to  a 
decrease in pool TCE per day across all of our operating segments. Global product tanker demand declined during 2016 as 
the  robust  refinery  margins  that  occurred  during  2015  resulted  in  the  build-up  of  product  inventories  and  the  deferral  of 
refinery  maintenance  into  2016,  which  has  led  to  low  refining  margins  and  a  lack  of  arbitrage  opportunities,  negatively 
impacting the demand for our vessels.  

MR pool revenue. MR pool revenue for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $249.0 million, a decrease of $67.0 
million, or 21%, from $315.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. The decrease in pool revenue was driven by a 
decrease in daily TCE revenue to $14,711 per day from $22,400 per day during the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, 
respectively.  This  was  the  result  of  the  decline  in  global  product  tanker  demand  during  2016  as  mentioned  above.  In 
particular,  refinery  utilization  in  the  U.S.  Gulf  Coast  refineries  decreased  during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  as 

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overdue  maintenance  was  performed,  which  had  a  corresponding  negative  impact  on  MR  product  tankers  trading  in  the 
Atlantic Basin (one of the primary trading areas for MR product tankers).  

The decrease in pool revenue was offset by an increase in pool revenue days to 16,915 from 14,104 days during the 
years  ended  December  31,  2016  and  2015,  respectively.  24  of  our  MR  tankers  joined  the  MR  pool  during  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2015 and thus operated in the pool for a portion of that period. In addition, five of our MR tankers joined the 
MR pool during the year ended December 31, 2016. These additions were offset by the exit of two vessels from the MR pool 
to commence long-term time charters during the fourth quarter of 2015, in addition to the sales of five MRs during the year 
ended December 31, 2016.  

LR2 pool revenue. Pool revenue from LR2 vessels for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $156.5 million, a 
decrease of $51.6 million, or 25% from $208.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. The decrease in pool revenue 
was primarily driven by a decrease in daily TCE revenue to $20,019 per day from $30,611 per day during the years ended 
December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. This decrease was the result of the decline in global product tanker demand as 
described  above,  particularly  driven  by  a  reduced  naphtha  trade  on  Middle  East  to  Far  East  voyages,  which  had  a 
consequential impact on global ton-mile demand for LR2 tankers.  

The decrease in pool TCE revenue was offset by an increase in pool revenue days to 7,814 from 6,800 days during 
the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The increase in pool revenue days was the result of the delivery 
of 15 vessels into the LR2 pool, consisting of 13 during the year ended December 31, 2015 and two during the year ended 
December 31, 2016. This increase was partially offset by a reduction in the average number of time chartered-in LR2 vessels 
to 2.0 from 4.0 during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, in addition to one LR2 commencing a time 
charter in the first quarter of 2016.  

Handymax  pool  revenue.  Handymax  pool  revenue  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  was  $73.7  million,  a 
decrease of $65.1 million, or 47% from $138.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. The decrease in pool revenue 
was driven by a decrease in daily TCE revenue to $12,101 per day from $19,902 per day during the years ended December 
31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. In addition to the reduction in global product tanker demand described above for the year 
ended  December  31,  2016,  this  decrease  was  also  due  to  the  mild  winter  in  the  northern  hemisphere,  which  dampened 
demand for ice-class Handymax tankers.  

The decrease in pool revenue was also driven by a decrease in pool revenue days to 6,079 from 6,971 during the 
years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. This decrease was the result of a reduction in the number of time 
chartered-in  Handymax  tankers  to  an  average  of  4.6  from  5.4  during  the  years  ended  December  31,  2016  and  2015, 
respectively, two Handymaxes commencing long term time charter contracts in the first quarter of 2016, and the sale of STI 
Highlander in October 2015. 

LR1/Panamax pool revenue. Pool revenue from LR1/Panamax vessels for the year ended December 31, 2016 was 
$5.8 million, a decrease of $28.8 million, or 83% from $34.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. The decrease in 
pool  revenue  was  primarily  due  to  a  decrease  in  pool  revenue  days  to  337  days  from  1,574  days  during  the  years  ended 
December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The decrease in pool revenue days was the result of the sales of three vessels in 
2015, in addition to a reduction in the average number of time chartered-in vessels to 0.9 from 3.9 during the years ended 
December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  

Voyage revenue (spot market). Voyage revenue (spot revenue) for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $38.4 

million. This revenue can be broken down as follows:  

For the year ended  
December 31, 

Change 
favorable/ 

  Percentage 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
MR ................................................................................................   $ 
LR2 ...............................................................................................  
Handymax .....................................................................................  
LR1/Panamax ...............................................................................  
Total voyage revenue (spot market) ..........................................   $ 

2016 

     2015 

—  $  32,564  $ 
— 
— 
— 
—  $  38,441  $ 

122 
3,693 
2,062 

     (unfavorable)       Change 
(32,564 )   
(122 )   
(3,693 )   
(2,062 )   
(38,441 )   

(100)% 
(100)% 
(100)% 
(100)% 
(100)% 

• 

Short-term  time  charters:  We  consider  short-term  time  charters  (less  than  one  year)  as  spot  market  voyages. 
Most of our vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program and one of our time chartered-in vessels were 
employed on short-term time charters (ranging from 45 to 120 days) upon delivery from the shipyards. These 
short-term  time  charters  accounted  for  1,914  revenue  days  during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015.  There 
were no vessels employed on short-term time charters during the year ended December 31, 2016. 

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Spot market voyages: One of our time chartered-in vessels operated in the spot market for 53 days during the 
year  ended  December  31,  2015.  There  were  no  vessels  employed  in  the  spot  market  during  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2016.  

Time  charter-out  revenue.  Time  charter-out  revenue  (representing  time  charters  with  initial  terms  of  one  year  or 
greater) for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $36.7 million, an increase of $17.0 million, or 86%, from $19.7 million 
for the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase in time charter-out revenue is the result of an increase in time charter-out 
revenue days to 1,810 days from 1,027 days and an increase in the overall daily TCE revenue earned on these time charters to 
$19,599  per  day  from  $18,553  per  day  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2016  and  2015,  respectively.  Time  charter-out 
revenue, by operating segment, consists of the following: 

For the year ended  
December 31, 

Change 
favorable/ 

  Percentage 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
MR ................................................................................................   $  16,046  $  19,714  $ 
Handymax .....................................................................................  
LR2 ...............................................................................................  
LR1/Panamax ...............................................................................  
Total time charter-out revenue ..................................................   $  36,694  $  19,714  $ 

     (unfavorable)       Change 
(3,668)   
11,895 
8,753 
— 
16,980 

11,895 
8,753 
— 

(19)% 
N/A 
N/A 
N/A 
86 % 

     2015 

     2016 

— 
— 
— 

The following table summarizes the terms of our time chartered-out vessels during the years ended December 31, 

2016 and 2015, respectively. 

Name 
STI Pimlico ............................ 
STI Poplar .............................. 
STI Notting Hill ..................... 
STI Westminster .................... 
STI Rose ................................ 
STI Benicia ............................ 
STI Meraux ............................ 
STI San Antonio .................... 
STI Texas City ....................... 

1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 

Year 
built 
2014 
2014 
2015 
2015 
2015 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 

Type 

  Handymax 
  Handymax 

MR 
MR 
LR2 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 

Delivery Date 
to the 
Charterer 
February-16 
January-16 

  November-15 
  December-15 
February-16 
  September-14 

May-14 
June-15 
  March-14 

(1) 

Charter 
Expiration 
February-19 
(1) 
January-19 
  November-18  (2) 
(2) 
  December-18 
February-19 
September-15   
May-15 
June-15 
April-16 

(2) 

  Rate ($/ day)   
18,000  
18,000  
20,500  
20,500  
28,000  
15,500 (3) 
15,500 (3) 
15,500 (3) 
16,000 (3) 

$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 

(1)   Redelivery is plus 30 days or minus 10 days from the expiry date. 
(2)   Redelivery is plus or minus 30 days from the expiry date. 
(3)   The charter had a 50% profit sharing provision whereby we received 50% of the vessel’s profits above the daily base rate 

from the charterer. 

Vessel  operating  costs.  Vessel  operating  costs  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  were  $187.1  million,  an 
increase  of  $12.6  million,  or  7%,  from  $174.6  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015.  Vessel  operating  days 
increased to 28,454 days from 26,547 days for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  

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The following table is a summary of our vessel operating costs by operating segment: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Vessel operating costs 

For the year ended 
December 31, 
     2015 

    2016 

Change 
favorable / 

  Percentage 

   (unfavorable)    change 

MR .........................................................................................................    $ 104,242  $100,477  $ 
  36,681   
LR2 .........................................................................................................      50,028 
  35,254   
Handymax ..............................................................................................      32,817 
2,144   
33 
LR1/Panamax .........................................................................................     

Total vessel operating costs .......................................................................    $ 187,120  $174,556  $ 

(3,765)   
(13,347)   
2,437   
2,111   
(12,564)   

Vessel operating costs per day 

MR .........................................................................................................    $  6,555  $ 6,461  $ 
6,865   
LR2 .........................................................................................................     
6,473   
Handymax ..............................................................................................     
8,440   
LR1/Panamax .........................................................................................     
6,564   
Consolidated vessel operating costs per day ..............................................     

6,734 
6,404 

6,576 

—(1)  

(94)   
131   
69   
8,440   
(12)   

(4)% 
(36)% 
7 % 
98 % 
(7)% 

(1)% 
2 % 
1 % 
100 % 
— % 

Operating days 

MR .........................................................................................................      15,900 
7,430 
LR2 .........................................................................................................     
5,124 
Handymax ..............................................................................................     
— 
LR1/Panamax .........................................................................................     
Total operating days ..................................................................................      28,454 

  15,550   
5,343   
5,400   
254   
  26,547   

350   
2,087   
(276)   
(254)   
1,907   

2 % 
39 % 
(5)% 
(100)% 
7 % 

(1)   We did not own or bareboat charter-in any LR1/Panamax vessels in 2016. 

MR vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for our MR segment for the year ended December 31, 2016 were 
$104.2  million,  an  increase  of  $3.8  million,  or  4%,  from  $100.5  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015.  This  was 
primarily driven by an increase in operating days to 15,900 days from 15,550 days during the year ended December 31, 2016 
and 2015, respectively. We took delivery of 13 MRs during the year ended December 31, 2015, which operated for the entire 
year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to the partial period during the year ended December 31, 2015. This was offset 
by the sales of five MRs during the year ended December 31, 2016.  

LR2 vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for our LR2 segment for the year ended December 31, 2016 were 
$50.0 million, an increase of $13.3 million, or 36% from $36.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase 
in operating costs was driven by an increase of 2,087 operating days. We took delivery of 11 LR2 vessels during the year 
ended December 31, 2015, which operated for the entire year ended December 31, 2016 as compared to the partial period 
during the year ended December 31, 2015. In addition, we also took delivery of two LR2 vessels, STI Grace and STI Jermyn, 
during 2016. 

Handymax vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for our Handymax segment for the year ended December 
31, 2016 were $32.8 million, a decrease of $2.4 million, or 7%, from $35.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2015. 
Vessel  operating  days  decreased  to  5,124  days  from  5,400  days  during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  and  2015, 
respectively, due to the sale of STI Highlander in October 2015. 

LR1/Panamax  vessel  operating  costs.  Vessel  operating  costs  for  our  LR1/Panamax  segment  for  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2015 were $2.1 million. We sold three LR1/Panamax vessels during the year ended December 31, 2015, and 
we did not own or bareboat charter-in any vessels in this operating segment during the year ended December 31, 2016.  

Voyage  expenses. Voyage  expenses  for  the  year ended December 31, 2016 were $1.6  million,  a decrease of $2.9 
million, or 64%, from $4.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2015. This reduction was the result of a decrease in 
the number of days our vessels operated in the spot market to zero from 1,967 days during the years ended December 31, 
2016 and 2015, respectively. Voyage expenses during the year ended December 31, 2016 relate to broker commissions and 
commercial management fees incurred on vessels time chartered-out during this period. 

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Charterhire.  Charterhire  expense  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  was  $78.9  million,  a  decrease  of  $18.0 
million, or 19%, from $96.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2015. This decrease was the result of a decrease in 
the  average  number  of  time  chartered-in  vessels  to  12.7  from  16.9  during  the  years  ended  December  31,  2016  and  2015, 
respectively. 

Depreciation. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $121.5 million, an increase of $14.1 
million, or 13%, from $107.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2015. The increase was the result of an increase in 
the  average  number  of  owned  vessels  to  77.7  from  72.7  vessels  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2016  and  2015, 
respectively. This increase was partially offset by the sales of five MRs during the year ended December 31, 2016.  

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2016 
were $54.9 million, a decrease of $10.9 million, or 17%, from $65.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2015. The 
change was  primarily  driven  by  reductions  in  compensation  expense,  which  includes a  $3.5  million reduction  in  restricted 
stock amortization. 

Loss  on  sales  of  vessels.  Loss  on  sales  of  vessels  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  was  $2.1  million,  an 

increase of $2.0 million from $35,000 during the year ended December 31, 2015.  

•  During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016,  we  recorded  an  aggregate  loss  of  $2.1  million  on  the  sales  of  STI 
Lexington, STI Mythos, STI Chelsea, STI Powai and STI Olivia. Two of these sales closed in March 2016, one in 
April 2016 and two in May 2016. 

•  During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015,  we  recorded  a  loss  of  $2.1  million  on  the  sale  of  STI  Highlander  in 
October  2015.  This  loss  was  offset  by  an  aggregate  gain  of  $2.0  million  recorded  for  the  sales  of  Venice,  STI 
Harmony and STI Heritage, which were sold in March 2015, April 2015 and April 2015, respectively. 

Write-off  of  vessel  purchase  options.  Write-off  of  vessel  purchase  options  of  $0.7  million  during  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2015 was the result of the write-off of deposits made for options to construct MR product tankers that expired 
unexercised in December 2015.  

Gain  on  sale  of  Dorian  shares.  Gain  on  sale  of  shares  held  in  Dorian  of  $1.2  million  during  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2015 relates to the sale of our investment in Dorian LPG Ltd., or Dorian, to two unrelated third parties in July 
2015.  

Financial expenses. Financial expenses for the year ended December 31, 2016 were $104.0 million, an increase of 

$14.5 million, or 16%, from $89.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2015. The change was driven by: 

• 

• 

an  aggregate  write-off  of  $14.5  million  of  deferred  financing  fees  as  a  result  of  (i)  $3.2  million  for  the  sales  and 
corresponding debt repayments on the amounts borrowed for STI Lexington, STI Mythos, STI Chelsea, STI Olivia 
and STI Powai, which were sold during 2016, (ii) $11.1 million for the refinancing of the amounts borrowed for 24 
vessels and (iii) $0.2 million for the repurchase of $10.0 million aggregate principal amount of Convertible Notes. 

an increase in average debt outstanding to $2.0 billion from $1.9 billion for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 
2015, respectively, in addition to an increase in LIBOR rates over those same periods. 

Financial expenses for the year ended December 31, 2016 primarily consisted of interest expense of $75.4 million, 

amortization of loan fees of $14.1 million and the write-off of deferred financing fees of $14.5 million.  

Financial expenses for the year ended December 31, 2015 primarily consisted of interest expense of $72.2 million, 

amortization of loan fees $14.7 million and the write-off of deferred financing fees of $2.7 million.  

Unrealized gain / (loss) on derivative financial instruments. Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments for 
the year ended December 31, 2016 was $1.4 million, an increase of $2.6 million, or 209% from an unrealized loss of $1.2 
million during the year ended December 31, 2015. Unrealized gain / (loss) on derivative financial instruments relates to the 
change in the fair value of the profit or loss agreement on Densa Crocodile, with a third party who neither owns nor operates 
this vessel. 

Financial income. Financial income for the year ended December 31, 2016 was $1.2 million, an increase of $1.1 
million, or 737% from $0.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2015. This primarily relates to the gains recorded on 
the  repurchase  of  $10.0  million  aggregate  principal  amount  of  our  Convertible  Notes  for  an  average  price  of  $839.28  per 
$1,000 principal amount during the year ended December 31, 2016.  

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Other  expenses,  net.  Other  expenses,  net,  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  was  a  loss  of  $0.2  million,  a 
decrease  of  $1.5  million,  or  114%  from  other  income  of  $1.3  million  during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015.  This 
primarily  relates  to  a  $1.4  million  gain  recorded  as  a  result  of  a  termination  fee  received  when  the  owner  of  one  of  the 
Company’s time chartered-in vessels canceled the contract prior to its expiration date during the year ended December 31, 
2015. 

Results of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2015 compared to the year ended December 31, 2014 

For the year ended  
December 31, 
2014 

Change 
favorable/ 

  Percentage 

2015 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Vessel revenue .........................................................................................   $ 755,711  $ 342,807  $ 
(78,823)   
Vessel operating costs ..............................................................................     (174,556)   
Voyage expenses .....................................................................................    
(7,533)   
(4,432)   
(96,865)    (139,168)   
Charterhire ...............................................................................................    
(42,617)   
Depreciation .............................................................................................     (107,356)   
(48,129)   
(65,831)   
General and administrative expenses .......................................................    
(3,978)   
(35)   
Write down of vessels held for sale and net loss from sales of vessels ...    
—   
(731)   
Write-off of vessel purchase options .......................................................    
51,419   
—   
Gain on sale of VLCCs ............................................................................    
10,924   
1,179   
Gain on sale of Dorian shares ..................................................................    
(13,895)   
—   
Re-measurement of investment in Dorian ...............................................    
(20,770)   
(89,596)   
Financial expenses ...................................................................................    
17   
55   
Realized gain on derivative financial instruments ...................................    
264   
(1,255)   
Unrealized (loss) / gain on derivative financial instruments ....................    
203 
145   
Financial income ......................................................................................    
1,473   
—   
Share of income from associate ...............................................................    
Other income (expenses), net ...................................................................    
(103)   
1,316   
Net income ..............................................................................................   $ 217,749  $ 52,091  $ 

   (unfavorable)    Change 
120 % 
412,904   
(121)% 
(95,733)   
41 % 
3,101   
30 % 
42,303   
(152)% 
(64,739)   
(37)% 
(17,702)   
99 % 
3,943   
N/A
(731)   
(100)% 
(51,419)   
(89)% 
(9,745)   
100 % 
13,895   
(331)% 
(68,826)   
224 % 
38   
(575)% 
(1,519)   
(29)% 
(58)   
(1,473)   
(100)% 
1,419    1,378 % 
318 % 

165,658   

Net income. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $217.7 million, an increase of $165.7 million, 
or 318%, from net income of $52.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. The differences between the two periods 
are discussed below. 

Vessel revenue. Vessel revenue for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $755.7 million, an increase of $412.9 
million, or 120%, from vessel revenue of $342.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. Overall revenue increases 
were  driven  by  an  increase  in  the  average  number  of  operating  vessels  (owned  and  time  chartered-in)  to  89.6  from  57.9 
vessels in addition to an increase in overall TCE revenue per day to $23,163 per day from $15,935 per day during the years 
ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 

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The following is a summary of our consolidated revenue by revenue type, in addition to TCE revenue per day and 

total revenue days. 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Pool revenue by operating segment 

For the year ended 
December 31, 
    2014 

    2015 

Change 
favorable/ 

  Percentage 

   (unfavorable)    Change 

MR .......................................................................................................     $315,925  $112,826  $ 
LR2 .......................................................................................................       208,132    67,054   
Handymax ............................................................................................       138,736    54,052   
LR1/Panamax .......................................................................................       34,613    46,925   
Total pool revenue ...................................................................................     $697,406  $280,857  $ 
Voyage (spot market) ..............................................................................       38,441    48,112   
Time charter-out ......................................................................................       19,714    13,538   
Other revenue ..........................................................................................      
300   
Gross revenue ..........................................................................................       755,711    342,807   
Voyage expenses .....................................................................................      
(7,533)   
TCE revenue (1) ........................................................................................     $751,279  $335,274  $ 

(4,432)   

150   

Daily pool TCE by operating segment: (1) 

MR pool ...............................................................................................     $ 22,400  $ 14,897  $ 
LR2 pool ...............................................................................................       30,611    18,621   
Handymax pool ....................................................................................       19,902    14,737   
LR1/Panamax pool ...............................................................................       21,991    16,201   
Consolidated daily pool TCE ...................................................................       23,689 
  15,837   
Voyage (spot market) - daily TCE ...........................................................       17,596    16,798   
Time charter-out - daily TCE ...................................................................       18,553    15,194   
Consolidated daily TCE ...........................................................................       23,163    15,935   

Pool revenue days per operating segment 

MR .......................................................................................................       14,104   
6,800   
LR2 .......................................................................................................      
6,971   
Handymax ............................................................................................      
1,574   
LR1/Panamax .......................................................................................      

7,573   
3,601   
3,668   
2,892   
Total pool revenue days ...........................................................................       29,449    17,734   
2,451   
Voyage (spot market) revenue days .........................................................      
852   
Time charter-out revenue days ................................................................      
Total revenue days ...................................................................................       32,443    21,037   

1,967 
1,027   

203,099   
141,078   
84,684   
(12,312)   
416,549   
(9,671)   
6,176   
(150)   
412,904   
(3,101)   
416,005   

7,503   
11,990   
5,165   
5,790   
7,852   
798   
3,359   
7,228   

6,531   
3,199   
3,303   
(1,318)   
11,715 

(484)   
175   
11,406   

180 % 
210 % 
157 % 
(26)% 
148 % 
(20)% 
46 % 
(50)% 
120 % 
(41)% 
124 % 

50 % 
64 % 
35 % 
36 % 
50 % 
5 % 
22 % 
45 % 

86 % 
89 % 
90 % 
(46)% 
66 % 
(20)% 
21 % 
54 % 

(1)  We report TCE revenues, a non-IFRS measure, because (i) we believe it provides additional meaningful information in 
conjunction with voyage revenues and voyage expenses, the most directly comparable IFRS measure, (ii) it assists our 
management  in  making  decisions  regarding  the  deployment  and  use  of  our  vessels  and  in  evaluating  their  financial 
performance,  (iii)  it  is  a  standard  shipping  industry  performance  measure  used  primarily  to  compare  period-to-period 
changes in a shipping company’s performance irrespective of changes in the mix of charter types (i.e., spot charters, time 
charters and bareboat charters) under which the vessels may be employed between the periods, and (iv) we believe that it 
presents useful information to investors. 

Pool  revenue.  Pool  revenue  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015  was  $697.4  million,  an  increase  of  $416.5 
million, or 148% from $280.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. The increase in pool revenue was due to the 
growth of our fleet and improved market conditions across all of our operating segments. 27 vessels were delivered in 2015 
(including 26 delivered under our Newbuilding Program) which resulted in our average number of owned vessels increasing 
to 72.7 from 31.6 vessels during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The growth of our owned fleet 
was offset by a decrease in the size of our time chartered-in fleet to an average of 16.9 from 26.3 vessels during the years 
ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Furthermore, pool TCE revenue per day also improved to $23,689 per day 
from  $15,837  per  day,  during  the  years  ended  December  31,  2015  and  2014,  respectively,  as  we  experienced  improved 
market conditions in each of our vessel classes throughout 2015. The drivers of these improvements are discussed below. 

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MR  pool  revenue.  MR  pool  revenue  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015  was  $315.9  million,  an  increase  of 
$203.1 million, or 180%, from $112.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. The increase in pool revenue was driven 
by an increase in pool revenue days to 14,104 from 7,573 during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 
The increase in pool revenue days was due to an increase in the average number of owned vessels to 42.6 from 21.8 during the 
years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The MRs that were delivered during 2015 were as follows:  

Name 
STI Tribeca ................................... 
1 
STI Gramercy ............................... 
2 
STI Bronx ..................................... 
3 
STI Pontiac ................................... 
4 
STI Manhattan .............................. 
5 
STI Queens ................................... 
6 
STI Osceola .................................. 
7 
STI Notting Hill ............................ 
8 
STI Seneca .................................... 
9 
10  STI Westminster ........................... 
11  STI Brooklyn ................................ 
12  STI Memphis ................................ 
13  STI Black Hawk ........................... 

Delivery Date 
January 2015 
January 2015 
February 2015 
March 2015 
March 2015 
April 2015 
April 2015 
May 2015 
June 2015 
June 2015 
July 2015 
August 2015 
September 2015 

The increase in pool revenue was also driven by an increase in pool TCE per revenue day to $22,400 from $14,897 
during  the  years  ended  December  31,  2015  and  2014,  respectively.  This  increase  was  the  result  of  improvements  in  the 
worldwide  demand for our vessels.  During 2015,  the  glut of  crude oil  supplies  led  to  lower worldwide  oil prices  and  thus 
higher  demand  for  refined  products.  As  such,  export  oriented  refineries,  particularly  in  the  U.S.  Gulf  Coast,  operated  at 
higher utilization rates which led to increased demand for our vessels in that region and within the broader Atlantic Basin 
(one of the primary trading areas for MR product tankers). This had a consequent impact on the demand for MRs throughout 
the world. Additionally, all of our operating segments benefited from a decrease in bunker prices as a result of the decline in 
oil prices, which had a positive impact on TCE revenue earned from our vessels operating in the Scorpio Group pools.  

LR2 pool revenue. Pool revenue from LR2 vessels for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $208.1 million, an 
increase of $141.1 million, or 210% from $67.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. The increase was due to both 
an  increase  in  TCE  revenue  per  day  and  an  increase  in  revenue  days  as  a  result  of  the  growth  in  our  LR2  fleet.  We  took 
delivery of the following LR2 product tankers under our Newbuilding Program during 2015: 

Name 
STI Rose ....................................... 
1 
STI Veneto ................................... 
2 
STI Alexis .................................... 
3 
STI Winnie ................................... 
4 
STI Oxford ................................... 
5 
STI Lauren ................................... 
6 
STI Connaught ............................. 
7 
STI Spiga ...................................... 
8 
STI Savile Row ............................ 
9 
10  STI Kingsway ............................... 
11  STI Lombard ................................ 
12  STI Carnaby ................................. 

Delivery Date   
January 2015 
February 2015   
February 2015   
March 2015 
April 2015 
May 2015 
May 2015 
June 2015 
June 2015 
August 2015 
August 2015 
September 2015  

(1) 

(1)  STI Lombard was delivered in August 2015 under a bareboat charter-in agreement for up to nine months at $10,000 per 
day. We purchased the vessel at the conclusion of the bareboat charter in April 2016 and paid the remaining 90% of the 
contract price, or $53.1 million. 

TCE revenue per day increased to $30,611 from $18,621 per day during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 
2014,  respectively.  This  improvement  was  driven  by  an  increase  in  worldwide  demand  for  larger  product  tankers  such  as 
LR2s and LR1s as new refinery openings in the Middle East and India resulted in longer haul voyages from those regions 
thus  increasing  overall  ton-mile  demand.  Additionally,  all  of  our  operating  segments  benefited  from  a  decrease  in  bunker 
prices as a result of the decline in oil prices, which had a positive impact on TCE revenue earned from our vessels operating 
in the Scorpio Group pools. 

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Handymax  pool  revenue.  Handymax  pool  revenue  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015  was  $138.7  million,  an 
increase of $84.7 million, or 157% from $54.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. The increase was driven by an 
increase  in  the  number  of  pool  revenue  days  to  6,971  from  3,668  days  during  the  years  ended  December  31,  2015  and  2014, 
respectively. Two Handymax ice-class 1A product tankers were delivered during the year ended December 31, 2015 and 12 were 
delivered during the year ended December 31, 2014. The Handymax ice class 1A vessels delivered during 2015 were as follows:  

Name 
STI Hammersmith ........................ 
STI Rotherhithe ............................ 

1 
2 

Delivery Date 
January 2015 
January 2015 

Pool TCE revenue per day increased to $19,902 from $14,737 per day during the years ended December 31, 2015 
and 2014, respectively. This increase was the result of increases in demand for our Handymax ice class 1A vessels across 
most trading routes as these vessels benefited from the aforementioned improvement in global product tanker demand and 
lower bunker costs during 2015.  

LR1/Panamax pool revenue. Pool revenue from LR1/Panamax vessels for the year ended December 31, 2015 was 
$34.6 million, a decrease of $12.3 million, or 26% from $46.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. The decrease in 
pool  revenue  was  primarily  due  to  a  decrease  in  pool  revenue  days  to  1,574  from  2,892  days  during  the  years  ended 
December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The decrease in pool revenue days was the result of the sales of three vessels in 
2015, in addition to a reduction in the average number of time chartered-in vessels to 3.9 from 5.3 during the years ended 
December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The decrease in pool revenue was offset by an increase in pool TCE revenue per 
day to $21,991 from $16,201 during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.  

Voyage revenue (spot market). Voyage revenue (spot revenue) for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $38.4 
million, a decrease of $9.7 million, or 20%, from $48.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2014. This revenue can be 
broken down as follows: 

For the year ended  
December 31, 

Change 
favorable/ 

  Percentage 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
MR ...............................................................................................   $  32,564  $  25,353  $ 
LR2 ..............................................................................................  
Handymax ....................................................................................  
LR1/Panamax ..............................................................................  
Total voyage revenue (spot market) .........................................   $  38,441  $  48,112  $ 

     (unfavorable)       Change 
7,211 
52 
(8,022)   
(8,912)   
(9,671)   

70 
11,715 
10,974 

28 % 
74 % 
(68)% 
(81)% 
(20)% 

122 
3,693 
2,062 

2014 

2015 

Voyage (spot) market revenue consists of the following: 

• 

Short-term time charters: We consider short-term time charters (less than one year) as spot market voyages. Vessels 
delivered under our Newbuilding Program during 2015 and one of our time chartered-in vessels were employed on 
short-term time charters (up to 120 days) for a total of 1,914  days during the year ended December 31, 2015 and 
earned  TCE  revenues  of  $18,124  per  day.  Vessels  delivered  under  our  Newbuilding  Program  were  employed  on 
similar short-term time charters for a total of 2,177 days during the year ended December 31, 2014 and earned TCE 
revenues of $16,089 per day.  

• 

Spot market voyages: One vessel operated in the spot voyage for 53 days during the year ended December 31, 2015 
and three vessels operated in the spot market for a total of 274 days during the year ended December 31, 2014.  

Time  charter-out  revenue.  Time  charter-out  revenue  (representing  time  charters  with  initial  terms  of  one  year  or 
greater) for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $19.7 million, an increase of $6.2 million, or 46%, from $13.5 million for 
the year ended December 31, 2014. The increase in time charter-out revenue was the result of an increase in time charter-out 
revenue days to 1,027 days from 852 days and an increase in the TCE revenue earned to $18,553 per day from $15,194 per 
day for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Our time charter-out revenue is summarized as follows: 

For the year ended  
December 31, 

Change 
favorable/ 

  Percentage 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
MR ...............................................................................................   $  19,714  $ 
LR2 ..............................................................................................  
Handymax ....................................................................................  
LR1/Panamax ..............................................................................  
Total time charter-out revenue .................................................   $  19,714  $ 

     2015 

— 
— 
— 

61 

2014 

     (unfavorable)       Change 
6,176 
— 
— 
— 
6,176 

13,538  $ 
— 
— 
— 
13,538  $ 

46% 
N/A
N/A
N/A
46%

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The following table summarizes the terms of our time chartered-out vessels during the years ended December 31, 

2015 and 2014, respectively. 

Name 
STI Notting Hill ................... 
STI Westminster .................. 
STI Benicia .......................... 
STI Meraux.......................... 
STI San Antonio .................. 
STI Texas City ..................... 

1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 

Year 
built 
2015 
2015 
2014 
2014 
2014 
2014 

Delivery Date 
to the 
Charterer 

  November-15 
  December-15 
  September-14 

May-14 
June-15 
  March-14 

Charter 
Expiration 
  November-18  (1) 
(1) 
  December-18 
  September-15   
May-15 
June-15 
April-16 

Type 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 

  Rate ($/ day) 

$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 

20,500 
20,500 
15,500 
15,500 
15,500 
16,000 

(2) 

(2) 

(2) 

(2) 

(1)   Redelivery is plus or minus 30 days from the expiry date. 
(2)   The charter had a 50% profit sharing provision whereby we received 50% of the vessel’s profits above the daily base rate 

from the charterer. 

Vessel  operating  costs.  Vessel  operating  costs  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015  were  $174.6  million,  an 
increase  of  $95.8  million,  or  121%,  from  $78.8  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2014.  Vessel  operating  days 
increased to 26,547 days from 11,548 days for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The increase in 
vessel operating days was offset by a decrease in vessel operating costs per day to $6,564 per day compared to $6,802 per 
day  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2015  and  2014,  respectively.  The  increase  in  operating  days  was  the  result  of  the 
deliveries  of  27  vessels  (including  26  under  our  Newbuilding  Program)  throughout  2015  and  41  vessels  throughout  2014, 
which operated for a full year during 2015. 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Vessel operating costs 

     2015 

For the year ended 
December 31, 

Change 
favorable/ 
     2014      (unfavorable)      Change 

  Percentage 

MR .......................................................................................................     $ 100,477  $ 52,561  $ 
LR2 .......................................................................................................    
Handymax ............................................................................................    
LR1/Panamax .......................................................................................    

  36,681 
  35,254 
2,144 

  4,830 
  10,902 
  10,530 

Total vessel operating costs .....................................................................     $ 174,556  $ 78,823  $ 

Vessel operating costs per day 

MR .......................................................................................................     $  6,461  $  6,580  $ 
LR2 .......................................................................................................    
Handymax ............................................................................................    
LR1/Panamax .......................................................................................    
Consolidated vessel operating costs per day ............................................    

  6,789 
  6,706 
  8,332 
  6,802 

6,865 
6,473 
8,440 
6,564 

(47,916)   
(31,851)   
(24,352)   
8,386 
(95,733)   

(91)% 
(659)% 
(223)% 
80 % 
(121)% 

119 
(76)   
233 
(108)   
238 

2 % 
(1)% 
3 % 
(1)% 
3 % 

Operating days 

MR .......................................................................................................    
LR2 .......................................................................................................    
Handymax ............................................................................................    
LR1/Panamax .......................................................................................    
Total operating days ................................................................................    

  15,550 
5,343 
5,400 
254 
  26,547 

  7,957 
707 
  1,620 
  1,264 
  11,548 

7,593 
4,636 
3,780 
(1,010)   
14,999 

95 % 
656 % 
233 % 
(80)% 
130 % 

MR vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for the MR segment for the year ended December 31, 2015 were 
$100.5 million, an increase of $47.9 million, or 91%, from the year ended December 31, 2014. This was primarily due to an 
increase in operating days to 15,550 days from 7,957 days during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, 
as we took delivery of 13 MRs throughout 2015 and 22 MRs throughout 2014. 

LR2 vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for the LR2 segment for the year ended December 31, 2015 were 
$36.7 million, an increase of $31.9 million, or 659%, from the year ended December 31, 2014. The increase was primarily 
due  to  an  increase  of  operating  days  to  5,343  from  707  operating  days  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2015  and  2014, 
respectively, which was the result of the delivery of 12 LR2s throughout 2015 and seven LR2s throughout 2014. 

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Handymax vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for the Handymax segment for the year ended December 
31, 2015 were $35.3 million, an increase of $24.4 million, or 223%, from the year ended December 31, 2014. This increase 
was  primarily  due  to  an  increase  in  vessel  operating  days  to  5,400  from  1,620  days  during  the  years  ended  December  31, 
2015 and 2014, respectively which was due to the delivery of two Handymax ice class 1A product tankers throughout 2015 
and 12 throughout 2014. 

LR1/Panamax  vessel  operating  costs.  Vessel  operating  costs  for  the  LR1/Panamax  segment  for  the  year  ended 
December  31, 2015 were  $2.1  million,  a decrease of $8.4 million, or 80%,  from  the  year  ended  December 31, 2014. This 
decrease was due to a decrease in vessel operating days to 254 days from 1,264 days for the years ended December 31, 2015 
and 2014, respectively. This was the result of the sales of Noemi and Senatore in March and April 2014, respectively and the 
sales of Venice, STI Harmony and STI Heritage in March 2015, April 2015 and April 2015, respectively. 

Voyage  expenses. Voyage  expenses  for  the  year ended December 31, 2015 were $4.4  million,  a decrease of $3.1 
million, or 41%, from $7.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2014. The decrease in voyage expenses is primarily 
the result of the following: 

•  A reduction in the number of days for vessels employed on short-term time charter-out arrangements to 1,914 days 
from  2,177  days  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2015  and  2014,  respectively.  Newbuilding  vessels  delivered 
(including vessels under our Newbuilding Program and one time chartered-in vessel) commenced short-term time 
charters  (less  than  120  days)  upon  their  deliveries  from  the  shipyard  during  2015  and  2014.  While  these  time 
charters  are  agreed  to  at  fixed  TCE  rates,  they  incurred  voyage  costs  prior  to  their  entry  into  the  Scorpio  Group 
Pools for items such as bunker expenses (to their first port of loading) and tank cleaning costs.  

•  A decrease in the number of days vessels operated in the spot market (excluding short term time charters) to 53 days 

from 274 days during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 

•  These decreases were offset by an increase in commercial management fees paid to SCM, a related party, for vessels 
employed on  long-term  time  charters  (with  initial  terms  of  one year or greater)  to $0.7  million  from  $0.3  million 
during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 

Charterhire.  Charterhire  expense  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015  was  $96.9  million,  a  decrease  of  $42.3 
million, or 30%, from $139.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2014. This decrease was the result of a decrease in 
the  average  number  of  time  chartered-in  vessels  to  16.9  from  26.3  during  the  years  ended  December  31,  2015  and  2014, 
respectively. 

Depreciation. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2015 was $107.4 million, an increase of $64.7 
million, or 152%, from $42.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2014. The increase was the result of an increase in 
the average number of owned vessels to 72.7 from 31.6 for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2015 
were $65.8 million, an increase of $17.7 million, or 37%, from $48.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2014. The 
change was primarily driven by the growth of our fleet to an average of 89.6 owned and time chartered-in vessels from an 
average of 57.9 owned and time chartered-in vessels for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 

Write down of vessels held for sale and net loss from sales of vessels. Write down of vessels held for sale and loss 
from  sales  of  vessels  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015  was  $35,000,  a  decrease  of  $4.0  million,  or  99%,  from  $4.0 
million during the year ended December 31, 2014. 

•  During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015,  we  recorded  a  loss  of  $2.1  million  on  the  sale  of  STI  Highlander  in 
October  2015.  This  loss  was  offset  by  an  aggregate  gain  of  $2.0  million  recorded  for  the  sales  of  Venice,  STI 
Harmony and STI Heritage, which were sold in March 2015, April 2015 and April 2015, respectively. 

•  During the year ended December 31, 2014, we recorded a $4.0 million write-down as a result of the designation of 
STI  Heritage  and  STI  Harmony  as  held  for  sale  and  the  corresponding  write-down  to  the  lower  of  their  carrying 
value and fair value less estimated costs to sell at that date. 

Write-off  of  vessel  purchase  options.  Write-off  of  vessel  purchase  options  of  $0.7  million  during  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2015 was the result of the write-off of deposits made for options to construct MR product tankers that expired 
unexercised in December 2015. 

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Gain on sale of VLCCs. Gain on sale of VLCCs of $51.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2014 was the 
result of the sale of our seven VLCCs under construction in March 2014. As a result of the sale, we received net proceeds in 
cash of $141.7 million and the book value of these assets at the time of sale (primarily consisting of installment payments 
made to date) was $90.3 million. 

Gain  on  sale  of  Dorian  shares.  Gain  on  sale  of  Dorian  shares  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015  was  $1.2 

million, a decrease of $9.7 million or 89% from $10.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2014. 

• 

• 

In July 2015, we sold our investment in Dorian to two unrelated third parties and recorded an aggregate gain of $1.2 
million.  

In June 2014, we acquired 7,500,000 of our common shares from an existing shareholder in exchange for 3,422,665 
common shares of Dorian in a privately negotiated transaction. As a result of the disposal of the Dorian shares, we 
recognized a gain of $10.9 million. 

Re-measurement of investment in Dorian. Re-measurement of our investment in Dorian of $13.9 million during the 
year ended December 31, 2014 relates to a change in the accounting method for our investment in Dorian from the equity 
method to the available for sale method. On October 29, 2014, Robert Bugbee, our President, resigned from Dorian’s board 
of directors. Accordingly, we determined that we no longer had significant influence over Dorian’s financial and operating 
decisions as of that date. As such, we remeasured our investment to its fair market value on October 29, 2014, which resulted 
in a write down of $13.9 million. 

Financial expenses. Financial expenses for the year ended December 31, 2015 were $89.6 million, an increase of 
$68.8 million, or 331%, from $20.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2014. The change was primarily due to an 
increase in our average debt outstanding which increased to $1.9 billion from $783.9 million for the years ended December 
31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Additionally, the amount of interest capitalized decreased to $5.6 million from $17.5 million 
for  the  years ended December 31, 2015  and  2014,  respectively,  as  a  result  of  the decrease  in  the number  of vessels under 
construction under our Newbuilding Program during those years. 

• 

• 

Financial expenses for the year ended December 31, 2015 primarily consisted of interest expense of $72.2 million 
and amortization of loan fees of $17.4 million. 

Financial expenses for the year ended December 31, 2014 primarily consisted of interest expense of $15.9 million 
and amortization of loan fees of $4.8 million. 

Unrealized  (loss)  /  gain  on  derivative  financial  instruments.  Unrealized  (loss)  /  gain  on  derivative  financial 
instruments was a loss of $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2015 and a gain of $0.3 million for the year ended 
December 31, 2014. 

•  The unrealized loss for the year ended December 31, 2015 results from the unrealized loss recorded on a profit and 
loss sharing arrangement whereby 50% of the profits and losses above or below the charterhire rate relating to an 
LR2  vessel  that  was  time  chartered-in  by  us,  were  shared  with  a  third-party  that  neither  owns  nor  operates  this 
vessel.  This  agreement  was  recorded  as  a  derivative,  recorded  at  fair  value,  with  any  resultant  gain  or  loss 
recognized in the consolidated statement of income. 

•  The unrealized gain for the year ended December 31, 2014 relates to the adjustment to record interest rate swaps that 

did not qualify for hedge accounting, to their fair market value. These swaps were terminated in March 2015. 

Share  of  income  from  associate.  Share  of  income  from  associate  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2014  of  $1.5 
million represents our share of Dorian’s income from January 1, 2014 through October 29, 2014, which is the date we lost 
significant  influence  of  Dorian’s  financial  and  operating  decisions  and  changed  the  accounting  for  this  investment  to  the 
available for sale method from the equity method. 

Other expenses, net. Other expenses, net, representing income of $1.3 million during the year ended December 31, 
2015, was primarily the result of a $1.4 million gain recorded as a result of a termination fee received when the owner of one 
of the Company’s time chartered-in vessels cancelled the contract prior to its expiration date. 

B. Liquidity and Capital Resources 

Our primary source of funds for our short-term and long-term liquidity needs will be the cash flows generated from 
our vessels, which primarily operate in Scorpio Group Pools, in the spot market or on time charter, in addition to availability 
under our secured credit facilities with existing drawdown availability and cash on hand. We believe that the Scorpio Group 

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Pools  reduce  volatility  because  (i)  they  aggregate  the  revenues  and  expenses  of  all  pool  participants  and  distribute  net 
earnings  to  the  participants  based  on  an  agreed  upon  formula  and  (ii)  some  of  the  vessels  in  the  pool  are  on  time  charter. 
Furthermore, spot charters provide flexibility and allow us to fix vessels at prevailing rates. 

Current  economic  conditions  make  forecasting  difficult,  and  there  is  the  possibility  that  our  actual  trading 
performance  during  the  coming  year  may  be  materially  different  from  expectations.  As  described  below,  our  2011  Credit 
Facility  and  our  DVB  Credit  Facility  are  scheduled  to  mature  in  May  2017  and  August  2017,  respectively.  In  2017,  we 
refinanced  four  of  the  seven  vessels  collateralized  under  the  2011  Credit  Facility.  In  addition,  we  received  an  offer  to 
refinance the remaining amounts under the 2011 Credit Facility (via the non-binding offer to sell and leaseback three vessels 
as described further below) and a commitment to refinance our DVB Credit Facility which remain subject to the execution of 
definitive  documentation  and  customary  conditions  precedent.  Furthermore,  it  is  also  likely  that  additional,  currently 
uncommitted sources of financing will be required to meet the financial commitment relating to the scheduled maturity of our 
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2017, which are scheduled to mature in October 2017. We could also pursue other means to 
raise liquidity, such as through the sale of vessels, to meet our obligations however there can be no assurance that these or 
other measures will be successful. 

Assuming  we  successfully  refinance  the  aforementioned  debt  that  is  maturing  in  2017,  we  believe  that  our  cash 
flows  from  operations,  amounts  available  for  borrowing  under  our  various  credit  facilities  and  our  cash  balance  will  be 
sufficient to meet our existing liquidity needs for the next 12 months from the date of this annual report. A deterioration in 
economic conditions or a failure to refinance our debt that is maturing could cause us to breach our debt covenants and could 
have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our business, results of operations, cash flows  and  financial  condition. A discussion  and 
analysis  of our  key risks,  including  sensitivities  thereto,  can be found  in “Item  3.  Key Information  - D.  Risk Factors”  and 
“Item 11 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk”. 

We  continuously  monitor  the  market  for  transactions  that  may  add  value  for  our  shareholders,  including  the 
acquisition  or  disposition  of  vessels  and  other  entities.  In  connection  with  any  transaction,  we  may  enter  into  additional 
financing  arrangements,  refinance  existing  arrangements  or,  subject  to  favorable  market  conditions,  raise  capital  through 
public or private debt or equity offerings of our securities. There is no guarantee that we will grow the size of our fleet or 
enter into transactions that are accretive to our shareholders. 

As  of  December  31,  2016,  our  cash  balance  was  $99.9  million,  which  was  less  than  our  cash  balance  of  $201.0 
million  as  of  December  31,  2015.  As  of  March  15,  2017  and  December  31,  2016,  we  had  $2.0  billion  and  $2.0  billion  in 
aggregate  outstanding  indebtedness,  respectively,  and  $172.0  million  and  $88.8  million  in  availability  under  our  secured 
credit facilities, respectively. All of our credit facilities are described below under Long-Term Debt Obligations and Credit 
Arrangements.  

As of December 31, 2016, our long-term liquidity needs were comprised of our debt repayment obligations for our 
secured  credit  facilities,  Senior  Unsecured Notes  Due 2020  and  2017  (defined  below),  Convertible Notes  (defined  below), 
our  obligations  under  construction  contracts  related  to  the  vessels  in  our  Newbuilding  Program,  and  obligations  under  our 
time and bareboat charter-in arrangements. 

We have drawn $117.1 million from our secured credit facilities in 2017 as follows: 

Credit Facility 

1  BNP Paribas Credit Facility ........ 
2  Credit Suisse Credit Facility ........ 
3  BNP Paribas Credit Facility ........ 
4  HSH Credit Facility ..................... 
5  HSH Credit Facility ..................... 
6  Credit Suisse Credit Facility ........ 

Drawdown amount 
(in millions of  
U.S. Dollars) 

$ 

13.8 
29.4 
13.8 
16.5 
14.6 
29.0 

  Drawdown date 
January 2017 
February 2017 
February 2017 
February 2017 
February 2017 
March 2017 

Collateral 
  STI Sapphire  (1) 
(2) 
STI Selatar 
(3) 
STI Emerald 
  STI Duchessa  (4) 
(4) 
STI Onyx 
STI Rambla 

(5) 

(1)   We  refinanced  the  outstanding  indebtedness  related  to  STI  Sapphire  by  repaying  $13.0  million  on  our  2011  Credit 

Facility in January 2017 and drawing down $13.8 million from our BNP Paribas Credit Facility. 

(2)   In February 2017, we drew down $29.4 million from our Credit Suisse Credit Facility to partially finance the purchase of 

STI Selatar. 

(3)   We  refinanced  the  outstanding  indebtedness  related  to  STI  Emerald  by  repaying  $13.3  million  on  our  2011  Credit 

Facility in February 2017 and drawing down $13.8 million from our BNP Paribas Credit Facility. 

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(4)   We refinanced the outstanding indebtedness related to STI Duchessa and STI Onyx by repaying an aggregate amount of 
$23.7  million  on  our  2011  Credit  Facility  in  February  2017  and  drawing  down  $31.1  million  from  our  HSH  Credit 
Facility. 

(5)   In March 2017, we drew down $29.0 million on our Credit Suisse Credit Facility to partially finance the purchase of STI 

Rambla, which is scheduled to be delivered before the end of March 2017. 

Cash Flows 

The table below summarizes our sources and uses of cash for the periods presented: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Cash flow data 
Net cash inflow/(outflow) 
Operating activities ................................................................................... 
Investing activities .................................................................................... 
Financing activities ................................................................................... 

Cash flow from operating activities 

For the year ended December 31, 
2015 

2014 

2016 

$ 

178,511 
31,333 
(310,927) 

$ 

391,975 
(703,418) 
396,270 

$ 

93,916  
(1,158,234 ) 
1,101,616  

Fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 compared to fiscal year ended December 31, 2015  

Operating cash flows are driven by our results of operations along with movements in working capital. Both of these 
components were driven by our growth during 2016 and 2015. The following table sets forth the components of our operating 
cash flow for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015: 

For the year ended  
December 31, 
2015 

Change 
favorable/ 

  Percentage 

   (unfavorable)    Change 

2016 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Vessel revenue ...................................................................................  $ 522,747  $ 755,711  $ 
Vessel operating costs ........................................................................    (187,120)    (174,556)   
(4,432)   
Voyage expenses ...............................................................................   
(96,865)   
Charterhire .........................................................................................   
(32,144)   
General and administrative expenses - cash ......................................   
(61,082)   
Financial expenses - cash ...................................................................   
3,360   
Change in working capital .................................................................   
Other ..................................................................................................   
1,983   
Operating cash flow .........................................................................  $ 178,511  $ 391,975  $ 

(1,578)   
(78,862)   
(24,692)   
(63,858)   
11,778   
96   

(232,964)   
(12,564)   
2,854   
18,003   
7,452   
(2,776)   
8,418   
(1,887)   
(213,464)   

(31)% (1) 
(7)% (1) 
64 % (1) 
19 % (1) 
23 % (1)(2)
(5)% (1)(3)
251 % (4) 
(95)%  
(54)%  

(1)   See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects- A. Operating Results” for information on these variations 

for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. 

(2)   Cash general and administrative expenses are general and administrative expenses from our consolidated statements of 
income  or  loss  excluding  the  amortization  of  restricted  stock  of  $30.2  million  and  $33.7  million  for  the  years  ended 
December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 

(3)   Cash  financial  expenses  are  financial  expenses  from  our  consolidated  statements  of  income  or  loss  excluding  the 
amortization of deferred financing fees of $28.6 million and $17.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 
2015,  respectively,  and  the  accretion  of  our  Convertible  Notes  of  $11.6  million  and  $11.1  million  over  these  same 
periods. The amortization of deferred financing fees in the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015 included charges of 
$14.4 million and $2.7 million, respectively, for the write-offs of deferred financing fees during those periods. 

(4)   The change in working capital in 2016 was primarily driven by a decrease in accounts receivable offset by an increase in 
prepaid expense and other current assets and a decrease in accrued expenses. The decrease in accounts receivable was 
driven  by  an  overall  decrease  in  revenue  across  all  of  our  operating  segments.  The  increase  in  prepaid  expense  was 
driven by advances made for vessel operating expenses (such as crew wages) and the increase in other assets was driven 
by working capital contributions to the Scorpio Group Pools. The decrease in accrued expenses was driven by an overall 
decline  in  accrued  short-term  employee  benefits.  The  change  in  working  capital  in  2015  was  primarily  driven  by  an 
increase in accrued expenses and a decrease in accounts receivable, offset by increases in inventory, other current assets 
and non-current assets. 

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Fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 compared to fiscal year ended December 31, 2014  

The following table sets forth the components of our operating cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2015 

and December 31, 2014:  

For the year ended  
December 31, 
2014 

2015 

Change 
favorable/ 

  Percentage 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Vessel revenue ..................................................................................    $ 755,711  $ 342,807  $ 
(78,823)   
Vessel operating costs .......................................................................      (174,556)   
Voyage expenses ..............................................................................     
(7,533)   
(4,432)   
(96,865)    (139,168)   
Charterhire ........................................................................................     
(18,403)   
(32,144)   
General and administrative expenses - cash .....................................     
(10,606)   
(61,082)   
Financial expenses - cash ..................................................................     
(1,290)   
—   
Drydock payments ............................................................................     
6,334   
3,360   
Change in working capital ................................................................     
Other .................................................................................................     
598   
1,983   
Operating cash flow ........................................................................    $ 391,975  $  93,916  $ 

   (unfavorable)    Change 
412,904   
(95,733)   
3,101   
42,303   
(13,741)   
(50,476)   
1,290   
(2,974)   
1,385   
298,059   

120 %  (1) 
(121)%  (1) 
41 %  (1) 
30 %  (1) 
(75)%  (1)(2)
(476)%  (1)(3)
100 %   
(47)%  (4) 
232 %  (5) 
317 %  

(1)   See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects- A. Operating Results” for information on these variations 

for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. 

(2)   Cash general and administrative expenses are general and administrative expenses from our consolidated statements of 
income  or  loss  excluding  the  amortization  of  restricted  stock  of  $33.7  million  and  $29.7  million  for  the  years  ended 
December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 

(3)   Cash  financial  expenses  are  financial  expenses  from  our  consolidated  statements  of  income  or  loss  excluding  the 
amortization of deferred financing fees of $17.4 million and $4.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, 
respectively, and the accretion of our Convertible Notes of $11.1 million and $5.3 million for the years ended December 31, 
2015 and 2014, respectively. The amortization of deferred financing fees in the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014 
included charges of $2.7 million and $0.5 million, respectively, for the write-offs of deferred financing fees during those 
periods. 

(4)   The  change  in  working  capital  in  2015  was  primarily  driven  by  the  growth  in  accrued  expenses  and  the  decrease  of 
accounts receivable, which were driven by growth in accrued short-term employee benefits and the timing of receipt of 
payments  from  the  Scorpio  Group  Pools,  respectively.  These  movements  were  offset  by  increases  in  inventory,  other 
current  assets  and  non-current  assets  which  were  impacted  by  working  capital  contributions  made  for  our  vessels 
operating in the Scorpio Group Pools. The change in working capital in 2014 was primarily driven by growth in accrued 
expenses  and  accounts  payable  which  were  impacted  by  the  timing  of  payments  to  suppliers  and  growth  in  accrued 
interest. 

(5)   The increase in other operating cash flows in 2015 was primarily related to a $1.4 million gain recorded as a result of a 
termination fee received when the owner of one of the Company’s time chartered-in vessels cancelled the contract prior 
to its expiration date. 

Cash flow from investing activities 

The following table sets forth the components of our investing cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2016 

and December 31, 2015:  

For the year ended  
December 31, 

Change 
favorable/ 

  Percentage 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Cash inflows 
Net proceeds from the sales of vessels .............................................    $  158,175  $  90,820   $ 
Net proceeds from the sale of our shares in Dorian ..........................   
Investing cash inflows total ..............................................................   

  142,436  
  233,256  

— 
158,175 

     2015 

2016 

    (unfavorable)      Change 

67,355 
(142,436)   
(75,081)   

74 %  (1) 
(100)%  (2) 
(32)%  

Cash outflows 
Acquisition of vessels and payments for vessels under construction ..   
Deposit returned for vessel purchases ...............................................   
Total investing cash outflows ...........................................................   
Net cash inflow / (outflow) from investing activities ....................    $ 

— 

(126,842)    (905,397 )   
(31,277 )   
(126,842)    (936,674 )   
31,333  $ (703,418 )  $ 

778,555 
31,277 
809,832 
734,751 

86 %  (3) 
100 %  (4) 
86 %   
104 %   

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(1)   Net  proceeds  from  the  sales  of  vessels  in  2016  represents  the  net  proceeds  received  for  the  sales  of  STI  Chelsea,  STI 
Lexington,  STI  Powai,  STI  Olivia  and  STI  Mythos.  Net  proceeds  from  the  sales  of  vessels  in  2015  represents  the  net 
proceeds received for the sales of Venice, STI Harmony, STI Heritage and STI Highlander. 

(2)   In  July  2015,  we  sold  our  investment  in  Dorian  to  two  unrelated  third  parties  for  aggregate  net  proceeds  of  $142.4 

million. As a result of these sales, we recognized a gain of $1.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2015. 

(3)   Represents installment payments and other capitalized costs (including capitalized interest) associated with vessels that 

were under construction and/or delivered during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015.  

(4)   In  2014,  we  received  a  $31.3  million  deposit  pursuant  to  an  agreement  to  purchase  four  LR2  tankers  from  Scorpio 
Bulkers  Inc.,  a  related  party.  We  received  this  deposit  as  security  for  the  scheduled  installment  payments  that  were 
expected  to  occur prior  to  the  closing date of  the  transaction. The  transaction closed,  and  the deposit  was returned,  in 
July 2015. 

The following table sets forth the components of our investing cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2015 

and December 31, 2014: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Cash inflows 
Net proceeds from the sale of our shares held in Dorian ...................  $ 142,436  $
Net proceeds from the sale of our seven VLCCs under construction ..   
—   
90,820   
Net proceeds from the sales of vessels ..............................................   
—   
Deposits received for vessel purchases ..............................................   
Total investing cash inflows ..............................................................    233,256   

—  $ 
141,710   
71,960   
31,277   
244,947   

142,436   
(141,710)   
18,860   
(31,277)   
(11,691)   

N/A(1) 
(100)% (2) 
26 % (3) 
(100)% (5) 
(5)%  

For the year ended  
December 31, 
2014 

2015 

Change 
favorable/ 

  Percentage 

   (unfavorable)     Change 

Cash outflows 
Acquisition of vessels and payments for vessels under construction ...    (905,397)    (1,403,181)   
—   
Deposit returned for vessel purchases ................................................   
Total investing cash outflows ............................................................    (936,674)    (1,403,181)   
Net cash outflow from investing activities .....................................  $(703,418)  $(1,158,234)  $ 

(31,277)   

497,784   
(31,277)   
466,507   
454,816   

35 % (4) 
N/A(5) 
33 %  
39 %  

(1)   In  July  2015,  we  sold  our  investment  in  Dorian  to  two  unrelated  third  parties  for  aggregate  net  proceeds  of  $142.4 

million. As a result of these sales, we recognized a gain of $1.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2015. 

(2)   Represents the net proceeds received from the sale of our seven VLCCs under construction in March 2014. We received 
net  proceeds  in  cash  of  $141.7  million  and  the  book  value  of  these  assets  at  the  time  of  sale  (primarily  consisting  of 
installment payments made to date) was $90.3 million. 

(3)   Net proceeds received from the sales of vessels in 2015 represents the net proceeds received from the sales of Venice, 
STI  Harmony,  STI  Heritage  and  STI  Highlander.  Net  proceeds  from  the  sales  of  vessels  in  2014  represents  the  net 
proceeds received from the sales of Noemi, Senatore and STI Spirit. 

(4)   Represents installment payments and other capitalized costs (including capitalized interest) associated with vessels that 

were under construction and/or delivered during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. 

(5)   In  2014,  we  received  a  $31.3  million  deposit  pursuant  to  an  agreement  to  purchase  four  LR2  tankers  from  Scorpio 
Bulkers  Inc.,  a  related  party.  We  received  this  deposit  as  security  for  the  scheduled  installment  payments  that  were 
expected  to  occur prior  to  the  closing date of  the  transaction. The  transaction closed,  and  the deposit  was returned,  in 
July 2015. 

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Cash flow from financing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities primarily consist of the issuance, repayment and costs related to our secured 
and  unsecured  debt,  the  issuance  and  costs  related  to  our  common  stock,  the  payment  of  dividends  to  our  common 
shareholders  and  activity  within our  Securities  Repurchase  Program.  The  following  table  sets  forth  the  components  of our 
financing cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015:  

For the year ended  
December 31, 

Change 
favorable/ 

  Percentage 

    (unfavorable)      Change 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Cash inflows 
Drawdowns from our secured credit facilities ................................    $  565,028  $  643,550  $ 
Gross proceeds from the issuance of common stock ......................   
Total financing cash inflows ...........................................................   

  159,747 
  803,297 

— 
  565,028 

     2016 

     2015 

Cash outflows 
  (753,431)    (226,260)   
Repayments on our secured credit facilities ...................................   
(87,056)   
Dividend payments .........................................................................   
(76,028)   
Common stock repurchases ............................................................   
(8,497)   
Debt issuance costs .........................................................................   
(1,632)   
Repurchase of Convertible Notes ...................................................   
(7,554)   
Equity issuance costs ......................................................................   
Total financing cash outflows .........................................................   
  (875,955)    (407,027)   
Net cash (outflow) / inflow from financing activities .................    $ (310,927)  $  396,270  $ 

(86,923)   
(16,505)   
(10,679)   
(8,393)   
(24)   

(1)   Drawdowns from and repayments on our secured credit facilities in 2016 and 2015 consisted of: 

(78,522)   
(159,747)   
(238,269)   

(12)%  (1) 
(100)% (2) 
(30)%  

(527,171)   

133 
59,523 
(2,182)   
(6,761)   
7,530 
(468,928)   
(707,197)   

(233)% (1) 
— %  (3) 
78 %  (4) 
(26)% (5) 
(414)% (6) 
100 %  (2) 
(115)%  
(178)%  

2016 

2015 

  Drawdowns    Repayments    Drawdowns    Repayments  

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
2010 Revolving Credit Facility .............................................   $ 
2011 Credit Facility ..............................................................  
Newbuilding Credit Facility .................................................  
2013 Credit Facility ..............................................................  
K-Sure Credit Facility ...........................................................  
KEXIM Credit Facility .........................................................  
Nomura Term Margin Loan Facility .....................................  
ABN AMRO Credit Facility .................................................  
ING Credit Facility ...............................................................  
BNP Paribas Credit Facility ..................................................  
Scotiabank Credit Facility ....................................................  
NIBC Credit Facility .............................................................  
2016 Credit Facility ..............................................................  
DVB Credit Facility ..............................................................  
Finance lease payments - STI Lombard ................................  

  $ 

—  $ 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
95,640 
17,250 
33,300 
40,838 
288,000 
90,000 
— 
565,028  $ 

$ 

— 
(7,935) 
(71,843) 
(428,253) 
(125,968) 
(33,650) 
— 
(13,480) 
(6,058) 
(2,300) 
(1,110) 
(1,021) 
(6,816) 
(1,625) 
(53,372) 
(753,431)  $ 

—  $ 
— 
— 
127,700 
261,100 
30,300 
30,000 
142,200 
35,000 
17,250 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
643,550  $ 

(41,456) 
(7,935) 
(5,998) 
(83,970) 
(18,261) 
(29,350) 
(30,000) 
(2,370) 
(292) 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
(6,628) 
(226,260) 

(2)   In  May  2015,  we  closed  on  the  sale  of  15,000,000  newly  issued  shares  of  common  stock  in  an  underwritten  offering  of  common 
shares at an offering price of $9.30 per share. In addition, the underwriters also exercised a portion of their over-allotment option to 
purchase 2,177,123 additional common shares at the public offering price. Gross proceeds from the issuance were $159.7 million and 
associated equity issuance costs were $7.6 million. 

(3)   Dividend  payments  to  shareholders  were  $86.9  million  and  $87.1  million  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2016  and  2015, 
respectively.  These  dividends  represent  total  dividends  of  $0.50  and  $0.495  per  share  for  the  years  ended  December  31,  2016  and 
2015, respectively. 

(4)   Common  stock  repurchases  in  2016  included  the  purchase  of  2,956,760  common  shares  in  the  open  market  at  an  average  price  of 
$5.58  per  share.  Common  stock  repurchase  in  2015  included  the  purchase  of  8,273,709  common  shares  in  the  open  market  at  an 
average price of $9.19 per share. 

(5)   Debt issuance costs relates to costs incurred for our secured credit facilities. 
(6)   During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016,  we  repurchased  an  aggregate  of  $10.0  million  aggregate  principal  amount  of  our 
Convertible  Notes  at  an  average  price  of  $839.28  per  $1,000  principal  amount.  During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015,  we 
repurchased  an  aggregate  of  $1.5  million  aggregate  principal  amount  of  our  Convertible  Notes  at  $1,088.10  per  $1,000  principal 
amount. 

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The following table sets forth the components of our financing cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2015 

and December 31, 2014: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Cash inflows 
Drawdowns from our secured credit facilities .....................................  $ 643,550  $ 1,114,284  $ 
Gross proceeds from the issuance of our Convertible Notes ...............   
360,000   
Gross proceeds from the issuance of our senior unsecured notes  

—   

(470,734 )   
(360,000 )   

(42)%  (1) 
(100)% (2) 

For the year ended  
December 31, 
2014 

2015 

Change 
favorable/ 

  Percentage 

   (unfavorable)     Change 

due 2020 and 2017 ...........................................................................   

—   
105,500   
—   
Gross proceeds from the issuance of common stock ...........................    159,747   
Total financing cash inflows ................................................................    803,297    1,579,784   

(105,500 )   
159,747     N/A 
(776,487 )   

(100)% (3) 
(4) 

(49)%  

Cash outflows 
(74,674)   
Repayments on our secured credit facilities ........................................    (226,260)   
(70,495)   
(87,056)   
Dividend payments ..............................................................................   
(276,294)   
(76,028)   
Common stock repurchases .................................................................   
(45,670)   
(8,497)   
Debt issuance costs ..............................................................................   
(42)   
(7,554)   
Equity issuance costs ...........................................................................   
—   
(1,632)   
Repurchase of our Convertible Notes ..................................................   
(10,993)   
Convertible Notes issuance costs .........................................................   
—   
Total financing cash outflows ..............................................................    (407,027)   
(478,168)   
Net cash inflow from financing activities ............................................  $ 396,270  $ 1,101,616  $ 

(203)%  (1) 
(151,586 )   
(23)%  (5) 
(16,561 )   
72 %  (6) 
200,266    
81 %  (7) 
37,173    
(7,512 )   (17,886)%  (4) 
N/A (8) 
(1,632 )   
100 %  (2) 
10,993    
15 %  
71,141    
(64)%  
(705,346 )   

(1)   Drawdowns from and repayments on our secured facilities in 2015 and 2014 consisted of: 

2015 

2014 

  Drawdowns 

  Repayments 

  Drawdowns 

  Repayments  

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
2010 Revolving Credit Facility ................................ 
2011 Credit Facility ................................................. 
STI Spirit Credit Facility ......................................... 
Newbuilding Credit Facility .................................... 
2013 Credit Facility ................................................. 
K-Sure Credit Facility .............................................. 
KEXIM Credit Facility ............................................ 
Nomura Term Margin Loan Facility ........................ 
ABN AMRO Credit Facility .................................... 
ING Credit Facility .................................................. 
BNP Paribas Credit Facility ..................................... 
Finance lease payments - STI Lombard ................... 

$ 

$ 

— 
— 
— 
— 
127,700 
261,100 
30,300 
30,000 
142,200 
35,000 
17,250 
— 
643,550 

$ 

$ 

(41,456)  $ 

72,416 
52,008 
— 
— 
393,400 
197,160 
399,300 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
(226,260)  $  1,114,284 

(7,935) 
— 
(5,998) 
(83,970) 
(18,261) 
(29,350) 
(30,000) 
(2,370) 
(292) 
— 
(6,628) 

$ 

$ 

(30,960) 
(7,103) 
(21,736) 
(5,998) 
(8,877) 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
(74,674) 

(2)   In  June  2014,  we  issued  $360.0  million  in  aggregate  principal  amount  of  convertible  senior  notes  due  2019,  or  the 
Convertible Notes, in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act. 
This  amount  includes  the  full  exercise  of  the  initial  purchasers’  option  to  purchase  an  additional  $60.0  million  in 
aggregate  principal  amount  of  the  Convertible  Notes  in  connection  with  the  offering.  Initial  purchasers’  discounts, 
commissions and offering expenses for the Convertible Notes were $11.0 million. 

(3)   We  issued  $53.75  million  of  Unsecured  Senior  Notes  in  May  2014  and  $51.75  million  of  Unsecured  Senior  Notes  in 

October 2014. 

(4)   In May 2015, we closed on the sale of 15,000,000 newly issued shares of common stock in an underwritten offering of 
common  shares  at  an  offering  price  of  $9.30  per  share.  In  addition,  the  underwriters  also  exercised  a  portion  of  their 
over-allotment option to purchase 2,177,123 additional common shares at the public offering price. Gross proceeds from 
the issuance were $159.7 million and associated equity issuance costs were $7.6 million. 

(5)   Dividend payments to shareholders were $87.1 million and $75.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 
2014,  respectively.  These  dividends  represent  total  dividends  of  $0.495  and  $0.39  per  share  for  the  years  ended 
December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 

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(6)   Common stock repurchases in 2015 included the purchase of 8,273,709 common shares in the open market at an average 
price of $9.19 per share. Common stock repurchases in 2014 included the purchase of 19,951,536 common shares in the 
open market at an average price of $9.09 per share and the purchase of 10,127,600 common shares at $9.38 per share 
using a portion of the proceeds of our Convertible Notes. 

(7)   Debt  issuance  costs  relates  to  costs  incurred  for  our  secured  credit  facilities  and  senior  unsecured  notes  due  2020  and 

2017. 

(8)   During the year ended December 31, 2015, we repurchased an aggregate of $1.5 million aggregate principal amount of 

our Convertible Notes at $1,088.10 per $1,000 principal amount. 

Long-Term Debt Obligations and Credit Arrangements 

The following is a discussion of the key terms and conditions of our secured credit facilities, unsecured senior notes, 

finance lease and our Convertible Notes. Our secured credit facilities may be secured by, among other things: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

a first priority mortgage over the relevant collateralized vessels; 

a first priority assignment of earnings, insurances and charters from the mortgaged vessels for the specific facility; 

a pledge of earnings generated by the mortgaged vessels for the specific facility; and 

a pledge of the equity interests of each vessel owning subsidiary under the specific facility.  

Our credit facilities require us to comply with a number of covenants, including financial covenants related to liquidity, 
consolidated  net  worth,  minimum  interest  coverage,  maximum  leverage  ratios,  loan  to  value  ratios  and  collateral 
maintenance;  delivery  of  quarterly  and  annual  financial  statements  and  annual  projections;  maintenance  of  adequate 
insurances; compliance with laws (including environmental); compliance with the Employee Retirement Income and Security 
Act, or ERISA; maintenance of flag and class of the initial vessels; restrictions on consolidations, mergers or sales of assets; 
approvals on changes in the manager of the vessels; limitations on liens; limitations on additional indebtedness; prohibitions 
on  paying  dividends  if  a  covenant  breach  or  an  event  of  default  has  occurred  or  would  occur  as  a  result  of  payment  of  a 
dividend; prohibitions on transactions with affiliates; and other customary covenants. 

The following is a table summarizing our indebtedness as of December 31, 2016 and March 15, 2017:  

 In thousands of U.S. dollars 
2011 Credit Facility (1) ................................................... 
K-Sure Credit Facility .................................................... 
KEXIM Credit Facility .................................................. 
Credit Suisse Credit Facility (2) ...................................... 
ABN AMRO Credit Facility .......................................... 
ING Credit Facility ........................................................ 
BNP Paribas Credit Facility (3) ....................................... 
Scotiabank Credit Facility ............................................. 
NIBC Credit Facility ...................................................... 
2016 Credit Facility ....................................................... 
DVB Credit Facility ....................................................... 
HSH Nordbank Credit Facility (4) .................................. 
2017 Credit Facility (5) ................................................... 
Senior unsecured notes .................................................. 
Convertible Notes .......................................................... 
Total .............................................................................. 

Amount 
outstanding at 
December 31, 2016 
93,041 
$ 
314,032 
366,600 
— 
126,350 
124,290 
32,200 
32,190 
39,817 
281,184 
88,375 
— 
— 
105,500 
348,500 
1,952,079 

$ 

Amount 
Outstanding at 
March 15, 2017 
43,006 
$ 
299,104 
349,775 
58,350 
124,053 
122,353 
59,800 
31,635 
38,796 
274,368 
88,375 
31,125 
— 
105,500 
348,500 
1,974,740 

$ 

$ 

Availability as of 
March 15, 2017   
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
172,000 
— 
— 
172,000 

$ 

(1)   Activity for the 2011 Credit Facility includes the following repayments in connection with the refinancing of outstanding 
borrowings  thereunder  (i)  $13.0  million  related  to  STI  Sapphire,  which  was  refinanced  in  January  2017,  (ii)  $13.3 
million  related  to  STI  Emerald,  which  was  refinanced  in  February  2017,  (iii)  $13.7  million  related  to  STI  Duchessa, 
which was refinanced in February 2017, and (iv) $10.1 million related to STI Onyx, which was refinanced in February 
2017. 

(2)   In February and March 2017, we drew down an aggregate $58.4 million from this credit facility to partially finance the 
delivery of STI Selatar and upcoming delivery of STI Rambla, LR2 product tankers from SSME. STI Rambla is expected 
to be delivered before the end of March 2017. 

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(3)   In December 2016, we upsized our existing credit facility with BNP Paribas by $27.6 million. The upsized loan facility 
was fully drawn in January and February 2017, and the aggregate proceeds of $27.6 million were used to refinance the 
existing indebtedness on STI Sapphire and STI Emerald, which were previously financed under the 2011 Credit Facility. 
(4)   In January 2017, we executed a loan facility with HSH Nordbank AG. The facility has a maturity of five years from the 
agreement date and bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.50% per annum. This facility was fully drawn in February 
2017,  and  the  proceeds  were  used  to  refinance  the  existing  indebtedness  on  STI  Duchessa  and STI  Onyx,  which  were 
previously financed under the 2011 Credit Facility. 

(5)   In March 2017, we executed a senior secured term loan facility with a group of financial institutions led by Macquarie 
Bank Limited (London Branch) for up to $172.0 million, or the 2017 Credit Facility. The 2017 Credit Facility consists of 
five  tranches;  including  two  commercial  tranches  of  $15.0  million  and  $25.0  million  each,  a  KEXIM  Guaranteed 
Tranche of $48.0 million, a KEXIM Funded Tranche of $52.0 million, and a GIEK Guaranteed Tranche of $32.0 million. 
The 2017 Credit Facility is expected to be used to partially finance the purchase of eight MR product tankers that are 
currently under construction at HMD. Drawdowns are available at an amount equal to the lower of 60% of the contract 
price and 60% of the fair market value of each respective vessel. The remaining terms and conditions, including financial 
covenants, are similar to those in our existing credit facilities. 

2011 Credit Facility 

On May 3, 2011, we executed a credit facility with Nordea Bank Finland plc, acting through its New York branch, 
DNB Bank ASA, acting through its New York branch, and ABN AMRO Bank N.V., for a senior secured term loan facility of 
up to $150.0 million. 

This  credit  facility  bears  interest  at  LIBOR  plus  an  applicable  margin  of  (i)  3.25%  per  annum  when  our  debt  to 
capitalization  (total  debt  plus  equity)  ratio  is  equal  to  or  less  than  50%  and  (ii)  3.50%  per  annum  when  our  debt  to 
capitalization  ratio  is  greater  than  50%.  The  credit  facility  matures  on  May  3,  2017,  and  the  availability  under  this  credit 
facility expired on January 31, 2014. 

Borrowings  for  each  vessel  financed  under  this  facility  represent  a  separate  tranche,  with  repayment  terms 
dependent  on  the  age  of  the  vessel  at  acquisition.  Each  tranche  under  the  credit  facility  is  repayable  in  equal  quarterly 
installments, with a lump sum payment at maturity, based on a full repayment of such tranche when the vessel to which it 
relates is 16 years of age. Our subsidiaries, which may at any time, own one or more of our vessels, act as guarantors under 
the credit facility. 

In  July  2016,  we  amended  certain  of  the  financial  covenants  under  the  2011  Credit  Facility.  These  financial 

covenants require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to capitalization shall be no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated  tangible net  worth was revised  to  no  less  than $1.0  billion  plus 25% of cumulative  positive  net 
income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter from January 1, 2016 going forward and 50% of the net 
proceeds of any new equity issues occurring on or after January 1, 2016. 

•  The ratio of EBITDA to interest expense (excluding non-cash items) shall be no less than 2.00 to 1.00. Such 
ratio  shall  be  calculated  quarterly  on  a  trailing  four  quarter  basis.  In  addition,  we  are  restricted  from  paying 
dividends  unless our  EBITDA  to  interest  expense  ratio  is  2.00  to 1.00 or greater.  EBITDA,  as defined  in  the 
loan agreement, excludes non-cash charges such as impairment. 

•  Consolidated  liquidity  (defined  as  cash  and  cash  equivalents)  was  revised  to  less  than  the  greater  of  $25.0 

million or $500,000 per each owned vessel plus $250,000 per each time chartered-in vessel.  

•  The  aggregate  fair  market  value  of  the  collateral  vessels  shall  at  all  times  be  no  less  than  150%  of  the  then 

aggregate outstanding principal amount of loans under the credit facility. 

The  outstanding  balances  at  December  31,  2016  and  December  31,  2015  were  $93.0  million  and  $101.0  million, 

respectively. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2016. 

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Newbuilding Credit Facility 

On  December  21,  2011,  we  executed  a  credit  facility  agreement  with  Credit  Agricole  Corporate  and  Investment 

Bank and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB for a senior secured term loan facility of up to $92.0 million. 

In September 2016, we refinanced all the amounts borrowed under the Newbuilding Credit Facility by repaying an 
aggregate  of  $68.8  million.  The  vessels  previously  financed  under  this  facility,  STI  Amber,  STI  Topaz,  STI  Ruby,  and  STI 
Garnet, were refinanced under our 2016 Credit Facility, which is described below. 

This transaction was accounted for as a debt extinguishment. As a result, the Newbuilding Credit Facility was fully 
repaid and an aggregate of $1.1 million of deferred financing fees was written off during the year ended December 31, 2016.  

2013 Credit Facility 

On July 2, 2013, we entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility and term loan facility with Nordea Bank 
Finland plc and the other lenders named therein of up to $525.0 million to finance the acquisition of certain vessels for which 
we previously entered into newbuilding contracts. 

During the year ended December 31, 2016, we refinanced all amounts outstanding under the 2013 Credit Facility by 
repaying an aggregate of $414.9 million. Of the total repayments, the borrowings related to 21 vessels were refinanced into 
other credit facilities and the borrowings related to one vessel, STI Mythos, was repaid as a result of the sale of that vessel. 
The repayments are summarized as follows: 

  Repayment amount 

Collateral 
STI Battery ....................   $ 
STI Mythos ....................  
STI Osceola ...................  
STI Rose ........................  
STI Fontvieille ...............  
STI Ville ........................  
STI Opera ......................  
STI Texas City ..............  
STI Meraux ...................  
STI San Antonio ............  
STI Virtus ......................  
STI Venere ....................  
STI Aqua .......................  
STI Dama ......................  
STI Benicia ....................  
STI Regina ....................  
STI St. Charles ..............  
STI Yorkville .................  
STI Wembley ................  
STI Alexis .....................  
STI Milwaukee ..............  
STI Seneca ....................  

1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
12 
13 
14 
15 
16 
17 
18 
19 
20 
21 
22 

(in millions of  
U.S. dollars) 

18.2 
17.9 
18.3 
32.5 
18.4 
18.5 
17.4 
17.4 
16.7 
16.7 
17.2 
16.9 
17.5 
17.5 
17.2 
17.5 
17.2 
17.6 
16.2 
32.5 
18.4 
17.2 

(1) 

  Repayment date 
January 2016 
March 2016 
April 2016 
June 2016 
July 2016 
July 2016 
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  

(1)   STI Mythos was sold in March 2016. 

All of these transactions were accounted for as debt extinguishments. As a result, the 2013 Credit Facility was fully 
repaid and an aggregate of $10.4 million of deferred financing fees was written off during the year ended December 31, 2016.  

K-Sure Credit Facility 

In  February  2014,  we  entered  into  a  $458.3  million  senior  secured  term  loan  facility  which  consists  of  a  $358.3 
million tranche with a group of financial institutions that is being 95% covered by Korea Trade Insurance Corporation, or the 
K-Sure Tranche, and a $100.0 million commercial tranche with a group of financial institutions led by DNB Bank ASA, or 
the Commercial Tranche. We refer to this credit facility as our K-Sure Credit Facility. 

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Drawdowns under the K-Sure Credit Facility occurred in connection with the delivery of certain of our newbuilding 

vessels as specified in the agreement. 

Repayments  will  be  made  in  equal  consecutive  six  month  repayment  installments  in  accordance  with  a  15  year 
repayment profile under the Commercial Tranche and a 12 year repayment profile under the K-Sure Tranche. Repayments 
commenced  in  July  2015  for  the  K-Sure  Tranche  and  September  2015  for  the  Commercial  Tranche.  The  Commercial 
Tranche  matures  in  July  2021,  and  the  K-Sure  Tranche  matures  in  January  2027  assuming  the  Commercial  Tranche  is 
refinanced through that date. 

Borrowings under the K-Sure tranche bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 2.25%. Borrowings under 
the Commercial Tranche bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 3.25% from the effective date of the agreement 
to  the  fifth  anniversary  thereof  and  3.75%  thereafter  until  the  maturity  date  in  respect  of  the  Commercial  Tranche.  A 
commitment fee equal to 40% of the applicable margin was payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility. 

In  July  2016,  we  amended  certain  of  the  financial  covenants  under  the  K-Sure  Credit  Facility.  These  financial 

covenants require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth was revised to no less than $1.0 billion plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive 
net  income  (on  a  consolidated basis)  for  each fiscal  quarter  commencing on or  after  January 1,  2016  and  (ii) 
50% of the net proceeds of new equity issues occurring on or after January 1, 2016.  

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on 

a trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity was revised to not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel 

plus $250,000 per each time chartered-in vessel.  

•  The minimum threshold for the aggregate fair market value of the vessels as a percentage of the then aggregate 

principal amount in each facility was also revised and shall at all times be no less than the following: 

From 
01-Jan-16 
01-Jan-17 
01-Jan-18 
01-Jan-19 
01-Jan-20 

To 
31-Dec-16 
31-Dec-17 
31-Dec-18 
31-Dec-19 
Thereafter 

  Minimum ratio 

165% 
160% 
155% 
150% 
145% 

These  amendments  were  accounted  for  as  a  debt  modification  and  accordingly,  no  deferred  financing  fees  were 

written off as a result. 

During the year ended December 31, 2016, we made scheduled principal payments of $36.5 million on the K-Sure 
Credit  Facility.  Additionally,  we  made  an  aggregate  payment  of  $73.5  million  as  part  of  the  sales  of  STI  Chelsea,  STI 
Lexington, STI  Powai,  and STI Olivia  and an  unscheduled  repayment  of  $16.0  million  as  a result of  amendments  made  to 
certain  financial  covenants  as  described  above.  We  wrote  off  an  aggregate  of  $2.7  million  of  deferred  financing  fees  as  a 
result of the vessel sales. 

The amounts outstanding relating to this facility as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $314.0 million and $440.0 

million, respectively. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2016.  

KEXIM Credit Facility 

In February 2014, we executed a senior secured term loan facility for $429.6 million, or the KEXIM Credit Facility, 
with a group of financial institutions led by DNB Bank ASA and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) and from the 
Export-Import Bank  of Korea,  or KEXIM,  a  statutory juridical  entity  established under The  Export-Import  Bank of Korea 
Act  of  1969,  as  amended,  in  the  Republic  of  Korea.  This  KEXIM  Credit  Facility  includes  commitments  from  KEXIM  of 
$300.6  million,  or  the  KEXIM  Tranche,  and  a  group  of  financial  institutions  led  by  DNB  Bank  ASA  and  Skandinaviska 
Enskilda Banken AB (publ) of $129.0 million, or the Commercial Tranche. 

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Drawdowns  under  the  KEXIM  Credit  Facility  occurred  in  connection  with  the  delivery  of  18  vessels  under  our 

Newbuilding Program as specified in the loan agreement. 

In addition to KEXIM’s commitment of up to $300.6 million, KEXIM also provided an optional guarantee for a five 
year  amortizing  note  of  $125.25  million,  the  proceeds  of which  reduced  the  $300.6  million  KEXIM Tranche. These  notes 
were issued on July 18, 2014 when Seven and Seven Ltd., an exempted company incorporated with limited liability under the 
laws of the Cayman Islands, or the Issuer, completed an offering of $125,250,000 in aggregate principal amount of floating 
rate guaranteed notes due 2019, or the KEXIM Notes, in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to the 
Securities Act and in offshore transactions complying with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The KEXIM Notes were 
issued in connection with the KEXIM Tranche and reduced KEXIM’s funding obligations and our borrowing costs under the 
KEXIM Tranche by 1.55% per year. Seven and Seven Ltd. is an unaffiliated company that was incorporated for the purpose 
of facilitating this transaction and servicing the bonds until maturity. 

Payment  of  100%  of  all  regularly  scheduled  installments  of  principal  of,  and  interest  on,  the  KEXIM  Notes  are 
guaranteed by KEXIM. The vessels in the loan are the collateral for the KEXIM Credit Facility, which includes the KEXIM 
Notes. The KEXIM Notes are currently listed to the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited. The KEXIM Notes are 
not listed on any other securities exchange, listing authority or quotation system. 

The Commercial Tranche matures on the sixth anniversary of the delivery date of the last vessel specified under the 
loan (January 2021), and the KEXIM Tranche matures on the 12th anniversary of the weighted average delivery date of the 
vessels specified under the loan assuming the Commercial Tranche is refinanced through that date (September 2026). 

Repayments  will  be  made  in  equal  consecutive  semi-annual  repayment  installments  in  accordance  with  a  15  year 
repayment  profile  under  the  Commercial  Tranche  and  a  12  year  repayment  profile  under  the  KEXIM  Tranche  (which 
includes  the  KEXIM  Notes).  Repayments  under  the  KEXIM  Tranche  will  first  be  applied  to  the  KEXIM  Notes  until  the 
maturity  of  those  notes  in  September  2019  and  all  subsequent  repayments  will  be  applied  to  the  remaining  amounts 
outstanding under KEXIM Tranche until the maturity of that tranche in September 2026 (assuming the Commercial Tranche 
is refinanced through that date). Repayments commenced in March 2015 for the KEXIM Tranche and in July 2015 for the 
Commercial Tranche. 

Borrowings  under  the  KEXIM  Tranche  bear  interest  at  LIBOR  plus  an  applicable  margin  of  3.25%.  Borrowings 
under  the  Commercial  Tranche  bear  interest  at  LIBOR  plus  an  applicable  margin  of  3.25%  from  the  effective  date  of  the 
agreement to the fifth anniversary thereof and 3.75% thereafter until the maturity date in respect of the Commercial Tranche. 

In  June  2016,  we  amended  certain  of  the  financial  covenants  under  the  KEXIM  Credit  Facility.  These  financial 

covenants require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth was revised to no less than $1.0 billion plus (i) 25% of cumulative positive net 
income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after January 1, 2016 and (ii) 50% of 
the net proceeds of any new equity issues occurring on or after January 1, 2016. 

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on 

a trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity was revised to not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel 

plus $250,000 per each time chartered-in vessel.  

•  The minimum threshold for the aggregate fair market value of the vessels as a percentage of the then aggregate 

principal amount in each facility was revised and shall at all times be no less than the following: 

From 
01-Jan-16 
01-Jan-17 
01-Jan-18 
01-Jan-19 
01-Jan-20 

To 
31-Dec-16 
31-Dec-17 
31-Dec-18 
31-Dec-19 
Thereafter 

  Minimum ratio 
165% 
160% 
155% 
150% 
145% 

These  amendments  were  accounted  for  as  a  debt  modification  and  accordingly,  no  deferred  financing  fees  were 

written off as a result. 

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The amounts outstanding relating to this facility (which includes the KEXIM Notes) as of December 31, 2016 and 
2015 were $366.6 million and $400.3 million respectively. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to 
this facility as of December 31, 2016.  

ABN AMRO Credit Facility 

In July 2015, we executed a senior secured term loan facility with ABN AMRO Bank N.V. and DVB Bank SE for 
up  to  $142.2  million.  This  facility  was  fully  drawn  in  2015  to  partially  finance  the  purchases  of  STI  Savile  Row,  STI 
Kingsway and STI Carnaby and to refinance the existing indebtedness on STI Spiga. We refer to this credit facility as our 
ABN AMRO Credit Facility. 

Repayments  under  the  ABN  AMRO  Credit  Facility  will  be  made  in  equal  consecutive  quarterly  repayment 
installments in accordance with a 15 year repayment profile. Repayments commenced three months after the drawdown date 
of each vessel. Each tranche matures on the fifth anniversary of the initial drawdown date and a balloon installment payment 
is due on the maturity date of each tranche. Borrowings under the ABN AMRO Credit Facility bear interest at LIBOR plus an 
applicable margin of 2.15%. 

Our ABN AMRO Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth no less than $677.3 million plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive net income 
(on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after October 1, 2013 and (ii) 50% of the net 
proceeds of new equity issues occurring on or after October 1, 2013. 

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on 

a trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel.  

•  The aggregate of the FMV of the vessels provided as collateral under the facility shall at all times be no less 

than 140% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the loans under the credit facility.  

During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016,  we  made  scheduled  principal  payments  of  $9.5  million  and  an 
unscheduled  prepayment  of  $4.0  million  on  this  credit  facility.  The  amounts  outstanding  relating  to  this  facility  as  of 
December  31,  2016  and  2015  were  $126.4  million  and  $139.8  million,  respectively.  We  were  in  compliance  with  the 
financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2016. 

ING Credit Facility 

In  June  2015,  we  executed  a  senior  secured  term  loan  facility  with  ING  Bank  N.V.,  London  Branch  for  a  credit 
facility of up to $52.0 million. In September 2015, we amended and restated the facility to increase the borrowing capacity to 
$87.0 million, and in March 2016, we amended and restated the facility to further increase the borrowing capacity to $132.5 
million. 

We made the following drawdowns from our ING Credit Facility during the year ended December 31, 2016:  

Drawdown amount  
(in millions of  
U.S. dollars) 

  Drawdown date 

$ 

26.0 
26.5 
17.1 
26.0 

March 2016 
April 2016 
April 2016 
June 2016 

Collateral 
STI Grace 
  STI Lombard   

STI Osceola  (1) 
STI Jermyn   

(1)   In April 2016, we refinanced the amount borrowed relating to STI Osceola by repaying $18.3 million on our 2013 Credit 

Facility and drawing down $17.1 million from our ING Credit Facility. 

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Repayments  on  all  borrowings  will  be  made  in  equal  consecutive  quarterly  installments,  in  accordance  with  a  15 
year  repayment  profile  with  the  first  installment  falling  due  three  calendar  months  after  the  drawdown  date  and  a  balloon 
installment payment, which is due on the maturity dates of March 4, 2021 for STI Lombard and STI Osceola and June 24, 
2022 for STI Grace, STI Jermyn, STI Black Hawk and STI Pontiac. 

Borrowings  under  the  ING  Credit  Facility  bear  interest  at  LIBOR  plus  a  margin  of  1.95%  per  annum.  A 

commitment fee equal to 40% of the applicable margin is payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility. 

Our ING Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization not more than 0.60 to 1:00.  

•  Consolidated tangible net worth of not less than $677.3 million plus (a) 25% of the positive consolidated net 
income for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after October 1, 2013 and (b) 50% of the net proceeds of new 
equity issues occurring on or after October 1, 2013. 

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on 

a trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel.  

•  The aggregate of the FMV of the vessels provided as collateral under the facility shall at all times be no less 

than 135% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the loans under the credit facility.  

The amounts outstanding relating to this facility as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $124.3 million and $34.7 

million, respectively. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2016. 

Credit Suisse Credit Facility 

In October 2015, we executed a senior secured term loan facility with Credit Suisse AG, Switzerland. The proceeds 
of this facility of $58.4 million were used to finance a portion of the purchase price of STI Selatar and STI Rambla. These 
vessels are owned individually by certain of our subsidiaries, who together are the borrowers under this credit facility, and 
Scorpio Tankers Inc. is the guarantor. We refer to this facility as our Credit Suisse Credit Facility. 

Repayments will be made in accordance with a 15 year repayment profile and will commence three calendar months 
after the drawdown date in respect of each tranche with subsequent installments falling due at consecutive intervals of three 
calendar  months  thereafter. A balloon payment  is due on  the  maturity  date of  five  years from  the date of delivery  of  each 
vessel. 

The facility will bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.40% per annum and a commitment fee equal to 1% of the 

amounts available was payable on the unused daily portion of this facility. 

Our Credit Suisse Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth no less than $677.3 million plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive net income 
(on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after October 1, 2013 and (ii) 50% of the net 
proceeds of new equity issues occurring on or after October 1, 2013. 

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on 

a trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel.  

•  The aggregate of the FMV of the vessels provided as collateral under the facility shall at all times be no less 

than 135% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the loans under the credit facility.  

There were no amounts borrowed as of December 31, 2016. We were in compliance with the financial covenants 
relating to this facility as of December 31, 2016. In February and March 2017, we drew down a total of $29.4 million and 
$29.0  million,  respectively,  from  this  facility  to  partially  finance  the  deliveries  of  STI  Selatar  in  February  2017  and  STI 
Rambla which is expected to be delivered before the end of March 2017. 

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BNP Paribas Credit Facility 

In December 2015, we executed a senior secured term loan facility with BNP Paribas SA for up to $34.5 million, 
and in December 2016, we amended and restated the facility to increase the borrowing capacity by a further $27.6 million to 
$62.1 million. These vessels are owned individually by certain of our subsidiaries, who together are the borrowers under this 
credit facility, and Scorpio Tankers Inc. is the guarantor. We refer to this facility as our BNP Paribas Credit Facility. 

Repayments on all borrowings will be made in ten equal consecutive semi-annual installments of $0.6 million per 
tranche, in accordance with a 15 year repayment profile with the first installment falling due on June 15, 2017 and subsequent 
installments falling due at consecutive intervals of six calendar months thereafter. A final balloon payment of $38.0 million is 
due on the maturity date of December 15, 2021. The original facility of $34.5 million bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin 
of 1.95% per annum, and the upsized facility of $27.6 million bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.30% per annum. A 
commitment fee equal to 40% of the applicable margin was payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility. 

Our BNP Paribas Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth no less than $677.3 million plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive net income 
(on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after October 1, 2013 and (ii) 50% of the net 
proceeds of new equity issues occurring on or after October 1, 2013.  

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on 

a trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel.  

•  The aggregate of the FMV of the vessels provided as collateral under the facility shall at all times be no less 

than 140% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the loans under the credit facility.  

We made the following drawdown from our BNP Paribas Credit Facility during the year ended December 31, 2016: 

Drawdown amount   
(in millions of  
U.S. dollars) 

$ 

17.3  

Drawdown date 
February 2016 

Collateral 
  STI Battery  (1) 

(1)   In  February 2016,  we  refinanced  the  amount  borrowed relating  to  STI Battery  by repaying $18.2  million on  our 2013 

Credit Facility and drawing down $17.3 million from our BNP Paribas Credit Facility. 

The amounts outstanding relating to this facility as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $32.2 million and $17.3 
million respectively, and there was $27.6 million available to draw as of that date. We were in compliance with the financial 
covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2016.  

Furthermore, in January and February 2017, we refinanced the outstanding indebtedness related to STI Sapphire and 
STI Emerald by repaying an aggregate of $26.3 million on our 2011 Credit Facility and drawing down $27.6 million from our 
BNP Paribas Credit Facility. 

Scotiabank Credit Facility 

In  June  2016,  we  executed  a  senior  secured  term  loan  facility  with  Scotiabank  Europe  plc.  The  loan  facility  was 
fully drawn in June 2016, and the proceeds of $33.3 million were used to refinance the existing indebtedness on STI Rose, 
which was previously financed under the 2013 Credit Facility. We refer to this facility as our Scotiabank Credit Facility. 

Repayments on all borrowings will be made in 12 equal consecutive quarterly installments of $0.6 million each with 
the  first  installment  paid  on  September  7,  2016  and  subsequent  installments  falling  due  at  consecutive  intervals  of  three 
calendar months thereafter. A final balloon payment is due on the maturity date of June 7, 2019. The facility bears interest at 
LIBOR plus a margin of 1.50% per annum, and a commitment fee equal to 35% of the applicable margin was payable on the 
unused daily portion of the credit facility. 

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Our Scotiabank Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth no less than $1.0 billion plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive net income (on 
a  consolidated  basis) for  each  fiscal quarter  commencing  on  or after  January  1, 2016 and  (ii) 50%  of  the net 
proceeds of new equity issues occurring on or after January 1, 2016.  

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on 

a trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel.  

•  The aggregate of the fair market value of the vessels provided as collateral under the facility shall at all times be 
no less than 125% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the loans under the credit facility.  

As of December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance was $32.2 million, and we were in compliance with the financial 

covenants relating to this facility as of that date. 

NIBC Credit Facility 

In June 2016, we executed a senior secured term loan facility with NIBC Bank N.V. This facility was fully drawn in 
July 2016, and the aggregate proceeds of $40.8 million were used to refinance the existing indebtedness on STI Ville and STI 
Fontvieille,  which  were  previously  financed  under  our  2013  Credit  Facility.  We  refer  to  this  facility  as  our  NIBC  Credit 
Facility. 

The  facility  is  separated  into  two  tranches  (one  per  vessel),  and  the  repayment  of  the  tranche  relating  to  the 
respective  vessel  will  commence  three  calendar  months  after  the  respective  drawdown  date.  Repayments  will  be  made  in 
equal, consecutive quarterly installments of $0.5 million per tranche through July 2018 and $0.4 million per tranche for each 
quarter thereafter with a final balloon payment due at the maturity date of June 2021. The facility bears interest at LIBOR 
plus a margin of 2.50% per annum. A commitment fee equal to 35% of the applicable  margin was payable on the unused 
daily portion of the credit facility. 

Our NIBC Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth no less than $1.0 billion plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive net income (on 
a  consolidated  basis) for  each  fiscal quarter  commencing  on  or after  January  1, 2016 and  (ii) 50%  of  the net 
proceeds of new equity issues occurring on or after January 1, 2016.  

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on 

a trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum  liquidity  of  not  less  than  the  greater  of  $25.0  million  or  $500,000  per  each  owned  vessel  plus 

$250,000 per each time chartered-in vessel.  

•  The  aggregate  of  the  fair  market  value  of  the  vessels  provided  as  collateral  under  the  facility  shall  be:  130% 
from the first drawdown date and ending on the second anniversary of the first drawdown date; 135% from the 
second  anniversary  of  the  first  drawdown  date  and  expiring  on  the  fourth  anniversary  of  the  first  drawdown 
date; and 140% at all times thereafter.  

We made the following drawdowns from our NIBC Credit Facility during the year ended December 31, 2016:  

Drawdown amount  
(in millions of  
U.S. dollars) 

$ 

20.4  
20.4  

Drawdown date 
July 2016 
July 2016 

Collateral 
  STI Fontvieille (1) 
(1) 
STI Ville 

(1)   In July 2016, we refinanced the amounts borrowed relating to STI Fontvieille and STI Ville by repaying an aggregate of 

$36.9 million on our 2013 Credit Facility and drawing down $40.8 million from our NIBC Credit Facility. 

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As of December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance was $39.8 million, and we were in compliance with the financial 

covenants relating to this facility as of that date. 

2016 Credit Facility 

In August 2016, we executed a senior secured loan facility with ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Nordea Bank Finland plc, 
acting  through  its  New  York  branch,  and  Skandinaviska  Enskilda  Banken  AB.  The  loan  facility  was  fully  drawn  in 
September 2016, and the aggregate proceeds of $288.0 million were used to refinance the existing indebtedness on 16 MR 
product tankers, which were previously financed under the 2013 Credit Facility (STI Opera, STI Texas City, STI Meraux, STI 
San Antonio, STI Virtus, STI Venere, STI Aqua, STI Dama, STI Benicia, STI Regina, STI St. Charles, and STI Yorkville) and 
Newbuilding Credit Facility (STI Amber, STI Topaz, STI Ruby and STI Garnet). This credit facility is comprised of a term 
loan up to $192.0 million and a revolver up to $96.0 million. We refer to this credit facility as our 2016 Credit Facility. 

Repayments  on  the  term  loan  facility  will  be  made  in  equal,  consecutive  quarterly  installments  of  $6.8  million 
through September 2018 and $6.0 million for each quarter thereafter with a final balloon payment due at the maturity date of 
September 2021. All amounts borrowed under the revolving credit facility are due at the maturity date of September 2021. 
The facility bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.50% per annum, and a commitment fee equal to 40% of the applicable 
margin was payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility. 

Our 2016 Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth no less than $1.0 billion plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive net income (on 
a  consolidated  basis) for  each  fiscal quarter  commencing  on  or  after  January  1, 2016 and  (ii) 50%  of  the net 
proceeds of new equity issues occurring on or after January 1, 2016.  

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on 

a trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum  liquidity  of  not  less  than  the  greater  of  $25.0  million  or  $500,000  per  each  owned  vessel  plus 

$250,000 per each time chartered-in vessel.  

•  The aggregate of the fair market value of the vessels provided as collateral under the facility shall at all times be 
no less than 140% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the loans under the credit facility.  

We made the following drawdowns from our 2016 Credit Facility during the year ended December 31, 2016: 

Drawdown amount  
(in millions of  
U.S. dollars) 

$ 

18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
16.7 
16.7 
16.7 
16.7 

Drawdown date 
September 2016 
September 2016 
September 2016 
September 2016 
September 2016 
September 2016 
September 2016 
September 2016 
September 2016 
September 2016 
September 2016 
September 2016 
September 2016 
September 2016 
September 2016 
September 2016 

(1) 

(1) 

Collateral 
STI Opera 

(1) 
STI Texas City  (1) 
(1) 
STI Meraux 
STI San Antonio  (1) 
(1) 
STI Virtus 
STI Venere 
STI Aqua 
STI Dama 
STI Benicia 
STI Regina 

(1) 
STI St. Charles  (1) 
(1) 
STI Yorkville 
STI Amber 
STI Topaz 
STI Ruby 
STI Garnet 

(2) 

(2) 

(2) 

(1) 

(2) 

(1) 

(1)   In  September  2016,  we  refinanced  the  amounts  borrowed  on  the  12  MR  product  tankers  listed  above  by  repaying  an 
aggregate of $206.8 million on our 2013 Credit Facility and drawing down $221.4 million from our 2016 Credit Facility. 

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(2)   In September 2016, we refinanced the amounts borrowed on the four MR product tankers listed above by repaying an 
aggregate of $68.8 million on our Newbuilding Credit Facility and drawing down $66.6 million from our 2016 Credit 
Facility. 

As  of  December  31,  2016,  the  outstanding  balance  was  $281.2  million,  and  we  were  in  compliance  with  the 

financial covenants relating to this facility as of that date. 

DVB Credit Facility 

In September 2016, we executed a senior secured term loan facility with DVB Bank SE. The loan facility was fully 
drawn in September 2016, and the proceeds of $90.0 million were used to refinance the existing indebtedness on four product 
tankers (STI Alexis, STI Milwaukee, STI Seneca, and STI Wembley), which were previously financed under the 2013 Credit 
Facility. We refer to this credit facility as our DVB Credit Facility. 

The facility will be repaid in equal, quarterly principal repayments of $1.6 million, has a final maturity of August 

2017, and bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.60% per annum. 

Our DVB Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth no less than $677.3 million plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive net income 
(on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after October 1, 2013 and (ii) 50% of the net 
proceeds of new equity issues occurring on or after October 1, 2013.  

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on 

a trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel. 

•  The aggregate of the fair market value of the vessels provided as collateral under the facility shall at all times be 
no less than 140% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the loans under the credit facility.  

We made the following drawdowns from our DVB Credit Facility during the year ended December 31, 2016: 

Drawdown amount  
(in millions of  
U.S. dollars) 

$ 

18.5 
19.5 
20.5 
31.5 

Drawdown date 
September 2016   
September 2016   
September 2016   
September 2016   

Collateral 
(1) 
STI Wembley 
STI Milwaukee  (1) 
(1) 

STI Seneca 
STI Alexis 

(1) 

(1)   In  September  2016,  we  refinanced  the  amounts  borrowed  on  the  four  product  tankers  listed  above  by  repaying  an 

aggregate of $84.3 million into our 2013 Credit Facility and drawing down $90.0 million from our DVB Credit Facility. 

As of December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance was $88.4 million, and we were in compliance with the financial 

covenants relating to this facility as of that date. 

2017 Credit Facility 

In  March  2017,  we  executed  a  senior  secured  term  loan  facility  with  a  group  of  financial  institutions  led  by 
Macquarie  Bank  Limited  (London  Branch)  for  up  to $172.0  million,  or  the  2017  Credit  Facility.  The  2017  Credit  Facility 
consists  of  five  tranches;  including  two  commercial  tranches  of  $15.0  million  and  $25.0  million,  a  KEXIM  Guaranteed 
Tranche of $48.0 million, a KEXIM Funded Tranche of $52.0 million, and a GIEK Guaranteed Tranche of $32.0 million. 

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The 2017 Credit Facility is expected to be used to partially finance the purchase of eight MR product tankers that are 
currently under construction at HMD. Drawdowns will be available at an amount equal to the lower of 60% of the contract 
price and 60% of the fair market value of each respective vessel. Other key terms are as follows: 

•  The  first  commercial  tranche  of  $15.0  million  has  a  final  maturity  of  six  years  from  the  drawdown  date  of  each 

vessel, bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.25% per annum, and has a 15 year repayment profile.  

•  The second commercial tranche of $25.0 million has a final maturity of nine years from the drawdown date of each 
vessel (assuming KEXIM or GIEK have not exercised their option to call for prepayment of the KEXIM and GIEK 
funded and guaranteed tranches by the date falling two months prior to the maturity of the first commercial tranche 
and in the event that the first commercial tranche has not been extended), bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 
2.25% per annum, and has a 15 year repayment profile.  

•  The KEXIM Funded Tranche and GIEK Guaranteed Tranche have a final maturity of 12 years from the drawdown 
date of each vessel (assuming the commercial tranches are refinanced through that date), bear interest at LIBOR plus 
a margin of 2.15% per annum, and have a 12 year repayment profile.  

•  The KEXIM Guaranteed Tranche has a final maturity of 12 years from the drawdown date of each vessel (assuming 
the  commercial  tranches  are  refinanced  through  that  date),  bears  interest  at  LIBOR  plus  a  margin  of  1.60%  per 
annum, and has a 12 year repayment profile. 

The credit facility contains financial and restrictive covenants, which require us to, among other things, comply with 
certain financial tests (described below); deliver quarterly and annual financial statements and annual projections; maintain 
adequate insurances; comply with laws (including environmental laws and ERISA); maintain flag and class of our vessels. 
Other such covenants may,  among other things, restrict consolidations,  mergers or sales of our assets; require us to obtain 
lender  approval  on  changes  in  our  vessel  manager;  limit  our  ability  to  place  liens  on  our  assets;  limit  our  ability  to  incur 
additional indebtedness; prohibit us from paying dividends if there is a covenant breach under the loan or an event of default 
has occurred or would occur as a result of payment of such dividend; prohibit our transactions with affiliates. 

Our 2017 Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth no less than $1.0 billion plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive net income (on 
a  consolidated  basis) for  each  fiscal quarter  commencing  on  or  after  January  1, 2016 and  (ii) 50%  of  the net 
proceeds of new equity issues occurring on or after January 1, 2016. 

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on 

a trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum  liquidity  of  not  less  than  the  greater  of  $25.0  million  or  $500,000  per  each  owned  vessel  and 

$250,000 each time chartered-in vessel. 

•  The aggregate of the FMV of the vessels provided as collateral under the facility shall at all times be no less 

than 135% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the loans under the credit facility.  

HSH Nordbank Credit Facility 

In  January  2017,  we  entered  into  a  senior  secured  credit  facility  agreement  with  HSH  Nordbank  AG  for  $31.1 
million, or the HSH Nordbank Credit Facility. In February 2017, we refinanced the outstanding indebtedness related to STI 
Duchessa  and  STI  Onyx  by  repaying  an  aggregate  of  $23.7  million  on  our  2011  Credit  Facility  and  drawing  down  an 
aggregate of $31.1 million from this facility as follows: 

Drawdown amount  
(in millions of  
U.S. dollars) 

$ 

  Drawdown date 
February 2017   
February 2017   

16.5 
14.6 

Collateral 
STI Duchessa 
STI Onyx 

Repayments on all borrowings under the HSH Nordbank Credit Facility are scheduled to be made in 20 consecutive 
quarterly installments. The first eight repayment installments shall be $745,669 each and the next 12 repayment installments 
shall be $648,408 each, the last of which shall be payable together with an additional balloon installment equal to the then 
outstanding balance of the loan. The facility has a final maturity of five years from the first drawdown date, and bears interest 
at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.50% per annum. 

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The credit facility contains financial and restrictive covenants, which require us to, among other things, comply with 
certain financial tests (described below); deliver quarterly and annual financial statements and annual projections; maintain 
adequate insurances; comply with laws (including environmental laws and ERISA); maintain flag and class of our vessels. 
Other such covenants may,  among other things, restrict consolidations,  mergers or sales of our assets; require us to obtain 
lender  approval  on  changes  in  our  vessel  manager;  limit  our  ability  to  place  liens  on  our  assets;  limit  our  ability  to  incur 
additional indebtedness; prohibit us from paying dividends if there is a covenant breach under the loan or an event of default 
has occurred or would occur as a result of payment of such dividend; prohibit our transactions with affiliates. 

Our HSH Nordbank Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth no less than $1.0 billion plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive net income (on 
a  consolidated  basis) for  each  fiscal quarter  commencing  on  or after  January  1, 2016 and  (ii) 50%  of  the net 
proceeds of new equity issues occurring on or after January 1, 2016. 

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on 

a trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum  liquidity  of  not  less  than  the  greater  of  $25.0  million  or  $500,000  per  each  owned  vessel  and 

$250,000 each time chartered-in vessel. 

•  The aggregate of the FMV of the vessels provided as collateral under the facility shall at all times be no less 

than 140% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the loans under the credit facility.  

Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2020 

On May 12, 2014, we issued $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.75% Senior Notes due May 2020, or 
our Senior Notes Due 2020, and on June 9, 2014, we issued an additional $3.75 million aggregate principal amount of Senior 
Notes Due 2020 when the underwriters partially exercised their option to purchase additional Senior Notes Due 2020 on the 
same  terms  and  conditions.  The  net  proceeds  from  the  issuance  of  the  Senior  Notes  Due  2020  were  $51.8  million  after 
deducting the underwriters’ discounts, commissions and offering expenses. 

The Senior Notes Due 2020 bear interest at a coupon rate of 6.75% per year, payable quarterly in arrears on the 15th 
day of February, May, August and November of each year. Coupon payments commenced on August 15, 2014. The Senior 
Notes Due 2020 are redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after May 15, 2017 at a redemption price 
equal to 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption 
date. 

The Senior Notes Due 2020 are our senior unsecured obligations and rank equally with all of our existing and future 
senior  unsecured  and  unsubordinated  debt  and  are  effectively  subordinated  to  our  existing  and  future  secured  debt,  to  the 
extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and will be structurally subordinated to all existing and future debt and 
other liabilities of our subsidiaries. No sinking fund is provided for the Senior Notes Due 2020. The Senior Notes Due 2020 
were  issued  in  minimum  denominations  of $25.00  and  integral  multiples  of $25.00  in excess  thereof  and  are  listed  on  the 
NYSE under the symbol “SBNA.” 

The Senior Notes Due 2020 require us to comply with certain covenants, including financial covenants; restrictions 
on consolidations, mergers or sales of assets and prohibitions on paying dividends or returning capital to equity holders if a 
covenant breach or an event of default has occurred or would occur as a result of such payment. If we undergo a change of 
control, holders may require us to repurchase for cash all or any portion of their notes at a change of control repurchase price 
equal to 101% of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the 
change of control purchase date. 

The financial covenants under our Senior Notes Due 2020 include: 

•  Net borrowings shall not equal or exceed 70% of total assets. 

•  Net worth shall always exceed $650.0 million.  

The  outstanding  balance  was  $53.75  million  as  of  December 31,  2016  and  December  31,  2015,  and  we  were  in 

compliance with the financial covenants relating to the Senior Notes Due 2020 as of that date.  

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Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 

In June 2014, we issued $360.0 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2019, or the 
Convertible Notes, in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act. This 
amount  includes  the  full  exercise  of  the  initial  purchasers’  option  to  purchase  an  additional  $60.0  million  in  aggregate 
principal amount of the Convertible Notes in connection with the offering. The net proceeds we received from the issuance of 
the  Convertible  Notes  after  the  exercise  of  the  initial  purchasers’  option  to  purchase  additional  Convertible  Notes  were 
$349.0 million after deducting the initial purchasers’ discounts, commissions and offering expenses of $11.0 million. As part 
of the transaction, we used a portion of the net proceeds to repurchase $95.0 million of our common stock, or 10,127,600 
shares, at $9.38 per share in a privately negotiated transaction. 

The Convertible Notes bear interest at a coupon rate of 2.375% per annum, and are payable semi-annually in arrears 
on  January  1  and  July  1  of  each  year  beginning  on  January  1,  2015.  The  Convertible  Notes  will  mature  on  July  1,  2019, 
unless  earlier  converted,  redeemed  or  repurchased.  At  issuance,  the  Convertible  Notes  were  convertible  in  certain 
circumstances and during certain periods at an initial conversion rate of 82.0075 shares of common stock per $1,000 (which 
represents an initial conversion price of approximately $12.19 per share of common stock), subject to adjustment in certain 
circumstances  as  set  forth  in  the  indenture  governing  the  Convertible  Notes.  Adjustments  were  made  during  years  ended 
December  31,  2016  and  2015  to  the  initial  conversion  rate  as  a  result  of  the  issuance  of  dividends  to  our  common 
stockholders. The table below details the dividends declared from the issuance of the Convertible Notes through March 15, 
2017 and their corresponding effect to the conversion rate of the Convertible Notes. The conversion rate as of December 31, 
2016 was 97.7039.  

Record Date 
August 22, 2014 ............................. 
November 25, 2014........................ 
March 13, 2015 .............................. 
May 21, 2015 ................................. 
August 14, 2015 ............................. 
November 24, 2015........................ 
March 10, 2016 .............................. 
May 11, 2016 ................................. 
September 15, 2016 ....................... 
November 25, 2016........................ 
February 23, 2017 .......................... 

  Dividends per share 
0.100 
0.120 
0.120 
0.125 
0.125 
0.125 
0.125 
0.125 
0.125 
0.125 
0.010 

$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 

Share Adjusted 
Conversion Rate (1)   
82.8556 
84.0184 
85.2216 
86.3738 
87.4349 
88.6790 
90.5311 
92.5323 
94.9345 
97.7039 
97.9316 

(1)   Per $1,000 principal amount.   

Holders  may  convert  their  notes  at  their  option  at  any  time  prior  to  the  close  of  business  on  the  business  day 

immediately preceding January 1, 2019 only under the following circumstances: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

during  any  calendar  quarter  commencing  after  the  calendar  quarter  ending  on  September  30,  2014  (and  only 
during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of the common stock for at least 15 trading days 
(whether or not consecutive) during a period of 25 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the 
immediately  preceding  calendar  quarter  is  greater  than  or  equal  to  130%  of  the  conversion  price  on  each 
applicable trading day;  

during the five business day period after any five consecutive trading day period, or the Measurement Period, in 
which the trading price (as defined below) per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes for each trading 
day of the Measurement Period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of our common 
stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day;  

if  the  Company  calls  any  or  all  of  the  Convertible  Notes  for  redemption,  at  any  time  prior  to  the  close  of 
business on the scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date; or  

upon  the occurrence of  specified  corporate events  as  defined  in  the  indenture  (e.g.  consolidations, mergers,  a 
binding share exchange or the transfer or lease of all or substantially all of our assets).  

We may not redeem the Convertible Notes prior to July 6, 2017. We may redeem for cash all or any portion of the 
notes, at our option, on or after July 6, 2017 if the last reported sale price of our common stock has been at least 130% of the 
conversion price then in effect for at least 15 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 25 consecutive trading day 

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period (including the last trading day of such period) ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the 
date on which we provide notice of redemption at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to 
be redeemed, plus  accrued  and unpaid  interest  to,  but excluding,  the redemption date.  No  sinking  fund  is  provided  for  the 
Convertible Notes. 

The Convertible Notes require us to comply with certain covenants such as restrictions on consolidations, mergers or 
sales of assets. Additionally, if we undergo a fundamental change, holders may require us to repurchase for cash all or any 
portion  of  their  notes  at  a  fundamental  change  repurchase  price  equal  to  100%  of  the  principal  amount  of  the  notes  to  be 
repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. 

We determined the initial carrying value of the liability component of the Convertible Notes to be $298.7 million 
based on the fair value of a similar liability that does not have any associated conversion feature. We used our Senior Notes 
Due  2020  issued  in  May  2014  as  the  basis  for  this  determination.  The  difference  between  the  fair  value  of  the  liability 
component and the face value of the Convertible Notes is being amortized over the term of the Convertible Notes under the 
effective  interest  method  and  recorded  as  part  of  financial  expenses.  The  residual  value  of  $61.3  million  (the  conversion 
feature) was recorded to additional paid-in capital. 

In July 2015, we repurchased $1.5 million face value of our Convertible Notes at an average price of $1,088.10 per 
$1,000 principal amount. As a result of this transaction, we reduced the liability and equity components of the Convertible 
Notes by $1.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively and recorded a gain of $46,273. We also wrote off $30,880 of deferred 
financing fees as a result of this transaction. 

In March 2016, we repurchased $5.0 million face value of our Convertible Notes at an average price of $831.05 per 
$1,000 principal amount, or $4.2 million. As a result of this transaction, we reduced the liability and equity components of 
the  Convertible  Notes  by  $4.4  million  and  $0.3  million,  respectively  and  we  recorded  a  gain  of  $0.6  million,  which  is 
recorded within financial income of the consolidated statement of income or loss. We also wrote off $0.1 million of deferred 
financing fees as a result of this transaction. 

In May 2016, we repurchased $5.0 million face value of our Convertible Notes at an average price of $847.50 per 
$1,000 principal amount, or $4.2 million. As a result of this transaction, we reduced the liability and equity components of 
the  Convertible  Notes  by  $4.4  million  and  $0.2  million,  respectively  and  we  recorded  a  gain  of  $0.4  million,  which  is 
recorded within financial income of the consolidated statement of income or loss. We also wrote off $0.1 million of deferred 
financing fees as a result of this transaction. 

The carrying values of the liability component of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, were 
$316.5 million and $313.8 million, respectively. We incurred $8.3 million of coupon interest and $11.6 million of non-cash 
accretion of our Convertible Notes during the year ended December 31, 2016. We incurred $8.5 million of coupon interest 
and $11.1 million of non-cash accretion of our Convertible Notes during the year ended December 31, 2015. 

We were in compliance with the covenants related to the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2016.  

Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2017 

On October 31, 2014, we issued $45.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.50% Unsecured Senior Notes due 
October  15,  2017,  or  the  Senior  Notes  Due  2017,  and  on  November  17,  2014,  we  issued  an  additional  $6.75  million 
aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes Due 2017 when the underwriters exercised their option to purchase additional 
Senior Notes Due 2017 on the same terms and conditions. The net proceeds from the issuance of the Senior Notes Due 2017 
were approximately $49.9 million after deducting the underwriters’ discounts, commissions and offering expenses. 

All terms mentioned are defined in the indenture. 

The Senior Notes Due 2017 bear interest at a coupon rate of 7.50% per year, payable quarterly in arrears on the 15th 

day of January, April, July and October of each year, commencing on January 15, 2015. 

The Senior Notes Due 2017 are our senior unsecured obligations and rank equally with all of our existing and future 
senior unsecured and unsubordinated debt. The Senior Notes Due 2017 are effectively subordinated to our existing and future 
secured  debt,  to  the  extent  of  the  value  of  the  assets  securing  such  debt,  and  structurally  subordinated  to  all  existing  and 
future debt and other liabilities of our subsidiaries. The Senior Notes Due 2017 were issued in minimum denominations of 
$25.00 and integral multiples of $25.00 in excess thereof and are listed on the NYSE under the symbol “SBNB.” 

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The Senior Notes Due 2017 require us to comply with certain covenants, including financial covenants; restrictions 
on consolidations, mergers or sales of assets and prohibitions on paying dividends or returning capital to equity holders if a 
covenant breach or an event of default has occurred or would occur as a result of such payment. If we undergo a change of 
control, holders may require us to repurchase for cash all or any portion of their notes at a change of control repurchase price 
equal to 101% of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the 
change of control purchase date. 

The financial covenants include: 

•  Net borrowings shall not equal or exceed 70% of total assets. 

•  Net worth shall always exceed $650.0 million.  

The  outstanding  balance  was  $51.75  million  as  of  December 31,  2016  and  December 31,  2015  and  we  were  in 

compliance with the financial covenants as of those dates.  

Finance Lease Accounting 

In July 2015, we entered into an agreement with an unrelated third-party to purchase STI Lombard, an LR2 product 
tanker,  which  was  under  construction  at  DSME,  for  approximately  $59.0  million.  As part  of  this  agreement,  we  agreed  to 
make a deposit of $5.9 million and to bareboat charter-in the vessel for up to nine months, at $10,000 per day. STI Lombard 
was delivered to us under the bareboat agreement in August 2015. This transaction was accounted for as a finance lease as of 
December 31, 2015 and the finance lease liability was $53.4 million at that date. In April 2016, we took ownership of this 
vessel at the conclusion of the bareboat agreement and paid the remaining 90% of the purchase price, or $53.1 million, as part 
of this transaction. Accordingly, all amounts due under the finance lease were settled at that date.  

Capital Expenditures 

Vessel Acquisitions and Dispositions 

Newbuilding vessel acquisitions 

In March and June 2016, we took delivery of two LR2 product tankers under our Newbuilding Program, STI Grace 

and STI Jermyn, respectively, and reclassified $106.7 million, in aggregate, from “Vessels under construction” to “Vessels”. 

In April 2016, we took ownership of STI Lombard, an LR2 product tanker that was previously bareboat chartered-in, 
and paid the remaining 90% of the purchase price, or $53.1 million, upon delivery. We drew down $26.5 million from our 
ING Credit Facility to partially finance this transaction. 

As of March 15, 2017, we had nine newbuilding vessels under construction, of which eight MRs are expected to be 
delivered throughout the remainder of 2017 and the first quarter of 2018 and one LR2 is expected to be delivered in the first 
quarter of 2017. These nine newbuilding vessels under construction have an aggregate purchase price of $338.5 million. Of 
this amount, $109.6 million has been paid as of March 15, 2017.  

The following table is a timeline of future expected payments and dates for our vessels under construction as of as of 

March 15, 2017* 

Q1 2017 - installment payments made .........................   
Q1 2017 - remaining installment payments .................   
Q2 2017 .......................................................................   
Q3 2017 .......................................................................   
Q4 2017 .......................................................................   
Q1 2018 .......................................................................   
Total .............................................................................   

*   These are estimates only and are subject to change as construction progresses. 

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$ 

In millions of  
U.S. Dollars   
29.2 
52.7 
35.9 
68.2 
50.5 
21.6 
258.1 

$ 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sale of vessels 

In February 2016, we reached an agreement with an unrelated third party to sell five 2014 built MR product tankers; 
STI Lexington, STI Mythos, STI Chelsea, STI Olivia, and STI Powai. Two vessels were sold in March 2016, one vessel was 
sold in April 2016 and two vessels were sold in May 2016. The aggregate net proceeds were $158.2 million and we recorded 
an aggregate loss of $2.1 million as part of these sales. 

As part of these sales of STI Lexington, STI Chelsea, STI Olivia and STI Powai, we made an aggregate repayment of 
$73.5  million  on  our  K-Sure  Credit  Facility,  and  as  part  of  the  sale  of  STI  Mythos,  we  repaid  $17.9  million  on  our  2013 
Credit Facility. We also wrote off an aggregate of $3.2 million of deferred financing fees as part of these repayments. 

In December 2016, we signed a non-binding term sheet with an unaffiliated third party to sell and leaseback, on a 
bareboat basis, three 2013 built MR product tankers. The selling price is $29.0 million per vessel and we expect to bareboat-
in the vessels for a period of up to eight years for $8,800 per day per vessel. Upon completion, our liquidity is expected to 
increase  by  approximately $29.0  million after  the  repayment  of  debt.  We  expect  to  have  the  option  to  repurchase  these 
vessels  beginning  at  the  end  of  the  fifth  year  of  the  agreement  through  the  end  of  the  eighth  year  of  the  agreement.  This 
transaction is subject customary conditions precedent and the execution of definitive documentation. 

Drydock 

During 2015 and 2016, none of our vessels were drydocked. 

As  our  fleet  matures  and  expands,  our  drydock  expenses  will  likely  increase.  Ongoing  costs  for  compliance  with 
environmental  regulations  and  society  classification  survey  costs  are  a  component  of  our  vessel  operating  costs.  With  the 
exception of the recent ratification of the ballast water treatment convention as described in “Item 3. Key Information - D. 
Risk Factors”, we are not currently aware of any regulatory changes or environmental liabilities that we anticipate will have a 
material impact on our results of operations or financial condition. 

C. Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, Etc. 

Not applicable. 

D. Trend Information 

See “Item 4. Information on the Company—B. Business Overview—The International Oil Tanker Shipping Industry.” 

E. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements 

As of December 31, 2016, we were committed to make charter-hire payments to third parties for certain chartered-in 
vessels. These arrangements are accounted for as operating leases. Additionally, we are committed to make payments on our 
newbuilding  vessel  orders.  See  “Item  5.  Operating  and  Financial  Review  and  Prospects—B.  Liquidity  and  Capital 
Resources” for further information. 

F. Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations 

The following table sets forth our total contractual obligations at December 31, 2016: 

  Less than 

1 to 3 
years 

3 to 5 
years 

  More than  
5 years 

1 year 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Secured bank loans(1) ...........................................................................  $  305,562   $  268,434  $  870,874  $ 
Estimated interest payments on secured bank loans(2) ......................... 
Bank loans - commitment fees(3) .......................................................... 
Time and bareboat charter-in commitments(4) ..................................... 
Technical management fees(5) .............................................................. 
Commercial management fees(6) .......................................................... 
Newbuilding installments(7) ................................................................. 
Convertible Notes (8) ............................................................................ 
Convertible Notes - estimated interest payments(9) .............................. 
Senior unsecured notes (10) ................................................................... 
Senior unsecured notes - estimated interest payments(11) ..................... 
Total ....................................................................................................  $  743,890   $  790,711  $  985,166  $ 

97,396 
— 
30,933 
— 
— 
21,638 
  348,500 
16,554 
— 
7,256 

56,215  
200  
57,018  
10,727  
10,149  
236,483  
—  
8,277  
51,750  
7,509  

58,758 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
53,750 
1,784 

53,208 
1,122 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
54,330 

(1)  Represents principal payments due on our secured credit facilities, as described above in “Item 5B. Liquidity and Capital 
Resources  -  Long-Term  Debt  Obligations  and  Credit  Arrangements”.  These  payments  are  based  on  our  outstanding 
borrowings as of December 31, 2016. 

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(2)  Represents estimated interest payments on our secured credit facilities. These payments were estimated by taking into 
consideration: (i) the margin on each credit facility and (ii) the forward interest rate curve calculated from interest swap 
rates, as published by a third party, as of December 31, 2016.  

The forward curve was calculated as follows as of December 31, 2016:   

Year 1 ......................................... 
Year 2 ......................................... 
Year 3 ......................................... 
Year 4 ......................................... 
Year 5 ......................................... 
Year 6 ......................................... 
Year 7 ......................................... 

1.19% 
1.75% 
2.15% 
2.34% 
2.44% 
2.51%(1) 
2.69% 

(1)  Third party published six year interest swap rates were unavailable. As such, we interpolated the year six forward rate 

using an average of the five and seven year published swap rates from the third party. 

The margins on each credit facility that have amounts outstanding at December 31, 2016 are as follows:  

Facility 
2011 Credit Facility ....................................................... 
KEXIM .......................................................................... 
KEXIM Commercial Tranche ........................................ 
KEXIM Guarantee Notes ............................................... 
K-Sure ............................................................................ 
K-Sure Commercial Tranche ......................................... 
ABN AMRO Credit Facility .......................................... 
ING Credit Facility ........................................................ 
BNP Paribas Credit Facility ........................................... 
Scotiabank Credit Facility ............................................. 
NIBC Credit Facility ...................................................... 
2016 Credit Facility ....................................................... 
DVB Credit Facility ....................................................... 

Margin 
3.50% 
3.25% 
3.25%(1) 
1.70% 
2.25% 
3.25%(2) 
2.15% 
1.95% 
1.95% 
1.50% 
2.50% 
2.50% 
1.60% 

(1)   Borrowings under the KEXIM Commercial Tranche bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 3.25% from the 

effective date of the agreement to the fifth anniversary thereof and 3.75% thereafter until the maturity date. 

(2)  Borrowings under the K-Sure Commercial Tranche bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 3.25% from the 
effective date of the agreement to the fifth anniversary thereof and 3.75% thereafter until the maturity date in respect of 
the Commercial Tranche. 
Interest  was  then  estimated  using  the  above  mentioned rates  multiplied  by  the  amounts  outstanding under  our various 
credit facilities using the balance as of December 31, 2016 and taking into consideration the scheduled amortization of 
such facilities going forward until their respective maturities.  

(3)  As of December 31, 2016, a commitment fee equal to 40% of the applicable margin was payable on the unused daily 
portion of our BNP Paribas Credit Facility (which was upsized in December 2016) and a commitment fee equal to 1% of 
the  amounts  available  was  payable  on  the  unused  daily  portion  of  our  Credit  Suisse  Credit  Facility.  Our  2011  Credit 
Facility, KEXIM Credit Facility, K-Sure Credit Facility ING Credit Facility, ABN AMRO Credit Facility, 2016 Credit 
Facility, Scotiabank Credit Facility, NIBC Credit Facility and DVB Credit Facility were fully drawn as of December 31, 
2016. 

(4)  Represents amounts due under our time and bareboat charter-in agreements as of December 31, 2016. 
(5)  We pay our technical manager, SSM, $685 per day per owned vessel. These fees are subject to a notice period of three 
months and a payment equal to three months of management fees which would be due and payable upon the sale of a 
vessel, so long as such termination does not amount to a change of control of the Company, including a sale of all or 
substantially all vessels, in which case, a payment equal to 24 months of management fees will apply. 

(6)  We  pay  our  commercial  manager,  SCM,  $250  per  vessel  per  day  for  LR2  vessels,  $300  per  vessel  per  day  for  LR1 
vessels, $325 per vessel per day for MR and Handymax vessels plus a 1.50% commission on gross revenue for vessels 
that are in one of the Scorpio Group Pools. When the vessels are not in the pools, SCM charges fees of $250 per vessel 
per  day  for  the  LR1  and  LR2  vessels,  $300  per  vessel  per  day  for  the  Handymax  and  MR  vessels  plus  a  1.25% 
commission on gross revenue. These fees are subject to a notice period of three months and a payment equal to three 

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months of management fees which would be due and payable upon the sale of a vessel, so long as such termination does 
not amount to a change of control of the Company, including a sale of all or substantially all vessels, in which case, a 
payment equal to 24 months of management fees will apply.  

(7)  Represents  obligations  under  our  agreements  with  HMD  for  the  construction  of  eight  MRs  and  with  SSME  for  the 

construction of two LR2s under our Newbuilding Program as of December 31, 2016.  
(8)  Represents the principal due at maturity on our Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2016. 
(9)  Represents  estimated  coupon  interest  payments  on  our  Convertible  Notes.  The  Convertible  Notes  bear  interest  at  a 

coupon rate of 2.375% per annum and mature in July 2019.  

(10) Represents the principal due at maturity on our Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2020 and our Senior Unsecured Notes Due 

2017 as of December 31, 2016. 

(11) Represents  estimated  coupon  interest  payments  on  our  Senior  Unsecured  Notes  Due  2020  and  our  Senior  Unsecured 
Notes Due 2017 as of December 31, 2016. These notes bear interest at coupon rates of 6.75% and 7.50%, respectively. 

G. Safe Harbor 

See “Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” at the beginning of this annual report. 

ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES 

A. Directors and Senior Management 

Set forth below are the names, ages and positions of our directors and executive officers as of the date of this annual 
report.  Our  board  of  directors  is  elected  annually,  and  each  director  elected  holds  office  for  a  three-year  term  or  until  his 
successor  shall  have  been  duly  elected  and  qualified,  except  in  the  event  of  his  death,  resignation,  removal  or  the  earlier 
termination of his term of office. The terms of our Class I directors expire at the 2017 annual meeting of shareholders, the 
terms  of  our  Class  II  directors  expire  at  the  2018  annual  meeting  of  shareholders,  and  the  terms  of  our  Class  III  directors 
expire at the 2019 annual meeting of shareholders. Officers are elected from time to time by vote of our board of directors 
and hold office until a successor is elected. The business address for each director and executive officer is the address of our 
principal executive office which is Scorpio Tankers Inc., 9, Boulevard Charles III, Monaco 98000. 

Certain of our officers participate in business activities not associated with us. As a result, they may devote less time 
to us than if they were not engaged in other business activities and may owe fiduciary duties to the shareholders of both us as 
well as shareholders of other companies which they may be affiliated, including other Scorpio Group companies. This may 
create  conflicts  of  interest  in  matters  involving  or  affecting  us  and  our  customers  and  it  is  not  certain  that  any  of  these 
conflicts of interest will be resolved in our favor. While there will be no formal requirements or guidelines for the allocation 
of their time between our business and the business of members of the Scorpio Group, their performance of their duties will 
be subject to the ongoing oversight of our board of directors. 

Name 
Emanuele A. Lauro .......................................... 
Robert Bugbee ................................................. 
Cameron Mackey ............................................. 
Brian Lee ......................................................... 
Filippo Lauro ................................................... 
Luca Forgione .................................................. 
Anoushka Kachelo ........................................... 
Alexandre Albertini ......................................... 
Ademaro Lanzara ............................................. 
Marianne Økland ............................................. 
Jose Tarruella ................................................... 
Reidar Brekke .................................................. 

Age 
38 
56 
48 
50 
40 
40 
37 
40 
74 
54 
45 
55 

Position 
Chairman, Class I Director, and Chief Executive Officer 
President and Class II Director 
Chief Operating Officer and Class III Director 
Chief Financial Officer 
Vice President 
General Counsel 
Secretary 
Class III Director 
Class I Director 
Class III Director 
Class II Director 
Class II Director 

On  March  9,  2016,  Mr.  Sergio  Gianfranchi  retired  from  his  position  as  Vice  President,  Vessel  Operations  of  the 

Company. 

On November 13, 2016, Mr. Donald C. Trauscht, an independent member of the Company’s board of directors and a 

member of the Company’s Audit Committee, passed away. 

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Effective  as  of  December  16,  2016,  the  Board  of  Directors  of  the  Company  unanimously  appointed  Reidar  C. 
Brekke to serve as a Class II Director to fill the vacancy resulting from the death of Mr. Donald Trauscht. Mr. Brekke was 
also appointed to the Company’s Audit Committee and as Chairman of the Compensation Committee, effective December 
19, 2016. The Board has determined that Mr. Brekke is an “independent director” as such term is defined under the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the New York Exchange Listing Manual. 

Biographical information concerning the directors and executive officers listed above is set forth below. 

Emanuele A. Lauro, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer 

Emanuele A. Lauro, the Company’s founder, serves and has served as Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer since 
the  closing  of  our  initial  public  offering  in  April  2010.  Mr.  Lauro  also  co-founded  and  serves  as  Chairman  and  Chief 
Executive Officer of Scorpio Bulkers (NYSE: SALT), which was formed in 2013. He joined the Scorpio group of companies, 
or  the  Scorpio  Group,  in  2003  and  has  continued  to  serve  there  in  a  senior  management  position  since  2004.  Under  Mr. 
Lauro’s  leadership,  Scorpio  Group  has  grown  from  an  owner  of  three  vessels  in  2003  to  become  a  leading  operator  and 
manager of over 210 vessels in 2016. Over the course of the last several years, Mr. Lauro has founded and developed all of 
the Scorpio Group Pools in addition to several other ventures such as Scorpio Logistics, which owns and operates specialized 
assets  engaged  in  the  transshipment  of  dry  cargo  commodities  and  invests  in  coastal  transportation  and  port  infrastructure 
developments in Asia and Africa since 2007. Mr. Lauro has a degree in international business from the European Business 
School, London. Mr. Lauro is the brother of our Vice President, Mr. Filippo Lauro. 

Robert Bugbee, President and Director 

Robert Bugbee serves and has served as a Director and President since the closing of our initial public offering in 
April  2010.  He  has  more  than 30  years of experience  in  the  shipping  industry.  Mr.  Bugbee  also  co-founded  and  serves  as 
President and Director of Scorpio Bulkers. He joined the Scorpio Group in February 2009 and has continued to serve there in 
a  senior  management  position.  Prior  to  joining  Scorpio  Group,  Mr.  Bugbee  was  a  partner  at  Ospraie  Management  LLP 
between 2007 and 2008, a company which advises and invests in commodities and basic industry. From 1995 to 2007, Mr. 
Bugbee was employed at OMI Corporation, or OMI, a NYSE-listed tanker company which was sold in 2007. While at OMI, 
Mr. Bugbee served as President from January 2002 until the sale of the company, and before that served as Executive Vice 
President  since  January  2001,  Chief  Operating  Officer  since  March 2000,  and Senior Vice  President  from  August 1995  to 
June 1998. Mr. Bugbee joined OMI in February 1995. Prior to this, he was employed by Gotaas-Larsen Shipping Corporation 
since 1984. During this time he took a two year sabbatical beginning 1987 for the M.I.B. Program at the Norwegian School 
for Economics and Business administration in Bergen. He has a B.A. (Honors) from London University. 

Cameron Mackey, Chief Operating Officer and Director 

Cameron  Mackey  serves  and  has  served  as  our  Chief  Operating  Officer  since  the  closing  of  our  initial  public 
offering  in  April  2010  and  as  a  Director  since  May  2013.  Mr.  Mackey  also  serves  as  Chief  Operating  Officer  of  Scorpio 
Bulkers.  He  joined  Scorpio  Group  in  March  2009,  where  he  continues  to  serve  in  a  senior  management  position.  Prior  to 
joining Scorpio Group, he was an equity and commodity analyst at Ospraie Management LLC from 2007 to 2008. Prior to 
that,  he  was  Senior  Vice  President  of  OMI  Marine  Services  LLC  from  2004  to  2007,  where  he  was  also  in  Business 
Development from 2002 to 2004. He has been employed in the shipping industry since 1994 and, earlier in his career, was 
employed in unlicensed and licensed positions in the merchant navy, primarily on tankers in the international fleet of Mobil 
Oil Corporation, where he held the qualification of Master Mariner. He has an M.B.A. from the Sloan School of Management 
at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a B.S. from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy and a B.A. from Princeton 
University. 

Brian Lee, Chief Financial Officer 

Brian Lee serves and has served as Chief Financial Officer since the closing of our initial public offering in April 
2010.  He  joined  Scorpio  Group  in  April  2009  where  he  continues  to  serve  in  a  senior  management  position.  He  has  been 
employed in the shipping industry since 1998. Prior to joining Scorpio Group, he was the Controller of OMI from 2001 until 
the  sale  of  the  company  in  2007.  Mr.  Lee  has  an  M.B.A.  from  the  University  of  Connecticut  and  has  a  B.S.  in  Business 
Administration from the University at Buffalo, State University of New York. 

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Filippo Lauro, Vice President 

Mr.  Filippo  Lauro  serves  and  has  served  as  an  executive  officer  of  the  Company  with  the  title  of  Vice  President 
since May 27, 2015. Mr. Lauro also serves as Vice President of Scorpio Bulkers. He joined Scorpio Group in 2010 and has 
continued to serve there in a senior management position. Prior to joining Scorpio Group, Mr. Lauro was the founder of and 
held senior executive roles in several private companies, primarily active in real estate, golf courses and resorts development. 
Mr. Lauro is the brother of our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Emanuele Lauro. 

Luca Forgione, General Counsel 

Luca Forgione serves and has served as General Counsel since the closing of our initial public offering in April 2010 
and has served as Secretary until December 2, 2013. Mr. Forgione also serves as General Counsel of Scorpio Bulkers. He 
joined  Scorpio  Group  in  August  2009  where  he  continues  to  serve  as  General  Counsel.  He  is  licensed  as  a  lawyer  in  his 
native Italy and as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England & Wales. Mr. Forgione has more than ten years of shipping 
industry  experience  and  has  worked  in  the  fields  of  shipping,  offshore  logistics,  commodity  trading  and  energy  since  the 
beginning of his in-house career, most recently with Constellation Energy Commodities Group Ltd. in London, and now part 
of  Exelon  (NYSE:  EXC)  from  2007  to  2009,  and  previously  with  Coeclerici  S.p.a.  in  Milan  from  2004  to  2007.  He  has 
experience  with  all  aspects  of  the  supply  chain  of  drybulk  and  energy  commodities  (upstream  and  downstream),  and  has 
developed  considerable  understanding  of  the  regulatory  and  compliance  regimes  surrounding  the  trading  of  physical  and 
financial commodities as well as the owning, managing and chartering of vessels. Mr. Forgione was a Tutor in International 
Trade Law and Admiralty Law at University College London (U.K.) and more recently a Visiting Lecturer in International 
Trade Law at King’s College (U.K.). He has a Master’s Degree in Maritime Law from the University of Southampton (U.K.) 
and a Law Degree from the University of Genoa (Italy). 

Anoushka Kachelo, Secretary 

Anoushka  Kachelo  serves  and  has  served  as  our  Secretary  since  December  2,  2013.  Mrs.  Kachelo  also  serves  as 
Secretary  of  Scorpio  Bulkers.  She  joined  Scorpio  Group  in  September  2010  as  Senior  Legal  Counsel.  Mrs.  Kachelo  is  a 
Solicitor  of  the  Supreme  Court  of  England &  Wales  and  has  worked  in  the  fields  of  commodity  trading,  energy  and  asset 
finance.  Prior  to  joining  the  Scorpio  Group,  Mrs.  Kachelo  was  Legal  Counsel  for  the  Commodities  Team  at  JPMorgan 
(London) and prior to that in private practice for the London office of McDermott Will & Emery and Linklaters. She has a 
BA in Jurisprudence from the University of Oxford (U.K.). 

Ademaro Lanzara, Director 

Ademaro Lanzara serves and has served on our board of directors since the closing of our initial public offering in 
April 2010. Mr. Lanzara serves and has served as Chairman of BPV Finance (International) Plc Dublin since 2008. He also 
serves  and  has  served  as  the  deputy  Chairman  and  Chairman  of  the  Audit  Committee  of  Cattolica  Life  Inc.  Dublin  since 
2011,  and  as  Chairman  of  NEM  Sgr  SpA  Vicenza  since  November  2013.  Mr.  Lanzara  previously  served  as  Chairman  of 
BPVI  Fondi  Sgr  SpA,  Milano  from  April  2012  until  November  2013.  From  1963  to  2006,  Mr.  Lanzara  held  a  number  of 
positions with BNL spa Rome, a leading Italian banking group, including Deputy Group CEO, acting as the Chairman of the 
Credit Committee and Chairman of the Finance Committee. He also served as Chairman and/or director of a number of BNL 
controlled banks or financial companies in Europe, the United States and South America. He formerly served as a director of 
each  of  Istituto  dell’Enciclopedia  Italiana  fondata  da  Giovanni  Treccani  Spa,  Rome,  Italy,  the  Institute  of  International 
Finance  Inc.  in  Washington  DC,  Compagnie  Financiere  Edmond  de  Rothschild  Banque,  in  Paris,  France,  ABI-Italian 
Banking Association in Rome, Italy, FITD-Interbank deposit Protection Fund, in Rome, Italy, ICC International Chamber of 
Commerce  Italian  section,  Rome,  Italy  and  Co-Chairman  Round  Table  of  Bankers  and  Small  and  Medium  Enterprises, 
European Commission, in Brussels, Belgium. Mr. Lanzara has an economics degree (graduated magna cum laude) from the 
University of Naples, a law degree from the University of Naples and completed the Program for Management Development 
(PMD) at Harvard Business School. 

Alexandre Albertini, Director 

Alexandre Albertini serves and has served on our board of directors since the closing of our initial public offering in 
April 2010. Mr. Albertini has more than 20 years of experience in the shipping industry. He has been employed by Marfin 
Management SAM, a drybulk ship management company, since 1997 and has served as its CEO since October 2010. Marfin 
operates  13  vessels,  providing  services  such  as  technical,  commercial,  and  crew  management  as  well  as  insurance,  legal, 
financial,  and  information  technology.  He  also  serves  as  President  of  Ant.  Topic  srl,  a  vessel  and  crewing  agent  based  in 
Trieste,  Italy.  Mr.  Albertini  serves  on  the  board  of  a  private  company  in  addition  to  various  trade  associations;  BIMCO, 
Monaco Chamber of Shipping, Intermanager, FEDEM and was recently appointed as a Director of The Steamship Mutual 
Underwriting Association (Bermuda) Limited. 

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Marianne Økland, Director 

Marianne Økland serves and has served on our board of directors since April 2013. Ms. Økland is also a Managing 
Director  of  Avista  Partners,  a  London  based  consultancy  company  that  provides  advisory  services  and  raises  capital.  In 
addition,  she  is  a  non-executive  director  at  each  of  IDFC  Limited,  IDFC  NOFHC,  IDFC  Alternatives  (India),  and  the 
National  Bank  of  Greece.  She  also  serves  on  the  Audit  Committees  of  IDFC  Limited  and  the  National  Bank  of  Greece. 
Previously,  she  was  a  non-executive  director  at  NLB  (Slovenia)  and  Islandsbanki  (Iceland).  Between  1993  and  2008,  Ms. 
Økland held various investment banking positions at JP Morgan Chase & Co. and UBS where she focused on debt capital 
raising  and  structuring.  Ms.  Økland  has  led  many  transactions  for  large  Nordic  banks  and  insurance  companies,  including 
some  of  the  most  significant  mergers  and  acquisitions  in  these  sectors.  Between  1988  and  1993,  Ms.  Økland  headed 
European operations of Marsoft, a Boston, Oslo and London based consulting firm that advises banks and large shipping, oil 
and  raw  material  companies  on  shipping  strategies  and  investments.  Ms.  Økland  holds  a  M.Sc.  degree  in  Finance  and 
Economics from the Norwegian School of Economics and Business Administration where she also worked as a researcher 
and taught mathematics and statistics. 

Jose Tarruella, Director 

Jose Tarruella serves and has served on our board of directors since May 2013. Mr. Tarruella is also the founder and 
Chairman of Camino de Esles s.l., a high-end restaurant chain with franchises throughout Madrid, Spain, since 2007. Prior to 
forming Camino de Esles, Mr. Tarruella was a Director in Group Tragaluz, which owns and operates restaurants throughout 
Spain. Mr. Tarruella also acted as a consultant for the Spanish interests of Rank Group plc (LSE: RNK.L) a leading European 
gaming-based entertainment business. He has been involved in corporate relations for Esade Business School in Madrid. He 
earned an International MBA from Esade Business School in Barcelona and an MA from the University of Navarre in Spain. 

Reidar C. Brekke, Director 

Reidar C. Brekke serves and has served on our board of directors since December 2016. Mr. Brekke has over 20 
years’ experience in the international energy, container logistics and transportation sector. He also serves as a member of the 
board of directors of Diana Containerships Inc. (NASDAQ: DCIX), a position he has held since June 2010. Mr. Brekke has 
served as a board member and President of Intermodal Holdings LP, a New York based portfolio company that invests in and 
operates marine containers, since 2012, and is currently a board member of two other privately-held companies involved in 
container logistics and drybulk shipping. From 2008 to 2012, Mr. Brekke served as President of Energy Capital Solution Inc., 
a  company  that  provides  strategic  and  financial  advisory  services  to  international  shipping,  logistics  and  energy  related 
companies. From 2003 to 2008, he served as Manager of Poten Capital Services LLC, a registered broker-dealer specialized 
in  the  maritime  sector.  Prior  to  2003,  Mr.  Brekke  served  as  Chief  Financial  Officer,  then  President  and  Chief  Operating 
Officer,  of  SynchroNet  Marine,  a  logistics  service  provider  to  the  global  container  transportation  industry.  He  also  held 
various  senior  positions  with  AMA  Capital  Partners  LLC  (formerly  American  Marine  Advisers),  a  merchant  banking  firm 
focused  on  the  maritime  and  energy  industries.  Furthermore,  Mr.  Brekke  has  been  an  adjunct  professor  at  Columbia 
University’s School of International and Public Affairs - Center for Energy, Marine Transportation and Public Policy. Mr. 
Brekke graduated from the New Mexico Military Institute in 1986 and has an MBA from the University of Nevada, Reno. 

B. Compensation 

We  paid  an  aggregate  compensation  of  $34.4  million,  $42.5  million  and  $31.0  million  to  our  senior  executive 

officers in 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. Executive management remuneration was as follows during these periods: 

In thousands of US dollars 
Short-term employee benefits (salaries) ........................................................... 
Share-based compensation (1) ............................................................................ 
Total ................................................................................................................. 

For the year ended December 31, 
2014 
2015 
2016 

$ 

$ 

8,786 
25,575 
34,361 

$ 

$ 

15,601 
26,911 
42,512 

$ 

$ 

7,454 
23,553 
31,007 

(1)  Represents the amortization of restricted stock issued under our equity incentive plans. See Note 14 to our Consolidated 

Financial Statements included herein for further description.  

Each of our non-employee directors receive cash compensation in the aggregate amount of $60,000 annually, plus 
an  additional  fee  of  $10,000  for  each  committee  on  which  a  director  serves  plus  an  additional  fee  of  $25,000  for  each 
committee  for  which  a  director  serves  as  Chairman,  per  year,  plus  an  additional  fee  of  $35,000  to  the  lead  independent 
director, plus $2,000 for each meeting, plus reimbursements for actual expenses incurred while acting in their capacity as a 
director. During the year ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, we paid an aggregate compensation of $0.8 million and $0.8 
million to our directors, respectively. Our officers and directors are eligible to receive awards under our equity incentive plan 
which is described below under “—2010 Equity Incentive Plan and 2013 Equity Incentive Plan.” 

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We believe that it is important to align the interests of our directors and management with that of our shareholders. 
In  this  regard,  we  have  determined  that  it  will  generally  be  beneficial  to  us  and  to  our  shareholders  for  our  directors  and 
management to have a stake in our long-term performance. We expect to have a meaningful component of our compensation 
package for our directors and management consisted of equity interests in us in order to provide them on an on-going basis 
with a meaningful percentage of ownership in us. 

We do not have a retirement plan for our officers or directors. 

2010 Equity Incentive Plan 

In  2010,  we  adopted  an  equity  incentive  plan,  which  we  refer  to  as  the  2010  Equity  Incentive  Plan,  under  which 
directors,  officers,  employees,  consultants  and  service  providers  of  us  and  our  subsidiaries  and  affiliates  were  eligible  to 
receive  incentive  stock  options  and  non-qualified  stock  options,  stock  appreciation  rights,  restricted  stock,  restricted  stock 
units and unrestricted common stock. The 2010 Equity Incentive Plan was administered by our compensation committee. We 
reserved  a  total  of  1,148,916  common  shares  for  issuance  under  the  2010  Equity  Incentive  Plan  and  no  shares  remain 
available for issuance. 

Under  the  terms  of  the  2010  Equity  Incentive  Plan,  stock  options  and  stock  appreciation  rights  granted  under  the 
2010  Equity  Incentive  Plan have  an  exercise  price  equal to  the  fair  market value of  a common  share  on  the date of  grant, 
unless  otherwise  determined  by  the  plan  administrator,  but  in  no  event  will  the  exercise  price  be  less  than  the  fair  market 
value  of  a  common  share  on  the  date  of  grant.  Options  and  stock  appreciation  rights  are  exercisable  at  times  and  under 
conditions as determined by the plan administrator, but in no event will they be exercisable later than ten years from the date 
of grant. 

The  restricted  shares  granted  under  the  2010  Equity  Incentive  Plan  were  subject  to  vesting,  forfeiture  and  other 
terms and conditions as determined by the plan administrator. Adjustments would have been made to outstanding awards in 
the  event  of  a  corporate  transaction  or  change  in  capitalization  or  other  extraordinary  event.  In  the  event  of  a  “change  in 
control”  (as  defined  in  the  2010  Equity  Incentive  Plan),  unless  otherwise  provided  by  the  plan  administrator  in  an  award 
agreement, awards then outstanding would have become fully vested and exercisable in full. 

Our board of directors may amend or terminate the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan and may have amended outstanding 
awards, provided that no such amendment or termination would have been made that would materially impair any rights, or 
materially  increase  any  obligations,  of  a  grantee  under  an  outstanding  award.  Shareholder  approval  of  plan  amendments 
would have been required under certain circumstances. Unless terminated earlier by our board of directors, the 2010 Equity 
Incentive Plan expires ten years from the date it was adopted. 

2013 Equity Incentive Plan 

In April 2013, we adopted an equity incentive plan, which was amended in March 2014 and which we refer to as the 
2013  Equity  Incentive  Plan,  under  which  directors,  officers,  employees,  consultants  and  service  providers  of  us  and  our 
subsidiaries and affiliates are eligible to receive incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation 
rights,  restricted  stock,  restricted  stock  units  and  unrestricted  common  stock.  We  initially  reserved  a  total  of  5,000,000 
common shares for issuance under the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan which was subsequently revised as follows: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

In  October  2013,  we  reserved  an  additional  6,376,044  common  shares,  par  value  $0.01  per  share,  for  issuance 
pursuant to the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. All other terms of the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan remained unchanged. 
In  September  2014,  we  reserved  an  additional  1,088,131  common  shares,  par  value  $0.01  per  share,  for  issuance 
pursuant to the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. All other terms of the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan remained unchanged. 
In May 2015, we reserved an additional 1,755,443 common shares, par value $0.01 per share, for issuance pursuant 
to the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. All other terms of the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan remained unchanged. 
In June 2016, we reserved an additional 2,301,115 common shares, par value $0.01 per share, for issuance pursuant 
to the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. All other terms of the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan remained unchanged. 
In  December  2016,  we  reserved  an  additional  1,348,992  common  shares,  par  value  $0.01  per  share,  for  issuance 
pursuant to the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. All other terms of the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan remained unchanged. 

Under  the  terms  of  the  2013  Equity  Incentive  Plan,  stock  options  and  stock  appreciation  rights  granted  under  the 
2013 Equity Incentive Plan will have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of a common share on the date of grant, 
unless  otherwise  determined  by  the  plan  administrator,  but  in  no  event  will  the  exercise  price  be  less  than  the  fair  market 
value of a common share on the date of grant. Options and stock appreciation rights will be exercisable at times and under 
conditions as determined by the plan administrator, but in no event will they be exercisable later than ten years from the date 
of grant. 

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The plan administrator may grant shares of restricted stock and awards of restricted stock units subject to vesting, 
forfeiture and other terms and conditions as determined by the plan administrator. Following the vesting of a restricted stock 
unit, the award recipient will be paid an amount equal to the number of vested restricted stock units multiplied by the fair 
market value of a common share on the date of vesting, which payment may be paid in the form of cash or common shares or 
a combination of both, as determined by the plan administrator. The plan administrator may grant dividend equivalents with 
respect to grants of restricted stock units. 

Adjustments may be made to outstanding awards in the event of a corporate transaction or change in capitalization 
or  other  extraordinary  event.  In  the  event  of  a  “change  in  control”  (as  defined  in  the  2013  Equity  Incentive  Plan),  unless 
otherwise provided by the plan administrator in an award agreement, awards then outstanding will become fully vested and 
exercisable in full. 

Our board of directors may amend or terminate the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan and may amend outstanding awards, 
provided that no such amendment or termination may be made that would materially impair any rights, or materially increase 
any obligations, of a grantee under an outstanding award. Shareholder approval of plan amendments will be required under 
certain  circumstances.  Unless  terminated  earlier  by  our  board  of  directors,  the  2013  Equity  Incentive  Plan  will  expire  ten 
years from the date the plan is adopted. 

In the second quarter of 2013, we issued 4,610,000 shares of restricted stock to our employees and 390,000 shares to 
our independent directors for no cash consideration. The weighted average share price on the issuance dates was $8.69 per 
share. The vesting schedule of the restricted stock to our employees is (i) one-third of the shares vested on March 10, 2016, 
(ii)  one-third  of  the  shares  vest  on  March  10,  2017,  and  (iii)  one-third  of  the  shares  vest  on  March  10,  2018.  The  vesting 
schedule of the restricted stock to our independent directors is (i) one-third of the shares vested on March 10, 2014, (ii) one-
third of the shares vested on March 10, 2015, and (iii) one-third of the shares vested on March 10, 2016. 

In  October  2013,  we  issued  3,749,998  shares  of  restricted  stock  to  our  employees  and  250,000  shares  to  our 
independent directors for no cash consideration. The weighted average share price on the issuance date was $9.85 per share. 
The vesting schedule of the restricted stock to our employees is (i) one-third of the shares vested on October 11, 2016, (ii) 
one-third  of  the  shares  vest  on  October  11,  2017,  and  (iii)  one-third  of  the  shares  vest  on  October  11,  2018.  The  vesting 
schedule of the restricted stock to our independent directors is (i) one-half of the shares vested on October 11, 2014 and (ii) 
one-half of the shares vested on October 11, 2015. 

In  February  2014,  we  issued  2,011,000  shares  of  restricted  stock  to  our  employees  and  145,045  shares  to  our 
independent directors for no cash consideration. The weighted average share price on the issuance date was $9.30 per share. 
The vesting schedule of the restricted stock to our employees is (i) one-third of the shares vested on February 21, 2017, (ii) 
one-third of the shares vest on February 21, 2018, and (iii) one-third of the shares vest on February 21, 2019. The vesting 
schedule of the restricted stock to our independent directors is (i) one-third of the shares vested on February 21, 2015, (ii) 
one-third of the shares vested on February 21, 2016, and (iii) one-third of the shares vested on February 21, 2017. 

In  May  and  September  2014,  we  issued  213,000  and  5,000  shares  of  restricted  stock  to  SSH  employees, 
respectively,  for  no  cash  consideration.  The  share  prices  on  the  issuance  dates  were  $8.89  per  share  and  $9.13  per  share, 
respectively. The vesting schedule of the restricted stock to SSH employees is (i) one-third of the shares vested on February 
21, 2017, (ii) one-third of the shares vest on February 21, 2018, and (iii) one-third of the shares vest on February 21, 2019. 

In  November  2014,  we  issued  938,131  shares  of  restricted  stock  to  our  employees  and  50,000  shares  to  our 
independent  directors  for  no  cash  consideration.  The  share  price  on  the  issuance  date  was  $8.57  per  share.  The  vesting 
schedule of the restricted stock to our employees is (i) one-third of the shares vest on November 18, 2017, (ii) one-third of the 
shares vest on November 18, 2018, and (iii) one-third of the shares vest on November 18, 2019. The restricted shares issued 
to our independent directors vested on November 18, 2015. 

In July 2015, we issued 1,466,944 shares of restricted stock to our employees, 100,000 shares to our directors and 
290,500 to SSH employees for no cash consideration. The share price on the issuance date was $10.32 per share. The vesting 
schedule  of  the  restricted  stock  issued  to  our  employees  and  SSH  employees  is  (i)  one-third  of  the  shares  vest  on  June  4, 
2018, (ii) one-third of the shares vest on June 4, 2019, and (iii) one-third of the shares vest on June 4, 2020. The restricted 
shares issued to our directors vested on June 4, 2016. 

In July 2016, we issued 1,864,615 shares of restricted stock to our employees, 150,000 shares to our directors and 
286,500 shares to SSH employees for no cash consideration. The share price on the issuance date was $4.74 per share. The 
vesting schedule of the restricted stock issued to our employees and SSH employees is (i) one-third of the shares vest on June 
5, 2019, (ii) one-third of the shares vest on June 5, 2020, and (iii) one-third of the shares vest on June 5, 2021. The restricted 
shares issued to our directors vest on June 5, 2017. 

1,398,992 shares remained eligible for issuance under the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan as of December 31, 2016. 

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Employment Agreements 

We have entered into employment agreements with the majority of our executives. These employment agreements 
remain in effect until terminated in accordance with their terms upon not less than between 24 months and 36 months prior 
written notice, depending on the terms of the employment agreement applicable to each executive. Pursuant to the terms of 
their  respective  employment  agreements,  our  executives  are  prohibited  from  disclosing  or  unlawfully  using  any  of  our 
material confidential information. 

Upon a change in control of us, the annual bonus provided under the employment agreement becomes a fixed bonus 
of between 150% and 250% of the executive’s base salary and the executive may receive an assurance bonus equal to the 
fixed bonus, depending on the terms of the employment agreement applicable to each executive. 

Any such executive may be entitled to receive upon termination an assurance bonus equal to such fixed bonus and 
an immediate lump-sum payment in an amount equal to three times the sum of the executive’s then current base salary and 
the  assurance  bonus,  and  he  will  continue  to  receive  all  salary,  compensation  payment  and  benefits,  including  additional 
bonus  payments,  otherwise  due  to  him,  to  the  extent  permitted  by  applicable  law,  for  the  remaining  balance  of  his  then-
existing employment period. If an executive’s employment is terminated for cause or voluntarily by the employee, he shall 
not be entitled to any salary, benefits or reimbursements beyond those accrued through the date of his termination, unless he 
voluntarily terminated his employment in connection with certain conditions. Those conditions include a change in control 
combined with a significant geographic relocation of his office, a material diminution of his duties and responsibilities, and 
other conditions identified in the employment agreement. 

C. Board Practices 

Our  board  of  directors  currently  consists  of  eight  directors,  five  of  whom  have  been  determined  by  our  board  of 
directors to be independent under the rules of the NYSE and the rules and regulations of the SEC. Our board of directors has 
an Audit Committee, a Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, a Compensation Committee and a Regulatory and 
Compliance  Committee,  each  of  which  is  comprised  of  certain  of  our  independent  directors,  who  are  Messrs.  Alexandre 
Albertini, Ademaro Lanzara, Jose Tarruella, Reidar Brekke and Mrs. Marianne Økland. The Audit Committee, among other 
things,  reviews  our  external  financial  reporting,  engages  our  external  auditors  and  oversees  our  internal  audit  activities, 
procedures  and  the  adequacy  of our  internal  controls.  In addition, provided  that no  member of  the Audit  Committee  has  a 
material interest in such transaction, the Audit Committee is responsible for reviewing transactions that we may enter into in 
the  future  with  other  members  of  the  Scorpio  Group  that  our  board  believes  may  present  potential  conflicts  of  interests 
between us and the Scorpio Group. The Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is responsible for recommending 
to the board of directors nominees for director and directors for appointment to board committees and advising the board with 
regard to corporate governance practices. The Compensation Committee oversees our equity incentive plan and recommends 
director  and  senior  employee  compensation.  The  Regulatory  and  Compliance  Committee  oversees  our  operations  to 
minimize the environmental impact by the constant monitoring and measuring progress of our vessels. Our shareholders may 
also nominate directors in accordance with procedures set forth in our bylaws. 

D. Employees 

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, we had 19 and 17 shore based employees, respectively. SSM and SCM were 

responsible for our commercial and technical management. 

E. Share Ownership 

The following table sets forth information regarding the share ownership of our common stock as of March 15, 2017 
by our directors and executive officers, including the restricted shares issued to our executive officers and to our independent 
directors as well as shares purchased in the open market. 

Name 
Emanuele A. Lauro (1) ....................................................................................................... 
Robert Bugbee (2) .............................................................................................................. 
Cameron Mackey (3) .......................................................................................................... 
Brian M. Lee (4) ................................................................................................................. 
All other executive officers and directors individually ..................................................... 

  No. of Shares 
3,464,086 
3,097,419 
2,749,376 
2,088,399 
* 

  % Owned (5) 
1.98% 
1.77% 
1.57% 
1.20% 
* 

(1)  Includes 2,507,988 shares of restricted stock from the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. 
(2)  Includes 2,507,988 shares of restricted stock from the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. 
(3)  Includes 1,702,314 shares of restricted stock from the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. 

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(4)  Includes 1,229,351 shares of restricted stock from the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan.  
(5)  Based on 174,629,755 common shares outstanding as of March 15, 2017.  
*   The remaining executive officers and directors individually each own less than 1% of our outstanding shares of common 

stock. 

ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS. 

A. Major shareholders. 

The following table sets forth information regarding beneficial ownership of our common stock for owners of more 

than five percent of our common stock, of which we are aware as of March 15, 2017. 

Name 
Wellington Management Group LLP* .......................................................................... 
FMR LLC ..................................................................................................................... 
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP* .................................................................................. 

No. of Shares 

% Owned (4) 

19,248,982(1) 
18,696,116(2) 
14,273,545(3) 

11.0% 
10.7% 
8.2% 

(1)   This information is derived from Schedule 13G/A filed with the SEC on February 9, 2017. 
(2)   This information is derived from Schedule 13G/A filed with the SEC on February 14, 2017. 
(3)   This information is derived from Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on February 9, 2017. 
(4)   Based on 174,629,755 common shares outstanding as of March 15, 2017. 
* 
**  On behalf of itself and certain investment advisers and funds. 

Includes certain funds managed thereby. 

As of March 15, 2017, we had 65 shareholders of record, 17 of which were located in the United States and held an 
aggregate  of  169,362,155  shares  of  our  common  stock,  representing  96.9%  of  our  outstanding  shares  of  common  stock. 
However, one of the U.S. shareholders of record is Cede & Co., a nominee of The Depository Trust Company, which held 
161,212,252 shares of our common stock, as of March 15, 2017. 

Additionally,  SSH  currently  owns  1,975,000  common  shares  of  the  Company,  which  it  purchased  through  open 

market transactions between November 2016 and March 2017. 

B. Related Party Transactions 

Management of Our Fleet 

On September 29, 2016, we agreed to amend our administrative services agreement, or the Administrative Services 
Agreement, with SSH, and our master agreement, or the Master Agreement, with SCM and SSM under a deed of amendment, 
or  the  Deed  of  Amendment.  Pursuant  to  the  terms  of  the  Deed  of  Amendment,  on  November  15,  2016,  we  entered  into 
definitive  documentation  to  memorialize  the  agreed  amendments  to  the  Master  Agreement,  or  the  Amended  and  Restated 
Master Agreement. The Amended and Restated Master Agreement and the Administrative Services Agreement as amended 
by the Deed of Amendment, or the Amended Administrative Services Agreement, are effective as from September 29, 2016. 
Under the terms of the amendments, (i) the fee of 1% payable to SSH upon any future vessel sale or purchase was eliminated 
and (ii) in the event of the sale of one or more vessels, a notice period of three months and a payment equal to three months 
of management fees will apply, provided that the termination does not amount to a change of control, including a sale of all 
or substantially all of our vessels, in which case a payment equal to 24 months of management fees will apply. There was no 
consideration paid by us for these amendments. 

The independent members of our Board of Directors unanimously approved the Amended Administrative Services 

Agreement and Amended and Restated Master Agreement described in the preceding paragraph. 

Commercial and Technical Management 

Our vessels are commercially managed by SCM and technically managed by SSM pursuant to the aforementioned 
Amended  and  Restated  Master  Agreement,  which  may  be  terminated  by  either  party  upon  24  months’  notice,  unless 
terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of the Amended and Restated Master Agreement. In the event of the sale 
of one or more vessels, a notice period of three months and a payment equal to three months of management fees will apply, 
provided that the termination does not amount to a change in control, including a sale of all or substantially all of our vessels, 
in which case a payment equal to 24 months of management fees will apply. SCM and SSM are related parties of ours. We 
expect  that  additional  vessels  that  we  may  acquire  in  the  future  will  also  be  managed  under  the  Amended  and  Restated 
Master Agreement or on substantially similar terms. 

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SCM’s services include securing employment, in the spot market and on time charters, for our vessels. SCM also 
manages  the  Scorpio  Group  Pools.  When  our  vessels  are  in  the  Pools,  SCM,  the  pool  manager,  charges  fees  of  $300  per 
vessel per day with respect to our LR1/Panamax vessels, $250 per vessel per day with respect to our LR2 vessels, and $325 
per  vessel  per  day with  respect  to  each  of  our  Handymax  and  MR vessels,  plus  1.50%  commission  on  gross  revenues  per 
charter fixture. These are the same fees that SCM charges other vessels in these pools, including third-party owned vessels. 
For commercial management of our vessels that do not operate in any of the Scorpio Group Pools, we pay SCM a fee of $250 
per vessel per day for each LR1/Panamax and LR2 vessel and $300 per vessel per day for each Handymax and MR vessel, 
plus 1.25% commission on gross revenues per charter fixture. 

SSM’s  services  include  day-to-day  vessel  operation,  performing  general  maintenance,  monitoring  regulatory  and 
classification  society  compliance,  customer  vetting  procedures,  supervising  the  maintenance  and  general  efficiency  of 
vessels,  arranging  the  hiring  of  qualified  officers  and  crew,  arranging  and  supervising  drydocking  and  repairs,  purchasing 
supplies, spare parts and new equipment for vessels, appointing supervisors and technical consultants and providing technical 
support. We currently pay SSM $685 per vessel per day to provide technical management services for each of our vessels. 
This fee is based on contracted rates that were the same as those charged to other, third party vessels managed by SSM at the 
time the management agreements were entered into. 

In  2016,  we  paid  a  termination  fee  in  the  aggregate  amount  of  $2.7  million  under  our  commercial  management 
agreement  with  SCM  and  a  termination  fee  in  the  aggregate  amount  of  $2.5  million  under  our  technical  management 
agreement with SSM as a result of the sales of STI Lexington, STI Mythos, STI Chelsea, STI Powai and STI Olivia, which 
occurred prior to the September 2016 amendments to the Amended and Restated Master Agreement. 

Amended Administrative Services Agreement 

We  have  an  Amended  Administrative  Services  Agreement  with  SSH  or  our  Administrator,  for  the  provision  of 
administrative  staff  and  office  space,  and  administrative  services,  including  accounting,  legal  compliance,  financial  and 
information technology services. SSH is a related party of ours. We reimburse our current Administrator for the reasonable 
direct or indirect expenses it incurs in providing us with the administrative services described above. The services provided to 
us by our Administrator may be sub-contracted to other entities within the Scorpio Group. 

Prior to September 29, 2016, we paid SSH a fee for arranging vessel purchases and sales, on our behalf, equal to 1% 
of the gross purchase or sale price, payable upon the consummation of any such purchase or sale. As described above, this fee 
was  eliminated  for  all  vessel  purchase  or  sale  agreements  entered  into  after  September  29,  2016.  For  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2016, we paid our Administrator $1.7 million in connection with the sales of STI Lexington, STI Mythos, STI 
Chelsea,  STI  Powai  and  STI  Olivia  and  a  fee  of  $0.6  million  for  the  purchase  and  delivery  of STI  Lombard.  For  the  year 
ended December 31, 2015, we paid our Administrator $12.6 million in connection with our purchase and taking delivery of 
29 vessels and our sale of four vessels. 

Further,  pursuant  to  our  Amended  Administrative  Services  Agreement,  our  Administrator,  on  behalf  of  itself  and 
other members of the Scorpio Group, has agreed that it will not directly own product or crude tankers ranging in size from 
35,000 dwt to 200,000 dwt. 

Tanker pools 

To  increase  vessel  utilization  and  thereby  revenues,  we  participate  in  commercial  pools  with  other  shipowners  of 
similar  modern,  well-maintained  vessels.  By  operating  a  large  number  of  vessels  as  an  integrated  transportation  system, 
commercial  pools  offer  customers  greater  flexibility  and  a  higher  level  of  service  while  achieving  scheduling  efficiencies. 
Pools  employ  experienced  commercial  charterers  and  operators  who  have  close  working  relationships  with  customers  and 
brokers,  while  technical  management  is  performed  by  each  shipowner.  The  managers  of  the  pools  negotiate  charters  with 
customers  primarily  in  the  spot  market,  but  may  also  arrange  time  charter  agreements.  The  size  and  scope  of  these  pools 
enable  them  to  enhance  utilization  rates  for  pool  vessels  by  securing  backhaul  voyages  and  COAs,  thus  generating  higher 
effective  TCE  revenues  than  otherwise  might  be  obtainable  in  the  spot  market  while  providing  a  higher  level  of  service 
offerings to customers. When we employ a vessel in the spot charter market, we generally place such vessel in a tanker pool 
managed by our commercial manager that pertains to that vessel’s size class. The earnings allocated to vessels (charterhire 
expense for the pool) are aggregated and divided on the basis of a weighted scale, or Pool Points, which reflect comparative 
voyage results on hypothetical benchmark routes. The Pool Point system generally favors those vessels with greater cargo-
carrying capacity and those with better fuel consumption. Pool Points are also awarded to vessels capable of carrying clean 
products and to vessels capable of trading in certain ice conditions. We currently participate in four pools: the Scorpio LR2 
Pool, the Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool, the Scorpio MR Pool and the Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool. 

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SCM is responsible for the commercial management of participating vessels in the pools, including the marketing, 
chartering, operating and bunker (fuel oil) purchases of the vessels. The Scorpio LR2 Pool is administered by Scorpio LR2 
Pool Ltd., the Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool is administered by Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool Ltd., the Scorpio MR Pool is 
administered  by  Scorpio  MR  Pool  Ltd.  and  the  Scorpio  Handymax  Tanker  Pool  is  administered  by  Scorpio  Handymax 
Tanker Pool Ltd. Our founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Vice President are members of the Lolli-Ghetti 
family which owns all issued and outstanding stock of Scorpio LR2 Pool Ltd., Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool Ltd., Scorpio 
MR Pool Ltd., and Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Ltd., or the Pool Entities. Taking into account the recommendations of a 
pool committee and a technical committee, each of which is comprised of representatives of each pool participant, the Pool 
Entities set the respective pool policies and issue directives to the pool participants and SCM. The pool participants remain 
responsible for all other costs including the financing, insurance, manning and technical  management of their vessels. The 
earnings of all of the vessels are aggregated and divided according to the relative performance capabilities of the vessel and 
the actual earning days for which each vessel is available. 

Our Relationship with the Scorpio Group and its Affiliates 

The  Scorpio  Group  is  owned  and  controlled  by  the  Lolli-Ghetti  family,  of  which  Messrs.  Emanuele  Lauro  and 
Filippo  Lauro are  members. We  are  not  affiliated  with  any  other  entities  in  the  shipping  industry other  than  those  that are 
members of the Scorpio Group. 

In addition, Mr. Emanuele Lauro, Mr. Bugbee and other members of our senior management have a minority equity 

interest in SSH, our Administrator, a member of the Scorpio Group. 

SCM  and  SSM,  our  commercial  manager  and  technical  manager,  respectively,  are  also  members  of  the  Scorpio 
Group. For information regarding the details regarding our relationship with SCM, SSM and SSH, please see “– Management 
of our Fleet.” 

Our  board  of  directors  consists  of  eight  individuals,  five  of  whom  are  independent  directors.  Three  of  the 
independent  directors  form  the  board’s  Audit  Committee  and,  pursuant  to  the  Audit  Committee  charter,  are  required  to 
review  all  potential  conflicts  of  interest  between  us  and  related  parties,  including  the  Scorpio  Group.  Our  three  non-
independent  directors  and  all  of  our  executive  officers  serve  in  senior  management  positions  in  certain  other  companies 
within the Scorpio Group. 

Transactions with Related Parties 

Transactions with entities controlled by the Lolli-Ghetti family (herein referred to as related party affiliates) in the 

consolidated statements of income and balance sheet are as follows: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Pool revenue(1) 

For the year ended December 31, 
2014 
2015 
2016 

Scorpio MR Pool Limited ...................................................................... 
Scorpio LR2 Pool Limited ...................................................................... 
Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Limited ............................................... 
Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool Limited .................................................. 
Voyage expenses(2) ........................................................................................... 
Vessel operating costs(3) .................................................................................... 
Administrative expenses(4) ................................................................................ 

$  248,974 
156,503 
73,683 
5,843 
(1,128) 
(19,484) 
(9,462) 

$  315,925 
208,132 
138,736 
34,613 
(2,127) 
(18,393) 
(7,950) 

$  112,826 
67,054 
54,052 
46,925 
(2,052) 
(7,947) 
(3,542) 

(1)  These  transactions  relate  to  revenue  earned  in  the  Scorpio  Group  Pools.  The  Scorpio  Group  Pools  are  related  party 
affiliates. When our vessels are in the Scorpio Group Pools, SCM, the pool manager, charges fees of $300 per vessel per 
day with respect to our LR1/Panamax vessels, $250 per vessel per day with respect to our LR2 vessels, and $325 per 
vessel per day with respect to each of our Handymax and MR vessels, plus a commission of 1.50% on gross revenue per 
charter  fixture.  These  are  the  same  fees  that  SCM  charges  other  vessels  in  these  pools,  including  third  party  owned 
vessels. 

(2)  These transactions represent the expense due to SCM, a related party affiliate, for commissions related to the commercial 
management services provided by SCM under the Commercial Management Agreement for vessels that are not in one of 
the Scorpio Group Pools. When not in one of the Scorpio Group Pools, each vessel pays (i) flat fees of $250 per day for 
LR1/Panamax and LR2 vessels and $300 per day for Handymax and MR vessels and (ii) commissions of 1.25% of their 
gross revenue. These expenses are included in voyage expenses in the consolidated statements of income or loss. 

(3)  These transactions represent technical management fees charged by SSM, a related party affiliate, which are included in 
vessel operating costs in the consolidated statements of income or loss. We believe our technical management fees are at 

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arms-length rates as they were based on contracted rates that were the same as those charged to other vessels managed by 
SSM at the time the management agreements were entered into. This fee is $685 per vessel per day. 

(4)  We have an Amended Administrative Services Agreement with SSH, for the provision of administrative staff and office 
space,  and  administrative  services,  including  accounting,  legal  compliance,  financial  and  information  technology 
services. SSH is a related party to us. We reimburse SSH for the reasonable direct or indirect expenses that are incurred 
on  our behalf. SSH  also  arranges vessel  sales  and purchases  for  us.  The services  provided  to us  by SSH  may  be  sub-
contracted to other entities within the Scorpio Group. The expenses incurred under this agreement were as follows, and 
were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of income or loss.  

•  The  expense  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  of  $9.5  million  included  (i)  administrative  fees  of  $7.3 
million charged by SSH, (ii) restricted stock amortization of $1.6 million, which relates to the issuance of an 
aggregate  of  795,000  shares  of  restricted  stock  to  SSH  employees  for  no  cash  consideration  in  May  2014, 
September 2014, July 2015 and July 2016, and (iii) the reimbursement of expenses of $0.6 million.  

•  The  expense  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015  of  $7.9  million  included  (i)  administrative  fees  of  $6.8 
million charged by SSH, (ii) restricted stock amortization of $0.9 million, which relates to the issuance of an 
aggregate  of  508,500  shares  of  restricted  stock  to  SSH  employees  for  no  cash  consideration  in  May  2014, 
September 2014 and July 2015 and (iv) the reimbursement expenses of $0.2 million.  

•  The  expense  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2014  of  $3.5  million  included  (i)  administrative  fees  of  $3.1 
million charged by SSH, (ii) restricted stock amortization of $0.3 million, which relates to the issuance of an 
aggregate 218,000 shares of restricted stock to SSH employees for no cash consideration in May and September 
2014 and (iii) the reimbursement of expenses of $0.1 million.  

We had the following balances with related parties, which have been included in the consolidated balance sheets: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Assets: 
Accounts receivable (due from the Scorpio Group Pools) (1) ....................................................  
Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses (SSM) (2) ...............................................................  
Other assets (pool working capital contributions) (3) ................................................................  
Liabilities: 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (SSM) .......................................................................  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (SSH) .......................................................................  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (SCM) ......................................................................  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (owed to the Scorpio Group Pools) ..........................  

As of December 31, 
2015 
2016 

$ 

$ 

40,680 
4,233 
19,217 

59,475 
2,348 
19,256 

653 
90 
53 
15 

484 
77 
175 
610 

(1)  Accounts  receivable  due  from  the  Scorpio  Group  Pools  relate  to  hire  receivables  for  revenues  earned  and  receivables 
from working capital contributions. The amounts as of December 2016 and 2015 include $24.1 million and $8.6 million, 
respectively, of working capital contributions made on behalf of our vessels to the Scorpio Group Pools. Upon entrance 
into  such  pools,  all  vessels  are  required  to  make  working  capital  contributions  of  both  cash  and  bunkers.  Additional 
working capital contributions can be made from time to time based on the operating needs of the pools. These amounts 
are accounted for and repaid as follows: 

• 

For vessels  in the  Scorpio Handymax  Tanker  Pool,  the  initial  contribution  amount  is repaid, without  interest, 
upon  a  vessel’s  exit  from  each  pool  no  later  than  six  months  after  the  exit  date.  Bunkers  on  board  a  vessel 
exiting the pool are credited against such repayment at the actual invoice price of the bunkers. For all owned 
vessels we assume that these contributions will not be repaid within 12 months and are thus classified as non-
current  within  other  assets  on  the  consolidated  balance  sheets.  For  time  chartered-in  vessels  we  classify  the 
initial contributions as current (within accounts receivable) or non-current (within other assets) according to the 
expiration of the contract. Any additional working capital contributions are repaid when sufficient net revenues 
become available to cover such amounts.  

• 

For vessels in the Scorpio MR Pool and Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool, any contributions are repaid, without 
interest,  when  such  vessel  has  earned  sufficient  net  revenues  to  cover  the  value  of  such  working  capital 
contributed. Accordingly, we classify such amounts as current (within accounts receivable).  

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• 

For vessels in the Scorpio LR2 Pool, the initial contribution amount is repaid, without interest, upon a vessel’s 
exit from each pool. Bunkers on board a vessel exiting the pool are credited against such repayment at the actual 
invoice price of the bunkers. For all owned vessels we assume that these contributions will not be repaid within 
12 months and are thus classified as non-current within other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. For time 
chartered-in vessels we classify the initial contributions as current (within accounts receivable) or non-current 
(within other assets) according to the expiration of the contract. Any additional working capital contributions 
are repaid when sufficient net revenues become available to cover such amounts. 

(2)  Accounts  receivable  and  prepaid  expenses  from  SSM  relate  to  advances  made  for  vessel  operating  expenses  (such  as 

crew wages) that will either be reimbursed or applied against future costs.  

(3)  Represents the non-current portion of working capital receivables as described above.  

Prior to September 29, 2016, we paid SSH a fee for arranging vessel purchases and sales, on our behalf, equal to 1% 
of the gross purchase or sale price, payable upon the consummation of any such purchase or sale. As described above, this fee 
was eliminated for all vessel purchase or sale agreements entered into after September 29, 2016. These fees are capitalized as 
part of the carrying value of the related vessel for a vessel purchase and are included as part of the gain or loss on sale for a 
vessel disposal. 

•  During the year ended December 31, 2016, we paid SSH an aggregate fee of $1.7 million in connection with the 
sales of STI Lexington, STI Mythos, STI Chelsea, STI Powai, and STI Olivia and a fee of $0.6 million for the 
purchase and delivery of STI Lombard. Additionally, we paid SCM an aggregate termination fee of $2.7 million 
that was due under the commercial management agreements and we paid SSM an aggregate termination fee of 
$2.5 million that was due under the technical management agreements as a result of the aforementioned vessel 
sales. The agreements to sell and acquire the aforementioned vessels were entered into prior to the September 
29, 2016 amendments to the Master Agreement and Administrative Service Agreement. The aggregate fees paid 
to SCM, SSH and SSM are recorded within loss on sales of the vessels within the consolidated statements of 
income or loss. 

•  During the year ended December 31, 2015, we paid SSH an aggregate fee of $12.6 million in connection with 
the purchase and delivery of 29 vessels and the sales of four vessels. Additionally, as a result of the sale of STI 
Highlander  in  2015,  we  paid  a  $0.5  million  termination  fee  due  under  the  vessel’s  commercial  management 
agreement  with  SCM  and  a  $0.5  million  termination  fee  due  under  the  vessel’s  technical  management 
agreement with SSM. 

•  During the year ended December 31, 2014, we paid SSH an aggregate fee of $26.1 million, which consisted of 
$11.7 million related to the purchase and delivery of 33 vessels under our Newbuilding Program, $14.0 million 
relating to the purchase and sale of our seven VLCCs under construction, and $0.4 million relating to the sales 
of two vessels. 

In  2011,  we  also  entered  into  an  agreement  to  reimburse  costs  to  SSM  as  part  of  its  supervision  agreement  for 
vessels under our Newbuilding Program. During the years ended December 31, 2014, we were charged $0.02 million under 
this  agreement.  There  were  no  costs  incurred  under  this  agreement  during  the  years  ended  December  31,  2016  and  2015. 
Please see “Item 3. Key Information - D. Risk Factors - Risks Related to our Relationship with the Scorpio Group and its 
Affiliates.” 

C. INTERESTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL 

Not applicable. 

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION 

A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information 

See “Item 18. Financial Statements.” 

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Legal Proceedings 

To our knowledge, we are not currently a party to any lawsuit that, if adversely determined, would have a material 
adverse  effect  on  our  financial  position,  results  of  operations  or  liquidity.  As  such,  we  do  not  believe  that  pending  legal 
proceedings, taken as a whole, should have any significant impact on our financial statements. From time to time in the future 
we  may  be  subject  to  legal  proceedings  and  claims  in  the  ordinary  course  of  business,  principally  personal  injury  and 
property  casualty  claims.  While  we  expect  that  these  claims  would  be  covered  by  our  existing  insurance  policies,  those 
claims, even if lacking merit, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources. We have not 
been involved in any legal proceedings which may have, or have had, a significant effect on our financial position, results of 
operations  or  liquidity,  nor  are  we  aware  of  any  proceedings  that  are  pending  or  threatened  which  may  have  a  significant 
effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity. 

Dividend Policy 

The  declaration  and  payment  of  dividends  is  subject  at  all  times  to  the  discretion  of  our  board  of  directors.  The 
timing and amount of dividends, if any, depends on, among other things, our earnings, financial condition, cash requirements 
and  availability,  fleet  renewal  and  expansion,  restrictions  in  our  loan  agreements,  the  provisions  of  Marshall  Islands  law 
affecting the payment of dividends and other factors. 

We are a holding company with no material assets other than the equity interests in our wholly-owned subsidiaries. 
As a result, our ability to pay dividends, if any, depends on our subsidiaries and their ability to distribute funds to us. Our credit 
facilities have restrictions on our ability, and the ability of certain of our subsidiaries, to pay dividends in the event of a default 
or breach of covenants under the credit facility agreement. Under such circumstances, we or our subsidiaries may not be able 
to  pay  dividends  so  long  as  we  are  in  default  or  have  breached  certain  covenants  of  the  credit  facility  without  our  lender’s 
consent  or  waiver  of  the  default  or  breach.  In  addition,  Marshall  Islands  law  generally  prohibits  the  payment  of  dividends 
(i) other than from surplus (retained earnings and the excess of consideration received for the sale of shares above the par value 
of the shares) or (ii) when a company is insolvent or (iii) if the payment of the dividend would render the company insolvent. 

In addition, we may incur expenses or liabilities, including extraordinary expenses, decreases in revenues, including 
as a result of unanticipated off-hire days or loss of a vessel, or increased cash needs that could reduce or eliminate the amount 
of cash that we have available for distribution as dividends. 

Any  dividends  paid  by  us  will  be  income  to  a  United  States  shareholder.  Please  see  “Item  10.  Additional 
Information  -  E.  Taxation”  for  additional  information  relating  to  the  United  States  federal  income  tax  treatment  of  our 
dividend payments, if any are declared in the future. 

During the period from our initial public offering in April 2010 through April 2013, we did not declare or pay any 
dividends to our shareholders. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, we paid aggregate dividends to our 
shareholders  in  the  amount  of  $86.9  million,  $87.1  million  and  $70.5  million,  respectively.  We  have  paid  the  following 
dividends per share in respect of the periods set forth below: 

Date Paid 
March 26, 2014 ...................................................   
June 12, 2014 ......................................................   
September 10, 2014 ............................................   
December 12, 2014 .............................................   
March 30, 2015 ...................................................   
June 10, 2015 ......................................................   
September 4, 2015 ..............................................   
December 11, 2015 .............................................   
March 30, 2016 ...................................................   
June 24, 2016 ......................................................   
September 29, 2016 ............................................   
December 22, 2016 .............................................   
March 30, 2017* .................................................   

  Dividends per Share  
0.080 
0.090 
0.100 
0.120 
0.120 
0.125 
0.125 
0.125 
0.125 
0.125 
0.125 
0.125 
0.010 

$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 

*  Dividend is scheduled to be paid on or about March 30, 2017. 

B. Significant Changes 

There have been no significant  changes  since  the date of the  annual  consolidated financial  statements  included  in 

this report, other than as described in Note 23-Subsequent Events to our consolidated financial statements included herein. 

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ITEM 9. OFFER AND THE LISTING 

A. Offer and Listing Details 

Since our initial public offering, our shares of common stock have traded on the NYSE under the symbol “STNG”. 

The high and low market prices for our shares of common stock on the NYSE are presented for the periods listed below: 

For the Year Ended 
December 31, 2012 .................................................................................................................... 
December 31, 2013 .................................................................................................................... 
December 31, 2014 .................................................................................................................... 
December 31, 2015 .................................................................................................................... 
December 31, 2016 .................................................................................................................... 

For the Quarter Ended: 
March 31, 2015 .......................................................................................................................... 
June 30, 2015 ............................................................................................................................. 
September 30, 2015 ................................................................................................................... 
December 31, 2015 .................................................................................................................... 
March 31, 2016 .......................................................................................................................... 
June 30, 2016 ............................................................................................................................. 
September 30, 2016 ................................................................................................................... 
December 31, 2016 .................................................................................................................... 
March 31, 2017 (through and including March 15, 2017) ......................................................... 

Most Recent Six Months: 
September 2016 ......................................................................................................................... 
October 2016 ............................................................................................................................. 
November 2016 ......................................................................................................................... 
December 2016 .......................................................................................................................... 
January 2017 .............................................................................................................................. 
February 2017 ............................................................................................................................ 
March 2017 (through and including March 15, 2017) ............................................................... 

$ 

$ 

$ 

High 

Low 

$ 

7.50 
12.48 
11.91 
11.64 
7.99 

4.93 
6.92 
6.48 
7.50 
3.61 

High 

Low 

$ 

9.64 
10.51 
11.64 
10.33 
7.99 
6.70 
5.53 
5.00 
4.93 

7.64 
8.92 
8.34 
7.50 
4.66 
4.10 
4.05 
3.61 
3.50 

High 

Low 

$ 

5.33 
5.00 
4.63 
4.82 
4.93 
4.48 
4.17 

4.51 
3.68 
3.61 
3.92 
3.66 
3.50 
3.73 

B. Plan of Distribution 

Not applicable 

C. Markets 

Our common shares are listed for trading on the NYSE under the symbol “STNG.” In addition, our Senior Notes 
Due  2020  are  listed  for  trading  on  the  NYSE  under  the  symbol  “SBNA”,  and  our  Senior  Notes  Due  2017  are  listed  for 
trading on the NYSE under the symbol “SBNB.” 

D. Selling Shareholders 

Not applicable. 

E. Dilution 

Not applicable. 

F. Expenses of the Issue 

Not applicable. 

ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

A. Share Capital 

Not applicable. 

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B. Memorandum and Articles of Association 

Our  amended  and  restated  articles  of  incorporation  have  been  filed  as  Exhibit  3.1  to  Amendment  No.  2  to  our 
Registration Statement on Form F-1 (Registration No. 333-164940), filed with the SEC on March 18, 2010. Our amended 
and restated bylaws are filed as Exhibit 1.2 to our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC on June 29, 2010. In June 
2014, after receiving shareholder approval, we amended our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to increase our 
authorized  common  stock  to  400,000,000  from  250,000,000.  This  amendment  to  our  Amended  and  Restated  Articles  of 
Incorporation  is  filed  as  Exhibit  1.3  to  our  Annual  Report  on  Form  20-F  filed  with  the  SEC  on  March  31,  2015.  The 
information contained in these exhibits is incorporated by reference herein. 

Below  is  a  summary  of  the  description  of  our  capital  stock,  including  the  rights,  preferences  and  restrictions 
attaching to each class of stock. Because the following is a summary, it does not contain all information that you may find 
useful. For more complete information, you should read our amended and restated articles of incorporation and amended and 
restated bylaws, which are incorporated by reference herein. 

Purpose 

Our  purpose,  as  stated  in  our  amended  and  restated  articles  of  incorporation,  is  to  engage  in  any  lawful  act  or 
activity  for  which  corporations  may  now  or  hereafter  be  organized  under  the  BCA.  Our  amended  and  restated  articles  of 
incorporation and amended and restated bylaws do not impose any limitations on the ownership rights of our shareholders. 

Authorized capitalization 

Under our amended and restated articles of incorporation, as amended, we have authorized 425,000,000 registered 
shares, consisting of 400,000,000 common shares, par value $0.01 per share, of which 174,629,755 shares were issued and 
outstanding as of March 15, 2017, and 25,000,000 preferred shares, par value $0.01 per share, of which no shares are issued 
and outstanding. 

Description of Common Shares 

Each outstanding common share entitles the holder to one vote on all matters submitted to a vote of shareholders. 
Subject to preferences that may be applicable to any outstanding preferred shares, holders of our common shares are entitled 
to receive ratably all dividends, if any, declared by our board of directors out of funds legally available for dividends. Upon 
our dissolution or liquidation or the sale of all or substantially all of our assets, after payment in full of all amounts required 
to be paid to creditors and to the holders of preferred stock having liquidation preferences, if any, the holders of our common 
shares are entitled to receive pro rata our remaining assets available for distribution. Holders of our common shares do not 
have conversion, redemption or pre-emptive rights to subscribe to any of our securities. The rights, preferences and privileges 
of holders of our common shares are subject to the rights of the holders of any preferred shares, which we may issue in the 
future. 

Description of Preferred Shares 

Our amended and restated articles of incorporation authorize our board of directors to establish one or more series of 
preferred stock and to determine, with respect to any series of preferred stock, the terms and rights of that series, including 
the designation of the series, the number of shares of the series, the preferences and relative, participating, option or other 
special  rights,  if  any,  and  any  qualifications,  limitations  or  restrictions  of  such  series,  and  the  voting  rights,  if  any,  of  the 
holders of the series. 

Directors 

Our directors are elected by a plurality of the votes cast by shareholders entitled to vote. There is no provision for 

cumulative voting. 

Our amended and restated articles of incorporation require our board of directors to consist of at least one member. 
Our  board  of  directors  consists  of  eight  members.  Our  amended  and  restated  bylaws  may  be  amended  by  the  vote  of  a 
majority of our entire board of directors. 

Directors are elected annually on a staggered basis, and each shall serve for a three year term and until his successor 
shall have been duly elected and qualified, except in the event of his death, resignation, removal, or the earlier termination of 
his term of office. Our board of directors, as advised by our Compensation Committee, has the authority to fix the amounts 
which shall be payable to the members of the board of directors for attendance at any meeting or for services rendered to us. 

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Shareholder Meetings 

Under our amended and restated bylaws, annual meetings of shareholders will be held at a time and place selected 
by our board of directors. The meetings may be held in or outside of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Special meetings 
may be called at any time by a majority of our board of directors, the chairman of our board of directors or an officer of the 
Company who is also a director. Our board of directors may set a record date between 15 and 60 days before the date of any 
meeting  to  determine  the  shareholders  that  will  be  eligible  to  receive  notice  and  vote  at  the  meeting.  One  or  more 
shareholders  representing  at  least  one-third  of  the  total  voting  rights  of  our  total  issued  and  outstanding  shares  present  in 
person or by proxy at a shareholder meeting shall constitute a quorum for the purposes of the meeting. 

Dissenters’ Rights of Appraisal and Payment 

Under the BCA, our shareholders have the right to dissent from various corporate actions, and receive payment of 
the  fair  market  value  of  their  shares.  In  the  event  of  any  further  amendment  of  our  amended  and  restated  articles  of 
incorporation, a shareholder also has the right to dissent and receive payment for his or her shares if the amendment alters 
certain  rights  in  respect  of  those  shares.  The  dissenting  shareholder  must  follow  the  procedures  set  forth  in  the  BCA  to 
receive  payment.  In  the  event  that  we  and  any  dissenting  shareholder  fail  to  agree  on  a  price  for  the  shares,  the  BCA 
procedures  involve,  among  other  things,  the  institution  of  proceedings  in  the  high  court  of  the  Republic  of  the  Marshall 
Islands or in any appropriate court in any jurisdiction in which our shares are primarily traded on a local or national securities 
exchange. 

Shareholders’ Derivative Actions 

Under the BCA, any of our shareholders may bring an action in our name to procure a judgment in our favor, also 
known as a derivative action, provided that the shareholder bringing the action is a holder of common shares both at the time 
the derivative action is commenced and at the time of the transaction to which the action relates. 

Limitations on Liability and Indemnification of Officers and Directors 

The  BCA  authorizes  corporations  to  limit  or  eliminate  the  personal  liability  of  directors  to  corporations  and  their 
shareholders  for  monetary  damages  for  certain  breaches  of  directors’  fiduciary  duties.  Our  amended  and  restated  bylaws 
include  a  provision  that  eliminates  the  personal  liability  of  directors  for  actions  taken  as  a  director  to  the  fullest  extent 
permitted by law. 

Our  amended  and  restated  bylaws  provide  that  we  must  indemnify  our  directors  and  officers  to  the  fullest  extent 
authorized by law. We are also expressly authorized to advance certain expenses (including attorney’s fees and disbursements 
and court costs) to our directors and officers and carry directors’ and officers’ insurance providing indemnification for our 
directors,  officers  and  certain  employees  for  some  liabilities.  We  believe  that  these  indemnification  provisions  and  this 
insurance are useful to attract and retain qualified directors and executive officers. 

The  limitation  of  liability  and  indemnification  provisions  in  our  amended  and  restated  bylaws  may  discourage 
shareholders from bringing a lawsuit against directors for breach of their fiduciary duties. These provisions may also have the 
effect  of  reducing  the  likelihood  of  derivative  litigation  against  directors  and  officers,  even  though  such  an  action,  if 
successful, might otherwise benefit us and our shareholders. In addition, your investment may be adversely affected to the 
extent  we  pay  the  costs  of  settlement  and  damage  awards  against  directors  and  officers  pursuant  to  these  indemnification 
provisions. 

Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Securities Act may be permitted to our directors, officers 
and controlling persons pursuant to the foregoing provisions, or otherwise, we have been informed that in the opinion of the 
SEC, such indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. 

There is currently no pending material litigation or proceeding involving any of our directors, officers or employees 

for which indemnification is sought. 

Anti-Takeover  Effect  of  Certain  Provisions  of  our  Amended  and  Restated  Articles  of  Incorporation  and  Amended 
and Restated Bylaws 

Several provisions of our amended and restated articles of incorporation and amended and restated bylaws, which 
are summarized below, may have anti-takeover effects. These provisions are intended to avoid costly takeover battles, lessen 
our  vulnerability  to  a  hostile  change  of  control  and  enhance  the  ability  of  our  board  of  directors  to  maximize  shareholder 
value in connection with any unsolicited offer to acquire us. However, these anti-takeover provisions, which are summarized 
below, could also discourage, delay or prevent (i) the merger or acquisition of us by means of a tender offer, a proxy contest 
or otherwise that a shareholder may consider in its best interest and (ii) the removal of incumbent officers and directors. 

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Blank Check Preferred Stock 

Under the terms of our amended and restated articles of incorporation, our board of directors has authority, without 
any further vote or action by our shareholders, to issue up to 25 million shares of blank check preferred stock. Our board of 
directors  may  issue  preferred  shares  on  terms  calculated  to  discourage,  delay  or  prevent  a  change  of  control  of  us  or  the 
removal of our management. 

Election and Removal of Directors 

Our  amended  and  restated  articles  of  incorporation  prohibit  cumulative  voting  in  the  election  of  directors.  Our 
amended and restated bylaws require parties other than the board of directors to give advance written notice of nominations 
for  the  election  of  directors.  Our  amended  and  restated  articles  of  incorporation  also  provide  that  our  directors  may  be 
removed for cause upon the affirmative vote of not less than two-thirds of the outstanding shares of our capital stock entitled 
to  vote  for  those  directors.  These  provisions  may  discourage,  delay  or  prevent  the  removal  of  incumbent  officers  and 
directors. 

Limited Actions by Shareholders 

Our  amended  and  restated  articles  of  incorporation  and  our  amended  and  restated  bylaws  provide  that  any  action 
required or permitted to be taken by our shareholders must be effected at an annual or special meeting of shareholders or by 
the  unanimous  written  consent  of  our  shareholders.  Our  amended  and  restated  bylaws  provide  that,  unless  otherwise 
prescribed  by  law,  only  a  majority  of  our  board  of  directors,  the  chairman  of  our  board  of  directors  or  an  officer  of  the 
Company  who  is  also  a  director  may  call  special  meetings  of  our  shareholders  and  the  business  transacted  at  the  special 
meeting is limited to the purposes stated in the notice. Accordingly, a shareholder may be prevented from calling a special 
meeting  for  shareholder  consideration  of  a  proposal  over  the  opposition  of  our  board  of  directors  and  shareholder 
consideration of a proposal may be delayed until the next annual meeting. 

Advance notice requirements for shareholder proposals and director nominations 

Our amended and restated bylaws provide that shareholders seeking to nominate candidates for election as directors 
or to bring business before an annual meeting of shareholders must provide timely notice of their proposal in writing to the 
corporate secretary. Generally, to be timely, a shareholder’s notice must be received at our principal executive offices not less 
than  150  days  nor  more  than  180  days  prior  to  the  one  year  anniversary  of  the  immediately  preceding  annual  meeting  of 
shareholders.  Our  amended  and  restated  bylaws  also  specify  requirements  as  to  the  form  and  content  of  a  shareholder’s 
notice. These provisions may impede shareholders’ ability to bring matters before an annual meeting of shareholders or make 
nominations for directors at an annual meeting of shareholders. 

Classified board of directors 

As  described  above,  our  amended  and  restated  articles  of  incorporation  provide  for  the  division  of  our  board  of 
directors into three classes of directors, with each class as nearly equal in number as possible, serving staggered three year 
terms.  Accordingly,  approximately  one-third  of  our  board  of  directors  will  be  elected  each  year.  This  classified  board 
provision could discourage a third party from making a tender offer for our shares or attempting to obtain control of us. It 
could also delay shareholders who do not agree with the policies of our board of directors from removing a majority of our 
board of directors for two years. 

Business combinations 

Although  the  BCA  does  not  contain  specific  provisions  regarding  “business  combinations”  between  companies 
organized  under  the  laws  of  the  Marshall  Islands  and  “interested  shareholders,”  we  have  included  these  provisions  in  our 
amended and restated articles of incorporation. Specifically, our amended and restated articles of incorporation prohibit us 
from  engaging  in  a  “business  combination”  with  certain  persons for  three  years  following  the  date  the  person becomes  an 
interested shareholder. Interested shareholders generally include: 

• 

• 

any person who is the beneficial owner of 15% or more of our outstanding voting stock; or  

any person who is our affiliate or associate and who held 15% or more of our outstanding voting stock at any 
time within three years before the date on which the person’s status as an interested shareholder is determined, 
and the affiliates and associates of such person.  

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Subject to certain exceptions, a business combination includes, among other things: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

certain mergers or consolidations of us or any direct or indirect majority-owned subsidiary of ours;  

any sale, lease, exchange, mortgage, pledge, transfer or other disposition of our assets or of any subsidiary of 
ours having an aggregate fair market value equal to 10% or more of either the aggregate fair market value of all 
of our assets, determined on a combined basis, or the aggregate value of all of our outstanding stock;  

certain transactions that result in the issuance or transfer by us of any stock of ours to the interested shareholder;  

any transaction involving us or any of our subsidiaries that has the effect of increasing the proportionate share 
of  any  class  or  series  of  stock,  or  securities  convertible  into  any  class  or  series  of  stock,  of  ours  or  any  such 
subsidiary that is owned directly or indirectly by the interested shareholder or any affiliate or associate of the 
interested shareholder; and  

any  receipt  by  the  interested  shareholder  of  the  benefit  directly  or  indirectly  (except  proportionately  as  a 
shareholder) of any loans, advances, guarantees, pledges or other financial benefits provided by or through us.  

These provisions of our amended and restated articles of incorporation do not apply to a business combination if: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

before  a  person  became  an  interested  shareholder,  our  board  of  directors  approved  either  the  business 
combination or the transaction in which the shareholder became an interested shareholder;  

upon  consummation  of  the  transaction  which  resulted  in  the  shareholder  becoming  an  interested  shareholder, 
the  interested  shareholder  owned  at  least  85%  of  our  voting  stock  outstanding  at  the  time  the  transaction 
commenced, other than certain excluded shares;  

at or following the transaction in which the person became an interested shareholder, the business combination 
is approved by our board of directors and authorized at an annual or special meeting of shareholders, and not by 
written consent, by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds of our outstanding voting stock that 
is not owned by the interest shareholder;  

the  shareholder  was  or  became  an  interested  shareholder  prior  to  the  closing  of  our  initial  public  offering  in 
2010;  

a  shareholder  became  an  interested  shareholder  inadvertently  and  (i)  as  soon  as  practicable  divested  itself  of 
ownership of sufficient shares so that the shareholder ceased to be an interested shareholder; and (ii) would not, 
at  any  time  within  the  three-year  period  immediately  prior  to  a  business  combination  between  us  and  such 
shareholder, have been an interested shareholder but for the inadvertent acquisition of ownership; or  

the  business  combination  is  proposed  prior  to  the  consummation  or  abandonment  of  and  subsequent  to  the 
earlier  of  the  public  announcement  or  the  notice  required  under  our  amended  and  restated  articles  of 
incorporation which (i) constitutes one of the transactions described in the following sentence; (ii) is with or by 
a  person  who  either  was  not  an  interested  shareholder  during  the  previous  three  years  or  who  became  an 
interested shareholder with the approval of the board; and (iii) is approved or not opposed by a majority of the 
members of the board of directors then in office (but not less than one) who were directors prior to any person 
becoming  an  interested  shareholder  during  the  previous  three  years  or  were  recommended  for  election  or 
elected to succeed such directors by a majority of such directors. The proposed transactions referred to in the 
preceding sentence are limited to: 

(i)  a merger or consolidation of us (except for a merger in respect of which, pursuant to the BCA, no vote of 

our shareholders is required); 

(ii)  a  sale,  lease,  exchange,  mortgage,  pledge,  transfer  or  other  disposition  (in  one  transaction  or  a  series  of 
transactions),  whether  as  part  of  a  dissolution  or  otherwise,  of  assets  of  us  or  of  any  direct  or  indirect 
majority-owned subsidiary of ours (other than to any direct or indirect wholly-owned subsidiary or to us) 
having an aggregate fair market value equal to 50% or more of either the aggregate fair market value of all 
of our assets determined on a consolidated basis or the aggregate fair market value of all the outstanding 
shares; or 

(iii) a proposed tender or exchange offer for 50% or more of our outstanding voting stock. 

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Registrar and Transfer Agent 

The registrar and transfer agent for our common shares is Computershare Trust Company, N.A. 

Listing 

Our common shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “STNG.” 

C. Material Contracts 

Attached as exhibits to this annual report are the contracts we consider to be both material and outside the ordinary 
course of business during the two-year period immediately preceding the date of this annual report. We refer you to “Item 5. 
Operating  and  Financial  Review  and  Prospects—B.  Liquidity  and  Capital  Resources—Long-Term  Debt  Obligations  and 
Credit Arrangements” and “Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions—B. Related Party Transactions” for 
a discussion of these agreements. 

Other  than  as  set  forth  above,  there  were  no  material  contracts,  other  than  contracts  entered  into  in  the  ordinary 
course of business, to which we were a party during the two year period immediately preceding the date of this annual report. 

D. Exchange Controls 

Under Marshall Islands law, there are currently no restrictions on the export or import of capital, including foreign 
exchange controls or restrictions that affect the remittance of dividends, interest or other payments to non-resident holders of 
our common shares. 

E. Taxation 

United States Federal Income Tax Considerations 

In  the  opinion  of  Seward  &  Kissel  LLP,  the  following  are  the  material  United  States  federal  income  tax 
consequences to us of our activities and to United States Holders and Non-United States Holders, each as defined below, of 
the ownership of common shares. The following discussion of United States federal income tax matters is based on the Code, 
judicial  decisions,  administrative  pronouncements,  and  existing  and  proposed  regulations  issued  by  the  United  States 
Department of the Treasury, or the Treasury Regulations, all of which are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect. 
The  discussion  below  is based,  in  part,  on  the description of  our business  in  this  Report  and  assumes that  we  conduct  our 
business as described herein. References in the following discussion to the “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” are to Scorpio 
Tankers Inc. and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis. 

United States Federal Income Taxation of Operating Income: In General 

We  earn  and  anticipate  that  we  will  continue  to  earn  substantially  all  our  income  from  the  hiring  or  leasing  of 
vessels for use on a time charter basis, from participation in a pool or from the performance of services directly related to 
those uses, all of which we refer to as Shipping Income. 

Unless exempt from United States federal income taxation under the rules of Section 883 of the Code, or Section 
883,  as  discussed  below,  a  foreign  corporation  such  as  us  will  be  subject  to  United  States  federal  income  taxation  on  its 
Shipping Income that is treated as derived from sources within the United States, which we refer to as “United States Source 
Shipping Income.” For United States federal income tax purposes, “United States Source Shipping Income” includes 50% of 
shipping income that is attributable to transportation that begins or ends, but that does not both begin and end, in the United 
States. 

Shipping Income attributable to transportation exclusively between non-United States ports will be considered to be 
100%  derived  from  sources  entirely  outside  the  United  States.  Shipping  Income  derived  from  sources  outside  the  United 
States will not be subject to any United States federal income tax. 

Shipping  Income  attributable  to  transportation  exclusively  between  United  States  ports  is  considered  to  be  100% 
derived from United States sources. However, we are not permitted by United States law to engage in the transportation of 
cargoes that produces 100% United States Source Shipping Income. 

Unless exempt from tax under Section 883, our gross United States Source Shipping Income would be subject to a 

4% tax imposed without allowance for deductions, as described more fully below. 

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Exemption of Operating Income from United States Federal Income Taxation 

Under  Section  883  and  the  Treasury  Regulations  thereunder,  a  foreign  corporation  will  be  exempt  from  United 

States federal income taxation on its United States Source Shipping Income if: 

(1) it is organized in a “qualified foreign country,” which is one that grants an “equivalent exemption” from tax to 
corporations organized in the United States in respect of each category of shipping income for which exemption is 
being claimed under Section 883; and 

(2) one of the following tests is met: 

(A)  more  than  50%  of  the  value  of  its  shares  is  beneficially  owned,  directly  or  indirectly,  by  “qualified 
shareholders,”  which  as  defined  includes  individuals  who  are  “residents”  of  a  qualified  foreign  country, 
which we refer to as the “50% Ownership Test”; or 

(B) its shares are “primarily and regularly traded on an established securities market” in a qualified foreign 
country or in the United States, to which we refer as the “Publicly-Traded Test”. 

The Republic of the Marshall Islands, the jurisdiction where we and our ship-owning subsidiaries are incorporated, 
has been officially recognized by the IRS as a qualified foreign country that grants the requisite “equivalent exemption” from 
tax in respect of each category of shipping income we earn and currently expect to earn in the future. Therefore, we will be 
exempt from United States federal income taxation with respect to our United States Source Shipping Income if we satisfy 
either the 50% Ownership Test or the Publicly-Traded Test. 

For  our  2016  taxable  tax  year,  we  intend  to  take  the  position  that  we  satisfy  the  Publicly-Traded  Test  and  we 
anticipate  that we will  continue  to  satisfy  the Publicly-Traded  Test  for future  taxable years. However,  as discussed  below, 
this is a factual determination made on an annual basis. We do not currently anticipate a circumstance under which we would 
be able to satisfy the 50% Ownership Test. 

Publicly-Traded Test 

The Treasury Regulations under Section 883 provide, in pertinent part, that shares of a foreign corporation will be 
considered to be “primarily traded” on an established securities market in a country if the number of shares of each class of 
stock  that  are  traded  during  any  taxable  year  on  all  established  securities  markets  in  that  country  exceeds  the  number  of 
shares in each such class that are traded during that year on established securities markets in any other single country. Our 
common shares, which constitute our sole class of issued and outstanding stock, are “primarily traded” on the NYSE. 

Under the Treasury Regulations, our common shares will be considered to be “regularly traded” on an established 
securities  market  if  one  or  more  classes  of  our  stock  representing  more  than  50%  of  our  outstanding  stock,  by  both  total 
combined voting power of all classes of stock entitled to vote and total value, are listed on such market, to which we refer as 
the “Listing Threshold.” Since our common shares are listed on the NYSE, we expect to satisfy the Listing Threshold. 

It is further required that with respect to each class of stock relied upon to meet the Listing Threshold, (i) such class 
of stock is traded on the market, other than in minimal quantities, on at least 60 days during the taxable year or one-sixth of 
the days in a short taxable year, or the “Trading Frequency Test”; and (ii) the aggregate number of shares of such class of 
stock traded on such market during the taxable year is at least 10% of the average number of shares of such class of stock 
outstanding during such year or as appropriately adjusted in the case of a short taxable year, or the “Trading Volume Test.” 
We currently satisfy and anticipate that we will continue to satisfy the Trading Frequency Test and Trading Volume Test. 
Even if this were not the case, the Treasury Regulations provide that the Trading Frequency Test and Trading Volume Tests 
will be deemed satisfied if, as is the case with our common shares, such class of stock is traded on an established securities 
market in the United States and such class of stock is regularly quoted by dealers making a market in such stock. 

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Treasury Regulations provide, in pertinent part, that a class of stock will not be 
considered to be “regularly traded” on an established securities market for any taxable year during which 50% or more of the 
vote and value of the outstanding shares of such class are owned, actually or constructively under specified attribution rules, 
on more than half the days during the taxable year by persons who each own 5% or more of the vote and value of such class 
of outstanding shares, to which we refer as the “5% Override Rule.” 

For purposes of being able to determine the persons who actually or constructively own 5% or more of the vote and 
value  of  our  common  shares,  or  “5%  Shareholders,”  the  Treasury  Regulations  permit  us  to  rely  on  those  persons  that  are 
identified  on  Schedule  13G  and  Schedule  13D  filings  with  the  SEC  as  owning  5%  or  more  of  our  common  shares.  The 
Treasury Regulations further provide that an investment company which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 
1940, as amended, will not be treated as a 5% Shareholder for such purposes. 

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In  the  event  the  5%  Override  Rule  is  triggered,  the  Treasury  Regulations  provide  that  the  5%  Override  Rule  will 
nevertheless  not  apply  if  we  can  establish  that  within  the  group  of  5%  Shareholders,  there  are  sufficient  qualified 
shareholders for purposes of Section 883 to preclude non-qualified shareholders in such group from owning 50% or more of 
our common shares for more than half the number of days during the taxable year. In order to benefit from this exception to 
the 5% Override Rule, we must satisfy certain substantiation requirements in regards to the identity of its 5% Shareholders. 

We believe that we currently satisfy the Publicly-Traded Test and intend to take this position on our United States 
federal income tax return for the 2016 taxable year. However, there are factual circumstances beyond our control that could 
cause us to lose the benefit of the Section 883 exemption. For example, if we trigger the 5% Override Rule for any future 
taxable  year,  there  is  no  assurance  that  we  will  have  sufficient  qualified  5%  Shareholders  to  preclude  nonqualified  5% 
Shareholders from owning 50% or more of our common shares for more than half the number of days during such taxable 
year, or that we will be able to satisfy the substantiation requirements in regards to our 5% Shareholders. 

United States Federal Income Taxation in Absence of Section 883 Exemption 

If the benefits of Section 883 are unavailable, our United States source shipping income would be subject to a 4% 
tax imposed by Section 887 of the Code on a gross basis, without the benefit of deductions, which we refer to as the “4% 
Gross Basis Tax Regime,” to the extent that such income is not considered to be “effectively connected” with the conduct of 
a United States trade or business, as described below. Since under the sourcing rules described above, no more than 50% of 
our shipping income would be treated as being United States source shipping income, the maximum effective rate of United 
States federal income tax on our shipping income would never exceed 2% under the 4% Gross Basis Tax Regime. 

To the extent our United States source shipping income is considered to be “effectively connected” with the conduct 
of  a  United  States  trade  or  business,  as  described  below,  any  such  “effectively  connected”  United  States  source  shipping 
income, net of applicable deductions, would be subject to United States federal income tax, currently imposed at rates of up 
to 35%. In addition, we would generally be subject to the 30% “branch profits” tax on earnings effectively connected with the 
conduct  of  such  trade  or  business,  as  determined  after  allowance  for  certain  adjustments,  and  on  certain  interest  paid  or 
deemed paid attributable to the conduct of our United States trade or business. 

Our  United  States  Source  Shipping  Income  would  be  considered  “effectively  connected”  with  the  conduct  of  a 

United States trade or business only if: 

•  we  have,  or  are  considered  to  have,  a  fixed  place  of  business  in  the  United  States  involved  in  the  earning  of 

United States Source Shipping Income; and 

• 

substantially  all  of  our  United  States  Source  Shipping  Income  is  attributable  to  regularly  scheduled 
transportation,  such  as  the  operation  of  a  vessel  that  follows  a  published  schedule  with  repeated  sailings  at 
regular intervals between the same points for voyages that begin or end in the United States. 

We do not currently have, intend to have, or permit circumstances that would result in having, any vessel sailing to 
or from the United States on a regularly scheduled basis. Based on the foregoing and on the expected mode of our shipping 
operations  and  other  activities,  it  is  anticipated  that none of  our  United States  source  shipping  income  will  be  “effectively 
connected” with the conduct of a United States trade or business. 

United States Federal Income Taxation of Gain on Sale of Vessels 

If  we  qualify  for  exemption  from  tax  under  Section  883  in  respect  of  the  shipping  income  derived  from  the 
international operation of our vessels, then a gain from the sale of any such vessel should likewise be exempt from United 
States  federal  income  tax  under  Section  883.  If,  however,  our  shipping  income  from  such  vessels  does  not  for  whatever 
reason qualify for exemption under Section 883, then any gain on the sale of a vessel will be subject to United States federal 
income tax if such sale occurs in the United States. To the extent possible, we intend to structure the sales of our vessels so 
that the gain therefrom is not subject to United States federal income tax. However, there is no assurance we will be able to 
do so. 

United States Federal Income Taxation of United States Holders 

The  following  is  a  discussion  of  the  material  United  States  federal  income  tax  considerations  relevant  to  an 
investment decision by a United States Holder, as defined below, with respect to our common shares. This discussion does 
not purport to deal with the tax consequences of owning common shares to all categories of investors, some of which may be 
subject to special rules. This discussion only addresses considerations relevant to those United States Holders who hold the 
common  shares  as  capital  assets,  that  is,  generally  for  investment  purposes.  You  are  encouraged  to  consult  your  own  tax 
advisors concerning the overall tax consequences arising in your own particular situation under United States federal, state, 
local or foreign law of the ownership of common shares. 

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As  used  herein,  the  term  United  States  Holder  means  a  beneficial  owner  of  common  shares  that  is  an  individual 
United States citizen or resident, a United States corporation or other United States entity taxable as a corporation, an estate 
the income of which is subject to United States federal income taxation regardless of its source, or a trust if a court within the 
United  States  is  able  to  exercise  primary  jurisdiction  over  the  administration  of  the  trust  and  one  or  more  United  States 
persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust. 

If a partnership holds our common shares, the tax treatment of a partner will generally depend upon the status of the 
partner  and  upon  the  activities  of  the  partnership.  If  you  are  a  partner  in  a  partnership  holding  common  shares,  you  are 
encouraged to consult your tax advisor. 

Distributions 

Subject to the discussion of passive foreign investment companies below, any distributions made by us with respect 
to  our  common  shares  to  a  United  States  Holder  will  generally  constitute  dividends  to  the  extent  of  our  current  or 
accumulated earnings and profits, as determined under United States federal income tax principles. Distributions in excess of 
such earnings and profits will be treated first as a nontaxable return of capital to the extent of the United States Holder’s tax 
basis  in  his  common  shares  on  a  dollar-for-dollar  basis  and  thereafter  as  capital  gain.  Because  we  are  not  a  United  States 
corporation,  United  States  Holders  that  are  corporations  will  not  be  entitled  to  claim  a  dividends  received  deduction  with 
respect to any distributions they receive from us. Dividends paid with respect to our common shares will generally be treated 
as  “passive  category  income”  for  purposes  of  computing  allowable  foreign  tax  credits  for  United  States  foreign  tax  credit 
purposes. 

Dividends paid on our common shares to a United States Holder who is an individual, trust or estate, or a United 
States Non-Corporate Holder, will generally be treated as “qualified dividend income” that is taxable to such United States 
Non-Corporate  Holder  at  preferential  tax  rates  provided  that  (1)  the  common  shares  are  readily  tradable  on  an  established 
securities market in the United States (such as the NYSE, on which our common shares are traded); (2) we are not a passive 
foreign investment company for the taxable year during which the dividend is paid or the immediately preceding taxable year 
(which, as discussed below, we believe we have not been, we believe we are not and do not anticipate being in the future); (3) 
the  United  States  Non-Corporate  Holder  has  owned  the  common  shares  for  more  than  60  days  in  the  121-day  period 
beginning  60  days  before  the  date  on  which  the  common  shares  become  ex-dividend;  and  (4)  the  United  States  Non-
Corporate  Holder  is  not  under  an  obligation  to  make  related  payments  with  respect  to  positions  in  substantially  similar  or 
related property. Any distributions out of earnings and profits we pay which are not eligible for these preferential rates will 
be taxed as ordinary income to a United States Non-Corporate Holder. 

Special rules may apply to any “extraordinary dividend”—generally, a dividend in an amount which is equal to or in 
excess of 10% of a shareholder’s adjusted tax basis in his common shares—paid by us. If we pay an “extraordinary dividend” on 
our  common  shares  that  is  treated  as  “qualified  dividend  income,”  then  any  loss  derived  by  a  United  States  Non-Corporate 
Holder from the sale or exchange of such common shares will be treated as long-term capital loss to the extent of such dividend. 

Sale, Exchange or Other Disposition of Common Shares 

Assuming we do not constitute a passive foreign investment company for any taxable year, a United States Holder 
generally will recognize taxable gain or loss upon a sale, exchange or other disposition of our common shares in an amount 
equal  to  the  difference  between  the  amount  realized  by  the  United  States  Holder  from  such  sale,  exchange  or  other 
disposition and the United States Holder’s tax basis in such shares. Such gain or loss will be treated as long-term capital gain 
or  loss  if  the  United  States  Holder’s  holding  period  is  greater  than  one  year  at  the  time  of  the  sale,  exchange  or  other 
disposition.  Such  capital  gain  or  loss  will  generally  be  treated  as  United  States  source  income  or  loss,  as  applicable,  for 
United  States  foreign  tax  credit  purposes.  Long-term  capital  gains  of  United  States  Non-Corporate  Holders  are  currently 
eligible for reduced rates of taxation. A United States Holder’s ability to deduct capital losses is subject to certain limitations. 

Passive Foreign Investment Company Status and Significant Tax Consequences 

Special  United  States  federal  income  tax  rules  apply  to  a  United  States  Holder  that  holds  shares  in  a  foreign 
corporation classified as a “passive foreign investment company”, or a PFIC, for United States federal income tax purposes. 
In general, we will be treated as a PFIC with respect to a United States Holder if, for any taxable year in which such Holder 
holds our common shares, either: 

• 

• 

at  least  75%  of  our  gross  income  for  such  taxable  year  consists  of  passive  income  (e.g.,  dividends,  interest, 
capital gains and rents derived other than in the active conduct of a rental business); or 

at least 50% of the average value of our assets during such taxable year produce, or are held for the production 
of, passive income. 

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For  purposes  of  determining  whether  we  are  a  PFIC,  we  will  be  treated  as  earning  and  owning  our  proportionate 
share of the income and assets, respectively, of any of our subsidiary corporations in which we own at least 25% of the value 
of the subsidiary’s stock. Income earned, or deemed earned, by us in connection with the performance of services would not 
constitute  passive  income.  By  contrast,  rental  income  would  generally  constitute  “passive  income”  unless  we  were  treated 
under specific rules as deriving our rental income in the active conduct of a trade or business. 

Based on our current operations and future projections, we do not believe that we have been, are, nor do we expect 
to become, a PFIC with respect to any taxable year. Although there is no legal authority directly on point, our belief is based 
principally  on  the  position  that,  for  purposes  of  determining  whether  we  are  a  PFIC,  the  gross  income  we  derive  or  are 
deemed  to  derive  from  the  time  chartering  and  voyage  chartering  activities  of  our  wholly-owned  subsidiaries  should 
constitute services income, rather than rental income. Accordingly, such income should not constitute passive income, and 
the assets that we own and operate in connection with the production of such income, in particular, the vessels, should not 
constitute assets that produce or are held for the production of passive income for purposes of determining whether we are a 
PFIC. Therefore, based on our current operations and future projections, we should not be treated as a PFIC with respect to 
any taxable year. There is substantial legal authority supporting this position, consisting of case law and IRS pronouncements 
concerning the characterization of income derived from time charters and voyage charters as services income for other tax 
purposes. However, there is also authority that characterizes time charter income as rental income rather than services income 
for  other  tax  purposes.  It  should  be  noted  that  in  the  absence  of  any  legal  authority  specifically  relating  to  the  statutory 
provisions governing PFICs, the IRS or a court could disagree with our position. Furthermore, although we intend to conduct 
our affairs in a manner to avoid being classified as a PFIC with respect to any taxable year, we cannot assure you that the 
nature of our operations will not change in the future. 

As discussed more fully below, if we were to be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year, a United States Holder would 
be subject to different United States federal income taxation rules depending on whether the United States Holder makes an 
election to treat us as a “Qualified Electing Fund,” which election we refer to as a “QEF election.” As an alternative to making 
a  QEF  election,  a  United  States  Holder  should  be  able  to  make  a  “mark-to-market”  election  with  respect  to  our  common 
shares, as discussed below. In addition, if we were to be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year, a United States Holder will 
generally be required to file an annual report with the IRS for that year with respect to such Holder’s common shares. 

Taxation of United States Holders Making a Timely QEF Election 

If a United States Holder makes a timely QEF election, which United States Holder we refer to as an Electing Holder, 
the Electing Holder must report for United States federal income tax purposes his pro rata share of our ordinary earnings and 
net capital gain, if any, for each of our taxable years during which we are a PFIC that ends with or within the taxable year of 
the Electing Holder, regardless of whether distributions were received from us by the Electing Holder. No portion of any such 
inclusions  of  ordinary  earnings  will  be  treated  as  “qualified  dividend  income.”  Net  capital  gain  inclusions  of  United  States 
Non-Corporate Holders would be eligible for preferential capital gain tax rates. The Electing Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the 
common shares will be increased to reflect taxed but undistributed earnings and profits. Distributions of earnings and profits 
that had been previously taxed will result in a corresponding reduction in the adjusted tax basis in the common shares and will 
not be taxed again once distributed. An Electing Holder would not, however, be entitled to a deduction for its pro rata share of 
any losses that we incur with respect to any taxable year. An Electing Holder would generally recognize capital gain or loss on 
the sale, exchange or other disposition of our common shares. A United States Holder would make a timely QEF election for 
our shares by filing one copy of IRS Form 8621 with his United States federal income tax return for the first year in which he 
held such shares when we were a PFIC. If we were to be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year, we would provide each United 
States Holder with all necessary information in order to make the QEF election described above. 

Taxation of United States Holders Making a “Mark-to-Market” Election 

Alternatively,  if  we  were  to  be  treated  as  a  PFIC  for  any  taxable  year  and,  as  we  anticipate  will  be  the  case,  our 
common  shares  are  treated  as  “marketable  stock,”  a  United  States  Holder  would  be  allowed  to  make  a  “mark-to-market” 
election  with  respect  to  our  common  shares,  provided  the  United  States  Holder  completes  and  files  IRS  Form  8621  in 
accordance with the relevant instructions and related Treasury Regulations. If that election is made, the United States Holder 
generally would include as ordinary income in each taxable year the excess, if any, of the fair market value of the common 
shares at the end of the taxable year over such Holder’s adjusted tax basis in the common shares. The United States Holder 
would also be permitted an ordinary loss in respect of the excess, if any, of the United States Holder’s adjusted tax basis in 
the  common  shares  over  its  fair  market  value  at  the  end  of  the  taxable  year,  but  only  to  the  extent  of  the  net  amount 
previously included in income as a result of the mark-to-market election. A United States Holder’s tax basis in his common 
shares would be adjusted to reflect any such income or loss amount. Gain realized on the sale, exchange or other disposition 
of our common shares would be treated as ordinary income, and any loss realized on the sale, exchange or other disposition 
of the common shares would be treated as ordinary loss to the extent that such loss does not exceed the net mark-to-market 
gains previously included by the United States Holder. 

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Taxation of United States Holders Not Making a Timely QEF or Mark-to-Market Election 

Finally, if we were to be treated as a PFIC for any taxable year, a United States Holder who does not make either a 
QEF election or a “mark-to-market” election for that year, whom we refer to as a Non-Electing Holder, would be subject to 
special rules with respect to (1) any excess distribution (i.e., the portion of any distributions received by the Non-Electing 
Holder on the common shares in a taxable year in excess of 125% of the average annual distributions received by the Non-
Electing Holder in the three preceding taxable years, or, if shorter, the Non-Electing Holder’s holding period for the common 
shares), and (2) any gain realized on the sale, exchange or other disposition of our common shares. Under these special rules: 

• 

• 

• 

the  excess  distribution  or  gain  would  be  allocated  ratably  over  the  Non-Electing  Holder’s  aggregate  holding 
period for the common shares; 

the amount allocated to the current taxable year, and any taxable year prior to the first taxable year in which we 
were a PFIC, would be taxed as ordinary income and would not be “qualified dividend income”; and 

the amount allocated to each of the other taxable years would be subject to tax at the highest rate of tax in effect 
for  the  applicable  class  of  taxpayer  for  that  year,  and  an  interest  charge  for  the  deemed  tax  deferral  benefit 
would be imposed with respect to the resulting tax attributable to each such other taxable year. 

United States Federal Income Taxation of Non-United States Holders 

A  beneficial  owner  of  common  shares  (other  than  a  partnership)  that  is  not  a  United  States  Holder  is  referred  to 

herein as a Non-United States Holder. 

If  a partnership  holds  common  shares,  the  tax  treatment  of  a partner will  generally  depend upon  the  status  of  the 
partner  and  upon  the  activities  of  the  partnership.  If  you  are  a  partner  in  a  partnership  holding  common  shares,  you  are 
encouraged to consult your tax advisor. 

Dividends on Common Stock 

A Non-United States Holder generally will not be subject to United States federal income tax or withholding tax on 
dividends  received  from  us  with  respect  to  his  common  shares,  unless  that  income  is  effectively  connected  with  the  Non-
United States Holder’s conduct of a trade or business in the United States. If the Non-United States Holder is entitled to the 
benefits of a United States income tax treaty with respect to those dividends, that income is subject to United Stated federal 
income tax only if it is attributable to a permanent establishment maintained by the Non-United States Holder in the United 
States. 

Sale, Exchange or Other Disposition of Common Shares 

Non-United States Holders generally will not be subject to United States federal income tax or withholding tax on 

any gain realized upon the sale, exchange or other disposition of our common shares, unless: 

• 

• 

the  gain  is  effectively  connected  with  the  Non-United  States  Holder’s  conduct  of  a  trade  or  business  in  the 
United  States  (and,  if  the  Non-United  States  Holder  is  entitled  to  the  benefits  of  a  United  States  income  tax 
treaty with respect to that gain, that gain is attributable to a permanent establishment maintained by the Non-
United States Holder in the United States); or 

the Non-United States Holder is an individual who is present in the United States for 183 days or more during 
the taxable year of disposition and other conditions are met. 

If the Non-United States Holder is engaged in a United States trade or business for United States federal income tax 
purposes, dividends on the common shares, and gains from the sale, exchange or other disposition of such shares, that are 
effectively  connected  with  the  conduct  of  that  trade  or  business  will  generally  be  subject  to  regular  United  States  federal 
income  tax  in  the  same  manner  as  discussed  in  the  previous  section  relating  to  the  taxation  of  United  States  Holders.  In 
addition,  if  you  are  a  corporate  Non-United States  Holder,  your  earnings  and  profits  that  are  attributable  to  the  effectively 
connected income, subject to certain adjustments, may be subject to an additional “branch profits” tax at a rate of 30%, or at a 
lower rate as may be specified by an applicable United States income tax treaty. 

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Backup Withholding and Information Reporting 

In general, dividend payments, or other taxable distributions, made within the United States to you will be subject to 
information reporting requirements if you are a non-corporate United States Holder. Such payments or distributions may also 
be subject to backup withholding if you are a non-corporate United States Holder and you: 

• 

• 

fail to provide an accurate taxpayer identification number; 

are  notified  by  the  IRS  that  you  have  failed  to  report  all  interest  or  dividends  required  to  be  shown  on  your 
United States federal income tax returns; or 

• 

in certain circumstances, fail to comply with applicable certification requirements. 

Non-United  States  Holders  may  be  required  to  establish  their  exemption  from  information  reporting  and  backup 

withholding by certifying their status on an appropriate IRS Form W-8. 

If you are a Non-United States Holder and you sell your common shares to or through a United States office of a 
broker, the payment of the proceeds is subject to both United States backup withholding and information reporting unless you 
certify that you are a non-United States person, under penalties of perjury, or you otherwise establish an exemption. If you 
sell your common shares through a non-United States office of a non-United States broker and the sales proceeds are paid to 
you outside the United States, then information reporting and backup withholding generally will not apply to that payment. 
However,  United  States  information  reporting  requirements,  but not  backup  withholding,  will  apply  to  a  payment  of  sales 
proceeds,  even  if  that  payment  is  made  to  you  outside  the  United  States,  if  you  sell  your  common  shares  through  a  non-
United  States  office  of  a  broker  that  is  a  United  States  person  or  has  some  other  contacts  with  the  United  States.  Such 
information reporting requirements will not apply, however, if the broker has documentary evidence in its records that you 
are a non-United States person and certain other conditions are met, or you otherwise establish an exemption. 

Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Rather, you generally may obtain a refund of any amounts withheld under 

backup withholding rules that exceed your United States federal income tax liability by filing a refund claim with the IRS. 

Individuals who are United States Holders (and to the extent specified in applicable Treasury Regulations, certain 
individuals  who  are  Non-  United  States  Holders  and  certain  United  States  entities)  who  hold  “specified  foreign  financial 
assets” (as defined in Section 6038D of the Code) are required to file IRS Form 8938 with information relating to the asset 
for each taxable year in which the aggregate value of all such assets exceeds $75,000 at any time during the taxable year or 
$50,000 on the last day of the taxable year (or such higher dollar amount as prescribed by applicable Treasury regulations). 
Specified foreign financial assets would include, among other assets, our common shares, unless the shares are held through 
an account maintained with a United States financial institution. Substantial penalties apply to any failure to timely file IRS 
Form 8938, unless the failure is shown to be due to reasonable cause and not due to willful neglect. Additionally, in the event 
an individual United States Holder (and to the extent specified in applicable Treasury Regulations, an individual Non- United 
States  Holder  or  a  United  States  entity)  that  is  required  to  file  IRS  Form  8938  does  not  file  such  form,  the  statute  of 
limitations on the assessment and collection of United States federal income taxes of such holder for the related tax year may 
not close until three years after the date that the required IRS Form 8938 is filed. United States Holders (including United 
States  entities)  and  Non-  United  States  Holders  are  encouraged  consult  their  own  tax  advisors  regarding  their  reporting 
obligations under this legislation. 

F. Dividends and Paying Agents 

Not applicable. 

G. Statement by Experts 

Not applicable. 

H. Documents on Display 

We  file  reports  and  other  information  with  the  SEC.  These  materials,  including  this  annual  report  and  the 
accompanying exhibits, may be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at 100 F Street, 
N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549, or from its website http://www.sec.gov. You may obtain information on the operation of the 
public reference room by calling 1 (800) SEC-0330, and you may obtain copies at prescribed rates. 

Shareholders may also visit the Investor Relations section of our website at www.scorpiotankers.com or request a 
copy  of  our  filings  at  no  cost,  by  writing  or  telephoning  us  at  the  following  address:  Scorpio  Tankers  Inc.,  9,  Boulevard 
Charles III Monaco 98000, +377-9898-5716. 

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I. Subsidiary Information 

Not applicable. 

ITEM 11. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 

Interest Rate Risk 

We  are  exposed  to  the  impact  of  interest  rate  changes  primarily  through  our  unhedged  variable-rate  borrowings. 
Significant  increases  in  interest  rates  could  adversely  affect our  operating  margins,  results  of  operations  and  our  ability  to 
service our debt. From time to time, we will use interest rate swaps to reduce our exposure to market risk from changes in 
interest rates. The principal objective of these contracts is to minimize the risks and costs associated with our variable-rate 
debt and are not for speculative or trading purposes. 

Based  on  the  floating  rate  debt  at  December  31,  2016  and  2015,  a  one-percentage  point  increase  in  the  floating 
interest rate would increase interest expense by $15.0 million and $16.3 million per year, respectively. The following table 
presents the due dates for the principal payments on our fixed and floating rate debt: 

As of December 31, 

 In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Principal payments floating rate debt (unhedged) ...........................  $  305,562  $ 
Principal payments fixed rate debt ................................................... 
Total principal payments on outstanding debt ............................  $  357,312  $ 

  2018 - 2019    2020 - 2021    Thereafter  
53,208 
— 
53,208 

268,434  $ 
348,500 
616,934  $ 

870,874  $ 
53,750 
924,624  $ 

51,750 

2017 

Spot Market Rate Risk 

The cyclical nature of the tanker industry causes significant increases or decreases in the revenue that we earn from 
our vessels, particularly those vessels that operate in the spot market or participate in pools that are concentrated in the spot 
market such as the Scorpio Group Pools. We currently have five vessels on time charter contracts. Additionally, we have the 
ability to remove our vessels from the pools on relatively short notice if attractive time charter opportunities arise. A $1,000 
per day increase or decrease in spot rates for all of our vessel classes would have increased or decreased our operating income 
by $31.1 million and $31.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 

Foreign Exchange Rate Risk 

Our  primary  economic  environment  is  the  international  shipping market.  This  market  utilizes  the  US  dollar  as  its 
functional currency. Consequently, virtually all of our revenues and the majority of our operating expenses are in US dollars. 
However, we incur some of our combined expenses in other currencies, particularly the Euro. The amount and frequency of 
some of these expenses (such as vessel repairs, supplies and stores) may fluctuate from period to period. Depreciation in the 
value of the US dollar relative to other currencies will increase the US dollar cost of us paying such expenses. The portion of 
our business conducted in other currencies could increase in the future, which could expand our exposure to losses arising 
from currency fluctuations. 

There is a risk that currency fluctuations will have a negative effect on our cash flows. We have not entered into any 
hedging contracts to protect against currency fluctuations. However, we have some ability to shift the purchase of goods and 
services  from  one  country  to  another  and,  thus,  from  one  currency  to  another,  on  relatively  short  notice.  We  may  seek  to 
hedge this currency fluctuation risk in the future. 

Bunker Price Risk 

Our operating results are affected by movement in the price of fuel oil consumed by the vessels – known in the industry 
as  bunkers.  The  price  and  supply  of  fuel  is  unpredictable  and  fluctuates  based  on  events  outside  our  control,  including 
geopolitical developments, supply and demand for oil and gas, actions by OPEC and other oil and gas producers, war and unrest 
in  oil  producing  countries  and  regions,  regional  production  patterns  and  environmental  concerns.  Further,  fuel  may  become 
much more expensive in the future, which may reduce the profitability. We do not hedge our exposure to bunker price risk. 

Inflation 

We  do  not  expect  inflation  to  be  a  significant  risk  to  direct  expenses  in  the  current  and  foreseeable  economic 

environment. 

ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES 

Not applicable. 

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ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES 

PART II 

None. 

ITEM  14.  MATERIAL  MODIFICATIONS  TO  THE  RIGHTS  OF  SECURITY  HOLDERS  AND  USE  OF 
PROCEEDS 

None. 

ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 

A. Disclosure Controls and Procedures 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed 
in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within time periods specified in the 
SEC’s  rules  and  forms,  and  that  such  information  is  accumulated  and  communicated  to  management,  including  the  Chief 
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Our 
controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives. 

We  carried  out  an  evaluation  under  the  supervision,  and  with  the  participation  of  our  management,  including  our 
Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer,  of  the  effectiveness  of  the  design  and  operation  of  our  disclosure 
controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15e ) as of December 31, 2016. Based upon 
that  evaluation,  our  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  Chief  Financial  Officer  concluded  that  our  disclosure  controls  and 
procedures  were  effective  as  of  December 31,  2016  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  that  (1)  information  required  to  be 
disclosed by us in the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the 
time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) that such information is accumulated and communicated to our 
management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions 
regarding required disclosures. 

There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the 
possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of the controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective 
disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives. 

B. Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

In  accordance  with  Rule  13a-15(f)  of  the  Exchange  Act,  the  management  of  the  Company  is  responsible  for  the 
establishment and maintenance of adequate internal controls over financial reporting for the Company. Internal control over 
financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and 
the  preparation  of  financial  statements  for  external  purposes  in  accordance  with  generally  accepted  accounting  principles. 
The Company’s system of internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to 
the  maintenance  of  records  that,  in  reasonable  detail,  accurately  and  fairly  reflect  the  transactions  and  dispositions  of  the 
assets of the Company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of 
financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the 
Company  are  being  made  only  in  accordance  with  authorizations  of  management  and  directors  of  the  Company;  and  (iii) 
provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the 
Company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Management has performed an assessment of 
the  effectiveness  of  the  Company’s  internal  controls  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December 31,  2016  based  on  the 
provisions  of  Internal  Control—Integrated  Framework  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the 
Treadway Commission, or COSO, in 2013. Based on our assessment, management determined that the Company’s internal 
controls over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2016 based on the criteria in Internal Control—Integrated 
Framework issued by COSO (2013). 

The  Company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  at  December 31,  2016,  has  been  audited  by 
PricewaterhouseCoopers  Audit,  an  independent  registered  public  accounting  firm,  who  also  audited  the  Company’s 
consolidated  financial  statements  for  that  year.  Their  audit  report  on  the  effectiveness  of  internal  control  over  financial 
reporting is presented in “Item 18. Financial Statements.” 

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C. Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm 

The attestation report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm is presented on page F-2 of the Financial Statements 

filed as part of this annual report. 

D. Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

None 

ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT 

Our Board of Directors has determined that Mr. Ademaro Lanzara, who serves on the Audit Committee, qualifies as 

an “audit committee financial expert” and that he is “independent” in accordance with SEC rules. 

ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS 

We have adopted a code of ethics applicable to our officers, directors, employees and agents, which complies with 
applicable guidelines issued by the SEC. Our code of ethics as in effect on the date hereof, has been filed as an exhibit to this 
annual report and is also available on our website at www.scorpiotankers.com. 

ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES 

A. Audit Fees 

Our  principal  accountant  for  fiscal  years  ended  December 31,  2016  and  2015  was  PricewaterhouseCoopers  Audit 

(Marseille, France) and the audit fee for those periods was $601,037 and $553,000, respectively.  

During 2015, our principal accountant, PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit, provided additional services related to our 

May 2015 underwritten offering of common stock. The fee for this service was $47,189. 

B. Audit-Related Fees 

None 

C. Tax Fees 

None 

D. All Other Fees 

None 

E. Audit Committee’s Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures 

Our  Audit  Committee  pre-approves  all  audit,  audit-related  and  non-audit  services  not  prohibited  by  law  to  be 
performed by our independent auditors and associated fees prior to the engagement of the independent auditor with respect to 
such services. 

F. Audit Work Performed by Other Than Principal Accountant if Greater Than 50% 

Not applicable. 

ITEM 16D. EXEMPTIONS FROM LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES 

Not applicable. 

ITEM 16E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS 

In  May  2015,  our  Board  of  Directors  authorized  a  new  Securities  Repurchase  Program  to  purchase  up  to  an 
aggregate of $250 million of our common stock and bonds, which currently consist of our (i) Convertible Notes (ii) Senior 
Notes Due 2020 (NYSE: SBNA), and (iii) Senior Notes Due 2017 (NYSE: SBNB). This program replaced our stock buyback 
program that was previously announced in July 2014 and was terminated in conjunction with this new repurchase program. 

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During the year ended December 31, 2016, we have repurchased the following: 

• 

• 

an aggregate of 2,956,760 of our common shares that are being held as treasury shares at an average price of 
$5.58 per share.  

$10.0 million aggregate principal amount of our Convertible Notes at an average price of $839.28 per $1,000 
principal amount.  

The amounts of our common shares purchased in 2016 by  month, including commissions, are set out in the table 

below: 

Period 
January 2016 ....................................  
July 2016 ..........................................  
Total ................................................  

Total number of 
shares purchased   

Average price 
paid per share 
5.96 
4.26 
5.58 

2,299,606  $ 
657,154  $ 
2,956,760  $ 

Total number of 
shares purchased 
as part of publicly 
announced 
program 

2,299,606  $ 
657,154  $ 
2,956,760  $ 

Maximum 
amount that may 
yet be expected on 
share repurchases 
under program   
164,539,494 
153,348,320(1) 
153,348,320 

(1)   The amount authorized for repurchase was reduced by $8.4 million as we repurchased $10.0 million face value of our 
Convertible Notes in March 2016 and June 2016 at an average price of $839.28 per $1,000 principal amount under this 
program. This repurchase is not reflected in the above table. 

We  had  $153.3  million  remaining  available  under  our  Securities  Repurchase  Program  as  of  March  15,  2017.  We 
expect to repurchase any securities in the open market, at times and prices that are considered to be appropriate, but we are 
not obligated under the terms of the program to repurchase any securities.  

There were 174,629,755 common shares outstanding as of March 15, 2017. 

ITEM 16F. CHANGE IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT 

None. 

ITEM 16G. CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 

Pursuant to an exception for foreign private issuers, we, as a Marshall Islands company, are not required to comply 
with the corporate governance practices followed by U.S. companies under the NYSE listing standards. We believe that our 
established  practices  in  the  area  of  corporate  governance  are  in  line  with  the  spirit  of  the  NYSE  standards  and  provide 
adequate  protection  to  our  shareholders.  In  this  respect,  we  have  voluntarily  adopted  NYSE  required  practices,  such  as  (i) 
having  a  majority  of  independent  directors,  (ii)  establishing  audit,  compensation  and  nominating  committees  and  (iii) 
adopting a Code of Ethics. 

There are two significant differences between our corporate governance practices and the practices required by the 
NYSE. The NYSE requires that non-management directors meet regularly in executive sessions without management. The 
NYSE also requires that all independent directors meet in an executive session at least once a year. The Marshall Islands law 
and  our  bylaws  do  not  require  our  non-management  directors  to  regularly  hold  executive  sessions  without  management. 
During 2016 and through the date of this annual report, our non-management directors met in executive session five times. 
The NYSE requires companies to adopt and disclose corporate governance guidelines. The guidelines must address, among 
other  things:  director  qualification  standards,  director  responsibilities,  director  access  to  management  and  independent 
advisers,  director  compensation,  director  orientation  and  continuing  education,  management  succession  and  an  annual 
performance evaluation. We are not required to adopt such guidelines under Marshall Islands law and we have not adopted 
such guidelines. 

ITEM 16H. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE 

Not applicable. 

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PART III 

ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

See “Item 18. Financial Statements.” 

ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

The financial information required by this Item is set forth beginning on page F-1 and is filed as part of this annual 

report. 

ITEM 19. EXHIBITS 

Exhibit 
Number  Description 
1.1 
1.2 
1.3 
2.1 
2.3 
2.4 
2.5 
2.6 

2.7 

2.8 

4.1 
4.2 

4.3 

Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (1) 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (3) 
Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (11) 
Form of Stock Certificate (1) 
Form of Senior Debt Securities Indenture (5) 
Form of Subordinated Debt Securities Indenture (5) 
Base Indenture, dated May 12, 2014, by and between the Company and Deutsche Bank Trust Company (9) 
Supplemental Indenture to the Base Indenture, dated May 12, 2014, by and between the Company and Deutsche 
Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, relating to the Company’s 6.75% Senior Notes due 2020 (9) 
Indenture, dated June 30, 2014, by and between the Company and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as 
trustee, relating to the Company’s 2.375% Convertible Notes due 2019 (11) 
Second Supplemental Indenture to the Base Indenture, dated October 31, 2014, by and between the Company and 
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as trustee, relating to the Company’s 7.50% Senior Notes due 2017 (10) 
2010 Revolving Credit Facility, as amended and restated on July 12, 2011 (6) 
Letter Agreement to 2010 Revolving Credit Facility (as amended and restated on July 12, 2011), dated September 
22, 2011 (6) 
First Amendatory Agreement to 2010 Revolving Credit Facility (as amended and restated on July 12, 2011), dated 
December 22, 2011 (6) 
2010 Equity Incentive Plan (3) 
2013 Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan (8) 
Administrative Services Agreement between the Company and Liberty Holding Company Ltd. (2) 
Deed of Amendment between the Company, SSH, SCM and SSM dated September 29, 2016 
Master Agreement between the Company, SSM and SCM dated January 24, 2013 (7) 
Amended and Restated Master Agreement between the Company, SSM and SCM dated November 15, 2016 
STI Spirit Credit Facility, dated March 9, 2011 (4) 
Letter Agreement to STI Spirit Credit Facility, dated September 28, 2011 (6) 
First Amendatory Agreement to STI Spirit Credit Facility, dated December 30, 2011 (6) 
2011 Credit Facility, dated May 3, 2011 (6) 
Letter Agreement to 2011 Credit Facility, dated September 22, 2011 (6) 

4.4 
4.5 
4.6 
4.6(a) 
4.7 
4.7(a) 
4.8 
4.9 
4.10 
4.11 
4.12 
4.12(a)  Letter Agreement to 2011 Credit Facility, dated August 9, 2016 
4.13 
4.14 
4.15 
4.16 
4.17 
4.17(a) 
4.18 
4.18(a)  Letter Agreement to KSURE Credit Facility, dated July 15, 2016 
4.19 
4.20 
4.21 
4.22 
4.23 
4.24 
4.24(a)  Amendment and Restatement to BNP Paribas Credit Facility, dated December 29, 2016 

First Amendatory Agreement to 2011 Credit Facility, dated June 27, 2011 (6) 
Second Amendatory Agreement to 2011 Credit Facility, dated December 22, 2011 (6) 
Newbuilding Credit Facility, dated December 21, 2011 (6) 
2013 Credit Facility, dated July 2, 2013 (8) 
KEXIM Credit Facility, dated February 28, 2014 (8) 
Second Amendment Agreement to KEXIM Credit Facility, dated June 1, 2016 
K-Sure Credit Facility, dated February 24, 2014 (8) 

Second Supplemental Agreement to ING Credit Facility, dated February 29, 2016 (12) 
ABN AMRO Credit Facility, dated July 16, 2015 (12) 
First Amendment Agreement to ABN AMRO Credit Facility, dated September 15, 2015 (12) 
Second Amendment Agreement to ABN AMRO Credit Facility, dated October 20, 2015 (12) 
Credit Suisse Credit Facility, dated October 30, 2015 (12) 
BNP Paribas Credit Facility, dated December 18, 2015 (12) 

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NIBC Credit Facility, dated June 30, 2016 

Scotiabank Credit Facility, dated June 2, 2016 

Exhibit 
Number  Description 
4.25 
4.25(a)  Guarantee, dated June 2, 2016, relating to the Scotiabank Credit Facility 
4.26 
4.26(a)  Guarantee, dated June 30, 2016, relating to the NIBC Credit Facility 
4.27 
4.28 
4.29 
4.30 
8.1 
11.1 
11.2 
11.3 
12.1 
12.2 
13.1 

2016 Credit Facility, dated August 30, 2016 
DVB Credit Facility, dated September 8, 2016 
HSH Nordbank Credit Facility, dated January 26, 2017 
2017 Credit Facility, dated March 10, 2017 
Subsidiaries of the Company 
Code of Ethics 
Whistleblower Policy (8) 
Whistleblower Policy - Environmental (8) 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer 
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 
Consent of Drewry Shipping Consultants, Ltd. 

Filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Amended Registration Statement on Form F-1/A (Amendment No. 1) (File 
No. 333-164940) on March 10, 2010, and incorporated by reference herein. 

Filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Amended Registration Statement on Form F-1/A (Amendment No. 2) (File 
No. 333-164940) on March 18, 2010, and incorporated by reference herein. 

Filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report filed on Form 20-F on June 29, 2010, and incorporated by 
reference herein. 

Filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report filed on Form 20-F on April 21, 2011, and incorporated by 
reference herein. 

Filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-173929) on May 4, 2011, 
and incorporated by reference herein. 

Filed  as  an  Exhibit  to  the  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  20-F  on  April  13,  2012,  as  amended,  and 
incorporated by reference herein. 

Filed  as  an  Exhibit  to  the  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  20-F  on  March  29,  2013,  and  incorporated  by 
reference herein. 

Filed  as  an  Exhibit  to  the  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  20-F  on  March  31,  2014,  and  incorporated  by 
reference herein. 

Filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Report on Form 6-K on May 13, 2014, and incorporated by reference herein. 

Filed  as  an  Exhibit  to  the  Company’s  Report  on  Form  6-K on October 31, 2014,  and incorporated by  reference 
herein. 

Filed  as  an  Exhibit  to  the  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  20-F  on  March  31,  2015,  and  incorporated  by 
reference herein. 

Filed  as  an  Exhibit  to  the  Company’s  Annual  Report  on  Form  20-F  on  March  18,  2016,  and  incorporated  by 
reference herein.  

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13.2 

15.1 
15.2 

(1) 

(2) 

(3) 

(4) 

(5) 

(6) 

(7) 

(8) 

(9) 

(10) 

(11) 

(12) 

SIGNATURES 

The  registrant  hereby  certifies  that  it  meets  all  of  the  requirements  for  filing  on  Form  20-F  and  has  duly  caused  and 
authorized the undersigned to sign this annual report on its behalf. 

Dated March 16, 2017 

Scorpio Tankers Inc. 
(Registrant) 

/s/ Emanuele Lauro 
Emanuele Lauro 

  Chief Executive Officer 

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SCORPIO TANKERS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES 
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm ....................................................................................... 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 ...................................................... 
Consolidated Statements of Income or Loss for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 ...................... 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income or Loss for the years ended  

December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 ........................................................................................................................

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the years ended  

December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 ........................................................................................................................
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 ............................. 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ............................................................................................................... 

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F-3
F-4

F-5

F-6
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Scorpio Tankers Inc. 

In  our  opinion,  the  accompanying  consolidated  balance  sheets  and  the  related  consolidated  statements  of  income, 
comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial 
position of Scorpio Tankers Inc. and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and the results of their 
operations  and  their  cash  flows  for  each  of  the  three  years  in  the  period  ended  December  31,  2016  in  conformity  with 
International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board. Also in our opinion, 
the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2016, 
based  on  criteria  established  in  Internal  Control  -  Integrated  Framework  2013  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring 
Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (COSO).  The  Company’s  management  is  responsible  for  these  financial 
statements, for  maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of 
internal control over financial reporting, appearing under Item 15. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial 
statements and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our 
audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards 
require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of 
material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. 
Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in 
the  financial  statements,  assessing  the  accounting  principles  used  and  significant  estimates  made  by  management,  and 
evaluating  the  overall  financial  statement  presentation.  Our  audit  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  included 
obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and 
testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also 
included  performing  such  other  procedures  as  we  considered  necessary  in  the  circumstances.  We  believe  that  our  audits 
provide a reasonable basis for our opinions. 

A  company’s  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  is  a  process  designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  regarding  the 
reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally 
accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures 
that  (i) pertain  to  the  maintenance  of  records  that,  in  reasonable  detail,  accurately  and  fairly  reflect  the  transactions  and 
dispositions  of  the  assets  of  the  company;  (ii) provide  reasonable  assurance  that  transactions  are  recorded  as  necessary  to 
permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and 
expenditures  of  the  company  are  being  made  only  in  accordance  with  authorizations  of  management  and  directors  of  the 
company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or 
disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate 
because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. 

Monaco, Principality of Monaco 

March 16, 2017 

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit 

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Scorpio Tankers Inc. and Subsidiaries 

Consolidated Balance Sheets 
December 31, 2016 and 2015 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Assets 
Current assets 
Cash and cash equivalents ....................................................................  
Accounts receivable ..............................................................................  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ............................................  
Derivative financial instruments ...........................................................  
Inventories ............................................................................................  
Total current assets .............................................................................  
Non-current assets 
Vessels and drydock .............................................................................  
Vessels under construction ...................................................................  
Other assets ...........................................................................................  
Total non-current assets .....................................................................  
Total assets ..........................................................................................  
Current liabilities 
Current portion of long-term debt .........................................................  
Finance lease liability ...........................................................................  
Accounts payable ..................................................................................  
Accrued expenses .................................................................................  
Derivative financial instruments ...........................................................  
Total current liabilities .......................................................................  
Non-current liabilities 
Long-term debt .....................................................................................  
Derivative financial instruments ...........................................................  
Total non-current liabilities ...............................................................  
Total liabilities .....................................................................................  
Shareholders’ equity 
Issued, authorized and fully paid-in share capital: 
Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 400,000,000  

shares authorized; 174,629,755 and 175,335,400 issued  
and outstanding shares as of December 31, 2016 and  
December 31, 2015, respectively. .....................................................  
Additional paid-in capital .....................................................................  
Treasury shares .....................................................................................  
Retained earnings ..................................................................................  
Total shareholders’ equity .................................................................  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity..........................................  

Notes 

December 31, 
2016 

December 31, 
2015 

As of 

2 
3 

12 

4/6 
5/6 
7 

11 
11 
9 
10 
12 

11 
12 

14 
14 
14 

$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

99,887 
42,329 
9,067 
116 
6,122 
157,521 

2,913,254 
137,917 
21,495 
3,072,666 
3,230,187 

353,012 
— 
9,282 
23,024 
— 
385,318 

1,529,669 
— 
1,529,669 
1,914,987 

200,970 
69,017 
3,585 
— 
6,575 
280,147 

3,087,753 
132,218 
23,337 
3,243,308 
3,523,455 

124,503 
53,372 
25,683 
32,643 
1,175 
237,376 

1,872,114 
80 
1,872,194 
2,109,570 

2,247 
1,756,769 
(443,816) 
— 
1,315,200 
3,230,187 

$ 

2,224 
1,729,314 
(427,311) 
109,658 
1,413,885 
3,523,455 

$ 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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Scorpio Tankers Inc. and Subsidiaries 

Consolidated Statements of Income or Loss 
For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 

In thousands of U.S. dollars except per share and 
share data 
Revenue 

Notes 

For the year ended December 31, 
2015 

2016 

2014 

Vessel revenue ............................................................. 

16 

$ 

522,747 

$ 

755,711 

$ 

342,807  

Operating expenses 

Vessel operating costs ................................................. 
Voyage expenses ......................................................... 
Charterhire ................................................................... 
Depreciation ................................................................ 
General and administrative expenses .......................... 
Write down of vessels held for sale and net  

loss on sales of vessels ............................................. 
Write-off of vessel purchase options ........................... 
Gain on sale of VLCCs ............................................... 
Gain on sale of Dorian shares ...................................... 
Re-measurement of investment in Dorian ................... 
Total operating expenses ............................................. 
Operating income .......................................................... 
Other (expense) and income, net 

Financial expenses ....................................................... 
Realized gain on derivative financial instruments ....... 
Unrealized gain / (loss) on derivative financial 

instruments ............................................................... 
Financial income ......................................................... 
Share of income from associate ................................... 
Other expenses, net ..................................................... 
Total other expense, net ............................................... 
Net (loss) / income ......................................................... 
Attributable to: 

Equity holders of the parent ..................................... 

(Loss) / earnings per share 

Basic ........................................................................ 
Diluted ..................................................................... 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding ............. 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding .......... 

17 
4 
18 

4 
5 
5 
8 
8 

19 
12 

12 

8 

21 
21 
21 
21 

(187,120) 
(1,578) 
(78,862) 
(121,461) 
(54,899) 

(2,078) 
— 
— 
— 
— 
(445,998) 
76,749 

(104,048) 
— 

1,371 
1,213 
— 
(188) 
(101,652) 

(24,903)  $ 

(174,556) 
(4,432) 
(96,865) 
(107,356) 
(65,831) 

(35) 
(731) 
— 
1,179 
— 
(448,627) 
307,084 

(89,596) 
55 

(1,255) 
145 
— 
1,316 
(89,335) 
217,749 

(24,903)  $ 

217,749 

$ 

$ 

(78,823 ) 
(7,533 ) 
(139,168 ) 
(42,617 ) 
(48,129 ) 

(3,978 ) 
—  
51,419  
10,924  
(13,895 ) 
(271,800 ) 
71,007  

(20,770 ) 
17  

264  
203  
1,473  
(103 ) 
(18,916 ) 
52,091  

52,091  

$ 

$ 

(0.15)  $ 
(0.15)  $ 

$ 
$ 
  161,118,654 
  161,118,654 

1.35 
1.20 
  161,436,449 
  199,739,326 

$ 
0.30  
0.30  
$ 
  171,851,061  
  176,292,802  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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Scorpio Tankers Inc. and Subsidiaries 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income or Loss 
For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Net (loss) / income .....................................................................  
Other comprehensive income / (loss): 
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss 
Change in value of available for sale investment .......................  
Cash flow hedges 

Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments ...............  
Other comprehensive income / (loss) .......................................  
Total comprehensive (loss) / income ........................................  
Attributable to: 

Equity holders of the parent ....................................................  

Notes 

$ 

For the year ended December 31, 
2014 
2015 
2016 
(24,903)  $  217,749 

$ 

52,091 

8 

12 

— 

10,801 

(10,801) 

— 
— 

77 
10,878 
(24,903)  $  228,627 

$ 

$ 

(24,903)  $  228,627 

135 
(10,666) 
41,425 

41,425 

$ 

$ 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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Scorpio Tankers Inc. and Subsidiaries 

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity 
For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 

In thousands of U.S. dollars except share data   
Balance as of January 1, 2014 ............................. 
Net income for the period.................................... 
Other comprehensive loss ................................... 
Issuance of restricted stock ................................. 
Amortization of restricted stock .......................... 
Dividends paid, $0.39 per share (1) ...................... 
Purchase of treasury shares ................................. 
Equity component of the Convertible Notes,  

Number of 
shares 
outstanding 
  198,791,502 
— 
— 
3,362,176 
— 
— 
(37,579,136) 

net of issuance costs (see Note 11) ................. 
Shares issued for acquisition of vessels .............. 
Balance as of December 31, 2014 ..................... 

— 
— 
  164,574,542 

Additional 
paid-in 
capital 

Share 
capital   
$  1,999  $ 1,536,945  $ 

Treasury 
shares 

— 
— 
34 
— 
— 
— 

— 
— 
(34) 
29,726 
(70,495) 
— 

(7,938)  $ 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 

(343,345)   

— 
— 

59,464 
(4,650) 
$  2,033  $ 1,550,956  $  (351,283)  $ 

— 
— 

Balance as of January 1, 2015 ............................. 
Net income for the period.................................... 
Other comprehensive income .............................. 
Net proceeds from follow on offerings ............... 
Issuance of restricted stock ................................. 
Amortization of restricted stock .......................... 
Dividends paid, $0.495 per share (1) .................... 
Purchase of treasury shares ................................. 
Equity component of repurchase of the 

Convertible Notes (see Note 11) ..................... 

Balance as of Balance as of  

  164,574,542 
— 
— 
17,177,123 
1,857,444 
— 
— 
(8,273,709) 

$  2,033  $ 1,550,956  $  (351,283)  $ 
— 
— 
152,022 
(19) 
33,687 
(6,945) 
— 

— 
— 
172 
19 
— 
— 
— 

— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 

(76,028)   

— 

— 

(387) 

— 

(Accumulated 
deficit) / 
retained 
earnings 

Accumulated 
other  
comprehensive 
(loss) / income   

Total 

(80,071)  $ 
52,091 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 

— 
— 
(27,980)  $ 

(27,980)  $ 
217,749 
— 
— 
— 
— 

(80,111)   

— 

— 

(10,666)   

— 

(212)  $ 1,450,723  
52,091  
(10,666 ) 
—  
29,726  
(70,495 ) 
(343,345 ) 

— 
— 
— 
— 

— 
— 

59,464  
(4,650 ) 
(10,878)  $ 1,162,848  

(10,878)  $ 1,162,848  
217,749  
10,878  
152,194  
—  
33,687  
(87,056 ) 
(76,028 ) 

— 
10,878 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 

— 

(387 ) 

December 31, 2015 ........................................ 

  175,335,400 

$  2,224  $ 1,729,314  $  (427,311)  $ 

109,658  $ 

—  $ 1,413,885  

Balance as of January 1, 2016 ............................. 
Net loss for the period ......................................... 
Issuance of restricted stock, net of forfeitures .... 
Amortization of restricted stock,  

net of forfeitures .............................................. 
Dividends paid, $0.50 per share (1) ...................... 
Purchase of treasury shares ................................. 
Equity issuance costs ........................................... 
Equity component of repurchase of the 

  175,335,400 
— 
2,251,115 

$  2,224  $ 1,729,314  $  (427,311)  $ 
— 
(23) 

— 
23 

— 
— 

— 
— 
(2,956,760) 
— 

— 
— 
— 
— 

30,207 
(2,168) 
— 
(24) 

— 
— 

(16,505)   

— 

Convertible Notes (see Note 11) ..................... 
Balance as of December 31, 2016 ..................... 

— 
  174,629,755 

— 

(537) 
$  2,247  $ 1,756,769  $  (443,816)  $ 

— 

109,658  $ 
(24,903)   

— 

— 

(84,755)   

— 
— 

— 
—  $ 

—  $ 1,413,885  
(24,903 ) 
— 
—  
— 

— 
— 
— 
— 

30,207  
(86,923 ) 
(16,505 ) 
(24 ) 

(537 ) 
— 
—  $ 1,315,200  

(1)   The Company’s policy is to distribute dividends from available retained earnings first and then from additional paid in capital. 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements. 

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Scorpio Tankers Inc. and Subsidiaries 

Consolidated Cash Flow Statements 
For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Operating activities 
Net (loss) / income ....................................................................   
Gain on sale of VLCCs .............................................................   
Gain on sale of Dorian Shares ..................................................   
Re-measurement of investment in Dorian ................................   
Loss from sales of vessels .........................................................   
Write-off of vessel purchase options ........................................   
Depreciation ..............................................................................   
Amortization of restricted stock................................................   
Amortization of deferred financing fees ...................................   
Write-off of deferred financing fees .........................................   
Straight-line adjustment for charterhire expense ......................   
Share of profit from associate ...................................................   
Unrealized (gain) / loss on derivative financial instruments .....   
Amortization of acquired time charter contracts .......................   
Accretion of Convertible Notes ................................................   
Gain on repurchase of Convertible Notes .................................   

Changes in assets and liabilities: 
Drydock payments ....................................................................   
Decrease / (increase) in inventories ..........................................   
Decrease / (increase) in accounts receivable .............................   
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets ..............   
Decrease / (increase) in other assets .........................................   
(Decrease) / increase in accounts payable .................................   
(Decrease) / increase in accrued expenses ................................   
Interest rate swap termination payment ....................................   

Net cash inflow from operating activities .............................   
Investing activities 
Acquisition of vessels and payments for vessels under 

construction ...........................................................................   
Proceeds from disposal of vessels.............................................   
Proceeds from sale of Dorian shares .........................................   
Deposit (returned)/received for vessel purchases .....................   
Net cash inflow / (outflow) from investing activities ............   
Financing activities 
Debt repayments .......................................................................   
Issuance of debt ........................................................................   
Debt issuance costs ...................................................................   
(Repayment) / proceeds of Convertible Notes ..........................   
Convertible Notes issuance costs ..............................................   
Gross proceeds from issuance of common stock ......................   
Equity issuance costs ................................................................   
Dividends paid ..........................................................................   
Repurchase of common stock ...................................................   
Net cash (outflow) / inflow from financing activities ...........   
(Decrease) / increase in cash and cash equivalents ..............   
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1, ...................................   
Cash and cash equivalents at December 31, .........................   
Supplemental information: 
Interest paid ..............................................................................   

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Notes 

For the year ended December 31, 
2014 
2015 
2016 

8 
8 
4 
5 
4 
14 

8 
12 

11 

$ 

$ 

(24,903)  $  217,749 
— 
(1,179) 
— 
35 
731 
107,356 
33,687 
14,688 
2,730 
— 
— 
1,255 
513 
11,096 
(46) 
388,615 

— 
— 
— 
2,078 
— 
121,461 
30,207 
14,149 
14,479 
— 
— 
(1,371) 
65 
11,562 
(994) 
166,733 

52,091 
(51,419) 
(10,924) 
13,895 
3,978 
— 
42,617 
29,726 
4,362 
472 
3 
(1,473) 
(264) 
478 
5,330 
— 
88,872 

(1,290) 
(3,218) 
(5,660) 
(154) 
(2,901) 
6,471 
12,070 
(274) 
5,044 
93,916 

— 
564 
26,688 
(5,546) 
2,045 
(2,487) 
(9,486) 
— 
11,778 
178,511 

(126,842) 
158,175 
— 
— 
31,333 

(753,431) 
565,028 
(10,679) 
(8,393) 
— 
— 
(24) 
(86,923) 
(16,505) 
(310,927) 
(101,083) 
200,970 
99,887 

$ 

— 
(1,909) 
9,184 
(1,615) 
(14,153) 
775 
11,206 
(128) 
3,360 
391,975 

(905,397) 
90,820 
142,436 
(31,277) 
(703,418) 

(1,403,181) 
213,670 
— 
31,277 
(1,158,234) 

(226,260) 
643,550 
(8,497) 
(1,632) 
— 
159,747 
(7,554) 
(87,056) 
(76,028) 
396,270 
84,827 
116,143 
$  200,970 

(74,674) 
1,219,784 
(45,670) 
360,000 
(10,993) 
— 
(42) 
(70,495) 
(276,294) 
1,101,616 
37,298 
78,845 
116,143 

$ 

$ 

69,008 

$ 

63,418 

$ 

24,507 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As  of  December  31,  2015,  we  accrued  $13.8  million  for  installment  payments  on  vessels  under  our  Newbuilding 

Program. These payments were made in January 2016. 

In May 2014, we acquired 7,500,000 of our common shares from an existing shareholder in exchange for the sale to 
said shareholder of 3,422,665 common shares in Dorian LPG Ltd., or Dorian, in a privately negotiated transaction. The value 
of the acquired shares was $67.1 million, and we recognized a gain of $10.9 million. 

These items represent significant non-cash transactions incurred during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 

and 2014. 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements 

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Notes to the consolidated financial statements 

1.  General information and significant accounting policies 

Company 

Scorpio  Tankers  Inc.  and  its  subsidiaries  (together  “we”,  “our”  or  the  “Company”)  are  engaged  in  the  seaborne 
transportation of refined petroleum products in the international shipping markets. Scorpio Tankers Inc. was incorporated in 
the  Republic  of  the  Marshall  Islands  on  July  1,  2009.  On  April  6,  2010,  we  closed  on  our  initial  public  offering,  and  the 
common stock currently trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol STNG. 

Our  fleet  at  December 31,  2016  consisted  of  77  product  tankers  (14  Handymax,  42  MR  and  21  LR2),  16  time 
chartered-in product tankers (five Handymax, eight MR, one LR1 and two LR2) and ten product tankers under construction 
(two LR2 and eight MR). 

Our vessels  are  commercially  managed by  Scorpio  Commercial  Management  S.A.M.,  or SCM,  which  is  majority 
owned by the Lolli-Ghetti family of which, Mr. Emanuele Lauro, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Filippo 
Lauro, our Vice President, are members. SCM’s services include securing employment, in pools, in the spot market, and on 
time charters. 

Our vessels are technically managed by Scorpio Ship Management S.A.M., or SSM, which is majority owned by the 
Lolli-Ghetti family. SSM facilitates vessel support such as crew, provisions, deck and engine stores, insurance, maintenance 
and  repairs,  and  other  services  necessary  to  operate  the  vessels  such  as  drydocks  and  vetting/inspection  under  a  technical 
management agreement. 

We  also  have  an  administrative  services  agreement  with  Scorpio  Services  Holding  Limited,  or  SSH,  which  is 
majority  owned  by  the  Lolli-Ghetti  family.  The  administrative  services  provided  under  this  agreement  primarily  include 
accounting, legal compliance, financial, information technology services, and the provision of administrative staff and office 
space,  which  are  contracted  to  subsidiaries  of  SSH.  We  pay  our  managers  fees  for  these  services  and  reimburse  them  for 
direct or indirect expenses that they incur in providing these services. 

Basis of accounting 

The  consolidated  financial  statements  incorporate  the  financial  statements  of  Scorpio  Tankers  Inc.  and  its 
subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements have been presented in United States dollars, or USD or $, which is the 
functional  currency  of  Scorpio  Tankers  Inc.  and  all  its  subsidiaries,  and  have  been  authorized  for  issue  by  the  Board  of 
Directors  on  March  16,  2017.  The  consolidated  financial  statements  have  been  prepared  in  accordance  with  International 
Financial Reporting Standards, or IFRSs, as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board and on a historical cost 
basis, except for the revaluation of certain financial instruments. 

All inter-company transactions, balances, income and expenses were eliminated on consolidation. 

Going concern 

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the going concern basis of accounting as described 

further in the “Liquidity risk” section of Note 22. 

Significant Accounting Policies 

Revenue recognition 

Vessel  revenue  is  measured  at  the  fair  value  of  the  consideration  received  or  receivable  and  represents  amounts 
receivable  for  services  provided in  the  normal  course  of  business,  net  of  discounts,  and  other  sales-related  or  value  added 
taxes. 

Vessel revenue is comprised of time charter revenue, voyage revenue, and pool revenue. 

(1)  Pool  revenue  for  each  vessel  is  determined  in  accordance  with  the  profit  sharing  terms  specified  within  each 
pool  agreement.  In  particular,  the  pool  manager  aggregates  the  revenues  and  expenses  of  all  of  the  pool 
participants and distributes the net earnings to participants based on: 

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• 

• 

the  pool  points  (vessel  attributes  such  as  cargo  carrying  capacity,  fuel  consumption,  and  construction 
characteristics are taken into consideration); and 

the  number  of  days  the  vessel  participated  in  the  pool  in  the  period.  We  recognize  pool  revenue  on  a 
monthly basis, when the vessel has participated in a pool during the period and the amount of pool revenue 
for the month can be estimated reliably. We receive estimated vessel earnings based on the known number 
of days the vessel has participated in the pool, the contract terms, and the estimated monthly pool revenue. 
On  a  quarterly  basis,  we  receive  a  report  from  the  pool  which  identifies  the  number  of  days  the  vessel 
participated in the pool, the total pool points for the period, the total pool revenue for the period, and the 
calculated share of pool revenue for the vessel. We review the quarterly report for consistency with each 
vessel’s  pool  agreement  and  vessel  management  records.  The  estimated  pool  revenue  is  reconciled 
quarterly,  coinciding  with  our  external  reporting  periods,  to  the  actual  pool  revenue  earned,  per  the  pool 
report.  Consequently,  in  our  financial  statements,  reported  revenues  represent  actual  pooled  revenues. 
While  differences  do  arise  in  the  performance  of  these quarterly  reconciliations,  such differences  are  not 
material to total reported revenues. 

(2)  Time  charter  revenue  is  recognized  as  services  are  performed  based  on  the  daily  rates  specified  in  the  time 

charter contract. 

(3)  Voyage charter agreements are charter hires, where a contract is made in the spot market for the use of a vessel 
for  a  specific  voyage  for  a  specified  charter  rate.  Revenue  from  voyage  charter  agreements  is  recognized  as 
voyage  revenue  on  a  pro-rata  basis  over  the  duration  of  the  voyage  on  a  discharge  to  discharge  basis.  In  the 
application of this policy, we do not begin recognizing revenue until (i) the amount of revenue can be measured 
reliably, (ii) it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity, (iii) 
the  transactions  stage  of  completion  at  the  balance  sheet  date  can  be  measured  reliably  and  (iv)  the  costs 
incurred and the costs to complete the transaction can be measured reliably. 

Acquired time charter contracts 

When a time charter contract is acquired along with a vessel, the cost of the acquisition is determined based on the 
relative fair values of each element acquired. Amortization expense is recognized on a straight line basis over the useful life 
of  the  asset,  which  has  been  determined  to  be  the  remaining  contract  life  at  the  date  of  acquisition.  The  useful  life  and 
amortization  method  are  reviewed  at  least  annually.  Changes  in  the  expected  useful  life  or  the  expected  pattern  of 
consumption  of  future  economic  benefits  embodied  in  the  asset  are  accounted  for  by  changing  the  amortization  period  or 
method, as appropriate, and are treated as changes in accounting estimates. The amortization expense related to the assets is 
recognized  as  an  offset  to  revenue,  and  the  book  value  of  the  acquired  contract  is  stated  at  the  cost  of  the  contract  less 
accumulated amortization. 

Voyage expenses 

Voyage  expenses,  which  primarily  include  bunkers,  port  charges,  canal  tolls,  cargo  handling  operations  and 
brokerage  commissions  paid  by  us  under  voyage  charters  are  expensed  ratably  over  the  estimated  length  of  each  voyage, 
which  can  be  allocated  between  reporting  periods  based  on  the  timing  of  the  voyage.  The  impact  of  recognizing  voyage 
expenses ratably over the length of each voyage is not materially different on a quarterly and annual basis from a method of 
recognizing  such  costs  as  incurred.  Consistent  with  our  revenue  recognition  for  voyage  charters,  voyage  expenses  are 
calculated on a discharge-to-discharge basis. The procurement of these services is managed on our behalf by our commercial 
manager, SCM (see Note 15). 

Vessel operating costs 

Vessel  operating  costs,  which  include  crewing,  repairs  and  maintenance,  insurance,  stores,  lubricating  oil 
consumption, communication expenses, and technical management fees, are expensed as incurred. The procurement of these 
services is managed on our behalf by our technical manager, SSM (see Note 15). 

(Loss) / earnings per share 

Basic  (loss)  /  earnings  per  share  is  calculated  by  dividing  net  (loss)  /  income  attributable  to  equity  holders  of  the 
parent by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted (loss) / earnings per share is calculated by 
adjusting  the net  (loss)  /  income  attributable  to  equity  holders of  the parent  and  the weighted  average number of  common 
shares used for calculating basic per share for the effects of all potentially dilutive shares. Such dilutive common shares are 
excluded when the effect would be to reduce a loss per share or increase earnings per share. 

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In the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, there were potentially dilutive items as a result of our Equity 
Incentive Plans (see Note 14) and our convertible senior notes due 2019, or the Convertible Notes, (as described in Note 11). 
Potentially dilutive items related to our Equity Incentive Plans were excluded from the composition of diluted earnings per 
share  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2016  because  their  effect  would  have  been  anti-dilutive.  Potentially  dilutive  items 
related  to  our  Convertible  Notes  were  excluded  from  the  composition  of  diluted  earnings  per  share  for  the  years  ended 
December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2014 because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.  

We apply the if-converted method when determining diluted (loss) / earnings per share. This requires the assumption 
that all potential ordinary shares have been converted into ordinary shares at the beginning of the period or, if not in existence 
at the beginning of the period, the date of the issue of the financial instrument or the granting of the rights by which they are 
granted.  Under  this  method,  once  potential  ordinary  shares  are  converted  into  ordinary  shares  during  the  period,  the 
dividends, interest and other expense associated with those potential ordinary shares will no longer be incurred. The effect of 
conversion, therefore, is to increase income (or reduce losses) attributable to ordinary equity holders as well as the number of 
shares in issue. Conversion will not be assumed for purposes of computing diluted earnings per share if the effect would be 
anti-dilutive. 

Charterhire expense 

Charterhire  expense  is  the  amount  we  pay  to  vessel  owners  to  time  or  bareboat  charter-in  vessels.  The  amount  is 
usually for a fixed period of time at rates that are generally fixed, but may contain a variable component based on inflation, 
interest rates, profit sharing or current market rates. In a time charter-in arrangement, the vessel’s owner is responsible for 
crewing and other vessel operating costs, whereas these costs are the responsibility of the charterer in a bareboat charter-in 
arrangement. Charterhire expense is recognized ratably over the charterhire period. 

Operating leases 

Costs in respect of operating leases are charged to the consolidated statement of income or loss on a straight line 

basis over the lease term. 

Foreign currencies 

The individual financial statements of Scorpio Tankers Inc. and each of its subsidiaries are presented in the currency 
of the primary economic environment in which we operate (its functional currency), which in all cases is U.S. dollars. For the 
purpose of the consolidated financial statements, our results and financial position are also expressed in U.S. dollars. 

In preparing the financial statements of Scorpio Tankers Inc. and each of its subsidiaries, transactions in currencies 
other than the U.S. dollar are recorded at the rate of exchange prevailing on the dates of the transactions. At the end of each 
reporting period, monetary assets and liabilities denominated in other currencies are retranslated into the functional currency 
at rates ruling at that date. All resultant exchange differences have been recognized in the consolidated statements of income 
or loss. The amounts charged to the consolidated statements of income or loss during the years ended December 31, 2016, 
2015 and 2014 were not material. 

Segment reporting 

During  the  years  ended  December 31,  2016,  2015  and  2014,  we  owned  or  chartered-in  vessels  spanning  four 
different vessel classes, Handymax, MR, LR1/Panamax, and LR2, all of which earn revenues in the seaborne transportation 
of  refined  petroleum  products  in  the  international  shipping  markets.  Each  vessel  within  its  respective  class  qualifies  as  an 
operating  segment  under  IFRS.  However,  each  vessel  also  exhibits  similar  long-term  financial  performance  and  similar 
economic  characteristics  to  the  other vessels  within  the respective vessel  class,  thereby  meeting  the aggregation  criteria  in 
IFRS. We have therefore chosen to present our segment information by vessel class using the aggregated information from 
the individual vessels. 

Segment results are evaluated based on reported income or loss from each segment. The accounting policies applied 

to the reportable segments are the same as those used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. 

It is not practical to report revenue or non-current assets on a geographical basis due to the international nature of 

the shipping market. 

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Vessels held for sale 

Non-current assets (and disposal groups) classified as held for sale are measured at the lower of carrying amount and 

fair value less costs to sell. 

Non-current  assets  and  disposal  groups  are  classified  as  held  for  sale  if  their  carrying  amount  will  be  recovered 
through a sale transaction rather than through continuing use. This condition is regarded as met only when the sale is highly 
probable  and  the  asset  (or  disposal  group)  is  available  for  immediate  sale  in  its  present  condition.  Management  must  be 
committed to the sale which should be expected to qualify for recognition as a completed sale within one year from the date 
of classification. 

When we have committed to a sale plan involving the loss of control of a subsidiary, all of the assets and liabilities 
of  that  subsidiary  are  classified  as  held  for  sale  when  the  criteria  described  above  are  met,  regardless  of  whether  we  will 
retain a non-controlling interest in our former subsidiary after the sale. 

Vessels under construction 

As  of  December 31,  2016  and  2015,  we  had  ten  and  12  vessels  under  construction,  respectively.  Vessels  under 
construction are measured at cost and include costs incurred that are directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location 
and  condition  necessary  for  it  to  be  capable  of  operating  in  the  manner  intended  by  management.  These  costs  include 
installment payments made to the shipyards, directly attributable financing costs, professional fees and other costs deemed 
directly attributable to the construction of the asset. 

Vessels and drydock 

Our fleet is measured at cost, which includes directly attributable financing costs and the cost of work undertaken to 

enhance the capabilities of the vessels, less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. 

Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis to the estimated residual value over the anticipated useful life of 
the vessel from date of delivery. Vessels under construction are not depreciated until such time as they are ready for use. The 
residual value is estimated as the lightweight tonnage of each vessel multiplied by scrap value per ton. The scrap value per 
ton  is  estimated  taking  into  consideration  the  historical four  year  average  scrap  market  rates  available  at  the balance  sheet 
date with changes accounted for in the period of change and in future periods. 

The  vessels  are  required  to  undergo  planned  drydocks  for  replacement  of  certain  components,  major  repairs  and 
maintenance  of  other  components,  which  cannot  be  carried  out  while  the  vessels  are  operating,  approximately  every  30 
months or 60 months depending on the nature of work and external requirements. These drydock costs are capitalized and 
depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated period until the next drydock. In deferred drydocking, we only include 
direct costs that are incurred as part of the drydocking to meet regulatory requirements, or are expenditures that add economic 
life  to  the  vessel,  increase  the  vessel’s  earnings  capacity  or  improve  the  vessel’s  efficiency.  Direct  costs  include  shipyard 
costs  as well  as  the  costs of placing  the vessel  in  the  shipyard.  Expenditures for normal  maintenance  and repairs,  whether 
incurred as part of the drydocking or not, are expensed as incurred. 

For  an  acquired  or  newly  built  vessel,  a  notional  drydock  component  is  allocated  from  the  vessel’s  cost.  The 
notional  drydock  cost  is  estimated  by  us,  based  on  the  expected  costs  related  to  the  next  drydock,  which  is  based  on 
experience and past history of similar vessels, and carried separately from  the cost of the vessel. Subsequent drydocks are 
recorded at actual cost incurred. The drydock component is depreciated on a straight-line basis to the next estimated drydock. 
The  estimated  amortization  period  for  a  drydock  is  based  on  the  estimated  period  between  drydocks.  When  the  drydock 
expenditure is incurred prior to the expiry of the period, the remaining balance is expensed. 

Impairment of vessels, drydock and vessels under construction 

At  each  balance  sheet  date,  we  review  the  carrying  amount  of  our  vessels  and  drydock  and  vessels  under 
construction  to  determine  whether  there  is  any  indication  that  those  assets  have  suffered  an  impairment  loss.  If  any  such 
indication exists, the recoverable amount of the vessels and drydock and vessels under construction is estimated in order to 
determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). We treat each vessel and the related drydock as a cash generating unit. 

Recoverable amount is the higher of the fair value less cost to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the 
estimated  future  cash  flows  are  discounted  to  their  present  value  using  a  pre-tax  discount  rate  that  reflects  current  market 
assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have 
not been adjusted. 

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If the recoverable amount of the cash generating unit is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying 
amount  of  the  cash-generating  unit  is  reduced  to  its  recoverable  amount.  An  impairment  loss  is  recognized  as  an  expense 
immediately. 

Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the cash generating unit is increased to the 
revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount 
that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognized for the cash generating unit in the prior years. A 
reversal of impairment is recognized as income immediately. 

Inventories 

Inventories consist of lubricating oils and other items including stock provisions, and are stated at the lower of cost 
and  net  realizable  value.  Cost  is  determined  using  the  first  in  first  out  method.  Stores  and  spares  are  charged  to  vessel 
operating costs when purchased. 

Borrowing costs 

Borrowing  costs  directly  attributable  to  the acquisition,  construction or production  of qualifying  assets, which  are 
assets that necessarily take a substantial period of time (for example, the time period necessary to construct a vessel) to get 
ready for their intended use or sale, are added to the cost of those assets, until such time as the assets are substantially ready 
for their intended use or sale. 

To the extent that variable rate borrowings are used to finance a qualifying asset and are hedged in an effective cash 
flow  hedge  of  interest  rate  risk,  the  effective  portion  of  the  derivative  is  recognized  in  other  comprehensive  income  and 
released to income or loss when the qualifying asset impacts income or loss. To the extent that fixed rate borrowings are used 
to finance a qualifying asset and are hedged in an effective fair value hedge of interest rate risk, the capitalized borrowing 
costs reflect the hedged interest rate. 

Investment  income  earned  on  the  temporary  investment  of  specific  borrowings  pending  their  expenditure  on 

qualifying assets is deducted from the borrowing costs eligible for capitalization. 

All other borrowing costs are recognized in the consolidated statement of income or loss in the period in which they 

are incurred. 

Equity method investments 

We  use  the  equity  method  to  account  for  investments  in  associates  over  which  we  otherwise  have  significant 
influence  (generally  defined  as  investments  in  companies  that  correspond  to  holdings  of  between  20%  and  50%  of  voting 
shares).  Under  the  equity  method,  the  investment  is  initially  recognized  at  cost,  and  this  amount  will  be  adjusted  in  each 
subsequent  period  for  the  Company’s  share  of  income  or  loss  (adjusted  for  any  fair  value  adjustments  made  upon  initial 
recognition) and reduced by any distributions received. Investments in associates include goodwill identified on acquisition, 
if applicable. 

We consider investments in associates for impairment testing whenever there is a quoted share price and when this 
has  a  fair  value  less  than  the  carrying  value  per  share  for  the  investment.  For  unquoted  investments  in  associates,  the 
company’s recent financial information is taken into account to assess whether impairment testing is necessary. In a situation 
in which, based on the quoted share price, the fair value less cost to sell is considered to be below the carrying amount, the 
value  in  use  is  determined  in  order  to  test  the  investment  for  impairment.  If  the  value  in  use  is  also  below  the  carrying 
amount, an impairment loss is recognized for the difference between carrying amount and the higher of “value in use” or “fair 
value less costs to sell”. 

We  accounted  for  our  investment  in  Dorian  under  the  equity  method  from  the  date  of  our  initial  investment  in 
November 2013 through October 29, 2014, the date we lost significant influence over Dorian’s financial and operating policy 
decisions. Subsequent to that date, we accounted for this investment as an available for sale financial asset. This investment 
was sold in July 2015. 

Financial instruments 

Financial  assets  and  financial  liabilities  are  recognized  in  our  balance  sheet  when  we  become  a  party  to  the 

contractual provisions of the instrument. 

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Financial assets 

All financial assets are recognized and derecognized on a trade date where the purchase or sale of a financial asset is 
under  a  contract  whose  terms  require  delivery  within  the  timeframe  established  by  the  market  concerned,  and  are  initially 
measured at fair value, plus transaction costs, except for those financial assets classified as at fair value through profit or loss, 
which are initially measured at fair value. 

Financial assets are classified into the following specified categories: financial assets “at fair value through profit or 
loss”, or FVTPL, “available-for-sale” and “loans and receivables”. The classification depends on the nature and purpose of 
the financial assets and is determined at the time of initial recognition. 

Income is recognized on an effective interest basis for debt instruments other than those financial assets classified as 

at FVTPL. 

Financial assets at FVTPL 

Financial assets are classified as at FVTPL where the financial asset is held for trading. 

A financial asset is classified as held for trading if: 

it has been acquired principally for the purpose of selling in the near future; or 

it is a part of an identified portfolio of financial instruments that we manage together and has a recent actual pattern 
of short-term profit-taking; or 

• 

• 

• 

it is a derivative that is not designated and effective as a hedging instrument. 

Financial  assets  at  FVTPL  are  stated  at  fair  value,  with  any  resultant  gain  or  loss  recognized  in  the  statement  of 
income or loss. The net gain or loss recognized in income or loss incorporates any dividend or interest earned on the financial 
asset. Fair value is determined in the manner described in Note 22. 

Available-for-sale financial assets 

Available-for-sale financial assets are non-derivative financial assets that are designated as available-for-sale or are 
not  classified  as  “loans  and  receivables,”  “held-to-maturity”  or  FVTPL.  Available-for-sale  financial  assets  are  recognized 
initially at fair value. Subsequent to initial recognition, any change in fair value is recorded in other comprehensive income or 
loss. Any dividends received or impairment losses are recorded directly in income or loss. Upon the sale of the assets, the 
difference between the carrying amount and the sum of (i) the consideration received and (ii) any cumulative gain / loss that 
had been recognized in other comprehensive income or loss will be recognized in the statement of income or loss. 

Available for sale financial assets consisted of our investment in Dorian during the years ending December 31, 2015 

and 2014. This investment was sold in July 2015. 

Loans and receivables 

Amounts due from the Scorpio Group Pools and other receivables that have fixed or determinable payments and are 
not  quoted  in  an  active  market  are  classified  as  accounts  receivable.  Accounts  receivable  are  measured  at  amortized  cost 
using the effective interest method, less any impairment. Interest income is recognized by applying the effective interest rate, 
except for short-term receivables when the recognition of interest would be immaterial. 

Impairment of financial assets 

Financial assets, other than those at FVTPL, are assessed for indicators of impairment at each balance sheet date. 
Financial assets are impaired where there is objective evidence that, as a result of one or more events that occurred after the 
initial recognition of the financial asset, the estimated future cash flows of the investment have been impacted. 

Objective evidence of impairment of financial assets could include: 

• 

• 

• 

significant financial difficulty of the issuer or counterparty; or 

default or delinquency in interest or principal payments; or 

it becomes probable that the borrower will enter bankruptcy or financial re-organization. 

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Cash and cash equivalents 

Cash  and  cash  equivalents  comprise  cash  on  hand  and  demand  deposits,  and  other  short-term  highly-liquid 
investments with original maturities of three months or less, that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are 
subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value 
due to the short-term nature of these instruments. 

Financial liabilities 

Financial liabilities are classified as either financial liabilities at FVTPL or ‘other financial liabilities’. 

Financial liabilities at FVTPL 

Financial liabilities are classified as at FVTPL where the financial liability is held for trading, using the criteria set 

out above for financial assets. 

Financial liabilities at FVTPL are stated at fair value, with any resultant gain or loss recognized in the statement of 
income  or  loss.  The  net  gain  or  loss  recognized  in  the  statement  of  income  or  loss  incorporates  any  interest  paid  on  the 
financial liability. Fair value is determined in the manner described in Note 22. 

Other financial liabilities 

Other financial liabilities, including borrowings, are initially measured at fair value, net of transaction costs. Other 

financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. 

Effective interest method 

The  effective  interest  method  is  a  method  of  calculating  the  amortized  cost  of  a  financial  asset  and  a  financial 
liability. It allocates interest income and interest expense over the relevant period. The effective interest rate is the rate that 
discounts estimated future cash flows (including all fees on points paid or received that form an integral part of the effective 
interest  rate,  transaction  costs  and  other  premiums  or  discounts)  over  the  expected  life  of  the  financial  asset  and  financial 
liability, or, where appropriate, a shorter period. 

Convertible debt instruments 

In June 2014, we completed an offering for $360.0 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes 
due 2019, or the Convertible Notes, in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the 
Securities’ Act of 1933 (as further described in Note 11). Under International Accounting Standard 32, or IAS 32, we must 
separately account for the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments (such as the Convertible Notes) in 
a manner that reflects the issuer’s economic interest cost. Under this methodology, the instrument is split between its liability 
and equity components upon initial recognition. The fair value of the liability is measured first, by estimating the fair value of 
a similar liability that does not have any associated equity conversion option. This becomes the liability’s carrying amount at 
initial  recognition,  which  is  recorded  as  part  of  Debt  on  the  consolidated  balance  sheet.  The  equity  component  (the 
conversion  feature)  is  assigned  the  residual  amount  after  deducting  the  amount  separately  determined  for  the  liability 
component  from  the  fair  value  of  the  instrument  as  a  whole  and  is  recorded  as  part  of  Additional  paid-in  capital  within 
stockholders’ equity on the consolidated balance sheet. Issuance costs are allocated proportionately between the liability and 
equity components. 

The value of the equity component is treated as an original issue discount for purposes of accounting for the liability 
component  of  the  Convertible  Notes.  Accordingly,  we  are  required  to  record  non-cash  interest  expense  as  a  result  of  the 
amortization of the discounted carrying value of the Convertible Notes to their face amount over the term of the Convertible 
Notes.  IAS  32  therefore  requires  interest  to  include  both  the  current  period’s  amortization  of  the  debt  discount  and  the 
instrument’s coupon interest. 

Derivative financial instruments 

Derivatives are initially recognized at fair value at the date a derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently 
remeasured to their fair value at each balance sheet date. A derivative with a positive fair value is recognized as a financial 
asset  whereas  a  derivative  with  a  negative  fair  value  is  recognized  as  a  financial  liability.  The  resulting  gain  or  loss  is 
recognized in income or loss immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which 
event  the  timing  of  the  recognition  in  income  or  loss  depends  on  the  nature  of  the  hedging  relationship.  During  the  years 
ended  December  31,  2015  and  2014,  we  designated  certain  derivatives  as  hedges  of  highly  probable  forecast  transactions 
(cash flow hedges) as described further below. 

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A derivative is presented as a non-current asset or a non-current liability if the remaining maturity of the instrument 

is more than 12 months, and it is not expected to be realized or settled within 12 months. 

Our derivative  financial  instruments  for  the  years  ended December  31, 2016, 2015  and 2014  consisted of  interest 
rate swaps and/or profit or loss sharing arrangements on time chartered-in vessels with third parties. See Note 12 for further 
description of these instruments. 

Hedge accounting 

Our  policy  is  to  designate  certain  hedging  instruments,  which  can  include  derivatives,  embedded  derivatives  and 
non-derivatives in respect of foreign currency risk, as either fair value hedges, cash flow hedges, or hedges of net investments 
in  foreign  operations.  At  the  inception  of  the  hedge  relationship,  we  document  the  relationship  between  the  hedging 
instrument  and  the  hedged  item,  along  with  its  risk  management  objectives  and  its  strategy  for  undertaking  various  hedge 
transactions.  Furthermore,  at  the  inception  of  the  hedge  and  on  an  ongoing  basis,  we  document  whether  the  hedging 
instrument is highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flows of the hedged item. 

Derivative financial instruments are initially recognized on the balance sheet at fair value at the date the derivative 
contract  is  entered  into  and  are  subsequently  measured  at  their  fair  value  as  derivative  assets  or  derivative  liabilities, 
respectively. Changes in fair value of derivative financial instruments, which are designated as cash flow hedges and deemed 
to be effective, are recognized directly in other comprehensive income. Changes in fair value of a portion of a hedge deemed 
to be ineffective are recognized in income or loss. Hedge effectiveness is measured quarterly. 

Amounts  previously  recognized  in  other  comprehensive  income  or  loss  are  reclassified  to  income  or  loss  in  the 
periods  when  the  hedged  item  is  recognized  in  income  or  loss,  in  the  same  line  of  the  statement  of  income  or  loss  as  the 
recognized hedged item. However, when the forecast transaction that is hedged results in the recognition of a non-financial 
asset  or  a  non-financial  liability,  the  gains  and  losses  previously  accumulated  in  equity  are  transferred  from  equity  and 
included in the initial measurement of the cost of the non-financial asset or non-financial liability. 

Hedge  accounting  is  discontinued  when  we  revoke  the  hedging  relationship,  the  hedging  instrument  expires  or  is 
sold,  terminated,  or  exercised,  or  no  longer  qualifies  for  hedge  accounting.  Any  gain  or  loss  recognized  in  other 
comprehensive  income  or  loss  at  that  time  is  accumulated  and  recognized  when  the  forecast  transaction  is  ultimately 
recognized  in income  or  loss. When  a forecast  transaction  is  no  longer expected  to occur,  the gain or  loss  accumulated  in 
other comprehensive income or loss is recognized immediately in the statement of income or loss. 

For the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, we were party to derivative financial instruments to manage our 
exposure to interest rate fluctuations on our 2011 Credit Facility and 2010 Revolving Credit Facility. The interest rate swaps 
relating  to  the  2011  Credit  Facility  were  designated  and  accounted  for  as  cash  flow  hedges,  and  the  interest  rate  swaps 
relating  to  the  2010  Revolving  Credit  Facility  were  designated  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  for  the  years  ended 
December 31, 2015, and 2014. The interest rate swaps under our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility were terminated in March 
2015 and the interest rate swaps under our 2011 Credit Facility expired in June 2015 as further described in Note 12. 

Finance Lease 

In  July  2015,  we  reached  an  agreement  to  purchase  an  LR2  product  tanker  that  was  then  under  construction  at 
Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, or DSME, for a purchase price of $59.0 million. As part of this agreement, 
we  agreed  to  bareboat  charter-in  the  vessel  for  up  to  nine  months  at  $10,000  per  day  with  a  purchase  obligation  at  the 
conclusion of the bareboat charter, which expired in April 2016. This bareboat charter-in agreement was accounted for as a 
finance lease. Finance leases are recognized as an asset and as a liability in the amount equal to the fair market value of the 
leased vessel or if lower, the present value of the minimum lease payments. Any initial direct costs to us are added to the 
amount recognized as an asset. The bareboat charter payments were allocated between the finance charge and the reduction 
of the outstanding liability. The interest element of the bareboat charter payment was recorded within “Financial Expenses” 
on the consolidated statements of income or loss. 

Equity instruments 

An  equity  instrument  is  any  contract  that  evidences  a  residual  interest  in  our  assets  after  deducting  all  of  its 

liabilities. Equity instruments issued by us are recorded at the proceeds received, net of direct issue costs. 

We had 174,629,755 and 175,335,400 registered shares authorized, issued and outstanding with a par value of $0.01 
per share at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. These shares provide the holders with the same rights 
to dividends and voting rights. 

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Provisions 

Provisions are recognized when we have a present obligation as a result of a past event, and it is probable that we 
will be required to settle that obligation. Provisions are measured at our best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the 
obligation at the balance sheet date, and are discounted to present value where the effect is material. 

Dividends 

A provision for dividends payable is recognized when the dividend has been declared in accordance with the terms 

of the shareholder agreement. 

Dividends  per  share  presented  in  these  consolidated  financial  statements  are  calculated  by  dividing  the  aggregate 
dividends  declared  by  all  of  our  subsidiaries  by  the  number  of  our  shares  assuming  these  shares  have  been  outstanding 
throughout the periods presented. 

Restricted stock 

The restricted stock awards granted under our equity incentive plans as described in Note 14 contain only service 
conditions and are classified as equity settled. Accordingly, the fair value of our restricted stock awards was calculated by 
multiplying the average of the high and low share price on the grant date and the number of restricted stock shares granted 
that are expected to vest. In accordance with IFRS 2 “Share Based Payment,” the share price at the grant date serves as a 
proxy for the fair value of services to be provided by the individual under the plan. 

Compensation expense related to the awards is recognized ratably over the vesting period, based on our estimate of 
the  number  of  awards  that  will  eventually  vest.  The  vesting  period  is  the  period  during  which  an  individual  is  required  to 
provide service in exchange for an award and is updated at each balance sheet date to reflect any revisions in estimates of the 
number of awards expected to vest as a result of the effect of service vesting conditions. The impact of the revision of the 
original  estimate,  if  any,  is  recognized  in  the  consolidated  statement  of  income  or  loss  such  that  the  cumulative  expense 
reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to equity reserves. 

Critical accounting judgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty 

In the application of the accounting policies, we are required to make judgments, estimates and assumptions about 
the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated 
assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ 
from these estimates. 

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an on-going basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are 
recognized  in  the  period  in  which  the  estimate  is  revised  if  the  revision  affects  only  that  period,  or  in  the  period  of  the 
revision and future periods if the revision affects both current and future periods. 

The significant judgments and estimates are as follows: 

Revenue recognition 

Our revenue is primarily generated from time charters, spot voyages, or pools (see Note 16 for the components of 
our revenue generated during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014). Revenue recognition for time charters 
and  pools  is  generally  not  as  complex  or  as  subjective  as  voyage  charters  (spot  voyages).  Time  charters  are  for  a  specific 
period of time at a specific rate per day. For long-term time charters, revenue is recognized on a straight-line basis over the 
term of the charter. Pool revenues are determined by the pool managers from the total revenues and expenses of the pool and 
allocated to pool participants using a mechanism set out in the pool agreement. 

We generated revenue from spot voyages during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. Within the shipping 
industry, there are two methods used to account for spot voyage revenue: (1) ratably over the estimated length of each voyage 
or (2) completed voyage. The recognition of voyage revenues ratably over the estimated length of each voyage is the most 
prevalent  method  of  accounting  for  voyage  revenues  and  the  method  used  by  us.  Under  each  method,  voyages  may  be 
calculated on either a load-to-load or discharge-to-discharge basis. In applying our revenue recognition method, we believe 
that the discharge-to-discharge basis of calculating voyages more accurately estimates voyage results than the load-to-load 
basis. In the application of this policy, we do not begin recognizing revenue until (i) the amount of revenue can be measured 
reliably,  (ii)  it  is  probable  that  the  economic  benefits  associated  with  the  transaction  will  flow  to  the  entity,  (iii)  the 
transactions stage of completion at the balance sheet date can be measured reliably and (iv) the costs incurred and the costs to 
complete the transaction can be measured reliably. 

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Vessel impairment 

We evaluate the carrying amounts of our vessels and vessels under construction to determine whether there is any 
indication  that  those  vessels  have  suffered  an  impairment  loss.  If  any  such  indication  exists,  the  recoverable  amount  of 
vessels is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). 

Recoverable  amount  is  the  higher  of  fair  value  less  costs  to  sell  and  value  in  use.  In  assessing  value  in  use,  the 
estimated  future  cash  flows  are  discounted  to  their  present  value  using  a  pre-tax  discount  rate  that  reflects  current  market 
assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have 
not  been  adjusted.  The  projection  of  cash  flows  related  to  vessels  is  complex  and  requires  us  to  make  various  estimates 
including future freight rates, earnings from the vessels and discount rates. All of these items have been historically volatile. 
As part of our process of assessing fair value less costs to sell of the vessel, we obtain vessel valuations for our operating 
vessels  from  leading,  independent  and  internationally  recognized  ship  brokers  on  an  annual  basis  or  when  there  is  an 
indication  that  an  asset  or  assets  may  be  impaired.  We  generally  do  not  obtain  vessel  valuations  for  vessels  under 
construction.  If  an  indication  of  impairment  is  identified,  the  need  for  recognizing  an  impairment  loss  is  assessed  by 
comparing the carrying amount of the vessels to the higher of the fair value less costs to sell and the value in use. Likewise, if 
there is an indication that an impairment loss recognized in prior periods no longer exists or may have decreased, the need for 
recognizing  an  impairment  reversal  is  assessed  by  comparing  the  carrying  amount  of  the  vessels  to  the  latest  estimate  of 
recoverable amount. 

For  the  period  ended  December  31,  2016,  we  reviewed  the  carrying  amount  of  our  vessels  to  determine  whether 
there was an indication that these assets had suffered an impairment. First, we compared the carrying amount of our vessels 
to  their  fair  values  less  costs  to  sell  (determined  by  taking  into  consideration  two  independent  broker  valuations).  If  the 
carrying amount of our vessels was greater than the fair values less costs to sell, we prepared a value in use calculation where 
we estimated the vessel’s future cash flows based on a combination of the latest, published, forecast time charter rates for the 
next three years, a growth rate of 2.29% in freight rates in each period thereafter (which is based off of historical and forecast 
inflation rates) and our best estimates of vessel operating expenses and drydock costs. These cash flows were then discounted 
to their present value, using a pre-tax discount rate of 8.70%. 

At  December  31,  2016,  we  had  77  vessels  in  our  fleet  and  ten  vessels  under  construction.  The  results  of  our 

impairment test were as follows: 

•  All  77  vessels  had  fair  values  less  costs  to  sell  that  were  less  than  their  carrying  amount.  Accordingly,  we 
prepared a value in use calculation for each of these vessels which resulted in no impairment being recognized.  

•  We did not obtain independent broker valuations for our ten vessels under construction. To assess their carrying 
values for impairment, we prepared value in use calculations which resulted in no impairment being recognized. 

Vessel lives and residual value 

The carrying value of each of our vessels represents its original cost at the time it was delivered or purchased less 
depreciation and impairment. We depreciate our vessels to their residual value on a straight-line basis over their estimated 
useful  lives  of  25  years.  The  estimated  useful  life  of  25  years  is  management’s  best  estimate  and  is  also  consistent  with 
industry practice for similar vessels. The residual value is estimated as the lightweight tonnage of each vessel multiplied by a 
forecast  scrap  value  per  ton.  The  scrap  value  per  ton  is  estimated  taking  into  consideration  the  historical  four  year  scrap 
market rate average at the balance sheet date. 

An  increase  in  the  estimated  useful  life  of  a  vessel  or  in  its  scrap  value  would  have  the  effect  of  decreasing  the 
annual depreciation charge and extending it into later periods. A decrease in the useful life of a vessel or scrap value would 
have the effect of increasing the annual depreciation charge. 

When regulations place significant limitations over the ability of a vessel to trade on a worldwide basis, the vessel’s 
useful  life  is  adjusted  to  end  at  the  date  such  regulations  become  effective.  No  such  regulations  have  been  identified  that 
would have impacted the estimated useful life of our vessels. The estimated salvage value of the vessels may not represent 
the fair market value at any one time since market prices of scrap values tend to fluctuate. 

Deferred drydock cost 

We  recognize drydock  costs as  a  separate  component  of  each vessel’s  carrying  amount  and  amortize  the  drydock 
cost on a straight-line basis over the estimated period until the next drydock. We use judgment when estimating the period 
between drydocks performed, which can result in adjustments to the estimated amortization of the drydock expense. If the 

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vessel is disposed of before the next drydock, the remaining balance of the deferred drydock is written-off and forms part of 
the  gain  or  loss  recognized  upon  disposal  of  vessels  in  the  period  when  contracted.  We  expect  that  our  vessels  will  be 
required to be drydocked approximately every 30 to 60 months for major repairs and maintenance that cannot be performed 
while the vessels are operating. Costs capitalized as part of the drydock include actual costs incurred at the drydock yard and 
parts and supplies used in making such repairs. 

Adoption of new and amended IFRS and IFRIC interpretations from January 1, 2016 

Standards and interpretations adopted during the period 

• 

IFRS 14 - Regulatory deferral accounts 

•  Amendment to IFRS 11 - Joint arrangements  

•  Amendment to IAS 16 & IAS 38 - Clarification of Acceptable Methods of Depreciation and Amortization  

•  Amendment to IAS 16 & IAS 41 - Agriculture: Bearer Plants 

•  Amendment to IAS 27 - Equity Method in Separate Financial Statements 

•  Amendment to IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 28 - Investment entities: Applying the Consolidation Exception 

•  Amendment to IAS 1 - Disclosure Initiative 

•  Annual improvements for IFRS Standards 2012-2014 cycle 

The adoption of these standards did not have a material impact on these consolidated financial statements. 

Standards and Interpretations issued not yet adopted 

IFRS 15, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, was issued by the International Accounting Standards Board on 
May  28,  2014.  IFRS  15  amends  the  existing  accounting  standards  for  revenue  recognition  and  is  based  on  principles  that 
govern the recognition of revenue at an amount an entity expects to be entitled when products or services are transferred to 
customers. IFRS 15 applies to an entity’s first annual IFRS financial statements for a period beginning on or after January 1, 
2018.  Early  adoption  is  permitted  and  the  standard  may  be  applied  retrospectively  to  each  prior  period  presented  or 
retrospectively with the cumulative effect recognized as of the date of adoption. We have not yet selected a transition method. 

The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the revenue recognized for our vessels 
that operate in pools or on time charter. These arrangements qualify as single performance obligations that meet the criteria to 
recognize revenue ‘over time’ as the customer (i.e. the pool or the charterer) is simultaneously receiving and consuming the 
benefits  of  the  vessel.  This  method  of  revenue  recognition  is  identical  to  our  current  accounting  policy  for  these  types  of 
employment arrangements. For vessels operating in the spot market, we also expect to recognize revenue over time however, 
the time period over which revenue is recognized is still being determined. 

IFRS 16, Leases, was issued by the International Accounting Standards Board on January 13, 2016. IFRS 16 amends 
the existing accounting standards to require lessees to recognize, on a discounted basis, the rights and obligations created by 
the commitment to lease assets on the balance sheet, unless the term of the lease is 12 months or less. The accounting for 
leases by lessors remains substantially unchanged from the existing standard under IAS 17. IFRS 16 applies to an entity’s 
first annual IFRS financial statements for a period beginning on or after January 1, 2019. 

Based  on  our  operating  fleet  as  of  December  31,  2016,  the  standard  will  result  in  the  recognition  of  right-of-use 
assets and corresponding liabilities, on the basis of the discounted remaining future minimum lease payments, relating to all 
or  part  of  our  existing  bareboat  chartered-in  vessel  commitments  which  are  scheduled  to  expire  in  March  2019  and  are 
currently  reported  as  operating  leases.  We  do  not  expect  this  standard  to  impact  the  accounting  for  our  existing  time 
chartered-out vessels which are scheduled to expire in the first quarter of 2019. Furthermore, the eventual expected impact of 
this standard cannot be estimated as we are unable to predict what our lease commitments will be at the end of 2018. 

Additionally, at the date of authorization of these consolidated financial statements, the following Standards which 
have not been applied in these consolidated financial statements were issued but not yet effective. We do not expect that the 
adoption of these standards in future periods will have a material impact on our financial statements. 

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•  Annual  improvements  for  IFRS  Standards  2014  -  2016  cycle  -  Effective  for  annual  periods  beginning  on  or 

after January 1, 2017.  

• 

• 

• 

IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments - The standard reduces the number of categories of financial assets to three and 
simplifies the rules regarding hedge accounting. This standard is effective for annual periods beginning on or 
after January 1, 2018.  

IAS 12 - Recognition of deferred tax assets for unrealized losses - clarifies certain aspects of IAS 12, Income 
Taxes. Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017.  

IAS 7 - Disclosure initiative - statement of cash flows - requires disclosures on reconciliation of net interest-
bearing debt. Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2017.  

•  Amendment to IFRS 2 - Share Based Payment Transactions - clarifies the standard in relation to the accounting 
for  cash  settled  share  based  payment  transactions  that  include  a  performance  condition,  the  classification  of 
share  based  payment  transactions  with  net  settlement  features  and  the  accounting  for  modifications  of  share 
based  payment  transactions  from  cash  settled  to  equity  settled.  Effective  for  annual  periods  beginning  on  or 
after January 1, 2018. 

• 

IFRIC  22  -  Foreign  Currency  Transactions  and  Advance  Consideration  -  establishes  the  date  for  which  to 
determine  the  exchange  rate  to  use  on  the  date  of  initial  recognition  of  a  non-monetary  prepayment  asset  or 
deferred income liability. Effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. 

•  Amendment to IAS 40 - Investment Property - Amends IAS 40 paragraph 57 to state that an entity shall transfer 
a property to, or from, investment property when, and only when, there is evidence of a change in use. Effective 
for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2018. 

•  Amendment to IFRS 10 and IAS 28 - Sale or Contribution of Assets between an Investor and its Associate or 
Joint  Venture.  Clarifies  the  recognition  of  gains  and  losses  arising  on  the  sale  or  contribution  of  assets  that 
constitute a business and assets do not constitute a business. The effective date is pending. 

2. 

 Cash and cash equivalents  

The following table depicts the components of our cash as of December 31, 2016 and 2015: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Cash at banks ...........................................................................................................................  
Cash on vessels ........................................................................................................................  

At December 31, 

2016 

$ 

$ 

99,053 
834 
99,887 

$ 

$ 

2015 
200,187 
783 
200,970 

3.  Accounts receivable 

The following table depicts the components of our accounts receivable as of December 31, 2016 and 2015: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Scorpio MR Pool Limited ........................................................................................................  
Scorpio LR2 Pool Limited .......................................................................................................  
Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool Limited ...................................................................................  
Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Limited ................................................................................  
Receivables from the Scorpio Group Pools .............................................................................  

SSM .........................................................................................................................................  
Freight and time charter receivables ........................................................................................  
Insurance receivables ...............................................................................................................  
Other receivables .....................................................................................................................  

At December 31, 

2016 

2015 

$ 

$ 

28,611 
7,552 
1,392 
3,125 
40,680 

— 
— 
1,362 
287 
42,329 

$ 

$ 

35,238 
15,301 
4,459 
4,477 
59,475 

2,346 
498 
3,012 
3,686 
69,017 

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Scorpio MR Pool Limited, Scorpio LR2 Pool Limited, Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool Limited, Scorpio Handymax 
Tanker  Pool  Limited  and  SSM  are  related  parties,  as  described  in  Note  15.  Amounts  due  from  the  pools  relate  to  income 
receivables and receivables for working capital contributions which are expected to be collected within one year. 

Freight  and  time  charter  receivables  at  December 31,  2015  represent  amounts  collectible  from  customers  for  our 

vessels operating in the spot market or on time charter. 

Insurance receivables primarily represent amounts collectible on our insurance policies in relation to vessel repairs. 

We consider that the carrying amount of accounts receivable approximates their fair value due to the short maturity 
thereof. Accounts receivable are non-interest bearing. At December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, no material receivable 
balances were either past due or impaired. 

4.  Vessels 

Operating vessels and drydock 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Cost 

Vessels 

  Drydock 

Total 

As of January 1, 2016 ...................................................................   
Additions (1) ..................................................................................   
Disposal of vessels (2)....................................................................   
As of December 31, 2016 .............................................................   

$  3,188,367 
105,415 
(166,992) 
  3,126,790 

$ 

62,039 
1,800 
(3,750) 
60,089 

$  3,250,406 
107,215 
(170,742) 
  3,186,879 

Accumulated depreciation and impairment 

As of January 1, 2016 ...................................................................   
Charge for the period ....................................................................   
Disposal of vessels (2)....................................................................   
As of December 31, 2016 .............................................................   

(146,063) 
(109,433) 
9,286 
(246,210) 

(16,590) 
(12,028) 
1,203 
(27,415) 

(162,653) 
(121,461) 
10,489 
(273,625) 

Net book value 

As of December 31, 2016 ............................................................   

$  2,880,580 

$ 

32,674 

$  2,913,254 

Cost 

As of January 1, 2015 ...................................................................   
Additions (3) ..................................................................................   
Disposal of vessel (4) .....................................................................   
As of December 31, 2015 .............................................................   

$  1,992,229 
  1,221,361 
(25,223) 
  3,188,367 

$ 

41,012 
21,838 
(811) 
62,039 

$  2,033,241 
  1,243,199 
(26,034) 
  3,250,406 

Accumulated depreciation and impairment 

As of January 1, 2015 ...................................................................   
Charge for the period ....................................................................   
Disposal of vessel (4) .....................................................................   
As of December 31, 2015 .............................................................   

(54,928) 
(96,390) 
5,255 
(146,063) 

(6,435) 
(10,966) 
811 
(16,590) 

(61,363) 
(107,356) 
6,066 
(162,653) 

Net book value 

As of December 31, 2015 ............................................................   

$  3,042,304 

$ 

45,449 

$  3,087,753 

(1)  Additions in 2016 primarily relate to the deliveries of STI Grace and STI Jermyn and the corresponding calculation of 

notional drydock on these vessels. 

(2)  Represents the net book value of STI Chelsea, STI Lexington, STI Powai, STI Olivia and STI Mythos, which were sold 

during the year ended December 31, 2016. 

(3)  Additions in 2015 primarily relate to the deliveries of 27 vessels and corresponding calculations of notional drydock on 

these vessels.  

(4)  Represents the net book value of STI Highlander, which was sold in October 2015. 

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Vessel deliveries 

2016 Activity 

We  took  delivery  of  the  following  vessels  under  our  Newbuilding  Program  during  the  year  ended  December 31,  2016 
resulting in an increase of $107.2 million in vessels from December 31, 2015: 

Name 

1  STI Grace ..........................
2  STI Jermyn .......................

Month 
Delivered 
  March 2016 
June 2016 

Vessel 
Type 
LR2 
LR2 

Additionally,  in  April  2016,  we  took  ownership  of STI  Lombard,  an  LR2  product  tanker  that  was  previously 
bareboat  chartered-in,  and  paid  the  remaining  90%  of  the  purchase  price,  or  $53.1  million,  upon  delivery.  This  bareboat 
charter-in agreement was accounted for as a finance lease in July 2015 and the vessel’s carrying value was recorded at that 
date. Accordingly, the delivery of this vessel in April 2016 is not reflected as an addition in the above table. We drew down 
$26.5 million from our ING Credit Facility in April 2016 to partially finance this transaction. 

2015 Activity 

We  took  delivery  of  the  following  vessels  during  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015,  resulting  in  an  increase  of 

$1,243.2 million in vessels from December 31, 2014: 

  Name 
1  STI Tribeca ................ 
2  STI Hammersmith ..... 
3  STI Rotherhithe ......... 
4  STI Rose .................... 
5  STI Gramercy ............ 
6  STI Veneto ................ 
7  STI Alexis .................. 
8  STI Bronx .................. 
9  STI Pontiac ................ 
10  STI Manhattan ........... 
11  STI Winnie ................ 
12  STI Oxford ................ 
13  STI Queens ................ 
14  STI Osceola ............... 
15  STI Lauren ................. 
16  STI Connaught .......... 
17  STI Notting Hill ......... 
18  STI Spiga ................... 
19  STI Seneca ................. 
20  STI Savile Row.......... 
21  STI Westminster ........ 
22  STI Brooklyn ............. 
23  STI Kingsway ............ 
24  STI Memphis ............. 
25  STI Lombard ............. 
26  STI Carnaby .............. 
27  STI Black Hawk ........ 

Month 
Delivered 
January 2015 
January 2015 
January 2015 
January 2015 
January 2015 
February 2015 
February 2015 
February 2015 
March 2015 
March 2015 
March 2015 
April 2015 
April 2015 
April 2015 
May 2015 
May 2015 
May 2015 
June 2015 
June 2015 
June 2015 
June 2015 
July 2015 
August 2015 
August 2015 
August 2015 
September 2015 
September 2015 

Vessel 
Type 
MR 
  Handymax   
  Handymax   
LR2 
MR 
LR2 
LR2 
MR 
MR 
MR 
LR2 
LR2 
MR 
MR 
LR2 
LR2 
MR 
LR2 
MR 
LR2 
MR 
MR 
LR2 
MR 
LR2 
LR2 
MR 

(1) 

(1)  STI Lombard was delivered in August 2015 under a bareboat charter-in agreement for up to nine months at $10,000 per 
day.  In  April  2016,  we  took  ownership  of STI  Lombard,  at  the  conclusion  of  the  bareboat  agreement,  and  paid  the 
remaining 90% of the purchase price, or $53.1 million, upon delivery. 

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Vessel Sales 

In March 2015, we sold Venice to an unrelated third-party for net proceeds of $12.6 million and recognized a gain of 
$0.7 million. As a result of this sale, we repaid $6.1 million on our 2010 Credit Facility and wrote-off $4,850 of deferred 
financing fees. 

In  April  2015,  we  sold  STI  Heritage  and  STI  Harmony  to  an  unrelated  third-party  for  aggregate  net  proceeds  of 
$60.3 million and recognized an aggregate gain of $1.3 million. As a result of these sales, we made an aggregate repayment 
of $25.6 million on our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility and wrote-off a total of $21,564 of deferred financing fees. 

In October 2015, we sold STI Highlander for net proceeds of $17.9 million and recognized a loss of $2.1 million. 
There  was  no  debt  repayment  and  no  write-off  of  deferred  financing  fees  from  this  transaction  as  this  vessel  was  not 
collateralized under any of our credit facilities at the time of sale. 

In February 2016, we reached an agreement with an unrelated third party to sell five 2014 built MR product tankers; 
STI Lexington, STI Mythos, STI Chelsea, STI Olivia, and STI Powai. Two vessels were sold in March 2016, one vessel was 
sold  in  April  2016  and  two  vessels  were  sold  in  May  2016.  The  aggregate  net  proceeds  were  $158.1  million,  and  we 
recognized an aggregate loss of $2.1 million as part of these sales. 

As part of these sales of STI Lexington, STI Chelsea, STI Olivia, and STI Powai, we made an aggregate repayment 
of $73.5 million into our K-Sure Credit Facility, and as part of the sale of STI Mythos, we repaid $17.9 million on our 2013 
Credit Facility. We also wrote off an aggregate of $3.2 million of deferred financing fees as part of these repayments. 

In December 2016, we signed a non-binding term sheet with an unaffiliated third party to sell and leaseback, on a 
bareboat basis, three 2013 built MR product tankers. The selling price is $29.0 million per vessel and we expect to bareboat-
in the vessels for a period of up to eight years for $8,800 per day per vessel. Upon completion, our liquidity is expected to 
increase  by  approximately $29.0  million after  the  repayment  of  debt.  We  expect  to  have  the  option  to  repurchase  these 
vessels  beginning  at  the  end  of  the  fifth  year  of  the  agreement  through  the  end  of  the  eighth  year  of  the  agreement.  This 
transaction  is  subject  customary  conditions  precedent  and  the  execution  of  definitive  documentation.  Furthermore,  this 
transaction did not meet the criteria set forth under IFRS 5 as ‘held for sale’ as of December 31, 2016 as the sale was not 
considered highly probable at that date. 

Collateral agreements 

The  following  table  represents  vessels  provided  as  collateral  under  our  secured  loan  agreements  (which  are 

described in Note 11) as of December 31, 2016: 

Credit Facility 
2011 Credit Facility ........................ 
2011 Credit Facility ........................ 
2011 Credit Facility ........................ 
2011 Credit Facility ........................ 
2011 Credit Facility ........................ 
2011 Credit Facility ........................ 
2011 Credit Facility ........................ 
2016 Credit Facility ........................ 
2016 Credit Facility ........................ 
2016 Credit Facility ........................ 
2016 Credit Facility ........................ 
2016 Credit Facility ........................ 
2016 Credit Facility ........................ 
2016 Credit Facility ........................ 
2016 Credit Facility ........................ 
2016 Credit Facility ........................ 
2016 Credit Facility ........................ 
2016 Credit Facility ........................ 
2016 Credit Facility ........................ 
2016 Credit Facility ........................ 
2016 Credit Facility ........................ 
2016 Credit Facility ........................ 
2016 Credit Facility ........................ 

Vessel Name 

STI Beryl 
STI Duchessa 
STI Emerald 
STI Larvotto 
STI Le Rocher 
STI Onyx 
STI Sapphire 
STI Amber 
STI Aqua 
STI Benicia 
STI Dama 
STI Garnet 
STI Meraux 
STI Opera 
STI Regina 
STI Ruby 
STI San Antonio 
STI St. Charles 
STI Texas City 
STI Topaz 
STI Venere 
STI Virtus 
STI Yorkville 

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  Net Book Value 
(In millions of  
U.S. dollars) 

$ 

31.7
30.8
32.5
32.2
32.2
32.7
32.6
32.5
31.0
36.2
31.0
32.7
35.3
30.6
31.2
32.7
35.3
34.8
34.9
32.6
30.7
30.8
31.6

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Credit Facility 
ABN AMRO Credit Facility ........... 
ABN AMRO Credit Facility ........... 
ABN AMRO Credit Facility ........... 
ABN AMRO Credit Facility ........... 
BNP Paribas Credit Facility ............ 
BNP Paribas Credit Facility ............ 
DVB Credit Facility ........................ 
DVB Credit Facility ........................ 
DVB Credit Facility ........................ 
DVB Credit Facility ........................ 
ING Credit Facility ......................... 
ING Credit Facility ......................... 
ING Credit Facility ......................... 
ING Credit Facility ......................... 
ING Credit Facility ......................... 
ING Credit Facility ......................... 
KEXIM Credit Facility ................... 
KEXIM Credit Facility ................... 
KEXIM Credit Facility ................... 
KEXIM Credit Facility ................... 
KEXIM Credit Facility ................... 
KEXIM Credit Facility ................... 
KEXIM Credit Facility ................... 
KEXIM Credit Facility ................... 
KEXIM Credit Facility ................... 
KEXIM Credit Facility ................... 
KEXIM Credit Facility ................... 
KEXIM Credit Facility ................... 
KEXIM Credit Facility ................... 
KEXIM Credit Facility ................... 
KEXIM Credit Facility ................... 
KEXIM Credit Facility ................... 
KEXIM Credit Facility ................... 
KEXIM Credit Facility ................... 
K-Sure Credit Facility ..................... 
K-Sure Credit Facility ..................... 
K-Sure Credit Facility ..................... 
K-Sure Credit Facility ..................... 
K-Sure Credit Facility ..................... 
K-Sure Credit Facility ..................... 
K-Sure Credit Facility ..................... 
K-Sure Credit Facility ..................... 
K-Sure Credit Facility ..................... 
K-Sure Credit Facility ..................... 
K-Sure Credit Facility ..................... 
K-Sure Credit Facility ..................... 
K-Sure Credit Facility ..................... 
K-Sure Credit Facility ..................... 
K-Sure Credit Facility ..................... 
K-Sure Credit Facility ..................... 
K-Sure Credit Facility ..................... 
NIBC Credit Facility ....................... 
NIBC Credit Facility ....................... 
Scotiabank Credit Facility ............... 

Vessel Name 

STI Carnaby 
STI Kingsway 
STI Savile Row 
STI Spiga 
STI Battery 
STI Memphis 
STI Alexis 
STI Milwaukee 
STI Seneca 
STI Wembley 
STI Black Hawk 
STI Grace 
STI Jermyn 
STI Lombard 
STI Osceola 
STI Pontiac 
STI Acton 
STI Brixton 
STI Broadway 
STI Camden 
STI Clapham 
STI Comandante 
STI Condotti 
STI Elysees 
STI Finchley 
STI Fulham 
STI Hackney 
STI Madison 
STI Orchard 
STI Park 
STI Pimlico 
STI Poplar 
STI Sloane 
STI Veneto 
STI Battersea 
STI Bronx 
STI Brooklyn 
STI Connaught 
STI Gramercy 
STI Hammersmith 
STI Lauren 
STI Manhattan 
STI Mayfair 
STI Notting Hill 
STI Oxford 
STI Queens 
STI Rotherhithe 
STI Soho 
STI Tribeca 
STI Westminster 
STI Winnie 
STI Fontvieille 
STI Ville 
STI Rose 

  Net Book Value 
(In millions of  
U.S. dollars) 

57.7
57.5
57.2
56.1
31.8
35.6
57.0
37.3
37.8
30.2
36.0
51.5
52.5
58.4
37.7
37.4
30.2
29.6
48.0
29.8
30.4
29.5
49.0
48.1
30.1
30.0
29.6
48.5
48.1
48.5
29.7
30.4
49.0
49.2
30.0
32.6
32.7
50.0
31.8
30.8
50.3
32.6
32.1
36.2
50.3
32.6
30.9
31.7
32.6
36.4
50.2
32.3
32.5
56.7

  Total .......................... 

$ 

2,913.3

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5.  Vessels under construction 

2015 Activity 

In May 2015, we reached agreements with two unrelated third parties to purchase an aggregate of four LR2 product 
tankers,  which  were  under  construction  at  Sungdong  Shipbuilding  &  Marine  Engineering,  or  SSME,  and  Daehan 
Shipbuilding Company, or DHSC, for $60.0 million each. STI Spiga and STI Savile Row were delivered in June 2015, STI 
Kingsway and STI Carnaby were delivered in August and September 2015, respectively. 

In July 2015, we reached an agreement with an unrelated third party to purchase an MR product tanker, which was 
built in 2014 at SPP Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., or SPP, for $37.1 million. This vessel, STI Memphis, was delivered in August 
2015. 

In July 2015, we reached an agreement to purchase an LR2 product tanker, which was under construction at DSME, 
for $59.0 million. As part of this agreement, we agreed to make a deposit of $5.9 million and to bareboat charter-in the vessel 
for up to nine months at $10,000 per day. This vessel, STI Lombard, was delivered under the bareboat agreement in August 
2015  and  was  accounted  for  as  a  finance  lease.  In  April  2016,  at  the  conclusion  of  the  bareboat  agreement,  we  took 
ownership of STI Lombard and paid the remaining purchase price of $53.1 million. 

In July 2015, we purchased an MR product tanker from an unrelated third party, which was under construction at 
Hyundai  Mipo  Dockyard  Co.  Ltd.,  or  HMD,  for  $37.0  million.  This  vessel,  STI  Black  Hawk,  was  delivered  in  September 
2015. 

In August 2015, we signed contracts with HMD to construct four MR product tankers for $35.8 million per vessel 
with deliveries scheduled in the first, second and third quarters of 2017. As part of this agreement, we received options to 
construct up to ten additional MR product tankers with fixed delivery dates and at fixed prices. 

In October 2015, we exercised four of the options received from HMD and signed agreements to construct four MR 
product tankers for $36.0 million each with deliveries scheduled in the third and fourth quarters of 2017 and first quarter of 
2018. 

In December 2015, four options to construct MR product tankers with HMD expired unexercised. As a result, we 

wrote-off $0.7 million for deposits made on these vessels during the year ended December 31, 2015. 

During 2015, we were still party to the performance guarantees under the construction contracts with the shipyards 
for seven Very Large Crude Carriers, or VLCCs, under construction that we sold in March 2014. In September 2015, one of 
the shipyards novated the construction contracts for five of these vessels, and in January 2016, the other shipyard novated the 
construction contracts for the remaining two vessels thus releasing the Company from all guarantees. 

No new vessels were ordered during 2016. 

As of December 31, 2016, we had a total of ten newbuilding product tanker orders with HMD and SSME, which 
include eight  MRs  and  two LR2s, for  an  aggregate  purchase  price of $387.4  million, of which $129.3  million  in  cash has 
been paid as of that date. 

Capitalized interest 

In accordance with IAS 23 “Borrowing Costs,” applicable interest costs are capitalized during the period that vessels 
are  under  construction.  For  the  years  ended  December 31,  2016  and  2015,  we  capitalized  interest  expense  for  the  vessels 
under  construction  of  $6.3  million  and  $5.6  million,  respectively.  The  capitalization  rate  used  to  determine  the  amount  of 
borrowing  costs  eligible  for  capitalization  was  4.7%  and  4.7%  for  the  years  ended  December 31,  2016  and  2015, 
respectively.  We  cease  capitalizing  interest  when  the  vessels  reach  the  location  and  condition  necessary  to  operate  in  the 
manner intended by management. 

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A rollforward of activity within vessels under construction is as follows: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Balance as of January 1, 2015 ............................................................................. 
Installment payments and other capitalized expenses ............................................ 
Capitalized interest ................................................................................................ 
Transferred to operating vessels and drydock ........................................................ 
Write-off of vessel purchase options ..................................................................... 
Balance as of December 31, 2015 ........................................................................ 

Installment payments and other capitalized expenses ............................................ 
Capitalized interest ................................................................................................ 
Transferred to operating vessels and drydock ........................................................ 
Balance as of December 31, 2016 ........................................................................ 

$ 

$ 

$ 

404,877 
873,179 
5,571 
(1,150,678) 
(731) 
132,218 

106,034 
6,274 
(106,609) 
137,917 

The  following  table  is  a  timeline  of  future  expected  payments  and  dates  for  our  vessels  under  construction  as  of 

December 31, 2016:*  

Q1 2017 - installment payments made ..................................................................   
Q1 2017 - remaining installment payments ..........................................................   
Q2 2017 ................................................................................................................   
Q3 2017 ................................................................................................................   
Q4 2017 ................................................................................................................   
Q1 2018 ................................................................................................................   
Total .....................................................................................................................   

*  These are estimates only and are subject to change as construction progresses. 

6.  Carrying values of vessels and vessels under construction 

$ 

In millions of 
U.S. dollars   
29.2 
52.7 
35.9 
68.2 
50.5 
21.6 
258.1 

$ 

At each balance sheet date, we review the carrying amounts of our vessels and related drydock costs to determine if 
there is any indication that those vessels and related drydock costs have suffered an impairment loss. If such indication exists, 
the  recoverable  amount  of  the  vessels  and  related  drydock  costs  is  estimated  in  order  to  determine  the  extent  of  the 
impairment loss (if any). Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. As part of this 
evaluation, we consider certain indicators of potential impairment, such as market conditions including forecast time charter 
rates  and  values  for  second  hand  product  tankers,  discounted  projected  vessel  operating  cash  flows  and  the  Company’s 
overall business plans. 

At  December 31,  2016,  we  reviewed  the  carrying  amount  of  our  vessels  to  determine  whether  there  was  an 
indication that these assets had suffered an impairment. First, we compared the carrying amount of our vessels to their fair 
values less costs to sell (determined by taking into consideration two independent broker valuations). If the carrying amount 
of our vessels was greater than the fair values less costs to sell, we prepared a value in use calculation where we estimated 
each vessel’s future cash flows. These estimates were primarily based on (i) a combination of the latest forecast, published 
time  charter  rates  for  the  next  three  years  and  a  2.29%  growth  rate  (which  is  based  on  published  historical  and  forecast 
inflation rates) in freight rates in each period thereafter and (ii) our best estimate of vessel operating expenses and drydock 
costs, which are based on our most recent forecasts for the next three years and a 2.29% growth rate in each period thereafter. 
These cash flows were then discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate of 8.70%. The results of these tests 
were as follows: 

At December 31, 2016, we had 77 vessels in our fleet and ten vessels under construction: 

• 

77 vessels in our fleet had fair values less costs to sell less than their carrying amount. We prepared a value in use 
calculation for each these vessels which resulted in no impairment being recognized. 

•  We  did  not  obtain  independent  broker  valuations  for  our  ten  vessels  under  construction.  To  assess  their  carrying 
values for impairment, we prepared value in use calculations for each vessel which resulted in no impairment being 
recognized. 

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At  December 31,  2015,  we  had  80  vessels  in  our  fleet  (including  STI  Lombard,  which  was  bareboat  chartered-in 

under a finance lease arrangement) and 12 vessels under construction: 

• 

• 

50 vessels had fair values less costs to sell in excess of their carrying amount. 

30 vessels had fair values less costs to sell less than their carrying amount. We prepared a value in use calculation 
for each these vessels which resulted in no impairment being recognized. 

•  We  did  not  obtain  independent  broker  valuations  for  our  12  vessels  under  construction.  To  assess  their  carrying 
values for impairment, we prepared value in use calculations for each vessel which resulted in no impairment being 
recognized. 

The impairment test that we conduct is most sensitive to variances in the discount rate and future time charter rates. 

•  Based  on  the  sensitivity  analysis  performed  for  December 31,  2016,  a  1.0%  increase  in  the  discount  rate  would 
result in an impairment of $20.2 million being recognized. Alternatively, a 5% decrease in forecasted time charter 
rates would result in an impairment of $22.4 million being recognized. 

•  Based  on  the  sensitivity  analysis  performed  for  December 31,  2015,  a  1.0%  increase  in  the  discount  rate  would 
result in no impairment being recognized. Alternatively, a 5% decrease in forecasted time charter rates would also 
result in no impairment being recognized. 

7.  Other non-current assets 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Scorpio LR2 Tanker Pool Ltd. pool working capital contributions (1) ................................ 
Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Ltd. pool working capital contributions (2) ..................... 
Working capital contributions to Scorpio Group Pools ...................................................... 

Capitalized loan fees (3) ....................................................................................................... 
Security deposits for vessel claims (4) ................................................................................. 

At December 31, 
2015 
2016 

$ 

$ 

13,600 
5,617 
19,217 

2,278 
— 
21,495 

$ 

$ 

13,600 
5,656 
19,256 

2,527 
1,554 
23,337 

(1)  Upon entrance into the Scorpio LR2 Tanker Pool, all vessels are required to make initial working capital contributions of 
both cash and bunkers. Initial working capital contributions are repaid, without interest, upon a vessel’s exit from the pool. 
Bunkers on board a vessel exiting the pool are credited against such repayment at the actual invoice price of the bunkers. 
For all owned vessels we assume that these contributions will not be repaid within 12 months and are thus classified as 
non-current within other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. For time chartered-in vessels we classify the amounts 
as current (within accounts receivable) or non-current (within other assets) according to the expiration of the contract. 
(2)  Upon  entrance  into  the  Scorpio  Handymax  Tanker  Pool,  all  vessels  are  required  to  make  initial  working  capital 
contributions of both cash and bunkers. Initial working capital contributions are repaid, without interest, upon a vessel’s 
exit from each pool no later than six months after the exit date. Bunkers on board a vessel exiting the pool are credited 
against  such  repayment  at  the  actual  invoice  price  of  the  bunkers.  For  all  owned  vessels  we  assume  that  these 
contributions  will  not  be  repaid  within  12  months  and  are  thus  classified  as  non-current  within  other  assets  on  the 
consolidated  balance  sheets.  For  time  chartered-in  vessels  we  classify  the  amounts  as  current  (within  accounts 
receivable) or non-current (within other assets) according to the expiration of the contract. 

(3)  Primarily represents upfront loan fees on our credit facilities that are expected to be used to finance vessels under our 
Newbuilding Program. These are reclassified to debt when the tranche of the loan to which the vessel relates is drawn. 
(4)  Represents  security  deposits  paid  in  2015  in  order  for  two  of  our  vessels  to  be  promptly  released  from  the  arrest 
instigated by an unpaid bunkers supplier. These vessels were on time charter to an unrelated third party when the bunkers 
in question were purchased. These security deposits were repaid in June and August of 2016. 

8. 

Investment in Dorian 

In November 2013, we contributed our VLGC business, which included 11 VLGC newbuilding contracts, options to 
purchase two additional VLGCs and a cash payment of $1.9 million to Dorian in exchange for newly issued shares representing 
30% of Dorian’s outstanding shares immediately following the transaction. As of the closing date of the transaction, we paid 
$83.1 million in installment payments for the 11 VLGC contracts. Additionally, in November 2013, we purchased new shares of 
Dorian’s common stock as part of a private placement of shares for total consideration of $75.0 million. 

In May 2014, Dorian completed its initial public offering of common shares in the United States and commenced 

trading on the NYSE under the symbol “LPG.” 

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In June 2014, we acquired 7,500,000 of our common shares from an existing shareholder in exchange for 3,422,665 

common shares of Dorian in a privately negotiated transaction. As a result, we recognized a gain of $10.9 million. 

On October 29, 2014, Robert Bugbee, our President, resigned from the board of directors of Dorian. Accordingly, 
we determined that we no longer had significant influence over Dorian’s financial and operating decisions, and we therefore 
ceased accounting of this investment under the equity method as of that date. As a result, we remeasured our investment in 
Dorian to its fair market value as of October 29, 2014, resulting in a write-down of $13.9 million. 

Subsequent to October 29, 2014, our investment in Dorian was accounted for as “available for sale” with changes in 

fair market value recorded within equity, through other comprehensive income or loss. 

In July 2015, we sold our investment in Dorian to two unrelated third parties for aggregate net proceeds of $142.4 
million. As a result of these sales, we recognized a gain of $1.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2015. All shares 
were sold pursuant to an effective resale registration statement filed by Dorian on July 8, 2015. 

The following is a rollforward of the carrying value of our investment in Dorian during the years ended December 

31, 2015 and 2014: 

Rollforward of  
carrying value 
of investment  
in Dorian 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Carrying value at January 1, 2014 ...........................................................................................................    $ 
Disposal of shares ....................................................................................................................................   
Our share of net income through October 29, 2014 .................................................................................   
Loss recognized upon change in accounting method ...............................................................................   
Carrying value at October 29, 2014 .........................................................................................................   
Other comprehensive loss ........................................................................................................................   
Carrying value at December 31, 2014 .....................................................................................................    $ 
Other comprehensive income ..................................................................................................................   
Carrying value at date of sales, July 2015 ...............................................................................................    $ 
Net proceeds from sales ...........................................................................................................................   
Gain on disposal ......................................................................................................................................    $ 

209,803 
(56,124)(1) 
1,473 
(13,895)(2) 
141,257 
(10,801)(3) 
130,456 
10,801 
141,257 
142,436 
1,179 

(1)  In May 2014, we acquired 7,500,000 of our common shares from an existing shareholder in exchange for the sale to said 
shareholder of  3,422,665  common  shares  in Dorian  in  a privately  negotiated  transaction. As  a  result, we recognized  a 
gain of $10.9 million.  

(2)  Calculated based on the difference between the carrying value as of October 28, 2014 and the opening share price on 

October 29, 2014. 

(3)  Amount recorded within equity, through other comprehensive income. Calculated based on the difference between the 

carrying value as of October 29, 2014 and closing share price on December 31, 2014.  

Our share of Dorian’s results prior to the discontinuation of equity method accounting in October 2014 

Dorian’s  results  for  2014  included  herein  are  derived  from  Dorian’s  unaudited  financial  statements  for  the  three 
months  ended March 31,  2014  and  the nine  months  ended  December  31,  2014.  Furthermore,  Dorian prepares  its  financial 
statements  in  accordance  with  Generally  Accepted  Accounting  Principles  in  the  United  States,  or  US  GAAP.  As  such, 
adjustments were made to convert our share of Dorian’s results from US GAAP to IFRS. 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Revenue ...............................................................   
Operating income .................................................   
Net income ...........................................................   
Our share of net income (3) ................................   

Dorian for the  
calendar year ended 
December 31, 2014(1) 
78,575 
$ 
20,712 
15,459 
1,604 

$ 

$ 

Adjustments 
Impact of 
conversion to  
IFRS (2) 

  Adjusted Dorian  
for the calendar  
year ended  
December 31, 2014 
78,575 
$ 
20,098 
14,845 
1,473 

— 
(614) 
(614) 
(131)  $ 

(1)  Prepared in accordance with US GAAP using Dorian’s unaudited financial statements for the three months ended March 

31, 2014 and the nine months ended December 31, 2014.  

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(2)  This  represents  the  (i)  excess  depreciation  calculated  as  a  result  of  our  stepped  up  basis  recorded  upon  our  initial 

investment and (ii) our conversion of depreciation expense from US GAAP to IFRS. 

(3)  Our share of net income captures Dorian’s financial results from January 1, 2014 through October 29, 2014, the date we 

ceased equity method accounting. 

9.  Accounts payable  

The following table depicts the components of our accounts payable as of December 31, 2016 and 2015: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Accounts payable to SSM .................................................................................................   
Accounts payable to SSH .................................................................................................   
Accounts payable to Scorpio LR2 Pool Ltd......................................................................   
Accounts payable to Scorpio MR Pool Ltd ......................................................................   
Accounts payable to SCM ................................................................................................   
Accounts payable to Scorpio Handymax Pool Ltd ...........................................................   

Suppliers ...........................................................................................................................   
Progress payments due for vessels under construction .....................................................   

At December 31, 

2016 

2015 

$ 

653 
90 
15 
— 
— 
— 
758 

484 
— 
63 
175 
170 
167 
1,059 

8,524 
— 
9,282 

$ 

10,874 
13,750 
25,683 

$ 

$ 

The majority of accounts payable are settled with a cash payment within 90 days. No interest is charged on accounts 

payable. We consider that the carrying amount of accounts payable approximates fair value. 

10.  Accrued expenses 

The following table depicts the components of our accrued expenses as of December 31, 2016 and 2015: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Accrued expenses to Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Ltd...............................................   
Accrued expenses to SSH .................................................................................................   
Accrued expenses to SCM ................................................................................................   

Accrued interest ................................................................................................................   
Suppliers ...........................................................................................................................   
Accrued short-term employee benefits .............................................................................   
Other accrued expenses ....................................................................................................   

At December 31, 

2016 

2015 

$ 

$ 

$ 

— 
— 
53 
53 

11,216 
5,745 
5,487 
523 
23,024 

$ 

$ 

$ 

205 
77 
5 
287 

11,154 
5,696 
13,738 
1,768 
32,643 

11.  Current and long-term debt 

The  following  is  a  breakdown  of  the  current  and  non-current  portion  of  our  debt  outstanding  as  of  December 31, 

2016 and December 31, 2015: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Current portion (1).............................................................................................................  
Finance lease ....................................................................................................................  
Current portion of long-term debt ....................................................................................  

$ 

As of December 31, 

2016 

353,012 
— 
353,012 

$ 

2015 

124,503 
53,372 
177,875 

Non-current portion (2) ......................................................................................................  

1,529,669 
$  1,882,681 

1,872,114 
$  2,049,989 

(1)  The current portion at December 31, 2016 was net of unamortized deferred financing fees of $4.3 million. The current 

portion at December 31, 2015 was net of unamortized deferred financing fees of $3.8 million. 

(2)  The  non-current  portion  at  December 31,  2016  was  net  of  unamortized  deferred  financing  fees  of  $33.1  million.  The 

non-current portion at December 31, 2015 was net of unamortized deferred financing fees of $52.0 million. 

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The  following  is  a  table  summarizing  our  current  debt,  non-current  debt  and  available  debt,  by  facility,  as  of 
December 31,  2016.  Interest  accrued  on  our  outstanding  indebtedness  has  been  recorded  with  accrued  expenses  on  our 
consolidated balance sheets and is summarized in Note 10.  

As of December 31, 2016 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
2011 Credit Facility .................................................... 
K-Sure Credit Facility ................................................. 
KEXIM Credit Facility ............................................... 
Credit Suisse Credit Facility ....................................... 
ABN AMRO Credit Facility ....................................... 
ING Credit Facility ..................................................... 
BNP Paribas Credit Facility ........................................ 
Scotiabank Credit Facility .......................................... 
NIBC Credit Facility ................................................... 
2016 Credit Facility .................................................... 
DVB Credit Facility .................................................... 
Senior Notes Due 2020 ............................................... 
Senior Notes Due 2017 ............................................... 
Convertible Notes ....................................................... 

Less: deferred financing fees ...................................... 

  Current 
$  93,041 
36,522 
33,650 
— 
9,189 
8,917 
2,300 
2,220 
4,084 
27,264 
88,375 
— 
51,750 
— 
  357,312 
(4,300) 
$  353,012 

$ 

  Non-Current 
— 
277,510 
332,950 
— 
117,161 
115,373 
29,900 
29,970 
35,733 
253,920 
— 
53,750 
— 
316,507 
1,562,774 
(33,105) 
$  1,529,669 

$ 

  Total outstanding 
93,041 
314,032 
366,600 
— 
126,350 
124,290 
32,200 
32,190 
39,817 
281,184 
88,375 
53,750 
51,750 
316,507 
1,920,086 
(37,405) 
1,882,681 

$ 

  Available  
— 
— 
— 

61,200(1) 

— 
— 

27,600(2) 

— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
88,800 
— 
88,800 

$ 

(1)  Availability can be used to finance the lesser of $30.6 million and 60% of the fair market value of each vessel that is 

expected to be collateralized under this facility, STI Selatar and STI Rambla. 

(2)  Availability can be used to finance the lesser of $13.8 million and 48% of the fair market value of each vessel that is 

expected to be collateralized under this facility, STI Emerald and STI Sapphire. 

The following is a rollforward of the activity within debt (current and non-current), by facility, for the year ended 

December 31, 2016:  

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
2011 Credit Facility .......................  
Newbuilding Credit Facility ..........  
2013 Credit Facility .......................  
K-Sure Credit Facility....................  
KEXIM Credit Facility ..................  
ABN AMRO Credit Facility ..........  
ING Credit Facility ........................  
BNP Paribas Credit Facility ...........  
Scotiabank Credit Facility .............  
NIBC Credit Facility......................  
2016 Credit Facility .......................  
DVB Credit Facility .......................  
Unsecured Senior Notes  

Due 2020 ....................................  

Unsecured Senior Notes  

Due 2017 ....................................  
Convertible Notes ..........................  
Finance lease .................................  

Outstanding 
balance as of  
December 31, 2015 
100,976 
$ 
71,843 
428,253 
440,000 
400,250 
139,830 
34,708 
17,250 
— 
— 
— 
— 

$ 

  Drawdowns 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
95,640 
17,250 
33,300 
40,838 
288,000 
90,000 

Activity 

  Repayments 

$ 

(7,935 ) 
(71,843 ) 
(428,253 ) 
(125,968 ) 
(33,650 ) 
(13,480 ) 
(6,058 ) 
(2,300 ) 
(1,110 ) 
(1,021 ) 
(6,816 ) 
(1,625 ) 

Other 
Activity 
— 
$ 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 
— 

Outstanding 
balance as of  
December 31, 2016   
93,041 
$ 
— 
— 
314,032 
366,600 
126,350 
124,290 
32,200 
32,190 
39,817 
281,184 
88,375 

53,750 

— 

—  

— 

51,750 
313,793 
53,372 
2,105,775 

$ 

— 
— 
— 
565,028 

$ 

—  
—  
(53,372 ) 
(753,431 ) 

$ 

— 
2,714(1) 
— 
2,714 

$ 

$ 

53,750 

51,750 
316,507 
— 
1,920,086 

(1)   Represents non-cash accretion recorded during the year ended December 31, 2016. 

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Secured Credit Facilities Overview 

Each of our secured credit facilities contains financial and restrictive covenants, which require us to, among other things, 
comply with certain financial tests (described below); deliver quarterly and annual financial statements and annual 
projections; maintain adequate insurances; comply with laws (including environmental laws and ERISA); and maintain flag 
and class of our vessels. Other such covenants may, among other things, restrict consolidations, mergers or sales of our 
assets; require us to obtain lender approval on changes in our vessel manager; limit our ability to place liens on our assets; 
limit our ability to incur additional indebtedness; prohibit us from paying dividends if there is a covenant breach under the 
loan or an event of default has occurred or would occur as a result of payment of such dividend; prohibit our transactions 
with affiliates. 

These secured credit facilities may be secured by, among other things: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

a first priority mortgage over the relevant collateralized vessels; 

a  first  priority  assignment  of  earnings,  insurances  and  charters  from  the  mortgaged  vessels  for  the  specific 
facility; 

a pledge of earnings generated by the mortgaged vessels for the specific facility; and 

a pledge of the equity interests of each vessel owning subsidiary under the specific facility. 

Each of our secured credit facilities are described below. 

2011 Credit Facility 

On May 3, 2011, we executed a credit facility with Nordea Bank Finland plc, acting through its New York branch, 
DNB Bank ASA, acting through its New York branch, and ABN AMRO Bank N.V., for a senior secured term loan facility of 
up to $150.0 million. 

This  credit  facility  bears  interest  at  LIBOR  plus  an  applicable  margin  of  (i)  3.25%  per  annum  when  our  debt  to 
capitalization  (total  debt  plus  equity)  ratio  is  equal  to  or  less  than  50%  and  (ii)  3.50%  per  annum  when  our  debt  to 
capitalization  ratio  is  greater  than  50%.  The  credit  facility  matures  on  May  3,  2017,  and  the  availability  under  this  credit 
facility expired on January 31, 2014. 

Borrowings  for  each  vessel  financed  under  this  facility  represent  a  separate  tranche,  with  repayment  terms 
dependent  on  the  age  of  the  vessel  at  acquisition.  Each  tranche  under  the  credit  facility  is  repayable  in  equal  quarterly 
installments, with a lump sum payment at maturity, based on a full repayment of such tranche when the vessel to which it 
relates is 16 years of age. Our subsidiaries, which may at any time, own one or more of our vessels, act as guarantors under 
the credit facility. 

In  July  2016,  we  amended  certain  of  the  financial  covenants  under  the  2011  Credit  Facility.  These  financial 

covenants require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to capitalization shall be no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated  tangible net  worth was revised  to  no  less  than $1.0  billion  plus 25% of cumulative  positive  net 
income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter from January 1, 2016 going forward and 50% of the net 
proceeds of any new equity issues occurring on or after January 1, 2016. 

•  The ratio of EBITDA to interest expense (excluding non-cash items) shall be no less than 2.00 to 1.00. Such 
ratio  shall  be  calculated  quarterly  on  a  trailing  four  quarter  basis.  In  addition,  we  are  restricted  from  paying 
dividends  unless our  EBITDA  to  interest  expense  ratio  is  2.00  to 1.00 or greater.  EBITDA,  as defined  in  the 
loan agreement, excludes non-cash charges such as impairment. 

•  Consolidated  liquidity  (defined  as  cash  and  cash  equivalents)  was  revised  to  less  than  the  greater  of  $25.0 

million or $500,000 per each owned vessel plus $250,000 per each time chartered-in vessel.  

•  The  aggregate  fair  market  value  of  the  collateral  vessels  shall  at  all  times  be  no  less  than  150%  of  the  then 

aggregate outstanding principal amount of loans under the credit facility. 

The  outstanding  balances  at  December 31,  2016  and  December 31,  2015  were  $93.0  million  and  $101.0  million, 

respectively. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2016. 

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Newbuilding Credit Facility 

On  December  21,  2011,  we  executed  a  credit  facility  agreement  with  Credit  Agricole  Corporate  and  Investment 

Bank and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB for a senior secured term loan facility of up to $92.0 million. 

In September 2016, we refinanced all of the amounts borrowed under the Newbuilding Credit Facility by repaying 
an aggregate of $68.8 million. The vessels previously financed under this facility, STI Amber, STI Topaz, STI Ruby, and STI 
Garnet, were refinanced under our 2016 Credit Facility, which is described below. 

This transaction was accounted for as a debt extinguishment. As a result, the Newbuilding Credit Facility was fully 
repaid and an aggregate of $1.1 million of deferred financing fees was written off during the year ended December 31, 2016.  

2013 Credit Facility 

On July 2, 2013, we entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility and term loan facility with Nordea Bank 
Finland plc and the other lenders named therein of up to $525.0 million to finance the acquisition of certain vessels for which 
we previously entered into newbuilding contracts. 

During the year ended December 31, 2016, we refinanced all amounts outstanding under the 2013 Credit Facility by 
repaying an aggregate of $414.9 million. Of the total repayments, the borrowings related to 21 vessels were refinanced into 
other credit facilities and the borrowings related to one vessel, STI Mythos, was repaid as a result of the sale of that vessel. 
The repayments are summarized as follows: 

Collateral 
STI Battery ............................. 
STI Mythos ............................ 
STI Osceola ............................ 
STI Rose ................................ 
STI Fontvieille ....................... 
STI Ville ................................ 
STI Opera ............................... 
STI Texas City ....................... 
STI Meraux ............................ 
STI San Antonio .................... 
STI Virtus .............................. 
STI Venere ............................. 
STI Aqua ................................ 
STI Dama ............................... 
STI Benicia ............................ 
STI Regina ............................. 
STI St. Charles ....................... 
STI Yorkville ......................... 
STI Wembley ......................... 
STI Alexis .............................. 
STI Milwaukee ....................... 
STI Seneca ............................. 

1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
12 
13 
14 
15 
16 
17 
18 
19 
20 
21 
22 

Repayment amount 
(in millions of  
U.S. dollars) 

$

18.2  
17.9  
18.3  
32.5  
18.4  
18.5  
17.4  
17.4  
16.7  
16.7  
17.2  
16.9  
17.5  
17.5  
17.2  
17.5  
17.2  
17.6  
16.2  
32.5  
18.4  
17.2  

(1) 

Repayment date 
January 2016 
March 2016 
April 2016 
June 2016 
July 2016 
July 2016 
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  
September 2016  

(1)    STI Mythos was sold in March 2016. 

All of these transactions were accounted for as debt extinguishments. As a result, the 2013 Credit Facility was fully 
repaid and an aggregate of $10.4 million of deferred financing fees was written off during the year ended December 31, 2016.  

K-Sure Credit Facility 

In  February  2014,  we  entered  into  a  $458.3  million  senior  secured  term  loan  facility  which  consists  of  a  $358.3 
million tranche with a group of financial institutions that is being 95% covered by Korea Trade Insurance Corporation, or the 
K-Sure Tranche, and a $100.0 million commercial tranche with a group of financial institutions led by DNB Bank ASA, or 
the Commercial Tranche. We refer to this credit facility as our K-Sure Credit Facility. 

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Drawdowns under the K-Sure Credit Facility occurred in connection with the delivery of certain of our newbuilding 

vessels as specified in the agreement. 

Repayments  will  be  made  in  equal  consecutive  six  month  repayment  installments  in  accordance  with  a  15  year 
repayment profile under the Commercial Tranche and a 12 year repayment profile under the K-Sure Tranche. Repayments 
commenced  in  July  2015  for  the  K-Sure  Tranche  and  September  2015  for  the  Commercial  Tranche.  The  Commercial 
Tranche  matures  in  July  2021,  and  the  K-Sure  Tranche  matures  in  January  2027  assuming  the  Commercial  Tranche  is 
refinanced through that date. 

Borrowings under the K-Sure tranche bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 2.25%. Borrowings under 
the Commercial Tranche bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 3.25% from the effective date of the agreement 
to  the  fifth  anniversary  thereof  and  3.75%  thereafter  until  the  maturity  date  in  respect  of  the  Commercial  Tranche.  A 
commitment fee equal to 40% of the applicable margin was payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility. 

In  July  2016,  we  amended  certain  of  the  financial  covenants  under  the  K-Sure  Credit  Facility.  These  financial 

covenants require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth was revised to no less than $1.0 billion plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive 
net  income  (on  a  consolidated basis)  for  each fiscal  quarter  commencing on or  after  January 1,  2016  and  (ii) 
50% of the net proceeds of new equity issues occurring on or after January 1, 2016.  

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on 

a trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity was revised to not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel 

plus $250,000 per each time chartered-in vessel.  

•  The minimum threshold for the aggregate fair market value of the vessels as a percentage of the then aggregate 

principal amount in each facility was also revised and shall at all times be no less than the following: 

From 
01-Jan-16 
01-Jan-17 
01-Jan-18 
01-Jan-19 
01-Jan-20 

To 
31-Dec-16 
31-Dec-17 
31-Dec-18 
31-Dec-19 
Thereafter 

  Minimum ratio 

165% 
160% 
155% 
150% 
145% 

These  amendments  were  accounted  for  as  a  debt  modification  and  accordingly,  no  deferred  financing  fees  were 

written off as a result. 

During the year ended December 31, 2016, we made scheduled principal payments of $36.5 million on the K-Sure 
Credit  Facility.  Additionally,  we  made  an  aggregate  payment  of  $73.5  million  as  part  of  the  sales  of  STI  Chelsea,  STI 
Lexington, STI  Powai,  and STI Olivia  and an  unscheduled  repayment  of  $16.0  million  as  a result of  amendments  made  to 
certain  financial  covenants  as  described  above.  We  wrote  off  an  aggregate  of  $2.7  million  of  deferred  financing  fees  as  a 
result of the vessel sales. 

The amounts outstanding relating to this facility as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $314.0 million and $440.0 

million, respectively. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2016.  

KEXIM Credit Facility 

In February 2014, we executed a senior secured term loan facility for $429.6 million, or the KEXIM Credit Facility, 
with a group of financial institutions led by DNB Bank ASA and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) and from the 
Export-Import Bank  of Korea,  or KEXIM,  a  statutory juridical  entity  established under The  Export-Import  Bank of Korea 
Act  of  1969,  as  amended,  in  the  Republic  of  Korea.  This  KEXIM  Credit  Facility  includes  commitments  from  KEXIM  of 
$300.6  million,  or  the  KEXIM  Tranche,  and  a  group  of  financial  institutions  led  by  DNB  Bank  ASA  and  Skandinaviska 
Enskilda Banken AB (publ) of $129.0 million, or the Commercial Tranche. 

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Drawdowns  under  the  KEXIM  Credit  Facility  occurred  in  connection  with  the  delivery  of  18  vessels  under  our 

Newbuilding Program as specified in the loan agreement. 

In addition to KEXIM’s commitment of up to $300.6 million, KEXIM also provided an optional guarantee for a five 
year  amortizing  note  of  $125.25  million,  the  proceeds  of which  reduced  the  $300.6  million  KEXIM Tranche. These  notes 
were issued on July 18, 2014 when Seven and Seven Ltd., an exempted company incorporated with limited liability under the 
laws of the Cayman Islands, or the Issuer, completed an offering of $125,250,000 in aggregate principal amount of floating 
rate guaranteed notes due 2019, or the KEXIM Notes, in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to the 
Securities Act and in offshore transactions complying with Regulation S under the Securities Act. The KEXIM Notes were 
issued in connection with the KEXIM Tranche and reduced KEXIM’s funding obligations and our borrowing costs under the 
KEXIM Tranche by 1.55% per year. Seven and Seven Ltd. is an unaffiliated company that was incorporated for the purpose 
of facilitating this transaction and servicing the bonds until maturity. 

Payment  of  100%  of  all  regularly  scheduled  installments  of  principal  of,  and  interest  on,  the  KEXIM  Notes  are 
guaranteed by KEXIM. The vessels in the loan are the collateral for the KEXIM Credit Facility, which includes the KEXIM 
Notes. The KEXIM Notes are currently listed to the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited. The KEXIM Notes are 
not listed on any other securities exchange, listing authority or quotation system. 

The Commercial Tranche matures on the sixth anniversary of the delivery date of the last vessel specified under the 
loan (January 2021), and the KEXIM Tranche matures on the 12th anniversary of the weighted average delivery date of the 
vessels specified under the loan assuming the Commercial Tranche is refinanced through that date (September 2026). 

Repayments will be made in ten equal consecutive semi-annual repayment installments in accordance with a 15 year 
repayment  profile  under  the  Commercial  Tranche  and  a  12  year  repayment  profile  under  the  KEXIM  Tranche  (which 
includes  the  KEXIM  Notes).  Repayments  under  the  KEXIM  Tranche  will  first  be  applied  to  the  KEXIM  Notes  until  the 
maturity  of  those  notes  in  September  2019  and  all  subsequent  repayments  will  be  applied  to  the  remaining  amounts 
outstanding under KEXIM Tranche until the maturity of that tranche in September 2026 (assuming the Commercial Tranche 
is refinanced through that date). Repayments commenced in March 2015 for the KEXIM Tranche and in July 2015 for the 
Commercial Tranche. 

Borrowings  under  the  KEXIM  Tranche  bear  interest  at  LIBOR  plus  an  applicable  margin  of  3.25%.  Borrowings 
under  the  Commercial  Tranche  bear  interest  at  LIBOR  plus  an  applicable  margin  of  3.25%  from  the  effective  date  of  the 
agreement to the fifth anniversary thereof and 3.75% thereafter until the maturity date in respect of the Commercial Tranche. 

In  June  2016,  we  amended  certain  of  the  financial  covenants  under  the  KEXIM  Credit  Facility.  These  financial 

covenants require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth was revised to no less than $1.0 billion plus (i) 25% of cumulative positive net 
income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after January 1, 2016 and (ii) 50% of 
the net proceeds of any new equity issues occurring on or after January 1, 2016. 

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on 

a trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity was revised to not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel 

plus $250,000 per each time chartered-in vessel.  

•  The minimum threshold for the aggregate fair market value of the vessels as a percentage of the then aggregate 

principal amount in each facility was revised and shall at all times be no less than the following: 

From 
01-Jan-16 
01-Jan-17 
01-Jan-18 
01-Jan-19 
01-Jan-20 

To 
31-Dec-16 
31-Dec-17 
31-Dec-18 
31-Dec-19 
Thereafter 

  Minimum ratio 

165% 
160% 
155% 
150% 
145% 

These  amendments  were  accounted  for  as  a  debt  modification  and  accordingly,  no  deferred  financing  fees  were 

written off as a result. 

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The amounts outstanding relating to this facility (which includes the KEXIM Notes) as of December 31, 2016 and 
2015 were $366.6 million and $400.3 million respectively. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to 
this facility as of December 31, 2016.  

ABN AMRO Credit Facility 

In July 2015, we executed a senior secured term loan facility with ABN AMRO Bank N.V. and DVB Bank SE for 
up  to  $142.2  million.  This  facility  was  fully  drawn  in  2015  to  partially  finance  the  purchases  of  STI  Savile  Row,  STI 
Kingsway and STI Carnaby and to refinance the existing indebtedness on STI Spiga. We refer to this credit facility as our 
ABN AMRO Credit Facility. 

Repayments  under  the  ABN  AMRO  Credit  Facility  will  be  made  in  equal  consecutive  quarterly  repayment 
installments in accordance with a 15 year repayment profile. Repayments commenced three months after the drawdown date 
of each vessel. Each tranche matures on the fifth anniversary of the initial drawdown date and a balloon installment payment 
is due on the maturity date of each tranche. Borrowings under the ABN AMRO Credit Facility bear interest at LIBOR plus an 
applicable margin of 2.15%. 

Our ABN AMRO Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth no less than $677.3 million plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive net income 
(on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after October 1, 2013 and (ii) 50% of the net 
proceeds of new equity issues occurring on or after October 1, 2013. 

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on 

a trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel.  

•  The aggregate of the FMV of the vessels provided as collateral under the facility shall at all times be no less 

than 140% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the loans under the credit facility.  

During  the  year  ended  December 31,  2016,  we  made  scheduled  principal  payments  of  $9.5  million  and  an 
unscheduled  prepayment  of  $4.0  million  on  this  credit  facility.  The  amounts  outstanding  relating  to  this  facility  as  of 
December 31,  2016  and  2015  were  $126.4  million  and  $139.8  million,  respectively.  We  were  in  compliance  with  the 
financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2016. 

ING Credit Facility 

In  June  2015,  we  executed  a  senior  secured  term  loan  facility  with  ING  Bank  N.V.,  London  Branch  for  a  credit 
facility of up to $52.0 million. In September 2015, we amended and restated the facility to increase the borrowing capacity to 
$87.0 million, and in March 2016, we amended and restated the facility to further increase the borrowing capacity to $132.5 
million. 

We made the following drawdowns from our ING Credit Facility during the year ended December 31, 2016:  

Drawdown amount  
(in millions of  
U.S. dollars) 

$ 

26.0 
26.5 
17.1 
26.0 

Drawdown date   
  March 2016 
April 2016 
April 2016 
June 2016 

Collateral 
STI Grace 
STI Lombard 
STI Osceola 
STI Jermyn 

(1) 

(1)   In April 2016, we refinanced the amount borrowed relating to STI Osceola by repaying $18.3 million on our 2013 Credit 

Facility and drawing down $17.1 million from our ING Credit Facility. 

Repayments  on  all  borrowings  will  be  made  in  equal  consecutive  quarterly  installments,  in  accordance  with  a  15 
year  repayment  profile  with  the  first  installment  falling  due  three  calendar  months  after  the  drawdown  date  and  a  balloon 
installment payment, which is due on the maturity dates of March 4, 2021 for STI Lombard and STI Osceola and June 24, 
2022 for STI Grace, STI Jermyn, STI Black Hawk and STI Pontiac. 

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Borrowings  under  the  ING  Credit  Facility  bear  interest  at  LIBOR  plus  a  margin  of  1.95%  per  annum.  A 

commitment fee equal to 40% of the applicable margin is payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility. 

Our ING Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization not more than 0.60 to 1:00.  

•  Consolidated tangible net worth of not less than $677.3 million plus (a) 25% of the positive consolidated net income 
for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after October 1, 2013 and (b) 50% of the net proceeds of new equity issues 
occurring on or after October 1, 2013. 

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on a 

trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel.  

•  The aggregate of the FMV of the vessels provided as collateral under the facility shall at all times be no less than 

135% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the loans under the credit facility.  

The  amounts  outstanding  relating  to  this  facility  as  of  December 31,  2016  and  2015  were  $124.3  million  and  $34.7 

million, respectively. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2016. 

Credit Suisse Credit Facility 

In October 2015, we executed a senior secured term loan facility with Credit Suisse AG, Switzerland to finance a 
portion of the purchase price of two LR2 product tankers that were under construction at SSME with deliveries in the first 
quarter of 2017. These vessels are owned individually by certain of our subsidiaries, who together are the borrowers under 
this credit facility, and Scorpio Tankers Inc. is the guarantor. We refer to this facility as our Credit Suisse Credit Facility. 

Repayments will be made in accordance with a 15 year repayment profile and will commence three calendar months 
after the drawdown date in respect of each tranche with subsequent installments falling due at consecutive intervals of three 
calendar  months  thereafter. A balloon payment  is due on  the  maturity  date of  five  years from  the date of delivery  of  each 
vessel. 

The facility will bear interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.40% per annum. A commitment fee equal to 1% of the 

amounts available is payable on the unused daily portion of this facility. 

Our Credit Suisse Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth no less than $677.3 million plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive net income (on a 
consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after October 1, 2013 and (ii) 50% of the net proceeds 
of new equity issues occurring on or after October 1, 2013. 

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on a 

trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel.  

•  The aggregate of the FMV of the vessels provided as collateral under the facility shall at all times be no less than 

135% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the loans under the credit facility.  

There were no amounts borrowed as of December 31, 2016. We were in compliance with the financial covenants 
relating to this facility as of December 31, 2016. In February 2017 and March 2017, we drew down a total of $58.4 million 
from this facility to partially finance the deliveries of STI Selatar and STI Rambla as further described in Note 23. 

BNP Paribas Credit Facility 

In December 2015, we executed a senior secured term loan facility with BNP Paribas SA for up to $34.5 million, 
and in December 2016, we amended and restated the facility to increase the borrowing capacity by a further $27.6 million to 
$62.1 million. These vessels are owned individually by certain of our subsidiaries, who together are the borrowers under this 
credit facility, and Scorpio Tankers Inc. is the guarantor. We refer to this facility as our BNP Paribas Credit Facility. 

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Repayments on all borrowings will be made in ten equal consecutive semi-annual installments of $0.6 million per 
tranche, in accordance with a 15 year repayment profile with the first installment falling due on June 15, 2017 and subsequent 
installments falling due at consecutive intervals of six calendar months thereafter. A final balloon payment of $38.0 million is 
due on the maturity date of December 15, 2021. The original facility of $34.5 million bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin 
of 1.95% per annum, and the upsized facility of $27.6 million bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.30% per annum. A 
commitment fee equal to 40% of the applicable margin was payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility. 

Our BNP Paribas Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth no less than $677.3 million plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive net income (on a 
consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after October 1, 2013 and (ii) 50% of the net proceeds 
of new equity issues occurring on or after October 1, 2013.  

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on a 

trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel.  

•  The aggregate of the FMV of the vessels provided as collateral under the facility shall at all times be no less than 

140% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the loans under the credit facility.  

We made the following drawdown from our BNP Paribas Credit Facility during the year ended December 31, 2016: 

Drawdown amount  
(in millions of  
U.S. dollars) 

$ 

17.3 

Drawdown date   
February 2016 

Collateral   
STI Battery  (1) 

(1)  In  February 2016,  we  refinanced  the  amount  borrowed relating  to  STI Battery  by repaying $18.2  million on  our 2013 

Credit Facility and drawing down $17.3 million from our BNP Paribas Credit Facility. 

The amounts outstanding relating to this facility as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 were $32.2 million and $17.3 
million respectively, and there was $27.6 million available to draw as of that date. We were in compliance with the financial 
covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2016.  

Furthermore, in January and February 2017, we refinanced the outstanding indebtedness related to STI Sapphire and 
STI Emerald by repaying an aggregate of $26.3 million on our 2011 Credit Facility and drawing down $27.6 million from our 
BNP Paribas Credit Facility (as further described in Note 23). 

Scotiabank Credit Facility 

In  June  2016,  we  executed  a  senior  secured  term  loan  facility  with  Scotiabank  Europe  plc. The  loan  facility  was 
fully drawn in June 2016, and the proceeds of $33.3 million were used to refinance the existing indebtedness on STI Rose, 
which was previously financed under the 2013 Credit Facility. We refer to this facility as our Scotiabank Credit Facility. 

Repayments on all borrowings will be made in 12 equal consecutive quarterly installments of $0.6 million each with 
the first installment falling due on September 7, 2016 and subsequent installments falling due at consecutive intervals of three 
calendar months thereafter. A final balloon payment is due on the maturity date of June 7, 2019. The facility bears interest at 
LIBOR plus a margin of 1.50% per annum, and a commitment fee equal to 35% of the applicable margin was payable on the 
unused daily portion of the credit facility. 

Our Scotiabank Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth no less than $1.0 billion plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive net income (on a 
consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after January 1, 2016 and (ii) 50% of the net proceeds 
of new equity issues occurring on or after January 1, 2016.  

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•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on a 

trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel.  

•  The aggregate of the fair market value of the vessels provided as collateral under the facility shall at all times be no 

less than 125% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the loans under the credit facility.  

As  of  December 31,  2016,  the  outstanding  balance  was  $32.2  million,  and  we  were  in  compliance  with  the  financial 

covenants relating to this facility as of that date. 

NIBC Credit Facility 

In June 2016, we executed a senior secured term loan facility with NIBC Bank N.V. This facility was fully drawn in 
July 2016, and the aggregate proceeds of $40.8 million were used to refinance the existing indebtedness on STI Ville and STI 
Fontvieille,  which  were  previously  financed  under  our  2013  Credit  Facility.  We  refer  to  this  facility  as  our  NIBC  Credit 
Facility. 

The  facility  is  separated  into  two  tranches  (one  per  vessel),  and  the  repayment  of  the  tranche  relating  to  the 
respective  vessel  will  commence  three  calendar  months  after  the  respective  drawdown  date.  Repayments  will  be  made  in 
equal, consecutive quarterly installments of $0.5 million per tranche through July 2018 and $0.4 million per tranche for each 
quarter thereafter with a final balloon payment due at the maturity date of June 2021. The facility bears interest at LIBOR 
plus a margin of 2.50% per annum. A commitment fee equal to 35% of the applicable  margin was payable on the unused 
daily portion of the credit facility. 

Our NIBC Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth no less than $1.0 billion plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive net income (on a 
consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after January 1, 2016 and (ii) 50% of the net proceeds 
of new equity issues occurring on or after January 1, 2016.  

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on a 

trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel plus $250,000 

per each time chartered-in vessel.  

•  The aggregate of the fair market value of the vessels provided as collateral under the facility shall be: 130% from the 
first  drawdown  date  and  ending  on  the  second  anniversary  of  the  first  drawdown  date;  135%  from  the  second 
anniversary of the first drawdown date and expiring on the fourth anniversary of the first drawdown date; and 140% 
at all times thereafter.  

We made the following drawdowns from our NIBC Credit Facility during the year ended December 31, 2016:  

Drawdown amount  
(in millions of  
U.S. dollars) 

$ 

20.4 
20.4 

Drawdown date   

July 2016 
July 2016 

Collateral 
  STI Fontvieille (1) 
(1) 
STI Ville 

(1)   In July 2016, we refinanced the amounts borrowed relating to STI Fontvieille and STI Ville by repaying an aggregate of 

$36.9 million on our 2013 Credit Facility and drawing down $40.8 million from our NIBC Credit Facility. 

As of December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance was $39.8 million, and we were in compliance with the financial 

covenants relating to this facility as of that date. 

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2016 Credit Facility 

In August 2016, we executed a senior secured loan facility with ABN AMRO Bank N.V., Nordea Bank Finland plc, 
acting  through  its  New  York  branch,  and  Skandinaviska  Enskilda  Banken  AB.  The  loan  facility  was  fully  drawn  in 
September 2016, and the aggregate proceeds of $288.0 million were used to refinance the existing indebtedness on 16 MR 
product tankers, which were previously financed under the 2013 Credit Facility (STI Opera, STI Texas City, STI Meraux, STI 
San Antonio, STI Virtus, STI Venere, STI Aqua, STI Dama, STI Benicia, STI Regina, STI St. Charles, and STI Yorkville) and 
Newbuilding Credit Facility (STI Amber, STI Topaz, STI Ruby and STI Garnet). This credit facility is comprised of a term 
loan up to $192.0 million and a revolver up to $96.0 million. We refer to this credit facility as our 2016 Credit Facility. 

Repayments  on  the  term  loan  facility  will  be  made  in  equal,  consecutive  quarterly  installments  of  $6.8  million 
through September 2018 and $6.0 million for each quarter thereafter with a final balloon payment due at the maturity date of 
September 2021. All amounts borrowed under the revolving credit facility are due at the maturity date of September 2021. 
The facility bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.50% per annum, and a commitment fee equal to 40% of the applicable 
margin was payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility. 

Our 2016 Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth no less than $1.0 billion plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive net income (on a 
consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after January 1, 2016 and (ii) 50% of the net proceeds 
of new equity issues occurring on or after January 1, 2016.  

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on a 

trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel plus $250,000 

per each time chartered-in vessel.  

•  The aggregate of the fair market value of the vessels provided as collateral under the facility shall at all times be no 

less than 140% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the loans under the credit facility.  

We made the following drawdowns from our 2016 Credit Facility during the year ended December 31, 2016: 

Drawdown amount  
(in millions of  
U.S. dollars) 

$ 

18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
18.5 
16.7 
16.7 
16.7 
16.7 

Drawdown date   
  September 2016   
  September 2016   
  September 2016   
  September 2016   
  September 2016   
  September 2016   
  September 2016   
  September 2016   
  September 2016   
  September 2016   
  September 2016   
  September 2016   
  September 2016   
  September 2016   
  September 2016   
  September 2016   

Collateral 
STI Opera 
STI Texas City 
STI Meraux 

(1) 
STI San Antonio  (1) 
(1) 

(1) 

(1) 

STI Virtus 
STI Venere 
STI Aqua 
STI Dama 
STI Benicia 
STI Regina 
STI St. Charles 
STI Yorkville 
STI Amber 
STI Topaz 
STI Ruby 
STI Garnet 

(1) 

(1) 

(1) 

(1) 

(1) 

(1) 

(1) 

(2) 

(2) 

(2) 

(2) 

(1)   In  September  2016,  we  refinanced  the  amounts  borrowed  on  the  12  MR  product  tankers  listed  above  by  repaying  an 
aggregate of $206.8 million on our 2013 Credit Facility and drawing down $221.4 million from our 2016 Credit Facility. 
(2)   In September 2016, we refinanced the amounts borrowed on the four MR product tankers listed above by repaying an 
aggregate of $68.8 million on our Newbuilding Credit Facility and drawing down $66.6 million from our 2016 Credit 
Facility. 

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As  of  December 31,  2016,  the  outstanding  balance  was  $281.2  million,  and  we  were  in  compliance  with  the 

financial covenants relating to this facility as of that date. 

DVB Credit Facility 

In September 2016, we executed a senior secured term loan facility with DVB Bank SE. The loan facility was fully 
drawn in September 2016, and the proceeds of $90.0 million were used to refinance the existing indebtedness on four product 
tankers (STI Alexis, STI Milwaukee, STI Seneca, and STI Wembley), which were previously financed under the 2013 Credit 
Facility. We refer to this credit facility as our DVB Credit Facility. 

The facility will be repaid in equal, quarterly principal repayments of $1.6 million, has a final maturity of August 

2017, and bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.60% per annum. 

Our DVB Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 

•  Consolidated tangible net worth no less than $677.3 million plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive net income (on a 
consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after October 1, 2013 and (ii) 50% of the net proceeds 
of new equity issues occurring on or after October 1, 2013.  

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on a 

trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel. 

•  The aggregate of the fair market value of the vessels provided as collateral under the facility shall at all times be no 

less than 140% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the loans under the credit facility.  

We made the following drawdowns from our DVB Credit Facility during the year ended December 31, 2016: 

Drawdown amount   
(in millions of  
U.S. dollars) 

$ 

18.5 
19.5 
20.5 
31.5 

Drawdown date 
September 2016 
September 2016 
September 2016 
September 2016 

Collateral 
(1) 
STI Wembley 
  STI Milwaukee  (1) 
(1) 
STI Seneca 
STI Alexis 

(1) 

(1)   In  September  2016,  we  refinanced  the  amounts  borrowed  on  the  four  product  tankers  listed  above  by  repaying  an 

aggregate of $84.3 million into our 2013 Credit Facility and drawing down $90.0 million from our DVB Credit Facility. 

As of December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance was $88.4 million, and we were in compliance with the financial 

covenants relating to this facility as of that date. 

Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2020 

On May 12, 2014, we issued $50.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 6.75% Senior Notes due May 2020, or 
our Senior Notes Due 2020, and on June 9, 2014, we issued an additional $3.75 million aggregate principal amount of Senior 
Notes Due 2020 when the underwriters partially exercised their option to purchase additional Senior Notes Due 2020 on the 
same  terms  and  conditions.  The  net  proceeds  from  the  issuance  of  the  Senior  Notes  Due  2020  were  $51.8  million  after 
deducting the underwriters’ discounts, commissions and offering expenses. 

The Senior Notes Due 2020 bear interest at a coupon rate of 6.75% per year, payable quarterly in arrears on the 15th 
day of February, May, August and November of each year. Coupon payments commenced on August 15, 2014. The Senior 
Notes Due 2020 are redeemable at our option, in whole or in part, at any time on or after May 15, 2017 at a redemption price 
equal to 100% of the principal amount to be redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the redemption 
date. 

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The Senior Notes Due 2020 are our senior unsecured obligations and rank equally with all of our existing and future 
senior  unsecured  and  unsubordinated  debt  and  are  effectively  subordinated  to  our  existing  and  future  secured  debt,  to  the 
extent of the value of the assets securing such debt, and will be structurally subordinated to all existing and future debt and 
other liabilities of our subsidiaries. No sinking fund is provided for the Senior Notes Due 2020. The Senior Notes Due 2020 
were  issued  in  minimum  denominations  of $25.00  and  integral  multiples  of $25.00  in excess  thereof  and  are  listed  on  the 
NYSE under the symbol “SBNA.” 

The Senior Notes Due 2020 require us to comply with certain covenants, including financial covenants; restrictions 
on consolidations, mergers or sales of assets and prohibitions on paying dividends or returning capital to equity holders if a 
covenant breach or an event of default has occurred or would occur as a result of such payment. If we undergo a change of 
control, holders may require us to repurchase for cash all or any portion of their notes at a change of control repurchase price 
equal to 101% of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the 
change of control purchase date. 

The financial covenants under our Senior Notes Due 2020 include: 

•  Net borrowings shall not equal or exceed 70% of total assets. 

•  Net worth shall always exceed $650.0 million.  

The  outstanding  balance  was  $53.75  million  as  of  December 31,  2016  and  December  31,  2015,  and  we  were  in 

compliance with the financial covenants relating to the Senior Notes Due 2020 as of that date.  

Convertible Senior Notes Due 2019 

In June 2014, we issued $360.0 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2019, or the 
Convertible Notes, in a private offering to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act. This 
amount  includes  the  full  exercise  of  the  initial  purchasers’  option  to  purchase  an  additional  $60.0  million  in  aggregate 
principal amount of the Convertible Notes in connection with the offering. The net proceeds we received from the issuance of 
the  Convertible  Notes  after  the  exercise  of  the  initial  purchasers’  option  to  purchase  additional  Convertible  Notes  were 
$349.0 million after deducting the initial purchasers’ discounts, commissions and offering expenses of $11.0 million. As part 
of the transaction, we used a portion of the net proceeds to repurchase $95.0 million of our common stock, or 10,127,600 
shares, at $9.38 per share in a privately negotiated transaction. 

The Convertible Notes bear interest at a coupon rate of 2.375% per annum, and are payable semi-annually in arrears 
on  January  1  and  July  1  of  each  year  beginning  on  January  1,  2015.  The  Convertible  Notes  will  mature  on  July  1,  2019, 
unless  earlier  converted,  redeemed  or  repurchased.  At  issuance,  the  Convertible  Notes  were  convertible  in  certain 
circumstances and during certain periods at an initial conversion rate of 82.0075 shares of common stock per $1,000 (which 
represents an initial conversion price of approximately $12.19 per share of common stock), subject to adjustment in certain 
circumstances  as  set  forth  in  the  indenture  governing  the  Convertible  Notes.  Adjustments  were  made  during  years  ended 
December  31,  2016  and  2015  to  the  initial  conversion  rate  as  a  result  of  the  issuance  of  dividends  to  our  common 
stockholders. The table below details the dividends declared from the issuance of the Convertible Notes through December 
31, 2016 and their corresponding effect to the conversion rate of the Convertible Notes. The conversion rate as of December 
31, 2016 was 97.7039.  

Record Date 
August 22, 2014 ....................................... 
November 25, 2014 .................................. 
March 13, 2015 ........................................ 
May 21, 2015 ........................................... 
August 14, 2015 ....................................... 
November 24, 2015 .................................. 
March 10, 2016 ........................................ 
May 11, 2016 ........................................... 
September 15, 2016 ................................. 
November 25, 2016 .................................. 

(1)     Per $1,000 principal amount. 

Dividends 
per share 
0.100 
0.120 
0.120 
0.125 
0.125 
0.125 
0.125 
0.125 
0.125 
0.125 

$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 
$ 

Share Adjusted 
Conversion Rate (1)   
82.8556 
84.0184 
85.2216 
86.3738 
87.4349 
88.6790 
90.5311 
92.5323 
94.9345 
97.7039 

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Holders  may  convert  their  notes  at  their  option  at  any  time  prior  to  the  close  of  business  on  the  business  day 

immediately preceding January 1, 2019 only under the following circumstances: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending on September 30, 2014 (and only during 
such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of the common stock for at least 15 trading days (whether or not 
consecutive)  during  a  period  of  25  consecutive  trading  days  ending  on  the  last  trading  day  of  the  immediately 
preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day;  

during  the  five  business  day  period  after  any  five  consecutive  trading  day  period,  or  the  Measurement  Period,  in 
which the trading price (as defined below) per $1,000 principal amount of Convertible Notes for each trading day of 
the Measurement Period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of our common stock and 
the conversion rate on each such trading day;  

if the Company calls any or all of the Convertible Notes for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on 
the scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date; or  

upon the occurrence of specified corporate events as defined in the indenture (e.g. consolidations, mergers, a binding 
share exchange or the transfer or lease of all or substantially all of our assets).  

We may not redeem the Convertible Notes prior to July 6, 2017. We may redeem for cash all or any portion of the notes, 
at  our  option,  on  or  after  July  6,  2017  if  the  last  reported  sale  price  of  our  common  stock  has  been  at  least  130%  of  the 
conversion price then in effect for at least 15 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during any 25 consecutive trading day 
period (including the last trading day of such period) ending on, and including, the trading day immediately preceding the 
date on which we provide notice of redemption at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to 
be redeemed, plus  accrued  and unpaid  interest  to,  but excluding,  the redemption date.  No  sinking  fund  is  provided  for  the 
Convertible Notes. 

The  Convertible  Notes  require  us  to  comply  with  certain  covenants  such  as  restrictions  on  consolidations,  mergers  or 
sales of assets. Additionally, if we undergo a fundamental change, holders may require us to repurchase for cash all or any 
portion  of  their  notes  at  a  fundamental  change  repurchase  price  equal  to  100%  of  the  principal  amount  of  the  notes  to  be 
repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. 

We determined the initial carrying value of the liability component of the Convertible Notes to be $298.7 million based 
on the fair value of a similar liability that does not have any associated conversion feature. We used our Senior Notes Due 
2020 issued in May 2014 as the basis for this determination. The difference between the fair value of the liability component 
and the face value of the Convertible Notes is being amortized over the term of the Convertible Notes under the effective 
interest method and recorded as part of financial expenses. The residual value of $61.3 million (the conversion feature) was 
recorded to Additional paid-in capital. 

In  July  2015,  we  repurchased  $1.5  million  face  value  of  our  Convertible  Notes  at  an  average  price  of  $1,088.10  per 
$1,000 principal amount. As a result of this transaction, we reduced the liability and equity components of the Convertible 
Notes by $1.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively and we recorded a gain of $46,273, which is recorded within financial 
income of consolidated statement of income or loss. We also wrote off $30,880 of deferred financing fees as a result of this 
transaction. 

In  March  2016,  we  repurchased  $5.0  million  face  value  of  our  Convertible  Notes  at  an  average  price  of  $831.05  per 
$1,000 principal amount, or $4.2 million. As a result of this transaction, we reduced the liability and equity components of 
the  Convertible  Notes  by  $4.4  million  and  $0.3  million,  respectively  and  we  recorded  a  gain  of  $0.6  million,  which  is 
recorded within financial income of the consolidated statement of income or loss. We also wrote off $0.1 million of deferred 
financing fees as a result of this transaction. 

In May 2016, we repurchased $5.0 million face value of our Convertible Notes at an average price of $847.50 per $1,000 
principal  amount,  or  $4.2  million.  As  a  result  of  this  transaction,  we  reduced  the  liability  and  equity  components  of  the 
Convertible Notes by $4.4 million and $0.2 million, respectively and we recorded a gain of $0.4 million, which is recorded 
within financial income of the consolidated statement of income or loss. We also wrote off $0.1 million of deferred financing 
fees as a result of this transaction. 

The carrying values of the liability component of the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, was $316.5 
million and $313.8 million, respectively. We incurred $8.3 million of coupon interest and $11.6 million of non-cash accretion 
of our Convertible Notes during the year ended December 31, 2016. We incurred $8.5 million of coupon interest and $11.1 
million of non-cash accretion of our Convertible Notes during the year ended December 31, 2015. 

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We were in compliance with the covenants related to the Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2016.  

Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2017 

On October 31, 2014, we issued $45.0 million aggregate principal amount of 7.50% Unsecured Senior Notes due 
October  15,  2017,  or  the  Senior  Notes  Due  2017,  and  on  November  17,  2014,  we  issued  an  additional  $6.75  million 
aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes Due 2017 when the underwriters exercised their option to purchase additional 
Senior Notes Due 2017 on the same terms and conditions. The net proceeds from the issuance of the Senior Notes Due 2017 
were approximately $49.9 million after deducting the underwriters’ discounts, commissions and offering expenses. 

All terms mentioned are defined in the indenture. 

The Senior Notes Due 2017 bear interest at a coupon rate of 7.50% per year, payable quarterly in arrears on the 15th 

day of January, April, July and October of each year, commencing on January 15, 2015. 

The Senior Notes Due 2017 are our senior unsecured obligations and rank equally with all of our existing and future 
senior unsecured and unsubordinated debt. The Senior Notes Due 2017 are effectively subordinated to our existing and future 
secured  debt,  to  the  extent  of  the  value  of  the  assets  securing  such  debt,  and  structurally  subordinated  to  all  existing  and 
future debt and other liabilities of our subsidiaries. The Senior Notes Due 2017 were issued in minimum denominations of 
$25.00 and integral multiples of $25.00 in excess thereof and are listed on the NYSE under the symbol “SBNB.” 

The Senior Notes Due 2017 require us to comply with certain covenants, including financial covenants; restrictions 
on consolidations, mergers or sales of assets and prohibitions on paying dividends or returning capital to equity holders if a 
covenant breach or an event of default has occurred or would occur as a result of such payment. If we undergo a change of 
control, holders may require us to repurchase for cash all or any portion of their notes at a change of control repurchase price 
equal to 101% of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the 
change of control purchase date. 

The financial covenants include: 

•  Net borrowings shall not equal or exceed 70% of total assets. 

•  Net worth shall always exceed $650.0 million.  

The  outstanding  balance  was  $51.75  million  as  of  December 31,  2016  and  December 31,  2015  and  we  were  in 

compliance with the financial covenants as of those dates.  

Finance Lease Accounting 

In July 2015, we entered into an agreement with an unrelated third-party to purchase STI Lombard, an LR2 product 
tanker,  which  was  under  construction  at  DSME,  for  approximately  $59.0  million.  As part  of  this  agreement,  we  agreed  to 
make a deposit of $5.9 million and to bareboat charter-in the vessel for up to nine months, at $10,000 per day. STI Lombard 
was delivered to us under the bareboat charter-in agreement in August 2015. This transaction was accounted for as a finance 
lease as of December 31, 2015 and the finance lease liability was $53.4 million at that date. In April 2016, we took ownership 
of this vessel at the conclusion of the bareboat charter-in agreement and paid the remaining 90% of the purchase price, or 
$53.1 million, as part of this transaction. Accordingly, all amounts due under the finance lease were settled at that date.  

12.  Derivative financial instruments 

Interest rate swaps 

In August 2011, we entered into six interest rate swap agreements to manage interest costs and the risk associated 
with  changing  interest  rates  on  our  2011  Credit  Facility  and  2010  Revolving  Credit  Facility  with  three  different  banks. 
Pursuant to these interest rate swap contracts, we agreed to exchange the difference between fixed and floating rate interest 
amounts calculated on agreed notional principal amounts. 

In March 2014, as a result of the sales of Noemi and Senatore and corresponding debt repayment, we reduced the 
notional  amount  on  three  interest  rate  swaps  relating  to  the  2010  Revolving  Credit  Facility  to  $30.0  million  from  $51.0 
million. As a result of the reduction, we made a repayment of $0.3 million to settle the liability outstanding as of the date of 
settlement, and we recognized a realized gain on derivative financial instruments of $0.02 million. 

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The interest rate swaps relating to the 2011 Credit Facility qualified for hedge accounting during the years ended 
December  31,  2015  and  2014.  Accordingly,  changes  in  their  fair  value,  which  the  hedge  is  deemed  to  be  effective,  were 
recognized  directly  in  other  comprehensive  income  or  loss.  Changes  in  their  fair  value  for  any  portion  deemed  to  be 
ineffective  were  recognized  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  or  loss.  The  interest  rate  swaps  relating  to  the  2010 
Revolving Credit Facility were accounted for at fair value with any resultant gains or losses recognized in the consolidated 
statements of income or loss during the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. 

In March 2015, we terminated the three interest rate swaps under our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility. As a result, we 
made a repayment of $0.1 million to settle the liability and recognized a realized gain of $0.1 million during the year ended 
December 31, 2015. Additionally, the three interest rate swaps under our 2011 Credit Facility expired in June 2015. 

Profit or loss sharing agreements 

In February 2015, we took delivery of an LR2 product tanker, Densa Crocodile, on a time charter-in arrangement 
for  one  year  at  $21,050  per  day  with  an  option  to  extend  the  charter  for  an  additional  year  at  $22,600  per  day.  We  also 
entered into a profit and loss sharing agreement whereby 50% of the profits and losses relating to this vessel above or below 
the  charterhire  rate  will  be  shared  with  a  third  party  who  neither  owns  nor  operates  this  vessel.  The  option  to  extend  the 
charter was declared in February 2016, and the profit and loss agreement was also extended for the optional period. 

This profit and loss agreement has been recorded as a derivative, recorded at fair value through profit or loss, with 
any resultant gain or loss recognized in the consolidated statement of income or loss. Changes in fair value are recorded as 
unrealized  gains  or  losses  and  actual  earnings  are  recorded  as  realized  gains  or  losses  on  derivative  financial  instruments 
within the consolidated statement of income or loss. The fair value of this instrument is determined by comparing published 
time charter rates to the charter rate in the agreement and discounting these cash flows to their present value. 

The following table summarizes the fair value of our derivative financial instruments as of December 31, 2016 and 

2015, which are included in the consolidated balance sheets: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Assets 
Derivative financial instrument (profit and loss agreement - current) ..................................... 

As of December 31, 
2015 
2016 

$ 

116 

$ 

— 

Liabilities 
Derivative financial instrument (profit and loss agreement - current) ..................................... 
Derivative financial instrument (profit and loss agreement - non-current) .............................. 
Total liabilities ........................................................................................................................ 

$ 

— 
— 
— 

$ 

(1,175) 
(80) 
(1,255) 

The following has been recorded as realized and unrealized gains or losses on our derivative financial instruments 

during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014: 

Fair value adjustments 

Statement of income 

Realized 
gain 

Unrealized  
gain/(loss) 

$ 
$ 
$ 

$ 

$ 

— 
— 
— 
55 
55 
17 
17 

$ 
$ 
$ 

$ 

$ 

Recognized 
in equity   
— 
— 
— 
77 
77 
135 
135 

$ 
1,371 
1,371 
$ 
(1,255)  $ 
— 
(1.255)  $ 
264 
264 

$ 

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars 
Profit and loss agreement ................................................................................... 
Total year ended December 31, 2016 ............................................................. 
Profit and loss agreement ................................................................................... 
Interest rate swaps .............................................................................................. 
Total year ended December 31, 2015 ............................................................. 
Interest rate swaps .............................................................................................. 
Total year ended December 31, 2014 ............................................................. 

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13.  Segment reporting 

Information about our reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 is as a follows: 

For the year ended December 31, 2016 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 

  LR1/Panamax 

  Handymax 

LR2 

  MR 

Reportable 
segments 
subtotal 

Corporate 
and 
eliminations 

Total 

Vessel revenue .........................................  $ 
Vessel operating costs ............................. 
Voyage expenses ..................................... 
Charterhire ............................................... 
Depreciation ............................................ 
General and administrative expenses ...... 
Loss on sales of vessels ........................... 
Financial expenses ................................... 
Unrealized gain on derivative  

financial instruments ........................... 
Financial income ..................................... 
Other expenses, net ................................. 
Segment income or loss .........................  $ 

For the year ended December 31, 2015 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Vessel revenue ......................................... 
Vessel operating costs ............................. 
Voyage expenses ..................................... 
Charterhire ............................................... 
Depreciation ............................................ 
General and administrative expenses ...... 
Write down of vessels held for sale and 
gain / (loss) from sales of vessels ....... 
Write-off of vessel purchase options ...... 
Gain on sale of Dorian shares ................. 
Financial expenses ................................... 
Realized gain on derivative  

financial instruments ........................... 

Unrealized loss on derivative  

financial instruments ........................... 
Financial income ..................................... 
Other expenses, net (1).............................. 
Segment income or loss ......................... 

$ 

5,843  $ 
(33) 
(19) 
(5,657) 
— 
(7) 
— 
— 

85,578  
(32,817 ) 
(479 ) 
(26,292 ) 
(18,014 ) 
(1,410 ) 
—  
—  

165,256  $  265,020  $ 
(50,028) 
(375) 
(16,025) 
(41,900) 
(1,983) 
— 
— 

(104,242) 
(705) 
(30,888) 
(61,547) 
(4,485) 
(2,078) 
— 

521,697  $ 
(187,120)   
(1,578)   
(78,862)   
(121,461)   
(7,885)   
(2,078)   
— 

1,050  $  522,747 
(187,120) 
(1,578) 
(78,862) 
(121,461) 
(54,899) 
(2,078) 
(104,048) 

— 
— 
— 
— 
(47,014) 
— 
(104,048) 

— 
— 
— 

127  $ 

—  
6  
—  
6,572  

  LR1/Panamax 

$ 

36,679  $ 
(2,144) 
(1,186) 
(21,616) 
— 
(96) 

  Handymax 
142,429 
(35,254) 
(536) 
(26,755) 
(18,372) 
(1,390) 

$ 

$ 

1,371 
37 
— 
56,353  $ 

— 
47 
(9) 
61,113  $ 

1,371 
90 
(9)   

124,165  $ 

— 
1,123 
(179) 
(149,068)  $ 

1,371 
1,213 
(188) 
(24,903) 

LR2 

MR 

Reportable 
segments 
subtotal 

Corporate 
and 
eliminations   

Total 

208,250 
(36,682) 
(194) 
(27,816) 
(29,125) 
(1,456) 

$  368,203  $ 
(100,476) 
(2,516) 
(20,678) 
(59,859) 
(4,329) 

755,561  $ 
(174,556)   
(4,432)   
(96,865)   
(107,356)   
(7,271)   

150  $  755,711 
(174,556) 
(4,432) 
(96,865) 
(107,356) 
(65,831) 

— 
— 
— 
— 
(58,560) 

2,019 
— 
— 
— 

— 

— 
— 
1,397 

$ 

15,053  $ 

(2,054) 
— 
— 
— 

— 

— 
7 
— 
58,075 

— 
— 
— 
— 

— 

(1,255) 
12 
— 
111,734 

$ 

— 
(731) 
— 
— 

— 

— 
27 
(20) 

$  179,621  $ 

(35)   
(731)   
— 
— 

— 
— 
1,179 
(89,596) 

(35) 
(731) 
1,179 
(89,596) 

— 

55 

55 

(1,255)   
46 
1,377 
364,483  $ 

— 
99 
(61) 

(1,255) 
145 
1,316 
(146,734)  $  217,749 

(1)   In September 2015, we received a payment of $1.4 million as a result of a termination fee received when the owner of one of our time chartered-in 

vessels canceled the contract prior to its expiration date. 

For the year ended December 31, 2014 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Vessel revenue .........................................  $ 
Vessel operating costs ............................. 
Voyage expenses ..................................... 
Charterhire ............................................... 
Depreciation ............................................ 
General and administrative expenses ...... 
Write down of vessels held for sale ........ 
Gain on sale of VLCCs ........................... 
Gain on sale of Dorian shares ................. 
Re-measurement of investment in 

  LR1/Panamax 

57,901  $ 
(10,530) 
(4,826) 
(27,250) 
(3,194) 
(409) 
(3,978) 
— 
— 

  Handymax 
65,766 
(10,902) 
(671) 
(38,390) 
(5,436) 
(450) 
— 
— 
— 

Dorian .................................................. 
Financial expenses ................................... 
Realized gain on derivative  

financial instruments ........................... 

Unrealized gain on derivative  

financial instruments ........................... 
Financial income ..................................... 
Share of income from associate .............. 
Other expenses, net ................................. 
Segment income or loss .........................  $ 

— 
— 

— 

— 
— 
— 
— 
7,714  $ 

— 
— 

— 

— 
2 
— 
— 
9,919 

LR2 

MR 

Reportable 
segments 
subtotal 

Corporate 
and 
eliminations   

Total 

67,124 
(4,830) 
(73) 
(45,756) 
(3,067) 
(237) 
— 
— 
— 

$  151,716  $ 
(52,561) 
(1,963) 
(27,772) 
(30,920) 
(2,315) 
— 
— 
— 

342,507  $ 
(78,823)   
(7,533)   
(139,168)   
(42,617)   
(3,411)   
(3,978)   
— 
— 

300  $  342,807  
(78,823 ) 
(7,533 ) 
(139,168 ) 
(42,617 ) 
(48,129 ) 
(3,978 ) 
51,419  
10,924  

— 
— 
— 
— 
(44,718) 
— 
51,419 
10,924 

— 
(509) 

— 

— 
— 

— 

— 
(509)   

(13,895) 
(20,261) 

(13,895 ) 
(20,770 ) 

— 

17 

17  

— 
1 
— 
— 
12,653 

$ 

— 
8 
— 
(51) 
36,142  $ 

— 
11 
— 
(51)   
66,428  $ 

264 
192 
1,473 
(52) 
(14,337)  $ 

264  
203  
1,473  
(103 ) 
52,091  

$ 

$ 

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All  of our operating  segments  earned  revenue from  at  least  one  major customer  representing  greater than 10% of 
total  revenue  during  the  years  ended  December  31,  2015  and  2014.  During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016,  the 
LR1/Panamax segment only had one customer generating revenue. The revenue from those customers within their respective 
segments was as follows: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Segment 
MR ...................................... 
LR2 ..................................... 
Handymax ........................... 
LR1/Panamax ..................... 

Customer 
  Scorpio MR Pool Limited (1) 
  Scorpio LR2 Pool Limited (1) 
  Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Limited (1)  
  Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool Limited (1) 

  $ 

  $ 

(1)  These customers are related parties as described in Note 15. 

14.  Common shares 

Follow-on Offering of Common Shares 

For the year ended December 31, 
2015 

2016 
248,974  
156,503  
73,683  
5,843  
485,003  

$ 

$ 

315,925 
208,132 
138,736 
34,613 
697,406 

2014 
$  112,826 
67,054 
54,052 
46,925 
$  280,857 

In  May  2015,  we  closed  on  the  sale  of  17,177,123  newly  issued  shares  of  our  common  stock  in  an  underwritten 
offering at an offering price of $9.30 per share. We received aggregate net proceeds of $152.1 million, after deducting the 
underwriters’ discounts and offering expenses of $7.6 million. 

2010 Equity Incentive Plan Issuances 

The  following  activity  has  occurred  under  our  2010  Equity  Incentive  Plan  during  the  years  ending  December  31, 

2015 and 2014:    

•  On  June  18,  2010,  we  issued  559,458  shares  of  restricted  stock  to  our  employees  for  no  cash  consideration.  The 
share price at the date of issue was $10.99 per share. One-third of these shares vested on April 6, 2013, one-third 
vested on April 6, 2014, and one-third vested on April 6, 2015.  

•  On January 31, 2011, we issued 281,000 shares of restricted stock to our employees for no cash consideration. The 
share price at the date of issue was $9.83 per share. One-third of these shares vested on January 31, 2012, one-third 
vested on January 31, 2013, and one-third vested on January 31, 2014.  

•  On January 31, 2012, we issued 281,000 shares of restricted stock to employees for no cash consideration. The share 
price at the date of issue was $5.65 per share. One-third of the shares vested on January 31, 2013, one-third vested 
on January 31, 2014, and one-third vested on January 31, 2015.  

There are no remaining shares available for issuance under the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan. 

2013 Equity Incentive Plan 

In April 2013, we adopted an equity incentive plan, which was amended in March 2014 and which we refer to as the 
2013  Equity  Incentive  Plan,  under  which  directors,  officers,  employees,  consultants  and  service  providers  of  us  and  our 
subsidiaries and affiliates are eligible to receive incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options, stock appreciation 
rights,  restricted  stock,  restricted  stock  units  and  unrestricted  common  stock.  We  initially  reserved  a  total  of  5,000,000 
common shares for issuance under the 2013 Equity Issuance Plan which was subsequently revised as follows: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

In  October  2013,  we  reserved  an  additional  6,376,044  common  shares,  par  value  $0.01  per  share,  for  issuance 
pursuant to the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. All other terms of the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan remained unchanged. 

In  September  2014,  we  reserved  an  additional  1,088,131  common  shares,  par  value  $0.01  per  share,  for  issuance 
pursuant to the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. All other terms of the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan remained unchanged. 

In May 2015, we reserved an additional 1,755,443 common shares, par value $0.01 per share, for issuance pursuant 
to the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. All other terms of the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan remained unchanged. 

In June 2016, we reserved an additional 2,301,115 common shares, par value $0.01 per share, for issuance pursuant 
to the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. All other terms of the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan remained unchanged. 

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• 

In  December  2016,  we  reserved  an  additional  1,348,992  common  shares,  par  value  $0.01  per  share,  for  issuance 
pursuant to the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan. All other terms of the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan remained unchanged. 

Under  the  terms  of  the  2013  Equity  Incentive  Plan,  stock  options  and  stock  appreciation  rights  granted  under  the 
2013 Equity Incentive Plan will have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of a common share on the date of grant, 
unless  otherwise  determined  by  the  plan  administrator,  but  in  no  event  will  the  exercise  price  be  less  than  the  fair  market 
value of a common share on the date of grant. Options and stock appreciation rights will be exercisable at times and under 
conditions as determined by the plan administrator, but in no event will they be exercisable later than ten years from the date 
of grant. 

The plan administrator may grant shares of restricted stock and awards of restricted stock units subject to vesting, 
forfeiture and other terms and conditions as determined by the plan administrator. Following the vesting of a restricted stock 
unit, the award recipient will be paid an amount equal to the number of vested restricted stock units multiplied by the fair 
market value of a common share on the date of vesting, which payment may be paid in the form of cash or common shares or 
a combination of both, as determined by the plan administrator. The plan administrator may grant dividend equivalents with 
respect to grants of restricted stock units. 

Adjustments may be made to outstanding awards in the event of a corporate transaction or change in capitalization 
or  other  extraordinary  event.  In  the  event  of  a  “change  in  control”  (as  defined  in  the  2013  Equity  Incentive  Plan),  unless 
otherwise provided by the plan administrator in an award agreement, awards then outstanding will become fully vested and 
exercisable in full. 

Our board of directors may amend or terminate the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan and may amend outstanding awards, 
provided that no such amendment or termination may be made that would materially impair any rights, or materially increase 
any obligations, of a grantee under an outstanding award. Shareholder approval of plan amendments will be required under 
certain  circumstances.  Unless  terminated  earlier  by  our  board  of  directors,  the  2013  Equity  Incentive  Plan  will  expire  ten 
years from the date the plan is adopted. 

In the second quarter of 2013, we issued 4,610,000 shares of restricted stock to our employees and 390,000 shares to 
our independent directors for no cash consideration. The weighted average share price on the issuance dates was $8.69 per 
share. The vesting schedule of the restricted stock to our employees is (i) one-third of the shares vested on March 10, 2016, 
(ii) one-third of the shares vested on March 10, 2017, and (iii) one-third of the shares vest on March 10, 2018. The vesting 
schedule of the restricted stock to our independent directors is (i) one-third of the shares vested on March 10, 2014, (ii) one-
third of the shares vested on March 10, 2015, and (iii) one-third of the shares vested on March 10, 2016. 

In  October  2013,  we  issued  3,749,998  shares  of  restricted  stock  to  our  employees  and  250,000  shares  to  our 
independent directors for no cash consideration. The weighted average share price on the issuance date was $9.85 per share. 
The vesting schedule of the restricted stock to our employees is (i) one-third of the shares vested on October 11, 2016, (ii) 
one-third  of  the  shares  vest  on  October  11,  2017,  and  (iii)  one-third  of  the  shares  vest  on  October  11,  2018.  The  vesting 
schedule of the restricted stock to our independent directors is (i) one-half of the shares vested on October 11, 2014 and (ii) 
one-half of the shares vested on October 11, 2015. 

In  February  2014,  we  issued  2,011,000  shares  of  restricted  stock  to  our  employees  and  145,045  shares  to  our 
independent directors for no cash consideration. The weighted average share price on the issuance date was $9.30 per share. 
The vesting schedule of the restricted stock to our employees is (i) one-third of the shares vested on February 21, 2017, (ii) 
one-third of the shares vest on February 21, 2018, and (iii) one-third of the shares vest on February 21, 2019. The vesting 
schedule of the restricted stock to our independent directors is (i) one-third of the shares vested on February 21, 2015, (ii) 
one-third of the shares vested on February 21, 2016, and (iii) one-third of the shares vested on February 21, 2017. 

In  May  and  September  2014,  we  issued  213,000  and  5,000  shares  of  restricted  stock  to  SSH  employees, 
respectively,  for  no  cash  consideration.  The  share  prices  on  the  issuance  dates  were  $8.89  per  share  and  $9.13  per  share, 
respectively. The vesting schedule of the restricted stock to SSH employees is (i) one-third of the shares vested on February 
21, 2017, (ii) one-third of the shares vest on February 21, 2018, and (iii) one-third of the shares vest on February 21, 2019. 

In  November  2014,  we  issued  938,131  shares  of  restricted  stock  to  our  employees  and  50,000  shares  to  our 
independent  directors  for  no  cash  consideration.  The  share  price  on  the  issuance  date  was  $8.57  per  share.  The  vesting 
schedule of the restricted stock to our employees is (i) one-third of the shares vest on November 18, 2017, (ii) one-third of the 
shares vest on November 18, 2018, and (iii) one-third of the shares vest on November 18, 2019. The restricted shares issued 
to our independent directors vested on November 18, 2015. 

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In July 2015, we issued 1,466,944 shares of restricted stock to our employees, 100,000 shares to our directors and 
290,500 to SSH employees for no cash consideration. The share price on the issuance date was $10.32 per share. The vesting 
schedule  of  the  restricted  stock  issued  to  our  employees  and  SSH  employees  is  (i)  one-third  of  the  shares  vest  on  June  4, 
2018, (ii) one-third of the shares vest on June 4, 2019, and (iii) one-third of the shares vest on June 4, 2020. The restricted 
shares issued to our directors vested on June 4, 2016. 

In July 2016, we issued 1,864,615 shares of restricted stock to our employees, 150,000 shares to our directors and 
286,500 shares to SSH employees for no cash consideration. The share price on the issuance date was $4.74 per share. The 
vesting schedule of the restricted stock issued to our employees and SSH employees is (i) one-third of the shares vest on June 
5, 2019, (ii) one-third of the shares vest on June 5, 2020, and (iii) one-third of the shares vest on June 5, 2021. The restricted 
shares issued to our directors vest on June 5, 2017. 

1,398,992 shares remained eligible for issuance under the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan as of December 31, 2016. 

The following is a summary of activity for awards of restricted stock during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 

2015: 

Outstanding and non-vested, December 31, 2014 ....................................... 
Granted ..................................................................................................... 
Vested ....................................................................................................... 
Outstanding and non-vested, December 31, 2015 ....................................... 
Granted ..................................................................................................... 
Vested ....................................................................................................... 
Forfeited ................................................................................................... 
Outstanding and non-vested, December 31, 2016 ................................... 

  Number of Shares 
12,387,327 
1,857,444 
(633,501) 
13,611,270 
2,301,115 
(3,248,800) 
(50,000) 
12,613,585 

Weighted Average 
Grant Date Fair 
Value 

$ 

$ 

9.16 
10.32 
9.19 
9.32 
4.74 
9.19 
7.80 
8.52 

Compensation  expense  is  recognized  ratably  over  the  vesting  periods  for  each  tranche  using  the  straight-line 

method. 

Assuming  that  all  the  restricted  stock  will  vest,  the  stock  compensation  expense  in  future  periods,  including  that 

related to restricted stock issued in prior periods will be: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
For the year ending December 31, 2017 ...................................................... 
For the year ending December 31, 2018 ...................................................... 
For the year ending December 31, 2019 ...................................................... 
For the year ending December 31, 2020 ...................................................... 
For the year ending December 31, 2021 ...................................................... 

Employees 

  Directors 

Total 

$ 

$ 

20,980  
11,390  
4,549  
1,570  
293  
38,782  

$ 

$ 

302 
— 
— 
— 
— 
302 

$ 

$ 

21,282 
11,390 
4,549 
1,570 
293 
39,084 

Dividend Payments 

The following dividends were paid during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014. 

Dividends 
per share 
$ 0.080 
$ 0.090 
$ 0.100 
$ 0.120 
$ 0.120 
$ 0.125 
$ 0.125 
$ 0.125 
$ 0.125 
$ 0.125 
$ 0.125 
$ 0.125 

Date 
Paid 

  March 26, 2014 
June 12, 2014 
  September 10, 2014   
  December 12, 2014   
  March 30, 2015 
June 10, 2015 
September 4, 2015   
  December 11, 2015   
  March 30, 2016 
June 24, 2016 
  September 29, 2016   
  December 22, 2016   

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2014 Stock Buyback Program 

In April 2014, we resumed purchasing shares under our stock buyback program that was authorized in July 2010. 
Additionally, in April 2014, our board of directors approved a new stock buyback program with authorization to purchase up 
to $100.0 million of shares of our common stock, replacing the program announced in July 2010. 

In June 2014, our board of directors approved a new stock buyback program with authorization to purchase up to 
$150 million of shares of our common stock. This program replaced our stock buyback program that was approved in April 
2014. 

In July 2014, our board of directors approved a new stock buyback program with authorization to purchase up to 
$150 million of shares of our common stock. This program replaced our stock buyback program that was approved in June 
2014. 

During 2014, we acquired an aggregate of 37,579,136 of our common shares that are being held as treasury shares, 
which include (i) 19,951,536 common shares that were purchased in the open market at an average price of $9.09 per share, 
(ii) 7,500,000 common shares that were acquired in exchange for 3,422,665 shares in Dorian and (iii) 10,127,600 common 
shares that were acquired using part of the proceeds we received from the issuance of our Convertible Notes in June 2014. 

2015 Securities Repurchase Program 

In  May  2015,  our  Board  of  Directors  authorized  a  new  Securities  Repurchase  Program  to  purchase  up  to  an 
aggregate of $250 million of our common stock and bonds, which currently consist of our (i) Convertible Notes, (ii) Senior 
Notes Due 2020 (NYSE: SBNA), and (iii) Senior Notes Due 2017 (NYSE: SBNB). This program replaces our stock buyback 
program that was previously announced in July 2014 and was terminated in conjunction with this new repurchase program. 

During the year ended December 31, 2016, we acquired the following: 

• 

• 

an aggregate of 2,956,760 of our common shares that are being held as treasury shares at an average price of $5.58 
per share.  

$10.0  million  aggregate  principal  amount  of  our  Convertible  Notes  at  an  average  price  of  $839.28  per  $1,000 
principal amount.  

We had $153.3 million remaining under our Securities Repurchase Program as of December 31, 2016. We expect to 
repurchase  any  securities  in  the  open  market,  at  times  and  prices  that  are  considered  to  be  appropriate,  but  we  are  not 
obligated under the terms of the program to repurchase any securities. 

As  of  December  31,  2016  and  2015,  there  were  49,980,592  and  47,023,832  common  shares  held  in  treasury, 

respectively. 

Shares outstanding 

We currently have 425,000,000 registered shares of which 400,000,000 are designated as common shares with a par 

value of $0.01 and 25,000,000 designated as preferred shares with a par value of $0.01. 

As of December 31, 2016, we had 174,629,755 common shares outstanding. These shares provide the holders with 

rights to dividends and voting rights.  

15.  Related party transactions 

On September 29, 2016, we agreed to amend our administrative services agreement, or the Administrative Services 
Agreement, with Scorpio Services Holding Limited, or SSH, and our master agreement, or the Master Agreement, with SCM 
and  SSM  under  a  deed  of  amendment,  or  the  Deed  of  Amendment.  Pursuant  to  the  terms  of  the  Deed  of  Amendment,  on 
November  15,  2016,  we  entered  into  definitive  documentation  to  memorialize  the  agreed  amendments  to  the  Master 
Agreement,  or  the  Amended  and  Restated  Master  Agreement.  The  Amended  and  Restated  Master  Agreement  and  the 
Administrative  Services  Agreement  as  amended  by  the  Deed  of  Amendment,  or  the  Amended  Administrative  Services 
Agreement, are effective as from September 29, 2016. Under the terms of the amendments, (i) the fee of 1% payable to SSH 
upon any future vessel sale or purchase was eliminated and (ii) in the event of the sale of one or more vessels, a notice period 
of three months and a payment equal to three months of management fees will apply, provided that the termination does not 
amount to a change of control, including a sale of all or substantially all of our vessels, in which case a payment equal to 24 
months of management fees will apply. There was no consideration paid by us for these amendments. 

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The  independent  members  of  the  Company’s  Board  of  Directors  unanimously  approved  the  Amended 

Administrative Services Agreement and Amended and Restated Master Agreement described in the preceding paragraph. 

Transactions with entities controlled by the Lolli-Ghetti family (herein referred to as related party affiliates) in the 

consolidated statement of income or loss and balance sheet are as follows: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Pool revenue(1) 

For the year ended December 31, 
2014 
2015 
2016 

Scorpio MR Pool Limited .......................................................................... 
Scorpio LR2 Pool Limited ......................................................................... 
Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Limited .................................................. 
Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool Limited ..................................................... 
Voyage expenses(2) ........................................................................................... 
Vessel operating costs(3) .................................................................................... 
Administrative expenses(4) ................................................................................ 

$  248,974 
156,503 
73,683 
5,843 
(1,128) 
(19,484) 
(9,462) 

$  315,925 
208,132 
138,736 
34,613 
(2,127) 
(18,393) 
(7,950) 

$  112,826 
67,054 
54,052 
46,925 
(2,052) 
(7,947) 
(3,542) 

(1)  These  transactions  relate  to  revenue  earned  in  the  Scorpio  Group  Pools.  The  Scorpio  Group  Pools  are  related  party 
affiliates. When our vessels are in the Scorpio Group Pools, SCM, the pool manager, charges fees of $300 per vessel per 
day with respect to our LR1/Panamax vessels, $250 per vessel per day with respect to our LR2 vessels, and $325 per 
vessel per day with respect to each of our Handymax and MR vessels, plus a commission of 1.50% on gross revenue per 
charter  fixture.  These  are  the  same  fees  that  SCM  charges  other  vessels  in  these  pools,  including  third  party  owned 
vessels.  

(2)  These transactions represent the expense due to SCM, a related party affiliate, for commissions related to the commercial 
management services provided by SCM under the commercial management agreement for vessels that are not in one of 
the Scorpio Group Pools. SCM’s services include securing employment, in the spot market and on time charters, for our 
vessels. When not in one of the Scorpio Group Pools, each vessel pays (i) flat fees of $250 per day for LR1/Panamax and 
LR2  vessels  and  $300  per  day  for  Handymax  and  MR  vessels  and  (ii)  commissions  of  1.25%  of  their  gross  revenue. 
These expenses are included in voyage expenses in the consolidated statements of income or loss. 

(3)  These transactions represent technical management fees charged by SSM, a related party affiliate, which are included in 
vessel  operating  costs  in  the  consolidated  statements  of  income  or  loss.  SSM’s  services  include  day-to-day  vessel 
operation,  performing  general  maintenance,  monitoring  regulatory  and  classification  society  compliance,  customer 
vetting  procedures,  supervising  the  maintenance  and  general  efficiency  of  vessels,  arranging  the  hiring  of  qualified 
officers and crew, arranging and supervising drydocking and repairs, purchasing supplies, spare parts and new equipment 
for vessels, appointing supervisors and technical consultants and providing technical support. We believe our technical 
management fees are at arms-length rates as they are based on contracted rates that were the same as those charged to 
other vessels managed by SSM at the time the management agreements were entered into. This fee is $685 per vessel per 
day.  

(4)  We have an Amended Administrative Services Agreement with SSH, for the provision of administrative staff and office 
space,  and  administrative  services,  including  accounting,  legal  compliance,  financial  and  information  technology 
services. SSH is a related party to us. We reimburse SSH for the reasonable direct or indirect expenses that are incurred 
on  our behalf. SSH  also  arranges vessel  sales  and purchases  for  us.  The services  provided  to us  by SSH  may  be  sub-
contracted to other entities within the Scorpio Group. The expenses incurred under this agreement were as follows, and 
were recorded in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income or loss.  

•  The  expense  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  of  $9.5  million  included  (i)  administrative  fees  of  $7.3 
million charged by SSH, (ii) restricted stock amortization of $1.6 million, which relates to the issuance of an 
aggregate  of  795,000  shares  of  restricted  stock  to  SSH  employees  for  no  cash  consideration  in  May  2014, 
September 2014, July 2015 and July 2016, and (iii) the reimbursement of expenses of 0.6 million.  

•  The  expense  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015  of  $7.9  million  included  (i)  administrative  fees  of  $6.8 
million charged by SSH, (ii) restricted stock amortization of $0.9 million, which relates to the issuance of an 
aggregate  508,500  shares  of  restricted  stock  to  SSH  employees  for  no  cash  consideration  in  May  2014, 
September 2014 and July 2015 and (iii) the reimbursement expenses of $0.2 million.  

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•  The  expense  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2014  of  $3.5  million  included  (i)  administrative  fees  of  $3.1 
million charged by SSH, (ii) restricted stock amortization of $0.3 million, which relates to the issuance of an 
aggregate 218,000 shares of restricted stock to SSH employees for no cash consideration in May and September 
2014 and (iii) the reimbursement of expenses of $0.1 million.  

We had the following balances with related parties, which have been included in the consolidated balance sheets: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Assets: 
Accounts receivable (due from the Scorpio Group Pools) (1) ..................................................... 
Accounts receivable and prepaid expenses (SSM) (2) ................................................................ 
Other assets (pool working capital contributions) (3) ................................................................. 
Liabilities: 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (SSM) ........................................................................ 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (SSH) ........................................................................ 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (SCM) ....................................................................... 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (owed to the Scorpio Group Pools) ........................... 

As of December 31, 
2015 
2016 

$ 

$ 

40,680 
4,233 
19,217 

59,475 
2,348 
19,256 

653 
90 
53 
15 

484 
77 
175 
610 

(1)  Accounts  receivable  due  from  the  Scorpio  Group  Pools  relate  to  hire  receivables  for  revenues  earned  and  receivables 
from working capital contributions. The amounts as of December 2016 and 2015 include $24.1 million and $8.6 million, 
respectively, of working capital contributions made on behalf of our vessels to the Scorpio Group Pools. Upon entrance 
into  such  pools,  all  vessels  are  required  to  make  working  capital  contributions  of  both  cash  and  bunkers.  Additional 
working capital contributions can be made from time to time based on the operating needs of the pools. These amounts 
are accounted for and repaid as follows: 

• 

• 

• 

For vessels  in the  Scorpio Handymax  Tanker  Pool,  the  initial  contribution  amount  is repaid, without  interest, 
upon  a  vessel’s  exit  from  each  pool  no  later  than  six  months  after  the  exit  date.  Bunkers  on  board  a  vessel 
exiting the pool are credited against such repayment at the actual invoice price of the bunkers. For all owned 
vessels we assume that these contributions will not be repaid within 12 months and are thus classified as non-
current  within  other  assets  on  the  consolidated  balance  sheets.  For  time  chartered-in  vessels  we  classify  the 
initial contributions as current (within accounts receivable) or non-current (within other assets) according to the 
expiration of the contract. Any additional working capital contributions are repaid when sufficient net revenues 
become available to cover such amounts.  

For vessels in the Scorpio MR Pool and Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool, any contributions are repaid, without 
interest,  when  such  vessel  has  earned  sufficient  net  revenues  to  cover  the  value  of  such  working  capital 
contributed. Accordingly, we classify such amounts as current (within accounts receivable).  

For vessels in the Scorpio LR2 Pool, the initial contribution amount is repaid, without interest, upon a vessel’s 
exit from each pool. Bunkers on board a vessel exiting the pool are credited against such repayment at the actual 
invoice price of the bunkers. For all owned vessels we assume that these contributions will not be repaid within 
12 months and are thus classified as non-current within other assets on the consolidated balance sheets. For time 
chartered-in vessels we classify the initial contributions as current (within accounts receivable) or non-current 
(within other assets) according to the expiration of the contract. Any additional working capital contributions 
are repaid when sufficient net revenues become available to cover such amounts. 

(3)  Accounts  receivable  and  prepaid  expenses  from  SSM  relate  to  advances  made  for  vessel  operating  expenses  (such  as 

crew wages) that will either be reimbursed or applied against future costs.  

(4)  Represents the non-current portion of working capital receivables as described above.  

Prior to September 29, 2016, we paid SSH a fee for arranging vessel purchases and sales, on our behalf, equal to 1% 
of the gross purchase or sale price, payable upon the consummation of any such purchase or sale. As described above, this fee 
was eliminated for all vessel purchase or sale agreements entered into after September 29, 2016. These fees are capitalized as 
part of the carrying value of the related vessel for a vessel purchase and are included as part of the gain or loss on sale for a 
vessel disposal. 

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•  During the year ended December 31, 2016, we paid SSH an aggregate fee of $1.7 million in connection with the 
sales of STI Lexington, STI Mythos, STI Chelsea, STI Powai, and STI Olivia and a fee of $0.6 million for the 
purchase and delivery of STI Lombard. Additionally, we paid SCM an aggregate termination fee of $2.7 million 
that was due under the commercial management agreements and we paid SSM an aggregate termination fee of 
$2.5 million that was due under the technical management agreements as a result of the aforementioned vessel 
sales. The agreements to sell and acquire the aforementioned vessels were entered into prior to the September 
29, 2016 amendments to the Master Agreement and Administrative Service Agreement. The aggregate fees paid 
to SCM, SSH and SSM are recorded within write down of vessels held for sale and net loss on sales of vessels 
within the consolidated statement of income or loss. 

•  During the year ended December 31, 2015, we paid SSH an aggregate fee of $12.6 million in connection with 
the purchase and delivery of 29 vessels and the sales of four vessels. Additionally, as a result of the sale of STI 
Highlander  in  2015,  we  paid  a  $0.5  million  termination  fee  due  under  the  vessel’s  commercial  management 
agreement  with  SCM  and  a  $0.5  million  termination  fee  due  under  the  vessel’s  technical  management 
agreement with SSM. 

•  During the year ended December 31, 2014, we paid SSH an aggregate fee of $26.1 million, which consisted of 
$11.7 million related to the purchase and delivery of 33 vessels under our Newbuilding Program, $14.0 million 
relating to the purchase and sale of our seven VLCCs under construction, and $0.4 million relating to the sales 
of two vessels. 

In  2011,  we  also  entered  into  an  agreement  to  reimburse  costs  to  SSM  as  part  of  its  supervision  agreement  for 
vessels under our Newbuilding Program. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we were charged $0.02 million under 
this agreement. There were no costs incurred under this agreement during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. 

Key management remuneration 

The table below shows key management remuneration for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Short-term employee benefits (salaries) ........................................................... 
Share-based compensation (1) ............................................................................ 
Total ................................................................................................................. 

For the year ended December 31, 
2014 
2015 
2016 

$ 

$ 

8,786 
25,575 
34,361 

$ 

$ 

15,601 
26,911 
42,512 

$ 

$ 

7,454 
23,553 
31,007 

(1)  Represents the amortization of restricted stock issued under our equity incentive plans as described in Note 14. 

For  the  purpose  of  the  table  above,  key  management  are  those  persons  who  have  authority  and  responsibility  for 

making strategic decisions, and managing operating, financial and legal activities. 

There are no post-employment benefits. 

16.  Vessel revenue  

During  the  year  ended  December 31,  2016,  2015  and 2014,  we had six,  six,  and  four  vessels  that  earned  revenue 
through  long-term  time-charter  contracts  (with  initial  terms  of  one  year  or  greater),  respectively.  The  remaining  vessels 
earned revenue from the Scorpio Group Pools or in the spot market.  

Revenue Sources 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Pool revenue ..................................................................................................... 
Voyage revenue (spot market) .......................................................................... 
Time charter revenue ........................................................................................ 
Other revenue ................................................................................................... 

For the year ended December 31, 
2014 
2015 
2016 
$  280,857 
$  697,406 
$  485,003 
48,112 
38,441 
— 
13,538 
19,714 
36,694 
300 
150 
1,050 
$  342,807 
$  755,711 
$  522,747 

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17.  Charterhire 

The  following  table  depicts  our  time  or  bareboat  chartered-in  vessel  commitments  during  the  year  ended 

December 31, 2016: 

Name 
Active as of December 31, 2016 

Year 
built 

1  Kraslava ............................
2  Krisjanis Valdemars ..........
Silent .................................
3 
Single ................................
4 
Star I ..................................
5 
Steel...................................
6 
Sky ....................................
7 
Stone I ...............................
8 
9 
Style ..................................
10  Miss Mariarosaria .............
11  Vukovar .............................
12  Targale ..............................
13  Zefyros ..............................
14  Gan-Trust ..........................
15  CPO New Zealand ............
16  CPO Australia ...................
17  Ance ..................................
18  Hellespont Progress ...........
19  Densa Crocodile ................
20  Densa Alligator .................

2007 
2007 
2007 
2007 
2007 
2008 
2008 
2008 
2008 
2011 
2015 
2007 
2013 
2013 
2011 
2011 
2006 
2006 
2015 
2013 

Vessel 
class 

  Charter type 

  Delivery (1) 

Charter 
Expiration 

Rate 
($/day) 

Bareboat 
Bareboat 
Bareboat 
Bareboat 

  Handymax    Time Charter 
  Handymax    Time Charter 
  Handymax    Time Charter 
  Handymax    Time Charter 
  Handymax    Time Charter 
  Handymax   
  Handymax   
  Handymax   
  Handymax   
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
MR 
LR1 
LR2 
LR2 

  Time Charter 
  Time Charter 
  Time Charter 
  Time Charter 
  Time Charter 
  Time Charter 
  Time Charter 
  Time Charter 
  Time Charter 
  Time Charter 
  Time Charter 

January-11 
  February-11 
  March-16 
  March-16 
  March-16 
January-17 
January-17 
January-17 
January-17 

  May-15 
  May-15 
  May-12 
July-16 
January-13 

June-17 
April-17 
  March-19 
  March-19 
  March-19 
  March-19 
  March-19 
  March-19 
  March-19 
  May-17 
  May-18 
  May-17 
July-17 
January-18 

  September-16    September-18 
  September-16    September-18 
  October-17 
  October-16 
  March-17 
  March-14 
  February-15 
  February-17 
  September-13    March-17 

17,000 
17,000 
15,600(2) 
15,600(2) 
15,600(2) 
6,000(3) 
6,000(3) 
6,000(3) 
6,000(3) 
16,350 
17,034 
16,200 
15,800(4) 
17,500(5) 
15,250(6) 
15,250(6) 
13,500(7) 
17,250 
22,600(8) 
18,500(9) 

Bareboat or Time charters That Expired In 2016 

1  King Douglas ....................
STI Lombard .....................
2 
Iver Prosperity ...................
3 

2008 
2013 
2007 

LR1 
LR2 

  Time Charter 

Bareboat 

  Handymax    Time Charter 

  August-13 
  August-15 
  September-13   

January-16 
April-16 
April-16 

15,000 
10,000(10) 
13,500 

(1)  Represents delivery date or estimated delivery date. 
(2)  In December 2016, we entered into an agreement to cancel the time charter agreement for this vessel and enter into a 
new bareboat charter agreement. The time  charter-in contract was cancelled in January 2017 and replaced by the new 
bareboat contract at a rate of $7,500 per day. The agreement includes a purchase option which can be exercised through 
December 31, 2018. If the purchase option is not exercised, the bareboat-in agreement will expire on March 31, 2019. 
(3)  In December 2016, we entered into an agreement to bareboat-in this vessel at a rate of $6,000 per day. The agreement 
includes a purchase option which can be exercised through December 31, 2018. If the purchase option is not exercised, 
the bareboat-in agreement will expire on March 31, 2019. 

(4)  We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $17,000 per day. 
(5)  In November 2016, we entered into a new charter agreement for a year at $13,050 per day effective January 2017. We 

have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $15,000 per day. 
(6)  We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $16,000 per day. 
(7)  We have an option to extend the charter for an additional one year at $15,000 per day. 
(8)  We have entered into an agreement with a third party whereby we split all of the vessel’s profits and losses above or below 
the daily base rate. This agreement is being accounted for as derivative financial instrument as described in Note 12. 
(9)  In February  2017, we  entered  into  a  new  charter  agreement  for  six  months  at  $14,360  per day. We have  an option  to 

extend the charter for an additional six months at $15,385 per day. 

(10) In April 2016, we took delivery of STI Lombard, an LR2 product tanker that was previously bareboat chartered-in under 

a finance lease arrangement, and paid the remaining 90% of the purchase price or $53.1 million. 

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The undiscounted remaining future minimum lease payments under these arrangements as of December 31, 2016 are 

$88.0 million. The obligations under these agreements will be repaid as follows:  

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Less than 1 year .............................................................................................................................. 
1 - 5 years ....................................................................................................................................... 
Total ............................................................................................................................................... 

As of December 31,   
2016 
$  57,018 
  30,933 
$  87,951 

2015 
$  38,033 
9,399 
$  47,432 

During  the  years  ended  December  31,  2016,  2015  and  2014,  our  charterhire  expense  was  $78.9  million,  $96.9 

million and $139.2 million, respectively. 

Other income from chartered-in vessel 

In September 2015, we received a payment of $1.4 million as compensation for the early termination a time charter-

in vessel from the vessel owner. 

18.  General and administrative expenses 

General  and  administrative  expenses  primarily  represent  employee  benefit  expenses,  professional  fees  and 

administrative fees payable to SSH under our administrative services agreement (as described in Note 15). 

Employee benefit expenses consist of: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Short term employee benefits (salaries) .......................................................................    $  12,330 
  30,207 
Share based compensation (see Note 14) .....................................................................   
  $  42,537 

2016 

  For the year ended December 31,  
2015 
$  19,978 
  33,687 
$  53,665 

2014 
$  9,268 
  29,726 
$  38,994 

19.  Financial expenses 

Financial expenses consist of: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Interest payable on debt (1) .............................................................................................  $  75,420 
Amortization of deferred financing fees (2) .................................................................... 
28,628 
Commitment fees on undrawn portions of debt ............................................................. 
— 
Total financial expenses ...............................................................................................  $  104,048 

2016 

2015 
$  72,178 
  17,418 
— 
$  89,596 

2014 
$  15,888 
4,834 
48 
$  20,770 

  For the year ended December 31,   

(1)  The  increase  in  interest  payable  in  each  year  is  primarily  attributable  to  increases  in  the  Company’s  debt  balance. 
Average  debt  outstanding  during  the  years  ended  December  31,  2016,  2015  and  2014  was  $1,986.6  million,  $1,941.0 
million and $783.9 million, respectively. Interest payable during those periods was offset by interest capitalized as part 
of our Newbuilding Program (as described in Note 5) of $6.3 million, $5.6 million and $16.6 million, respectively. 
(2)  The amortization of deferred financing fees in the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 included charges of 
$14.4  million,  $2.7  million  and  $0.5  million,  respectively  for  the  write-offs  of  deferred  financing  fees  during  those 
periods. The write-off of deferred financing fees in the year ended December 31, 2016 includes $3.2 million related to 
the repayment of debt as a result of the sales of five vessels and $11.2 million related to the refinancing of outstanding 
borrowings  under  various  credit  facilities  and  the  repurchase  of  our  Convertible  Notes  as  described  in  Note  11.  The 
write-off  of  deferred  financing  fees  in  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015  relates  to  the  refinancing  of  outstanding 
indebtedness. The write-off of deferred financing fees in the year ended December 31, 2014 relates to the repayment of 
debt as a result of the sales of four vessels. Amortization of deferred financing fees was reduced by the capitalization of 
deferred financing fee amortization as part of our Newbuilding Program of $0.8 million during the year ended December 
31, 2014. No deferred financing amortization was capitalized during the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. 

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20.  Tax 

Scorpio Tankers Inc. and its subsidiaries are incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and in accordance 
with  the  income  tax  laws  of  the  Marshall  Islands,  are  not  subject  to  Marshall  Islands’  income  tax.  Based  upon  review  of 
applicable  laws  and  regulations,  and  after  consultation  with  counsel,  we  do  not  believe  we  are  subject  to  material  income 
taxes  in  any jurisdiction,  including  the  United States  of America.  Therefore, we did not  have  any  tax  charges, benefits, or 
balances as of or for the periods ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014. 

21.  (Loss) / earnings per share 

The calculation of both basic and diluted (loss) / earnings per share is based on net income or loss attributable to 

equity holders of the parent and weighted average outstanding shares of: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars except for share data 
Net (loss) or income attributable to equity holders of the  

For the year ended December 31, 
2015 

2014 

2016 

parent - basic ......................................................................................  $ 
Convertible Notes interest expense .................................................... 
Convertible Notes deferred financing amortization ........................... 

(24,903)  $ 
— 
— 

$ 

217,749 
19,630 
1,756 

52,091 
— 
— 

Net (loss) or income attributable to equity holders of the parent - 

diluted .................................................................................................  $ 

Basic weighted average number of shares ............................................. 
Effect of dilutive potential basic shares: 

Restricted stock .................................................................................. 
Convertible Notes ............................................................................... 

Diluted weighted average number of shares .......................................... 

(24,903)  $ 

239,135 
  161,436,449 

$ 
52,091 
  171,851,061 

  161,118,654 

— 
— 
— 
  161,118,654 

7,323,894 
30,978,983 
38,302,877 
  199,739,326 

4,441,741 
— 
4,441,741 
  176,292,802 

(Loss) / Earnings Per Share: 

Basic ...................................................................................................  $ 
Diluted ................................................................................................  $ 

(0.15)  $ 
(0.15)  $ 

1.35 
1.20 

$ 
$ 

0.30 
0.30 

During the year ended December 31, 2016, we incurred a net loss and as a result, the inclusion of potentially dilutive 
shares  relating  to  unvested  shares  of  restricted  stock  and  our  Convertible  Notes  were  excluded  from  the  computation  of 
diluted  earnings  per  share  because  their  effect  would  have  been  anti-dilutive.  Accordingly,  Convertible  Notes  interest 
expense, deferred financing amortization and the potentially dilutive securities relating to the conversion of the Convertible 
Notes (representing 34,049,792 shares of common stock) along with the potentially dilutive impact of 12,613,585 unvested 
shares of restricted stock were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share.  

The  dilutive  effect  of  38,302,877  shares  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2015  relates  to  31,791,435  potentially 

dilutive shares relating to our Convertible Notes and 13,611,270 unvested shares of restricted stock.  

Convertible Notes interest expense, deferred financing amortization and the potentially dilutive securities relating to 
the  conversion  of  the  Convertible  Notes  (representing  15,015,451  shares  of  common  stock)  were  excluded  from  the 
computation of diluted earnings per share during the year ended December 31, 2014 because their effect would have been 
anti-dilutive  under  the  if-converted  method.  The  dilutive  effect  of  4,441,741  shares  of  restricted  stock  for  the  year  ended 
December 31, 2014 related to 12,387,327 unvested restricted shares of restricted stock. 

22.  Financial instruments - financial and other risks 

Funding and capital risk management 

We manage our funding and capital resources to ensure our ability to continue as a going concern while maximizing 

the return to the shareholder through optimization of the debt and equity balance. 

IFRS 13 requires classifications of fair value measures into Levels 1, 2 and 3. Level 1 fair value measurements are 
those  derived  from  quoted  prices  (unadjusted)  in  active  markets  for  identical  assets  or  liabilities.  Level  2  fair  value 
measurements are those derived from inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset 
or liability, either directly (i.e. as prices) or indirectly (i.e. derived from prices). Level 3 fair value measurements are those 
derived from valuation techniques that include inputs for the asset or liability that are not based on observable market data 
(unobservable inputs). 

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The fair values and carrying values of our financial instruments at December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, are 

shown in the table below.  

Categories of Financial Instruments 

Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars 
Financial assets 
Cash and cash equivalents (1) ................................................  
Loans and receivables (2) ......................................................  
Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss (3) .................  

Financial liabilities 
Accounts payable (4) .............................................................  
Accrued expenses (4) ............................................................  
Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss (3) ................  
Secured bank loans (5) ..........................................................  
Finance lease (6) ....................................................................  
Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2020 (7) ..................................  
Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2017 (7) ..................................  
Convertible Notes (8) ............................................................  

  As of December 31, 2016 
Carrying 
Value 

Fair 
value 

  As of December 31, 2015   

Fair 
value 

Carrying 
Value 

$ 

$ 

99,887  
42,329  
116  

99,887 
42,329 
116 

$ 

200,970 
69,017 
— 

$ 

200,970 
69,017 
— 

$ 

9,282  
23,024  
—  
  1,466,940  
—  
48,252  
52,330  
286,321  

$ 

9,282 
23,024 
— 
  1,466,940 
— 
53,750 
51,750 
348,500 

$ 

25,683 
32,643 
1,255 
  1,586,396 
53,372 
47,300 
51,129 
334,301 

$ 

25,683 
32,643 
1,255 
  1,586,396 
53,372 
53,750 
51,750 
358,500 

(1)   Cash and cash equivalents are considered Level 1 items as they represent liquid assets with short-term maturities. 
(2)   We  consider  that  the  carrying  amount  of  accounts  receivable  approximate  their  fair  value  due  to  the  relative  short 

maturity of these instruments. 

(3)  The  derivative  financial  instrument  at  December 31,  2016  and  December 31,  2015  consists  of  the  profit  or  loss 
agreement relating to Densa Crocodile whereby the profits or losses above or below the daily time charter rate are shared 
with a third party who neither owns nor operates the vessel. This instrument is recorded at the present value of estimated 
future  cash  flows  which  are  derived  from  observable  time  charter  rates  and  discounted  based  on  the  applicable  yield 
curves to determine the fair value. As such, we classify this liability as a Level 2 fair value measurement. 

(4)   We consider that the carrying amount of accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate the fair value due to the 

relative short maturity of these instruments. 

(5)   The  carrying  value  of  our  secured  bank  loans  are  measured  at  amortized  cost  using  the  effective  interest  method.  We 
consider that their carrying value approximates fair value because the interest rates on these instruments change with, or 
approximate, market interest rates. Accordingly, we consider its fair value to be a Level 2 measurement. These amounts 
are shown net of $31.1 million and $46.7 million of unamortized deferred financing fees as of December 31, 2016 and 
2015, respectively.  

(6)  We considered that the carrying value of our finance lease approximated fair value due to the relative short maturity of 

the instrument. 

(7)   The carrying value of our Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2020 and 2017 are measured at amortized cost using the effective 
interest method. The carrying values shown in the table are the face value of the notes. These notes are shown net of $0.5 
million  and $1.1  million of unamortized deferred  financing fees, respectively, on our  consolidated balance  sheet  as of 
December 31,  2016.  Our  Senior  Notes  Due  2020  and  2017  are  quoted  on  the  New  York  Stock  Exchange  under  the 
symbols  ‘SBNA’  and  ‘SBNB’,  respectively.  We  consider  their  fair  values  to  be  Level  1  measurements  due  to  their 
quotation on an active exchange.  

(8)   The carrying value of our Convertible Notes shown in the table above is its face value. The liability component of the 
Convertible Notes has been recorded within Long-term debt on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016, 
net  of  $4.6  million  of  unamortized  deferred  financing  fees.  The  equity  component  of  the  Convertible  Notes  has  been 
recorded within Additional paid-in capital on the consolidated balance sheet, net of $1.9 million of deferred financing 
fees. We consider its fair value to be a Level 2 measurement.  

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Financial risk management objectives 

We identify and evaluate significant risks on an ongoing basis with the objective of managing the sensitivity of our 
results and financial position to those risks. These risks include market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and foreign exchange 
risk. 

The use of financial derivatives is governed by our policies as approved by the board of directors. 

Market risk 

Our  activities  expose  us  to  the  risks  inherent  with  the  tanker  industry,  which  has  historically  been  volatile,  and 

financial risks of changes in interest rates. 

Spot market rate risk 

The cyclical nature of the tanker industry causes significant increases or decreases in the revenue that we earn from 
our vessels, particularly those vessels that operate in the spot market or participate in pools that are concentrated in the spot 
market such as the Scorpio Group Pools. We currently have five vessels on time charter contracts. Additionally, we have the 
ability to remove our vessels from the pools on relatively short notice if attractive time charter opportunities arise. A $1,000 
per day increase or decrease in spot rates for all of our vessel classes would have increased or decreased our operating income 
by $31.1 million, $31.4 million and $20.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. 

Interest rate risk 

The  sensitivity  analyses  below  have  been  determined  based  on  the  exposure  to  interest  rates  for  non-derivative 
instruments at the balance sheet date. For floating rate liabilities, the analysis is prepared assuming the amount of liability 
outstanding at the balance sheet date was outstanding for the entire year. 

If interest rates had been 1% higher/lower and all other variables were held constant, our net loss for the year ended 
December 31, 2016 would have decreased/increased by $14.8 million. This is mainly attributable to our exposure to interest 
rate movements on our variable interest rate credit facilities as described in Note 11. 

If interest rates had been 1% higher/lower and all other variables were held constant, our net income for the year 
ended December 31, 2015 would have decreased/increased by $13.9 million. This is mainly attributable to our exposure to 
interest rate movements on our variable interest rate credit facilities as described in Note 11. 

If interest rates had been 1% higher/lower and all other variables were held constant, our net income for the year 
ended  December 31,  2014  would  have  decreased/increased  by  $2.5  million.  This  is  mainly  attributable  to  our  exposure  to 
interest rate movements on our variable interest rate credit facilities that were in place during that year. 

Credit risk 

Credit risk is the potential exposure of loss in the event of non-performance by customers and derivative instrument 

counterparties. 

We only place cash deposits with major banks covered with strong and acceptable credit ratings. 

Accounts receivable are generally not collateralized; however, we believe that the credit risk is partially offset by the 
creditworthiness  of  our  counterparties  including  the  commercial  and  technical  managers.  We  did  not  experience  material 
credit losses on our accounts receivables portfolio in the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014. 

The carrying amount of financial assets recognized in our consolidated financial statements represents the maximum 
exposure to credit risk without taking account of the value of any collateral obtained. We did not experience any impairment 
losses on financial assets in the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014. 

We monitor exposure to credit risk, and believe that there is no substantial credit risk arising from counterparties. 

Liquidity risk 

Liquidity  risk  is  the  risk  that  an  entity  will  encounter  difficulty  in  raising  funds  to  meet  commitments  associated 

with financial instruments. 

We manage liquidity risk by maintaining adequate reserves and borrowing facilities and by continuously monitoring 

forecast and actual cash flows. 

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Current  economic  conditions  make  forecasting  difficult,  and  there  is  the  possibility  that  our  actual  trading 
performance during the coming year may be materially different from expectations. As described in Note 11, our 2011 Credit 
Facility and our DVB Credit Facility are scheduled to mature in May 2017 and August 2017, respectively. As described in 
Note  23,  in  2017  we  refinanced  four  of  the  seven  vessels  collateralized  under  the  2011  Credit  Facility.  Additionally,  we 
received  an offer  to  refinance  the  remaining  amounts under  the 2011  Credit  Facility  (via  the  non-binding offer  to  sell  and 
leaseback three vessels as described in Note 4) and a commitment to refinance our DVB Credit Facility in 2017 (as described 
in Note 23) which remain subject to the execution of definitive documentation and customary conditions precedent. It is also 
likely that additional, currently uncommitted sources of financing will be required to meet the financial commitment relating 
to  the  scheduled  maturity  of  our  Senior  Unsecured  Notes  Due  2017,  which  are  scheduled  to  mature  in  October  2017.  We 
could also pursue other means to raise liquidity, such as through the sale of vessels, to meet our obligations. There can be no 
assurance that these or other measures will be successful and a deterioration in economic conditions or a failure to refinance 
our  debt  that  is  maturing  could  cause  us  to  breach  our  debt  covenants  and  could  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  our 
business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition. 

Based  on  internal  forecasts  and  projections,  which  assume  the  refinancing  of  the  aforementioned  debt  that  is 
maturing in 2017, and that take into account reasonably possible changes in our trading performance, we believe that we have 
adequate  financial  resources  to  continue  in  operation  and  meet  our  financial  commitments  (including  but  not  limited  to 
newbuilding installments, debt service obligations and charterhire commitments) for a period of at least twelve months from 
the date of approval of these consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, we continue to adopt the going concern basis in 
preparing our financial statements. 

Remaining contractual maturity on secured and unsecured credit facilities 

The following table details our remaining contractual maturity for our secured and unsecured credit facilities. The 
amounts represent the future undiscounted cash flows of the financial liability based on the earliest date on which we can be 
required to pay. The table includes both interest and principal cash flows and takes into consideration any amounts fixed via 
the interest rate swaps discussed above. 

As  the  interest  cash  flows  are  not  fixed,  the  interest  amount  included  has  been  determined  by  reference  to  the 

projected interest rates as illustrated by the yield curves existing at the reporting date. 

To be repaid as follows: 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Less than 1 month .................................................................................................................... 
1-3 months ............................................................................................................................... 
3 months to 1 year .................................................................................................................... 
1-5 years .................................................................................................................................. 
5+ years ................................................................................................................................... 
Total ......................................................................................................................................... 

As of December 31, 
2015 
2016 

$ 

32,997 
41,577 
354,738 
  1,723,306 
54,330 
$  2,206,948 

$ 

28,065 
41,901 
187,305 
  1,700,643 
525,888 
$  2,483,802 

All other current liabilities fall due within less than one month. 

The following table details our remaining contractual maturity for derivative financial instruments (which include 
the profit or loss sharing agreement and the interest rate swaps). The amounts represent the future undiscounted cash flows of 
the financial liability or asset based on the earliest date on which we can be required to pay or receive. 

In thousands of U.S. dollars 
Asset 
Less than 1 month .................................................................................................................... 
1-3 months ............................................................................................................................... 
Liability 
Less than 1 month .................................................................................................................... 
1-3 months ............................................................................................................................... 
3 months to 1 year .................................................................................................................... 
1-5 years .................................................................................................................................. 
Total ......................................................................................................................................... 

$ 

$ 

As of December 31, 
2015 
2016 

— 
116 

— 
— 
— 
— 
116 

$ 

$ 

— 
— 

— 
320 
880 
84 
1,284 

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Foreign Exchange Rate Risk 

Our primary economic environment is the international shipping market. This market utilizes the U.S. Dollar as its 
functional  currency.  Consequently,  virtually  all  of  our  revenues  and  the  majority  of  our  operating  expenses  are  in  U.S. 
Dollars.  However,  we  incur  some  of  our  combined  expenses  in  other  currencies,  particularly  the  Euro.  The  amount  and 
frequency  of  some  of  these  expenses  (such  as  vessel  repairs,  supplies  and  stores)  may  fluctuate  from  period  to  period. 
Depreciation in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies will increase the U.S. dollar cost of us paying such 
expenses.  The  portion  of  our  business  conducted  in  other  currencies  could  increase  in  the  future,  which  could  expand  our 
exposure to losses arising from currency fluctuations. 

There is a risk that currency fluctuations will have a negative effect on our cash flows. We have not entered into any 
hedging contracts to protect against currency fluctuations. However, we have some ability to shift the purchase of goods and 
services  from  one  country  to  another  and,  thus,  from  one  currency  to  another,  on  relatively  short  notice.  We  may  seek  to 
hedge this currency fluctuation risk in the future. 

23.  Subsequent events 

Vessel Deliveries and Related Debt Drawdowns 

In February 2017, we took delivery of STI Selatar, an LR2 product tanker that was under construction, from SSME 
and  drew  down  $29.4  million  from  our  Credit  Suisse  Credit  Facility  to  partially  finance  the  purchase  of  this  vessel. 
Additionally,  in  March  2017,  we  drew  down  $29.0  million  from  our  Credit  Suisse  Credit  Facility  to  partially  finance  the 
purchase of STI Rambla, an LR2 product tanker that is currently under construction at SSME and is expected to be delivered 
before the end of March 2017. The drawdowns are summarized as follows: 

Drawdown amount 
(in millions of  
U.S. dollars) 

$ 

29.4  
29.0  

Drawdown date 
February 2017 
March 2017 

Collateral 
  STI Selatar   
  STI Rambla  (1) 

(1)   Amount drawn to partially finance the expected delivery of this vessel from SSME, which is scheduled to occur before 

the end of March 2017. 

2017 Credit Facility 

In  March  2017,  we  executed  a  senior  secured  term  loan  facility  with  a  group  of  financial  institutions  led  by 
Macquarie  Bank  Limited  (London  Branch)  for  up  to $172.0  million,  or  the  2017  Credit  Facility.  The  2017  Credit  Facility 
consists  of  five  tranches;  including  two  commercial  tranches  of  $15.0  million  and  $25.0  million,  a  KEXIM  Guaranteed 
Tranche of $48.0 million, a KEXIM Funded Tranche of $52.0 million, and a GIEK Guaranteed Tranche of $32.0 million. 

The 2017 Credit Facility is expected to be used to partially finance the purchase of eight MR product tankers that are 
currently under construction at HMD. Drawdowns will be available at an amount equal to the lower of 60% of the contract 
price and 60% of the fair market value of each respective vessel. Other key terms are as follows: 

•  The  first  commercial  tranche  of  $15.0  million  has  a  final  maturity  of  six  years  from  the  drawdown  date  of  each 

vessel, bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.25% per annum, and has a 15 year repayment profile.  

•  The second commercial tranche of $25.0 million has a final maturity of nine years from the drawdown date of each 
vessel (assuming KEXIM or GIEK have not exercised their option to call for prepayment of the KEXIM and GIEK 
funded and guaranteed tranches by the date falling two months prior to the maturity of the first commercial tranche 
and in the event that the first commercial tranche has not been extended), bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 
2.25% per annum, and has a 15 year repayment profile.  

•  The KEXIM Funded Tranche and GIEK Guaranteed Tranche have a final maturity of 12 years from the drawdown 
date of each vessel (assuming the commercial tranches are refinanced through that date), bear interest at LIBOR plus 
a margin of 2.15% per annum, and have a 12 year repayment profile.  

•  The KEXIM Guaranteed Tranche has a final maturity of 12 years from the drawdown date of each vessel (assuming 
the  commercial  tranches  are  refinanced  through  that  date),  bears  interest  at  LIBOR  plus  a  margin  of  1.60%  per 
annum, and has a 12 year repayment profile. 

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The credit facility contains financial and restrictive covenants, which require us to, among other things, comply with 
certain financial tests (described below); deliver quarterly and annual financial statements and annual projections; maintain 
adequate insurances; comply with laws (including environmental laws and ERISA); maintain flag and class of our vessels. 
Other such covenants may,  among other things, restrict consolidations,  mergers or sales of our assets; require us to obtain 
lender  approval  on  changes  in  our  vessel  manager;  limit  our  ability  to  place  liens  on  our  assets;  limit  our  ability  to  incur 
additional indebtedness; prohibit us from paying dividends if there is a covenant breach under the loan or an event of default 
has occurred or would occur as a result of payment of such dividend; prohibit our transactions with affiliates. 

Our 2017 Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 
•  Consolidated tangible net worth no less than $1.0 billion plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive net income (on a 
consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after January 1, 2016 and (ii) 50% of the net proceeds 
of new equity issues occurring on or after January 1, 2016. 

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on a 

trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel and $250,000 

each time chartered-in vessel. 

•  The aggregate of the FMV of the vessels provided as collateral under the facility shall at all times be no less than 

135% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the loans under the credit facility.  

BNP Paribas Credit Facility 

In January and February 2017, we refinanced the outstanding indebtedness related to STI Sapphire and STI Emerald 
by  repaying  an  aggregate  of  $26.3  million  on  our  2011  Credit  Facility  and  drawing  down  an  aggregate  amount  of  $27.6 
million from our BNP Paribas Credit Facility. The drawdown amounts and dates were as follows:   

Drawdown amount 
(in millions of  
U.S. dollars) 

$ 

13.8 
13.8 

  Drawdown date 
January 2017 
February 2017   

Collateral 
  STI Sapphire  
  STI Emerald  

HSH Nordbank Credit Facility 

In  January  2017,  we  entered  into  a  senior  secured  credit  facility  agreement  with  HSH  Nordbank  AG  for  $31.1 
million, or the HSH Nordbank Credit Facility. In February 2017, we refinanced the outstanding indebtedness related to STI 
Duchessa  and  STI  Onyx  by  repaying  an  aggregate  of  $23.7  million  on  our  2011  Credit  Facility  and  drawing  down  an 
aggregate of $31.1 million from this facility as follows: 

Drawdown amount 
(in millions of  
U.S. dollars) 

    Drawdown date      Collateral 

$ 

16.5 
14.6 

February 2017   
February 2017   

STI Duchessa   
STI Onyx 

Repayments on all borrowings under the HSH Nordbank Credit Facility are scheduled to be made in 20 consecutive 
quarterly installments. The first eight repayment installments shall be $745,669 each and the next 12 repayment installments 
shall be $648,408 each, the last of which shall be payable together with an additional balloon installment equal to the then 
outstanding balance of the loan. The facility has a final maturity of five years from the first drawdown date, and bears interest 
at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.50% per annum. 

The credit facility contains financial and restrictive covenants, which require us to, among other things, comply with 
certain financial tests (described below); deliver quarterly and annual financial statements and annual projections; maintain 
adequate insurances; comply with laws (including environmental laws and ERISA); maintain flag and class of our vessels. 
Other such covenants may,  among other things, restrict consolidations,  mergers or sales of our assets; require us to obtain 
lender  approval  on  changes  in  our  vessel  manager;  limit  our  ability  to  place  liens  on  our  assets;  limit  our  ability  to  incur 
additional indebtedness; prohibit us from paying dividends if there is a covenant breach under the loan or an event of default 
has occurred or would occur as a result of payment of such dividend; prohibit our transactions with affiliates. 

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Our HSH Nordbank Credit Facility includes financial covenants that require us to maintain: 

•  The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00. 
•  Consolidated tangible net worth no less than $1.0 billion plus (i) 25% of the cumulative positive net income (on a 
consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after January 1, 2016 and (ii) 50% of the net proceeds 
of new equity issues occurring on or after January 1, 2016. 

•  The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense (excluding non-cash items) greater than 2.50 to 1.00 calculated on a 

trailing four quarter basis. 

•  Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or $500,000 per each owned vessel and $250,000 

each time chartered-in vessel. 

•  The aggregate of the FMV of the vessels provided as collateral under the facility shall at all times be no less than 

140% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of the loans under the credit facility.  

DVB 2017 Credit Facility 

In January 2017, we received a commitment for a credit facility of up to $81.4 million from DVB Bank SE, or the 
DVB 2017 Credit Facility, to refinance our previous facility with DVB Bank SE. The new credit facility is expected to be 
used to refinance the existing indebtedness on four product tankers, has a final maturity of December 2021, and bears interest 
at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.75% per annum. The available borrowings may be used to finance up to 63% of the fair market 
value of the respective vessels. 

The  remaining  terms  and  conditions,  including  financial  covenants,  are  similar  to  those  set  forth  above  in  the 
Company’s  existing  credit  facilities.  The  loan  facility  is  subject  to  customary  conditions  precedent  and  the  execution  of 
definitive documentation. 

Dividend Declaration 

On  February  13,  2017,  our  Board  of  Directors  declared  a  quarterly  cash  dividend  of  $0.01  per  share,  payable  on 

March 30, 2017 to all shareholders of record as of February 23, 2017. 

Convertible Senior Notes due 2019 

On  February  23,  2017,  the  conversion  rate  of  our  Convertible  Notes  was  adjusted  to  reflect  a  cash  dividend  with 
respect to our common shares. The new conversion rate for the Convertible Notes was adjusted to 97.9316 of our common 
shares per $1,000 principal amount of the Convertible Notes, representing an increase of the prior conversion rate of 0.2277 
shares per $1,000 principal amount of the Convertible Notes. 

Time and Bareboat Chartered-in Vessels 

As described in Note 17, in December 2016, we entered into agreements to bareboat-in seven Handymax ice-class 
1A product tankers. The agreements include purchase options, which can be exercised through December 31, 2018. If we do 
not exercise the purchase options, the bareboat-in agreements expire on March 31, 2019. 

Three of the vessels were previously time chartered-in by us for $15,600 per day. These time charter-in contracts 
were canceled in January 2017 and replaced by the new bareboat contracts at a rate of $7,500 per day. The remaining four 
vessels were chartered-in, on a bareboat basis, at $6,000 per day. These vessels were delivered in February 2017. 

In February 2017, we entered into a new time charter agreement on a 2013 built, LR2 product tanker, which we then 
time chartered-in, for an additional six months at $14,360 per day effective February 2017. We also have the option to extend 
the charter for an additional six months at $15,385 per day. 

In February 2017, we entered into new time charter agreements on two 2007 built, ice-class 1B Handymax product 
tankers  which  we  then  time  chartered-in,  each  for  one  year  at  $11,250  per  day,  one  effective  March  2017  and  the  other 
effective May 2017. We also have options to extend these charters, each for additional one year, each at $13,250 per day. 

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C O R P O R A T E   I N F O R M A T I O N

SENIOR MANAGEMENT  
AND DIRECTORS
EMANUELE A. LAURO
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

ROBERT BUGBEE
President & Director

CAMERON MACKEY
Chief Operating Officer & Director

FILIPPO LAURO
Vice President

BRIAN LEE
Chief Financial Officer

LUCA FORGIONE
General Counsel

ANOUSHKA KACHELO
Company Secretary

ADEMARO LANZARA
Director

ALEXANDRE ALBERTINI
Director

MARIANNE ØKLAND
Director

JOSE TARRUELLA
Director

REIDAR BREKKE
Director

CORPORATE OFFICES
Monaco
Le Millenium
9, Boulevard Charles III 
MC 98000 Monaco
Tel +377 9798 5716

New York
150 East 58th Street
New York, NY 10155
Tel +1 212 542 1616

Investor.relations@scorpiotankers.com

STOCK LISTING
Scorpio Tankers Inc.’s common stock is traded  
on the New York Stock Exchange under the  
symbol STNG. 

TRANSFER AGENT
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Canton, MA 02021
USA

LEGAL COUNSEL
Seward & Kissel LLP
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USA

INVESTOR RELATIONS
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Chief Financial Officer

Scorpio Tankers Inc.
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A B O U T   U S

Scorpio Tankers Inc. is a provider of marine transportation of petroleum products worldwide. As of March 31, 

2017,  our  owned  fleet  consisted  of  80  product  tankers  (23  LR2,  14  Handymax,  and  43  MR  tankers)  with  an 

average age of 2.3 years. Additionally, we time or bareboat charter-in 19 product tankers (one LR2, one LR1, 

eight MR and nine Handymax tankers) and have also contracted for the construction of seven newbuilding MR 

product tankers which are expected to be delivered throughout the remainder of 2017 and the first quarter of 

2018. Scorpio Tankers Inc. is incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands and has its principal offices in 

Monaco and New York. Scorpio Tankers is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol STNG. 

MONACO
Le Millenium—9, Boulevard Charles III—MC 98000 Monaco   •   Tel +377 9798 5716

NE W  YORK
150 East 58th Street—New York, NY 10155   •   Tel +1 212 542 1616

investor.relations@scorpiotankers.com