Aframax chartering in Mediterranean described as steady, amidst speculation of potential Iraqi crude oil exports via Ceyhan

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Persian Gulf VLCC dirty taker rates edged 10-12 Worldscale pts down to w82.5 as charterers a completed fixing June-loading stems of Asia, said players. A number of players held out until the last minute before securing tonnage in a bid to fix weaker rates, according to surces. "The market is maintaining strong numbers despite the summer downturn in demand for crude," said a broker.