UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 20-F

(Mark One)

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

OR

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


For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014
OR
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013

OR

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


For the transition period from _________________ to _________________
OR
For the transition period from _________________ to _________________

OR

o¨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 _________________


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

+377-9898-5716

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 Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share New York Stock Exchange
7.50% Senior Notes due 2017 New York Stock Exchange

6.75% Senior Notes due 2020New York Stock Exchange


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

NONE
(Title of class)

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act.

NONE
(Title of class)

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, 2013,2014, there were 198,791,502164,574,542 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.

YesX No 
     

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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).

YesX 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  x
 
Accelerated filer  o¨
 
Non-accelerated filer  o¨

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


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X International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the internationalInternational Accounting Standards Board
  
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 Item 17  Item 18

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS
 OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE
 KEY INFORMATION
 INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY18
 UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS37
 OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS37
 DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES72
 MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS.TRANSACTIONS78
 FINANCIAL INFORMATION82
 OFFER AND THE LISTING83
 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION84
 QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK91
 DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES92
92
 DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES92
 MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS92
 CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES92
 AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT93
 CODE OF ETHICS93
 PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES93
 EXEMPTIONS FROM LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES94
 PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASESPURCHASERS94
 CHANGE IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT94
 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE94
 MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE95
95
 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS95
 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS95
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Matters discussed in this report may constitute 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 isare 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 safe harbor legislation. Thedocument, the words “believe,” “anticipate,“expect,“intends,“anticipate,” “estimate,” “forecast,“intend,” “plan,” “target,” “project,” “plan,” “potential,“likely,” “may,” “should,“will,“expect,“would,“pending”“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, our 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 these important factors otherand 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 include:
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 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, the strengthus;
our dependence on key personnel;
adequacy of world economies and currencies, general market conditions, including fluctuations in charter rates and vessel values, changes in demand for tanker vessel capacity, changes in our operating expenses, including bunker prices, drydocking and insurance costs, the market for coverage;
our vessels, availability of financing and refinancing, charter counterparty performance, ability to obtain financing and comply with covenants in such financing arrangements, indemnities from customers;
changes in governmental ruleslaws, treaties or regulations;
the volatility of the price of our common shares; and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities, 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 and
other factors described from time to time in the reportsreport we file and furnish with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. We caution readers of




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 place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only asdiffer materially from those expressed in any of their dates. We undertake no obligation to update or revise anyour 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.D 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.

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, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009.2010. 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, 20132014,2012 2013 and 20112012 and our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 20132014 and 2012,2013, together with the notes thereto, are included herein. Our audited consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 20102011 and 20092010 and our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2012, 2011 2010 and 2009,2010, and the notes thereto, are not included herein.

We began our operations in October 2009, when Liberty Holding Company Ltd., or Liberty, a wholly-owned subsidiary



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 For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars except per share and share data2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Consolidated income statement data 
  
  
  
  
Revenue: 
  
  
  
  
Vessel revenue$342,807
 $207,580
 $115,381
 $82,110
 $38,798
Operating expenses:   
  
  
  
Vessel operating costs(78,823) (40,204) (30,353) (31,370) (18,440)
Voyage expenses(7,533) (4,846) (21,744) (6,881) (2,542)
Charterhire(139,168) (115,543) (43,701) (22,750) (276)
Impairment (1)

 
 
 (66,611) 
Depreciation(42,617) (23,595) (14,818) (18,460) (10,179)
General and administrative expenses(48,129) (25,788) (11,536) (11,637) (6,200)
Write down of vessels held for sale and loss from sales of vessels(3,978) (21,187) (10,404) 
 
Gain on sale of VLGCs
 41,375
 
 
 
Gain on sale of VLCCs51,419
        
Gain on sale of Dorian shares10,924
 
 
 
 
Re-measurement of investment in Dorian(13,895) 
 
 
 
Total operating expenses(271,800) (189,788) (132,556) (157,709) (37,637)
Operating income/(loss)71,007
 17,792
 (17,175) (75,599) 1,161
Other income and expense:   
  
  
  
Financial expenses(20,770) (2,705) (8,512) (7,060) (3,231)
Realized gain / (loss) on derivative financial instruments17
 3
 443
 
 (280)
Unrealized gain / (loss) on derivative financial instruments264
 567
 (1,231) 
 
Financial income203
 1,147
 35
 51
 37
Share of profit from associate1,473
 369
 
 
 
Other expense, net(103) (158) (97) (119) (509)
Total other income and expense(18,916) (777) (9,362) (7,128) (3,983)
Net income/(loss)$52,091
 $17,015
 $(26,537) $(82,727) $(2,822)
Earnings/(loss) per common share:(2)
 
  
  
  
  
Basic earnings / (loss) per share$0.30
 $0.12
 $(0.64) $(2.88) $(0.18)
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share$0.30
 $0.11
 $(0.64) $(2.88) $(0.18)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding171,851,061
 146,504,055
 41,413,339
 28,704,876
 15,600,813
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding176,292,802
 148,339,378
 41,413,339
 28,704,876
 15,600,813

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Table of which our founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Emanuele Lauro, is a member, transferred to us three vessel owning and operating subsidiaries. Prior to October 1, 2009, our historical consolidated financial statements were prepared on a carve-out basis from the financial statements of Liberty. These carve-out financial statements include all assets, liabilities and results of operations of the three vessel-owning subsidiaries owned by us, formerly subsidiaries of Liberty, for the periods presented. Prior to October 1, 2009, certain of the expenses incurred by these subsidiaries for commercial, technical and administrative management services were under management agreements with other entities owned and controlled by the Lolli-Ghetti family, which we refer to collectively as the Scorpio Group, consisting of: (i) Scorpio Ship Management S.A.M., or SSM; and Scorpio Commercial Management S.A.M., or SCM; which provide us and third parties with technical and commercial management services, respectively; (ii) Liberty, which provided us with administrative services until March 13, 2012 when the administrative services agreement was assigned to Scorpio Services Holding Limited, or SSH, a company owned and controlled by the Lolli-Ghetti family; and (iii) other affiliated entities. Since agreements with related parties are by definition not at arms length, the expenses incurred under these agreements may have been different than the historical costs incurred if the subsidiaries had operated as unaffiliated entities during prior periods. Our estimates of any differences between historical expenses and the expenses that may have been incurred had the subsidiaries been stand-alone entities during 2009 have been disclosed in the notes to our historical consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009 which are not presented herein.

Contents

 As of December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Balance sheet data 
  
  
  
  
Cash and cash equivalents$116,143
 $78,845
 $87,165
 $36,833
 $68,187
Vessels and drydock1,971,878
 530,270
 395,412
 322,458
 333,425
Vessels under construction404,877
 649,526
 50,251
 60,333
 
Total assets2,804,643
 1,646,676
 573,280
 448,230
 412,268
Current and non-current debt1,571,522
 167,129
 142,459
 145,568
 143,188
Shareholders’ equity1,162,848
 1,450,723
 414,790
 286,853
 264,783
 For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Cash flow data 
  
  
  
  
Net cash inflow/(outflow) 
  
  
  
  
Operating activities$93,916
 $(5,655) $(1,928) $(12,452) $4,907
Investing activities(1,158,234) (935,101) (90,155) (122,573) (245,595)
Financing activities1,101,616
 932,436
 142,415
 103,671
 308,431
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  For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars except per share and share data 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
Consolidated income statement data                    
Revenue:                    
Vessel revenue $207,580  $115,381  $82,110  $38,798  $27,619 
Operating expenses:                    
Vessel operating costs  (40,204)  (30,353)  (31,370)  (18,440)  (8,562)
Voyage expenses  (4,846)  (21,744)  (6,881)  (2,542)  —   
Charterhire  (115,543)  (43,701)  (22,750)  (276)  (3,073)
Impairment (1)  —     —     (66,611)  —     (4,512)
Depreciation  (23,595)  (14,818)  (18,460)  (10,179)  (6,835)
General and administrative expenses  (25,788)  (11,536)  (11,637)  (6,200)  (417)
Write down of vessels held for sale and loss from sales of vessels  (21,187)  (10,404)  —     —     —   
Gain on sale of VLGCs  41,375   —     —     —     —   
Total operating expenses  (189,788)  (132,556)  (157,709)  (37,637)  (23,399)
Operating income/(loss)  17,792   (17,175)  (75,599)  1,161   4,220 
Other income and expense:                    
Financial expenses  (2,705)  (8,512)  (7,060)  (3,231)  (699)
Realized gain / (loss) on derivative financial instruments  3   443   —     (280)  (808)
Unrealized gain / (loss) on derivative financial instruments  567   (1,231)  —     —     956 
Financial income  1,147   35   51   37   5 
Share of profit from associate  369   —     —     —     —   
Other expense, net  (158)  (97)  (119)  (509)  (256)
Total other income and expense  (777)  (9,362)  (7,128)  (3,983)  (802)
Net income/(loss) $17,015  $(26,537) $(82,727) $(2,822) $3,418 
Earnings/(loss) per common share(2):                    
Basic earnings / (loss) per share $0.12  $(0.64) $(2.88) $(0.18) $0.61 
Diluted earnings / (loss) per share $0.11  $(0.64) $(2.88) $(0.18) $0.61 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding  146,504,055   41,413,339   28,704,876   15,600,813   5,589,147 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding  148,339,378   41,413,339   28,704,876   15,600,813   5,589,147 

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  As of December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
 Balance sheet data                    
 Cash and cash equivalents $78,845  $87,165  $36,833  $68,187  $444 
 Vessels and drydock  530,270   395,412   322,458   333,425   99,594 
 Vessels under construction  649,526   50,251   60,333   —     —   
 Total assets  1,646,676   573,280   448,230   412,268   104,423 
 Current and non-current bank loans  167,129   142,459   145,568   143,188   36,200 
 Shareholders’ equity  1,450,723   414,790   286,853   264,783   61,329 

  For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
Cash flow data                    
 Net cash inflow/(outflow)                    
 Operating activities $(5,655) $(1,928) $(12,452) $4,907  $9,306 
 Investing activities  (935,101)  (90,155)  (122,573)  (245,595)  —   
 Financing activities  932,436   142,415   103,671   308,431   (12,469)

(1)In the yearsyear ended December 31, 2011, and December 31, 2009, we recorded an impairment charge of $66.6 million for 12 owned vessels and $4.5 million for two owned vessels, respectively.vessels.
(2)Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing the net income/(loss) attributable to equity holders of the parent by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding assuming, for the period prior to October 1, 2009 when our historical consolidated financial statements were prepared on a carve-out basis, that the reorganization described above was effective during the period.outstanding. Diluted earnings per share areis calculated by adjusting the net income/(loss) 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.

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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,
  2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
           
Average Daily Results                    
Time charter equivalent per day(1) $14,369  $12,960  $12,898  $16,213  $23,423 
Vessel operating costs per day(2)  6,781   7,605   7,581   8,166   7,819 
                     
Aframax/LR2                    
TCE per revenue day (1)  12,718   10,201   14,951   12,460   —   
Vessel operating costs per day(2)  8,203   8,436   6,960   8,293   —   
                     
Panamax/LR1                    
TCE per revenue day (1)  12,599   14,264   14,743   19,413   23,423 
Vessel operating costs per day(2)  7,756   7,714   7,891   8,189   7,819 
                     
MR                    
TCE per revenue day (1)  16,546   12,289   12,092   —     —   
Vessel operating costs per day(2)  6,069   6,770   6,748   —     —   
                     
Handymax                    
TCE per revenue day (1)  12,862   13,069   11,343   9,507   —   
Vessel operating costs per day(2)  6,852   7,594   7,619   8,107   —   
                     
Fleet data                    
Average number of owned vessels (3)  15.94   10.81   11.29   6.19   3.00 
Average number of time chartered-in vessels (3)  22.85   9.18   4.95   0.06   0.33 
                     
Drydock                    
Expenditures for drydock (in thousands of U.S. dollars)  —     2,869   2,624   974   1,681 

 For the year ended December 31,
 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010
Average Daily Results 
  
  
  
  
Time charter equivalent per day(1)
$15,935
 $14,369
 $12,960
 $12,898
 $16,213
Vessel operating costs per day(2)
6,802
 6,781
 7,605
 7,581
 8,166
Aframax/LR2   
  
  
  
TCE per revenue day (1)
18,621
 12,718
 10,201
 14,951
 12,460
Vessel operating costs per day(2)
6,789
 8,203
 8,436
 6,960
 8,293
Panamax/LR1   
  
  
  
TCE per revenue day (1)
16,857
 12,599
 14,264
 14,743
 19,413
Vessel operating costs per day(2)
8,332
 7,756
 7,714
 7,891
 8,189
MR   
  
  
  
TCE per revenue day (1)
15,297
 16,546
 12,289
 12,092
 
Vessel operating costs per day(2)
6,580
 6,069
 6,770
 6,748
 
Handymax   
  
  
  
TCE per revenue day (1)
14,528
 12,862
 13,069
 11,343
 9,507
Vessel operating costs per day(2)
6,704
 6,852
 7,594
 7,619
 8,107
Fleet data   
  
  
  
Average number of owned vessels (3)
31.60
 15.94
 10.81
 11.29
 6.19
Average number of time chartered-in vessels (3)
26.30
 22.85
 9.18
 4.95
 0.06
Drydock   
  
  
  
Expenditures for drydock (in thousands of U.S. dollars)$1,290
 $
 $2,869
 $2,624
 $974
(1)Freight rates are commonly measured in the shipping industry in terms of time charter equivalent, or TCE, per revenue day. Vessels in the pool and on time charter do not haveincur significant voyage expenses; therefore, the revenue for pool vessels and time charter vessels is the same as their TCE revenue. Please see “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—A. Operating Results—Prospects- Important Financial and Operational Terms and Concepts” for a discussion of TCE revenue, revenue days and voyage expenses.

(2)Vessel operating costs per day represent vessel operating costs, as such term is defined in “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—A. Operating Results—“ImportantProspects-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.”

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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 common stock.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 common shares.

securities.


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RISKS RELATED TO OUR INDUSTRY

If the tanker industry, which historically has been cyclical, continues to bebecomes depressed in the future, our earnings and available cash flow may be adversely affected.

The tanker industry is both cyclical and volatile in terms of charter rates and profitability. While tanker charter rates increased in the firstfourth quarter of 2014 has seen an increase in tanker charter rates relative to thefrom rates obtained since the financial crisis that began in 2008, a worsening of current global economic conditions may cause tanker charter rates to decline and thereby adversely affect our ability to charter or recharter 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:

·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 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;
·competition from alternative sources of energy; and
·international sanctions, embargoes, import and export restrictions, nationalizations and wars.

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;
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:

·supply and demand for energy resources and oil and petroleum products;
·the number of newbuilding deliveries;
·the scrapping rate of older vessels;
·conversion of tankers to other uses;
·the number of vessels that are out of service;
·environmental concerns and regulations; and
·port or canal congestion.

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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 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;
port or canal congestion; and
speed of vessel operation.
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.


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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 the date of this annual report,March 30, 2015, all except four of our vessels except one arewere employed in either the spot market or in spot market-oriented tanker pools, such as the Scorpio LR2 Pool, the Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool, the Scorpio MR Pool, or the Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool, which we refer to collectively as the Scorpio Group Pools and which are managed 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 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 January 31, 2014,February 28, 2015, the newbuilding order book, which extends to 20162018 and beyond, equaled approximately 12.5%18.2% 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.

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, West Africa and in the Gulf of Aden. Although the frequency of sea piracy worldwide decreased during 2013 to its lowest level since 2009,Since 2010, sea piracy incidents continue to occur, particularly in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia and increasingly in the Gulf of Guinea, 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 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.

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Also, as a result of concerns about the stability of financial markets generally and the solvency of counterparties specifically, the cost of obtaining money from the credit markets has increased as many lenders have increased interest rates, enacted tighter lending standards, refused to refinance existing debt at all or on terms similar to current debt and reduced, and in some cases ceased to provide funding to borrowers. Due to these factors, additional financing may not be available if needed and to the extent required on acceptable terms or at all. If additional financing is not available when needed, or is available only on unfavorable terms, we may be unable to expand our fleet or meet our obligations as they become due or we may be unable to enhance our existing business, complete additional vessel acquisitions or otherwise take advantage of business opportunities as they arise.

Changes in fuel, or bunkers, prices may adversely affect 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 reduce our profitability.
Tanker rates also fluctuate based on seasonal variations in demand.
Tanker markets are typically stronger in the profitability.

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.


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 Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, or CERCLA, requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, the U.S. Clean Air Act, U.S. Clean Water Act, or the CWA and the U.S. Marine Transportation Security Act of 2002, European Union Regulation, 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 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, and the International Ship and Port Facility Security 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. TheFor example, the International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, or the BWM Convention, adopted by the UN International Maritime Organization in February 2004, calls for the phased introduction of mandatory reducing living organism limits in ballast water over time. 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. Adoption of the BWM Convention standards 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. In addition, 2010Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico may also result in additional regulatory initiatives or statutes or changes to existing laws that may affect our operations or require us to incur additional expenses to comply with such regulatory initiatives, statutes or laws.


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These costs could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, cash flows and financial condition and our available cash. A failure to comply with applicable laws and regulations may result in administrative and civil penalties, criminal sanctions or the suspension or termination of our operations. 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.

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 Pollution Prevention, or the ISM Code, promulgated by the IMO under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea of 1974, or 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 instructions and procedures for safe operation and describing procedures for dealing with emergencies. If we fail to comply with the ISM Code, we may be subject to increased liability, 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.

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Adverse market conditions could cause us to breach covenants in our creditdebt facilities and adversely affect our operating results.

The market values of tankers have generally experienced high volatility. The market prices for tankers declined significantly from historically high levels reached in early 2008 and remain at relatively low levels. You should expect the market value of our vessels to fluctuate depending on general economic and market conditions affecting the shipping industry and prevailing charterhire rates, competition from other tanker companies and other modes of transportation, types, sizes and ages of vessels, applicable governmental regulations and the cost of newbuildings. We believe that the current aggregate market value of our vessels will be in excess of loan to value amounts, including the minimum net worth provisions, required under our creditdebt facilities. Please see “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects.”

A decrease in vessel values or a failure to meet thesethe financial ratios and other covenants required by our creditdebt facilities could cause us to breach certain covenants in our existing creditdebt facilities and future financing agreements that we may enter into from time to time. If we breach such covenants and are unable to remedy the relevant breach or obtain a waiver, our lenders could accelerate our debt and foreclose on our owned vessels. 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. For the year ended December 31, 2013,2014, we evaluated the recoverable amount of our vessels and we did not recognize an impairment loss, however we did record a $3.9 million write-down resulting from the designation of STI Heritage and STI Harmony as held for sale and an additional $0.1 million write-down on Venice. For the year ended December 31, 2013, we recorded a $21.2 million write-down resulting from the designation of four vessels,Senatore, Noemi, Venice andSTI Spirit as held for sale. For the year ended December 31, 2012, we evaluated the recoverable amount of our vesselsNoemi was sold on March 2014, Senatore and we did not recognize an impairment loss, however we did record a $10.4 million total loss from disposalSTI Spirit were sold on the sales of theApril 2014, Venice was sold on March 2015 and STI Conqueror,Harmony and STI Gladiator, STI Matador, STI Diamond and STI Coral.Heritage are scheduled to be sold in April 2015. See “—Risks Related to Our Indebtedness” and “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — B. Liquidity and Capital Resources - Resources—Long-Term Debt Obligations and Credit Arrangements” for a more comprehensive discussion of our current creditdebt facilities and the related risks.


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If our vessels suffer damage due to the inherent operational risks of the tanker industry, we may experience unexpected drydocking costs and delays or total loss of our vessels, 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, the payment of ransoms, environmental damage, higher insurance rates, damage to our customer relationships, and market disruptions, delay or rerouting, which may 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.

We operate our vessels worldwide and as a result, our vessels are exposed to international risks which may reduce revenue or increase expenses.

The international shipping industry is an inherently risky business involving global operations. 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. In addition, 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 sorts of events could interfere with shipping routes and result in market disruptions which may reduce our revenue or increase our expenses.

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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 Russia and the Middle East, including Egypt, and North Africa, including Libya, North Korea and the presence of the United States and other armed forces in Afghanistan 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.


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In the past, political instability has also resulted in attacks on vessels, such as the attack on the M/TLimburg,a very large crude carrier not related to us, in October 2002, 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 and the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia. Any of these occurrences could have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, financial condition and available cash.

If our vessels call on ports located in countries that are subject to sanctions and embargos imposed by the U.S. or other governments that could adversely affect our reputation and the market for our common stock.

securities.

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”,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 include, 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 U.S. has since extended the JPOA until November 24, 2014. At that time, the P5+1 and Iran agreed to a further extension of these measures until July 1, 2015. Despite the entry into, and the extension of, the JPOA, the sanctions relief provided under JPOA is limited, temporary and reversible, and Iran remains subject to strict and extensive sanctions for which no relief is provided under JPOA.

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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 common stocksecurities may adversely affect the price at which our common sharessecurities 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 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 common stocksecurities may also be adversely affected by the consequences of war, the effects of terrorism, civil unrest and governmental actions in these and surrounding countries.

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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 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 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.


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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 BUSINESS

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

We have entered into

As of March 30, 2015, we were party to shipbuilding contracts with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd., or HMD, SPP Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., or SPP, Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., or HSHI, and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd., or DSME, Daehan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., or DHSC, and Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd, or SSME, for the construction of 5514 newbuilding vessels, of which 42ten are expected to be delivered to us throughout 20142015 and 13four in 2015.2016. As of the same date, of this annual report, we have made total yard payments in the amount of $551.0$153.5 million, consisting of $16.3 million in common stock that has been issued and we$137.2 million in cash. We have remaining yard installments in the amount of $1,417.5$467.1 million before we take possession of all of these vessels.

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 HMD, SPP, HSHI, and DSME, SSME or DHSC do not perform under their 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.

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 control 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.

One of our principal strategies is to 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. These factors include our ability to:

·identify suitable tankers and/or shipping companies for acquisitions at attractive prices;
·obtain required financing for our existing and new operations;
·identify businesses engaged in managing, operating or owning tankers for acquisitions or joint ventures;
·integrate any acquired tankers or businesses successfully with our existing operations, including obtaining any approvals and qualifications necessary to operate vessels that we acquire;
·hire, train and retain qualified personnel and crew to manage and operate our growing business and fleet;
·identify additional new markets;
·enhance our customer base; and
·improve our operating, financial and accounting systems and controls.

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identify suitable tankers and/or shipping companies for acquisitions at attractive prices;

obtain required financing for our any new operations;
integrate any acquired tankers or businesses successfully with our existing operations, including obtaining any approvals and qualifications necessary to operate vessels that we acquire;
hire, train and retain qualified personnel and crew to manage and operate our growing business and fleet;

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identify additional new markets;
enhance our customer base; and
improve our operating, financial and accounting systems and controls.

Our current operating and financial systems may not be adequate as we implement our plan to take delivery of 5514 newbuilding vessels between the date of this annual report and the second quarter of 2015through 2016 and to expand the size of our fleet and our attempts to improve those systems may be ineffective. In addition, as we take delivery of our newbuilding vessels and if we further expand our fleet, we will need to recruit suitable additional seafarers and shore side administrative and management personnel. We cannot guarantee that we will be able to hire suitable employees as we take delivery of our new vessels or expand our fleet. If we or our crewing agent encounters business or financial difficulties, we may not be able to adequately staff our vessels. If we are unable to grow our financial and operating systems or to recruit suitable employees as we expand our fleet, our financial performance may be adversely affected and, among other things, the amount of cash available for distribution as dividends to our shareholders may be reduced.

Our failure to effectively identify, purchase, develop and integrate any tankers or businesses could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. The number of employees that perform services for us and our current operating and financial systems may not be adequate as we implement our plan to 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 financial condition may be adversely affected.

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.

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 additionalpotential growth through the acquisition of new and secondhand vessels. WhileTo the extent we typicallydecide to purchase secondhand vessels, we would be entitled to inspect secondhand vesselsthem prior to purchase and this doeswould 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.


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

Under time charter-outcharter agreements, the charterer is responsible for voyage costs and the owner is responsible for the vessel operating costs. The same appliesIn addition to time-charter-in agreements. With the exception of certain vessels on short-term time charter-out agreements, we currently have one vesselfour vessels on a long-term time charter-out agreement (greater thanagreements (with initial terms of one year)year or greater) and 3120 vessels on time-charter-in agreements. When our owned vessels are employed under one of the Scorpio Group Pools, the pool is responsible for voyage expenses and we are responsible for vessel costs. As of the date of this annual report, we have 16March 30, 2015, 57 of our owned vessels and 31all of our time-chartered-in vessels were employed through the Scorpio Group Pools. When our vessels operate in the spot market, we are responsible for both voyage expenses and vessel operating costs. As of the dateMarch 30, 2015, five of this annual report, four of theour vessels in our Operating Fleet (defined later) operateoperated in the spot market and one vessel isfour vessels were on time charter.charters. 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.

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.

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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, 2013,2014, we evaluated the recoverable amount of our vessels and we did not recognize an impairment loss, however we did record a $3.9 million write-down resulting from the designation of STI Heritage and STI Harmony as held for sale and an additional $0.1 million write-down on Venice. For the year ended December 31, 2013, recorded a $21.2 million write-down resulting from the designation of four vessels,Senatore, Noemi, Venice andSTI Spirit as held for sale. For the year ended December 31, 2012, we evaluated the recoverable amount of our vessels, which did not resultNoemi was sold on March 2014, Senatore and STI Spirit were sold on April 2014, Venice was sold in an impairment loss, however we did record a $10.4 million loss from disposal onMarch 2015 and the sales of theSTI Conqueror,Harmony and STI Gladiator, STI Matador, STI Diamond andSTI Coral.Heritage are expected to close in April 2015. We cannot assure you that there will be 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 common shares.

securities.

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 creditdebt facilities and ourwe may incur a loss if it sellswe sell vessels following a decline in their market value.

The fair market values of our vessels have generally experienced high volatility. The fair market value of our vessels may increase and decrease 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 shipping companies, cost of newbuildings, governmental or other regulations and technological advances. In addition, as vessels grow older, they generally decline in value. If the fair market value of our vessels declines, we may not be in compliance with certain provisions of our creditdebt facilities and 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 creditdebt facilities may be necessary to cause us to maintain compliance with certain covenants in the event that the value of itsthe vessels fall below certain levels. 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.


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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. The recent global financial crisis may reduce the demand for transportation of oil and oil products 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.

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 20262032 to 2039, 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 operation and our ability to implement our business strategy.

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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.”


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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 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%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 doesdo 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 taxationtax would have a negative effect on our business and would decrease our earnings available for distribution to our shareholders.

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

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 already made under such contracts, and we may be sued for any outstanding balance.

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.


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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 Thethe Marshall Islands interpreting the BCA. The rights and fiduciary responsibilities of directors under the law of the Republic of Thethe 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 Thethe 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 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 Thethe 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.

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.

Difficulty

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 affiliates 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, is a member. In addition to our Chief Executive Officer, our President and our Chief Operating Officer each serve as members of the management team of Scorpio Bulkers, Inc. (NYSE: SALT), or Scorpio Bulkers, and in similar management positions in 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 theirother owner’s interests over our interests. These conflicts may have unfavorable results for us.


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

Emanuele Lauro, our founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, is a member of the Lolli-Ghetti family which owns and controls our commercial and technical managers. These responsibilities and relationships could create conflicts of interest between us, on the one hand, and our 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 5646 and 814 vessels respectively, other than the vessels in our fleet, that are owned, operated or operatedmanaged by entities affiliated with Mr. 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.

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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 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. 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.

We are subject to certain risks with respect to our counterparties on 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 in the future, various contracts, including, charter and pooling agreements and creditdebt facilities. Such agreements subject us to counterparty risks. The ability 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, the overall financial condition of the counterparty, charter rates received for specific types of vessels, and various expenses. For example, the combination of a reduction of cash flow resulting from declines in world trade, a reduction in borrowing bases under reserve-based creditdebt facilities and the lack of availability of debt or equity financing may result in a significant reduction in the ability of our charterers to make charter payments to us. In addition, in depressed market conditions, our charterers and customers may no longer need a vessel that is currently under charter or contract or may be able to obtain a comparable vessel at lower rates. As a result, charterers and customers may seek to renegotiate the terms of their existing charter agreements or avoid their obligations under those contracts. Should a counterparty fail to honor its obligations under agreements with us, we could sustain significant losses which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.


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The failure of our charterers to meet their obligations under our charter agreements, on which we depend for our revenues, could cause us to suffer losses or otherwise adversely affect our business.

As of the date of this annual report, we employ one vesselfour vessels under a long-term time charter agreementagreements (with initial terms of one year or greater) and we may enter into suchsimilar agreements in the future. The ability and willingness of each of our counterparties to perform their obligations under a time charter, spot voyage or other agreement 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 tanker shipping industry and the overall financial condition of the counterparties. Charterers are sensitive to the commodity markets and may be impacted by market forces affecting commodities such as oil. In addition, in depressed market conditions, there have been reports of charterers renegotiating their charters or defaulting on their obligations under charters. Our customers may fail to pay charterhire or attempt to renegotiate charter rates. Should a counterparty fail to honor its obligations under agreements with us, 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 given currently decreased tanker charter rate levels. 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. If our charterers fail to meet their obligations to us or attempt to renegotiate our charter agreements, 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, if any, in the future, and interest on our debt securities and compliance with covenants in our creditdebt 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.

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 creditdebt 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 creditdebt 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.

seeking to raise additional capital;
refinancing or restructuring our debt;

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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 creditdebt 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 creditdebt facilities.

Our creditdebt facilities contain restrictive covenants which may limit the amount of cash that we may use for other corporate activities, which could negatively affect our growth and cause our financial performance to suffer.

Our creditdebt 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 credit facilities or if there is another default under our credit facilities;
·incur additional indebtedness, including the issuance of guarantees;
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\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;
·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.

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.

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.

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.

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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 Marshall Islands Business Corporations Act on July 1, 2009. We provide seaborne transportation of refined petroleum products and crude oil worldwide. We began our operations in October 2009 with three vessel owning and operating subsidiary companies. 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 the date of this annual report,March 30, 2015, our fleet consistsconsisted of 2166 wholly owned tankers (one(10 LR2 tanker, threetankers, two LR1 tankers, one15 Handymax tanker, 15 MR tankers, and one post-Panamax tanker)39 MR tankers) with a weighted average age of approximately 3.91.1 years, and 3120 time chartered-in tankers which we operate (nine(seven Handymax tankers, seventhree MR tankers, five LR1 tankers and tenfive LR2 tankers), which we refer to collectively as our Operating Fleet. In addition, we currently have contracts for the construction of 5514 newbuilding product tankers (29(six MR tankers 14 Handymax ice class 1-A tankers, and 12eight LR2 tankers), which we refer to as our Newbuilding Program. Of the vessels in our Newbuilding Program, 42ten are expected to be delivered to us throughout 20142015 and 13four in 2015.2016. We also own approximately 26%16.3% of the outstanding shares of Dorian LPG Ltd., or Dorian. Dorian an internationalis a liquefied petroleum gas or LPG,(LPG) shipping company whichthat owns six Very Large Gas Carriers (VLGCs) and one pressurized gas carrier and has an operating fleet16 VLGCs under construction as of four LPG carriers (three of which are very large gas carriers, or VLGCs) and contracts for the construction of 19 fuel-efficient VLGC newbuildings from reputable shipyards.

March 30, 2015.

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

Newbuilding vessels


Under our Newbuilding Program, we currently have contracts for the construction of 5514 newbuilding product tankers with shipyards, including HMD, HSHI, SPP, DSME, DHSC and DSME,SSME, consisting of (i) 14four MR tankers with HMD for an aggregate purchase price of $487.7$146.5 million, (ii) 15two MR product tankers with SPP for an aggregate purchase price of $515.7$68.1 million, (iii) 14 Handymax ice class-1Atwo LR2 product tankers with HMDDHSC for an aggregate purchase price of $440.5$102.0 million, (iv) eighttwo LR2 product tankers with SSME for an aggregate purchase price of $102.0 million, (v) two LR2 product tankers with HSHI for an aggregate purchase price of $404.0$101.0 million, and (v) four(vi) two LR2 product tankers with DSME for an aggregate purchase price of $200.0$101.0 million. Of these vessels, 42 vesselsten are expected to be delivered to us throughout 20142015 and13 four in 2015.

2016.

As of March 31, 2014,30, 2015, we have paid $551.0made total payments in the amount of $153.5 million, consisting of installment payments related to$16.3 million in common stock that has been issued and $137.2 million in cash as of that date. We have remaining yard installments in the amount of $467.1 million before we take possession of all of these newbuilding product tankers and are committed to make additional installment payments of $1,417.5 million.

vessels.

Owned vessels


We currently have 2166 wholly-owned vessels in operation.

During 2013,2014, we took delivery of seven MR41 vessels in our Newbuilding Program,STI Sapphire,STI Emerald,STI Beryl,STI Le Rocher,STI Larvotto,STI Fontvieille, as set forth in the table below.
In March andSTI Ville, April 2014, respectively, we sold Noemi and Senatore for an aggregate selling price of $44.0 million. As part of these sales, we repaid $22.7 million on our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility in January and March 2014, and as a result, the availability of this facility was reduced by such amount and the quarterly reduction reduced to $2.1 million from $3.1 million per quarter. Please see “Item 5, Operating and Financial Review and Prospects - B. Liquidity and Capital Resources.”
In April 2014, we took deliverysold STI Spirit for approximately $30.2 million. As part of an additional three vesselsthis sale, we repaid in full our Newbuilding Program,STI Duchessa,STI Opera andSTI Texas City.

Spirit Credit Facility in the amount of $21.4 million.

In December 31, 2013,2014, we designated four vesselsSTI Heritage and STI Harmony as held for sale in our consolidated financial statements; two 2004-built LR1 product tankers,Noemi andSenatore, a 2001-built Post-Panamax tanker,Venice, and a 2008-built LR2 product tanker,STI Spirit.sale. As part of this designation, we recorded a $21.2$3.9 million write-down to remeasure these vessels at the lower of their carrying amountvalue and fair value less estimated costs to sell.

Venice was sold in March 2015 for $13.0 million and STI Harmony and STI Heritage are scheduled to be sold in April 2015 for $61.5 million in aggregate.



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We took delivery of the following vessels during the year ended December 31, 2014:
 Month Vessel
 Name Delivered Type
1
 STI DuchessaJanuary 2014 MR
2
 STI OperaJanuary 2014 MR
3
 STI Texas CityMarch 2014 MR
4
 STI MerauxApril 2014 MR
5
 STI San AntonioMay 2014 MR
6
 STI ChelseaMay 2014 MR
7
 STI LexingtonMay 2014 MR
8
 STI ComandanteMay 2014 Handymax
9
 STI BrixtonJune 2014 Handymax
10
 STI VenereJune 2014 MR
11
 STI VirtusJune 2014 MR
12
 STI PimlicoJuly 2014 Handymax
13
 STI PowaiJuly 2014 MR
14
 STI AquaJuly 2014 MR
15
 STI DamaJuly 2014 MR
16
 STI ElyseesJuly 2014 LR2
17
 STI HackneyAugust 2014 Handymax
18
 STI OliviaAugust 2014 MR
19
 STI MythosAugust 2014 MR
20
 STI ActonSeptember 2014 Handymax
21
 STI FulhamSeptember 2014 Handymax
22
 STI CamdenSeptember 2014 Handymax
23
 STI BeniciaSeptember 2014 MR
24
 STI ReginaSeptember 2014 MR
25
 STI St. CharlesSeptember 2014 MR
26
 STI ParkSeptember 2014 LR2
27
 STI MadisonSeptember 2014 LR2
28
 STI OrchardSeptember 2014 LR2
29
 STI BatterseaOctober 2014 Handymax
30
 STI WembleyOctober 2014 Handymax
31
 STI MayfairOctober 2014 MR
32
 STI YorkvilleOctober 2014 MR
33
 STI FinchleyNovember 2014 Handymax
34
 STI ClaphamNovember 2014 Handymax
35
 STI MilwaukeeNovember 2014 MR
36
 STI BatteryNovember 2014 MR
37
 STI SloaneNovember 2014 LR2
38
 STI BroadwayNovember 2014 LR2
39
 STI CondottiNovember 2014 LR2
40
 STI PoplarDecember 2014 Handymax
41
 STI SohoDecember 2014 MR

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During the period from January 1, 2015 through March 30, 2015, we took delivery of ten additional vessels in our Newbuilding Program, as set forth in the table below.
 Month Vessel
 Name Delivered Type
1
STI TribecaJanuary 2015MR
2
STI HammersmithJanuary 2015Handymax
3
STI RotherhitheJanuary 2015Handymax
4
STI RoseJanuary 2015LR2
5
STI GramercyJanuary 2015MR
6
STI VenetoJanuary 2015LR2
7
STI AlexisFebruary 2015LR2
8
STI BronxFebruary 2015MR
9
STI PontiacMarch 2015MR
10
STI ManhattanMarch 2015MR
Time chartered-in vessels

In December 2013,February 2015, we reached agreementstook delivery of a previously announced time chartered-in LR2 tanker that was under construction in South Korea. The vessel is chartered-in for one year at $21,050 per day and the Company also has an option to extend the charter for one year at $22,600 per day. 
In February 2015, we extended the time charter on an LR2 tanker that is currently time chartered-in. The term of the agreement is for six months at $16,250 per day beginning in March 2015.

In February 2015, we extended the time charter on an LR1 tanker that is currently time chartered-in. The term of the agreement is for one year at $16,250 per day beginning in March 2015.

In March 2015, we extended the time charter on an MR tanker that is currently time chartered-in. The term of the agreement is for one year at $15,200 per day beginning in May 2015.

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Set forth below is certain information regarding our chartered-in fleet as of March 30, 2015.
 Name Year built Type 
Delivery (1)
 Charter Expiration Rate ($/ day) 
 Active as of March 30, 2015         
1
Kraslava 2007 Handymax January-11 May-15 13,650 
2
Krisjanis Valdemars 2007 Handymax February-11 May-15 13,650
(2) 
3
Jinan 2003 Handymax April-13 April-15 12,600 
4
Iver Prosperity 2007 Handymax September-13 April-16 13,500 
5
Histria Azure 2007 Handymax April-12 April-15 13,550 
6
Histria Coral 2006 Handymax July-11 July-15 13,550 
7
Histria Perla 2005 Handymax July-11 July-15 13,550 
8
Targale 2007 MR May-12 May-15 14,850
(3) 
9
Nave Orion 2013 MR March-13 April-15 14,300
(4) 
10
Gan-Trust 2013 MR January-13 January-16 16,750
(5) 
11
SN Federica 2003 LR1 February-13 May-15 11,250
(6) 
12
SN Azzurra 2003 LR1 December-13 August-15 13,600 
13
King Douglas 2008 LR1 August-13 November-15 15,000 
14
Hellespont Progress 2006 LR1 March-14 March-16 16,250
(7) 
15
FPMC P Eagle 2009 LR1 September-12 September-15 14,525 
16
FPMC P Hero 2011 LR2 April-13 May-15 15,500 
17
Swarna Jayanti 2010 LR2 March-14 September-15 16,250 
18
Densa Alligator 2013 LR2 September-13 September-15 17,550 
19
Densa Crocodile 2015 LR2 February-15 February-16 21,050
(8) 
20
Khawr Aladid 2006 LR2 July-13 July-15 15,400 
             
 Time Charters That Expired In 2014     
1
Freja Polaris 2004 Handymax April-13 April-14 12,700 
2
Iver Progress 2007 Handymax October-13 September-14 12,500 
3
Ugale 2007 MR January-13 January-14 14,000 
4
STX Ace 6 2007 MR May-12 May-14 14,150 
5
Gan-Triumph 2010 MR May-13 June-14 14,150 
6
Hafnia Lupus 2012 MR April-12 April-14 14,760 
7
Hellespont Promise 2007 LR1 December-12 August-14 14,250 
8
Orange Stars 2011 LR2 April-13 April-14 16,125 
9
Pink Stars 2010 LR2 April-13 April-14 16,125 
10
Four Sky 2010 LR2 September-13 September-14 16,250 
 Time Charters That Expired In 2015     
1
USMA 2007 MR January-13 January-15 14,500 
2
FPMC P Ideal 2012 LR2 January-13 January-15 15,500 
3
Southport 2008 LR2 December-13 February-15 15,700 
4
Fair Seas 2008 LR2 January-13 March-15 17,500 
(1) Represents delivery date or estimated delivery date.
(2) The agreement also contains a 50% profit and loss sharing provision whereby we split all of the vessel's profits and losses above or below the daily base rate with DSME and HSHI for the construction of seven Very Large Crude Carriers, or VLCCs,vessel’s owner.
(3) In March 2015, we declared an option to extend the charter for an aggregate purchase priceadditional year at $15,200 per day effective May 17, 2015. We also have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $16,200 per day.
(4) We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $15,700 per day.
(5) We have options to extend the charter for up to two consecutive one year periods at $17,500 per day and $18,000 per day, respectively.

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(6) We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $12,500 per day. We have also entered into an agreement with the vessel owner whereby we split all of the vessel's profits above the daily base rate.
(7) We have an option to sell these seven VLCCs toextend the charter for an unaffiliated third party for cash. As part of these sales, we expect to record a gain on disposal of approximately $50.0 million in the first quarter of 2014.

In January 2014, we took delivery of two vessels in our Newbuilding Program,STI Duchessa andSTI Opera. Upon delivery, these vessels began short term time charters for up to 120 daysadditional year at approximately $19,000$17,250 per day.

In January 2014, we agreed

(8) We have an option to sellNoemi and Senatoreextend the charter for an aggregate selling price of $44.0 million.Noemiwas sold in March 2014additional year at $22,600 per day.

For additional information on our fleet development, please see “Item 5. Operating and the sale ofSenatore is expected to close in April 2014. As part of these sales, we repaid $22.7 million into our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility in March 2014. Consequently, the availability of this facility is reduced by such amountFinancial Review and the quarterly reduction is reduced to $2.1 million from $3.1 million per quarter. We will also write-off a total of $0.2 million of deferred financing fees as part of the debt repayments associated with these sales.

In February 2014, we agreed to sellSTI Spirit for approximately $30.2 million. As part of this sale, we will repay all amounts due under the STI Spirit Credit Facility of $21.4 million. This sale is expected to close in April 2014. We will also write-off a total of $0.3 million of deferred financing fees as part of the debt repayments associated with this sale.

In March 2014, we took delivery of an MR tanker under our Newbuilding Program,STI Texas City. After delivery, this vessel began a time charter for two years at $16,000 per day. This time charter includes a profit sharing mechanism whereby earnings in excess of the base time charter rate will be split between usProspects-B. Liquidity and the charterer, Valero.

Capital Resources-Capital Expenditures.”


Investment in Dorian LPG Ltd.

In July and August 2013, we entered into contracts with HSHI and DSME for the construction of nine VLGCs for $75.6 million each, and in October 2013, we entered into contracts with HSHI for the construction of two additional VLGCs for $75.0 million each.

In November 2013, we contributed theour VLGC business, which included the aforementioned 11 VLGC newbuilding contracts, along with options to purchase two additional VLGCs together withand a cash payment of $1.9 million (together our “initial investment”) to Dorian in exchange for newly issued shares of Dorian representing 30% of Dorian’s pro-forma outstanding shares at that time.immediately following the transaction. As of the closing date of the transaction, we paid $83.1 million in installment payments underfor the 11 VLGC contracts.

Additionally, in November 2013, we purchased 24,121,621 new Dorianshares of Dorian’s common sharesstock as part of a private placement of shares for total consideration of $75.0 million. We currentlyAs part of the shareholder’s agreement, we are entitled to appoint one member to Dorian’s eight member board until we cease to beneficially own 64,073,744at least 10% of Dorian’s issued and outstanding common shares.

In February 2014, Dorian completed a follow on offering of common shares representing approximately 26%which resulted in the dilution of our ownership percentage to 26.5% from 30.0%.
In April 2014, Dorian effected a one for five reverse stock split of its common shares, reducing our total number of shares held in Dorian. Concurrently with this reverse stock split, Dorian issued 1,412,698 shares in a private placement to an investor that is unrelated to us. Accordingly, our ownership percentage in Dorian was reduced to 25.7% from 26.5% after giving effect to this private placement.
In May 2014, Dorian completed its initial public offering of common shares in the outstanding shares of Dorian. As of March 31, 2014, these shares were tradedUnited States and commenced trading on the Norwegian OTC ListNYSE under the symbol “DORIAN.“LPG.

Time chartered-in vessels

During 2013, As a result, our ownership percentage in Dorian decreased to 22.1% from 25.7% after giving effect to this transaction.

In June 2014, we time chartered-in 30 vessels (nine Handymax tankers, seven MR tankers, five LR1 tankersacquired 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 and nine LR2 tankers), comparedour ownership percentage in Dorian decreased to 21 vessels16.3% from 22.1% after giving effect to this transaction.

On October 29, 2014, Robert Bugbee, our President, resigned from the board of directors of Dorian. Accordingly, we determined that we no longer have significant influence over Dorian’s financial and operating decisions, and we therefore ceased equity accounting of this investment as of that date. As a result, we remeasured our investment in 2012. AsDorian 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 is being accounted for as an “available for sale investment.” When a financial asset is classified as “available for sale,” changes in its fair market value are recorded within equity, through other comprehensive income. If all or a portion of the investment is sold, changes in fair market value previously recorded to other comprehensive income will be reclassified to the statement of income or loss at the date of this annual report,sale. Any dividends received or impairment losses recognized are recorded to the statement of income or loss in the period they are incurred.
In November 2014, we time charter-in 31 vessels (nine Handymaxexercised our rights under the shareholders agreement with Dorian to cause Dorian to register for re-sale under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, all of the shares of Dorian that we own.

Other Recent Developments
Credit Facilities
$52.0 Million Loan Facility and $61.2 Million Loan Facility
In March 2015, we received commitments from two European financial institutions for two separate loan facilities of up to $113.2 million in aggregate to partially finance the purchase of four LR2 product tankers from Scorpio Bulkers, a related party, that was announced in December 2014.

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The first proposed facility is a $52.0 million loan facility that will be used to finance a portion of the purchase price of two LR2 product tankers currently under construction at DHSC with expected deliveries in the first quarter of 2016 and the second quarter of 2016. This loan facility has a final maturity of seven MRyears from the date of signing and bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.95% per annum.
The second proposed facility is a $61.2 million loan facility that will be used to finance a portion of the purchase price of two LR2 product tankers currently under construction at SSME with expected deliveries in the third quarter of 2016 and the fourth quarter of 2016. This loan facility has a final maturity of five LR1 tankersyears from the date of delivery of each vessel and ten LR2 tankers)bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin ranging between 1.95% and 2.40% per annum (depending on the advance ratio). Please see our fleet list below under “—B. Business Overview” for further information regarding these vessels.

These loan facilities are subject to customary conditions precedent and the execution of definitive documentation.
$30.0 Million Term Margin Loan Facility

In February 2014,March 2015, we entered into a new time charter-in agreement on an LR2 vesselterm margin loan facility with Nomura Securities International, Inc., or Nomura, for up to $30.0 million.  The 9,392,083 shares that is currently time chartered-in. The new agreement is for six months at $16,500 per day and commenced upon the expiration of the existing charterwe own in February 2014.

In February 2014, we entered into a new time charter-in agreement on an LR2 vessel. The agreement is for one year at $15,000 per day. WeDorian have the option to extend the charter for an additional six months at $16,250 per day. We took delivery of this vessel in March 2014.

Other Recent Developments

Credit Facilities

2010 Revolving Credit Facility

In January 2014, we drew down $72.4 million from the 2012 Revolving Credit Facility. In March 2014, we paid $22.7 million into this facility as a result of the sales ofNoemi andSenatore.

2011 Credit Facility

In January 2014, we drew down $52.0 million from the 2011 Credit Facility. In connection with this drawdown,STI Duchessa, STI Le RocherandSTI Larvotto were providedbeen pledged as collateral under the facility.

Newbuilding Credit Facility

In March 2014,this facility, and we amended and restated our Newbuilding Credit Facility with Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB,are subject to convert it fromcertain covenants, including a term loan to value ratio based on the amount outstanding and the market value of the shares that are collateral.  Interest on the facility is LIBOR plus 4.50% per annum and the facility matures in March 2016, which can be extended to March 2017 at Nomura’s option, at which time a reducing revolving credit facility. This gives usballoon payment will be due.  The outstanding balance was $30.0 million as of March 30, 2015, and the ability to pay down and re-borrow from the total available commitments under the loan. All other terms and definitions remain unchanged. The facility was fully drawn. 


The following activity relating to our secured credit facilities has taken place in 2015:
   Drawdown amount     
 Credit Facility (in $ millions) Drawdown date Collateral 
1
K-Sure Credit Facility $19.9
 January 2015 STI Gramercy 
2
KEXIM Credit Facility 30.3
 January 2015 STI Veneto 
3
2013 Credit Facility 35.4
 January 2015 STI Alexis 
4
K-Sure Credit Facility 19.5
 February 2015 STI Bronx 
5
2013 Credit Facility 19.5
 March 2015 STI Pontiac 
6
K-Sure Credit Facility 19.5
 March 2015 STI Manhattan 
7
K-Sure Credit Facility 30.3
 March 2015 STI Winnie
(1) 

(1) Amount drawn as of the date of this annual report.

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2013 Credit Facility

In February 2014, we drew down $64.2 million from the 2013 Credit Facility. In connection with the drawdown,STI Opera, STI FontvieilleandSTI Ville were provided as collateral under the facility.

Inon March 2014, we drew down $20.5 million from this facility26, 2015 to partially finance the delivery ofSTI Texas City.Upon delivery from the shipyard, this vessel began a time charter for two years at $16,000 per day. The agreement also contains a profit sharing provision whereby we will split all of the vessel’s profits above the daily base rate with the charterer.

K-Sure Credit Facility

Winnie, which is scheduled to be delivered on March 31, 2015. 

Dividend Declaration
In February 2014, we executed 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 SA, or the Commercial Tranche. We refer to this credit facility as our K-Sure Credit Facility. For a full description of this credit facility, please see the section of this annual report entitled “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects.”

KEXIM Credit Facility

In February 2014, we executed a senior secured term loan 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, for a total loan facility of $429.6 million. This facility includes commitments from KEXIM of up to $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 up to $129.0 million, or the Commercial Tranche. We refer to this credit facility as our KEXIM Credit Facility. For a full description of this credit facility, please see the section of this annual report entitled Item “5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects.”

Dividend Declaration

On February 21, 2014,2015, our board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08$0.12 per share, which was paidpayable on March 26, 201430, 2015 to shareholders of record as of March 11, 2014.

13, 2015.

B. Business Overview

We provide seaborne transportation of refined petroleum products and crude oil worldwide. As of the date of this annual report,March 30, 2015, our fleet consistsconsisted of 2166 wholly owned tankers (one(10 LR2 tanker, threetankers, two LR1 tankers, one15 Handymax tanker, 15 MR tankers and one post-Panamax tanker)39 MR tankers) with a weighted average age of approximately 3.91.1 years, and 3120 time chartered-in tankers (ten LR2which we operate (seven Handymax tankers, three MR tankers, five LR1 tankers seven MR tankers and nine Handymaxfive LR2 tankers), which we refer to collectively as our Operating Fleet. Additionally,In addition, we currently have contracts for 55the construction of 14 newbuilding product tankers (14 Handymax ice class 1-A tankers, 29(six MR tankers and 12eight LR2 tankers), of which 42we refer to as our Newbuilding Program. Of the vessels in our Newbuilding Program, ten are expected to be delivered to us throughout 20142015 and 13four in 2015.2016. We also own approximately 26%16.3% of the outstanding shares of Dorian.





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The following table sets forth certain information regarding our fleet as of the dateMarch 30, 2015:
 Vessel Name Year Built DWT Ice class Employment Vessel type    
 Owned vessels              
1
STI Highlander 2007 37,145
 1A  SHTP (1) Handymax    
2
STI Brixton 2014 38,000
 1A  SHTP (1) Handymax    
3
STI Comandante 2014 38,000
 1A  SHTP (1) Handymax    
4
STI Pimlico 2014 38,000
 1A  SHTP (1) Handymax    
5
STI Hackney 2014 38,000
 1A  SHTP (1) Handymax    
6
STI Acton 2014 38,000
 1A  SHTP (1) Handymax    
7
STI Fulham 2014 38,000
 1A  SHTP (1) Handymax    
8
STI Camden 2014 38,000
 1A  SHTP (1) Handymax    
9
STI Battersea 2014 38,000
 1A  SHTP (1) Handymax    
10
STI Wembley 2014 38,000
 1A  SHTP (1) Handymax    
11
STI Finchley 2014 38,000
 1A  SHTP (1) Handymax    
12
STI Clapham 2014 38,000
 1A  SHTP (1) Handymax    
13
STI Poplar 2014 38,000
 1A  SHTP (1) Handymax    
14
STI Hammersmith 2015 38,000
 1A  SHTP (1) Handymax    
15
STI Rotherhithe 2015 38,000
 1A  SHTP (1) Handymax    
16
STI Amber 2012 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
17
STI Topaz 2012 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
18
STI Ruby 2012 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
19
STI Garnet 2012 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
20
STI Onyx 2012 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
21
STI Sapphire 2013 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
22
STI Emerald 2013 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
23
STI Beryl 2013 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
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STI Le Rocher 2013 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
25
STI Larvotto 2013 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
26
STI Fontvieille 2013 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
27
STI Ville 2013 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
28
STI Duchessa 2014 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
29
STI Opera 2014 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
30
STI Texas City 2014 52,000
  Time Charter (5) MR    
31
STI Meraux 2014 52,000
  Time Charter (6) MR    
32
STI Chelsea 2014 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
33
STI Lexington 2014 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
34
STI San Antonio 2014 52,000
  Time Charter (6) MR    
35
STI Venere 2014 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
36
STI Virtus 2014 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
37
STI Powai 2014 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
38
STI Aqua 2014 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
39
STI Dama 2014 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
40
STI Olivia 2014 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
41
STI Mythos 2014 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
42
STI Benicia 2014 52,000
  Time Charter (6) MR    
43
STI Regina 2014 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    

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Table of this annual report:

 Vessel Name Year Built DWT Ice class Employment Vessel type    
 Owned vessels              
1STI Highlander 2007 37,145 1A  SHTP (1) Handymax    
2STI Amber 2012 52,000       -    SMRP(4) MR    
3STI Topaz 2012 52,000       -    SMRP(4) MR    
4STI Ruby 2012 52,000       -    SMRP(4) MR    
5STI Garnet 2012 52,000       -    SMRP(4) MR    
6STI Onyx 2012 52,000       -    SMRP(4) MR    
7STI Sapphire 2013 52,000       -    SMRP(4) MR    
8STI Emerald 2013 52,000       -    SMRP(4) MR    
9STI Beryl 2013 52,000       -    SMRP(4) MR    
10STI Le Rocher 2013 52,000       -    SMRP(4) MR    
11STI Larvotto 2013 52,000       -    SMRP(4) MR    
12STI Fontvieille 2013 52,000       -    SMRP(4) MR    
13STI Ville 2013 52,000       -    SMRP(4) MR    
14STI Duchessa 2014 52,000       -    Spot MR    
15STI Opera 2014 52,000       -    Spot MR    
16STI Texas City 2014 52,000       -    Time Charter (5) MR    
17Senatore 2004 72,514       -    Spot LR1(6)   
18STI Harmony 2007 73,919 1A  SPTP (2) LR1    
19STI Heritage 2008 73,919 1A  SPTP (2) LR1    
20Venice 2001 81,408  1C Spot Post-Panamax    
21STI Spirit 2008 113,100       -    SLR2P (3) LR2(6)   
                
 Total owned DWT1,232,005          

 Vessel Name Year Built DWT Ice class Employment Vessel typeDaily Base Rate Expiry (7) 
 Time chartered-in vessels            
22Freja Polaris 2004 37,217 1B  SHTP (1) Handymax$12,700 14-Apr-14(8)
23Kraslava 2007 37,258 1B  SHTP (1) Handymax$12,800 18-May-14(9)
24Krisjanis Valdemars2007 37,266 1B  SHTP (1) Handymax$12,800 14-Apr-14(10)
25Jinan 2003 37,285 -  SHTP (1) Handymax$12,600 28-Apr-15 
26Iver Progress 2007 37,412 -  SHTP (1) Handymax$12,500 03-Mar-15(11)
27Iver Prosperity 2007 37,455 -  SHTP (1) Handymax$12,500 20-Oct-14(12)
28Histria Azure 2007 40,394 -  SHTP (1) Handymax$12,600 04-Apr-14(13)
29Histria Coral 2006 40,426 -  SHTP (1) Handymax$12,800 17-Jul-14(14)
30Histria Perla 2005 40,471 -  SHTP (1) Handymax$12,800 15-Jul-14(14)
31STX Ace 6 2007 46,161 - SMRP(4) MR$14,150 17-May-14(15)
32Targale 2007 49,999 - SMRP(4) MR$14,500 17-May-14(16)
33Gan-Triumph 2010 49,999 - SMRP(4) MR$14,150 20-May-14 
34Nave Orion 2013 49,999 - SMRP(4) MR$14,300 25-Mar-15(17)
35Hafnia Lupus 2012 50,385 - SMRP(4) MR$14,760 26-Apr-14(18)
36Gan-Trust 2013 51,561 - SMRP(4) MR$16,250 06-Jan-16(19)
37Usma 2007 52,684 1B SMRP(4) MR$14,500 03-Jan-15 
38SN Federica 2003 72,344 -  SPTP (2) LR1$11,250 15-May-15(20)
39SN Azzura 2003 72,344 -  SPTP (2) LR1$13,600 25-Dec-14 
40King Douglas��2008 73,666 -  SPTP (2) LR1$14,000 08-Aug-14(21)
41Hellespont Promise2007 73,669 -  SPTP (2) LR1$14,250 14-Aug-14 
42FPMC P Eagle 2009 73,800 -  SPTP (2) LR1$14,525 09-Sep-15 
43FPMC P Hero 2011 99,995 - SLR2P (3) LR2$15,000 02-May-14(22)
44FPMC P Ideal 2012 99,993 - SLR2P (3) LR2$15,250 09-Jul-14(23)
45Swarna Jayanti 2010 104,895   SLR2P (3) LR2$15,000 11-Mar-15(24)
46Densa Alligator 2013 105,708 - SLR2P (3) LR2$16,500 17-Sep-14(25)
47Khawr Aladid 2006 106,003 - SLR2P (3) LR2$15,400 11-Jul-15 
48Fair Seas 2008 115,406 - SLR2P (3) LR2$16,500 21-Aug-14 
49Southport 2008 115,462   SLR2P (3) LR2$15,700 10-Dec-14 
50Pink Stars 2010 115,592 - SLR2P (3) LR2$16,125 10-Apr-14 
51Four Sky 2010 115,708 - SLR2P (3) LR2$16,250 02-Sep-14 
52Orange Stars 2011 115,756 - SLR2P (3) LR2$16,125 06-Apr-14 
                
 Total time chartered-in DWT 2,156,313          

 Newbuildings currently under construction           
 Vessel Name Yard DWT Ice class   Vessel type    
 Product tankers              
                
53Hull 2451 HMD(26)38,000 1A   Handymax    
54Hull 2452 HMD(26)38,000 1A   Handymax    
55Hull 2453 HMD(26)38,000 1A   Handymax    
56Hull 2454 HMD(26)38,000 1A   Handymax    
57Hull 2462 HMD(26)38,000 1A   Handymax    
58Hull 2463 HMD(26)38,000 1A   Handymax    
59Hull 2464 HMD(26)38,000 1A   Handymax    
60Hull 2465 HMD(26)38,000 1A   Handymax    
61Hull 2476 HMD(26)38,000 1A   Handymax    
62Hull 2477 HMD(26)38,000 1A   Handymax    
63Hull 2478 HMD(26)38,000 1A   Handymax    
64Hull 2479 HMD(26)38,000 1A   Handymax    
65Hull 2499 HMD(26)38,000 1A   Handymax    
66Hull 2500 HMD(26)38,000 1A   Handymax    
67Hull 2391 HMD(26)52,000     MR    
68Hull 2392 HMD(26)52,000     MR    
69Hull 2449 HMD(26)52,000     MR    
70Hull 2450 HMD(26)52,000     MR    
71Hull 2458 HMD(26)52,000     MR    
72Hull 2459 HMD(26)52,000     MR    
73Hull 2460 HMD(26)52,000     MR    
74Hull 2461 HMD(26)52,000     MR    
75Hull 2492 HMD(26)52,000     MR    
76Hull 2493 HMD(26)52,000     MR    
77Hull 2445 HMD(26)52,000     MR    
78Hull 2474 HMD(26)52,000     MR    
79Hull 2475 HMD(26)52,000     MR    
80Hull 2490 HMD(26)52,000     MR    
81Hull S1138 SPP(27)52,000     MR    
82Hull S1139 SPP(27)52,000     MR    
83Hull S1140 SPP(27)52,000     MR    
84Hull S1141 SPP(27)52,000     MR    
85Hull S1142 SPP(27)52,000     MR    
86Hull S1143 SPP(27)52,000     MR    
87Hull S1144 SPP(27)52,000     MR    
88Hull S1145 SPP(27)52,000     MR    
89Hull S1167 SPP(27)52,000     MR    
90Hull S1168 SPP(27)52,000     MR    
91Hull S1169 SPP(27)52,000     MR    
92Hull S1170 SPP(27)52,000     MR    
93Hull S5123 SPP(27)52,000     MR    
94Hull S5124 SPP(27)52,000     MR    
95Hull S5125 SPP(27)52,000     MR    
96Hull S703 HSHI(28)114,000     LR2    
97Hull S704 HSHI(28)114,000     LR2    
98Hull S705 HSHI(28)114,000     LR2    
99Hull S706 HSHI(28)114,000     LR2    
100Hull S709 HSHI(28)114,000     LR2    
101Hull S710 HSHI(28)114,000     LR2    
102Hull S715 HSHI(28)114,000     LR2    
103Hull S716 HSHI(28)114,000     LR2    
104Hull 5394 DSME(29)114,000     LR2    
105Hull 5395 DSME(29)114,000     LR2    
106Hull 5398 DSME(29)114,000     LR2    
107Hull 5399 DSME(29)114,000     LR2    
                
                
 Total newbuilding product tankers DWT3,408,000          
                
 Total Fleet DWT 6,796,318          
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STI St. Charles 2014 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
45
STI Mayfair 2014 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
46
STI Yorkville 2014 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
47
STI Milwaukee 2014 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
48
STI Battery 2014 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
49
STI Soho 2014 52,000
  SMRP(4) MR    
50
STI Tribeca 2015 52,000
  Spot MR    
51
STI Gramercy 2015 52,000
  Spot MR    
52
STI Bronx 2015 52,000
  Spot MR    
53
STI Pontiac 2015 52,000
  Spot MR    
54
STI Manhattan 2015 52,000
  Spot MR    
55
STI Harmony 2007 73,919
 1A  SPTP (2) LR1    
56
STI Heritage 2008 73,919
 1A  SPTP (2) LR1    
57
STI Elysees 2014 109,999
  SLR2P (3) LR2    
58
STI Madison 2014 109,999
  SLR2P (3) LR2    
59
STI Park 2014 109,999
  SLR2P (3) LR2    
60
STI Orchard 2014 109,999
  SLR2P (3) LR2    
61
STI Sloane 2014 109,999
  SLR2P (3) LR2    
62
STI Broadway 2014 109,999
  SLR2P (3) LR2    
63
STI Condotti 2014 109,999
  SLR2P (3) LR2    
64
STI Rose 2015 109,999
  SLR2P (3) LR2    
65
STI Veneto 2015 109,999
  SLR2P (3) LR2    
66
STI Alexis 2015 109,999
  SLR2P (3) LR2    
                
 Total owned DWT   3,844,973
          
                
 Vessel Name Year Built DWT Ice class Employment Vessel typeDaily Base Rate Expiry (7) 
 Time chartered-in vessels              
67
Kraslava 2007 37,258
 1B  SHTP (1) Handymax$13,650
 18-May-15 
68
Krisjanis Valdemars 2007 37,266
 1B  SHTP (1) Handymax$13,650
 14-Apr-15(8)
69
Jinan 2003 37,285
   SHTP (1) Handymax$12,600
 28-Apr-15 
70
Iver Prosperity 2007 37,412
   SHTP (1) Handymax$12,500
 03-Apr-16(9)
71
Histria Azure 2007 40,394
   SHTP (1) Handymax$13,550
 04-Apr-15 
72
Histria Coral 2006 40,426
   SHTP (1) Handymax$13,550
 17-Jul-15 
73
Histria Perla 2005 40,471
   SHTP (1) Handymax$13,550
 15-Jul-15 
74
Targale 2007 49,999
  SMRP(4) MR$14,850
 17-May-16(10)
75
Nave Orion 2013 49,999
  SMRP(4) MR$14,300
 13-Apr-15(11)
76
Gan-Trust 2013 51,561
  SMRP(4) MR$16,250
 06-Jan-16(12)
77
SN Federica 2003 72,344
   SPTP (2) LR1$11,250
 15-May-15(13)
78
SN Azzurra 2003 72,344
   SPTP (2) LR1$13,600
 31-Aug-15 
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King Douglas 2008 73,666
   SPTP (2) LR1$15,000
 08-Nov-15 
80
Hellespont Progress 2006 73,728
   SPTP (2) LR1$16,250
 18-Mar-16(14)
81
FPMC P Eagle 2009 73,800
   SPTP (2) LR1$14,525
 09-Sep-15 
82
FPMC P Hero 2011 99,995
  SLR2P (3) LR2$15,500
 02-May-15 
83
Swarna Jayanti 2010 104,895
  SLR2P (3) LR2$16,250
 11-Sep-15(15)
84
Densa Crocodile 2015 105,408
  SLR2P (3) LR2$21,050
 07-Feb-16(16)

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85
Densa Alligator 2013 105,708
  SLR2P (3) LR2$17,550
 17-Sep-15 
86
Khawr Aladid 2006 106,003
  SLR2P (3) LR2$15,400
 11-Jul-15 
                
 Total time chartered-in DWT   1,309,962
          
                
 Newbuildings currently under construction            
 Vessel Name Yard DWT Ice class Vessel type      
                
87
Hull 2490 - TBN STI Osceola HMD(17)52,000
  MR      
88
Hull 2492 - TBN STI Notting Hill HMD(17)52,000
  MR      
89
Hull 2493 - TBN STI Westminster HMD(17)52,000
  MR      
90
Hull 2475 - TBN STI Seneca HMD(17)52,000
  MR      
91
Hull S1170 - TBN STI Queens SPP(18)52,000
  MR      
92
Hull S1168 - TBN STI Brooklyn SPP(18)52,000
  MR      
93
Hull S715 - TBN STI Oxford HSHI(19)109,999
  LR2      
94
Hull S716 - TBN STI Connaught HSHI(19)109,999
  LR2      
95
Hull 5398 - TBN STI Winnie DSME(20)109,999
  LR2      
96
Hull 5399 - TBN STI Lauren DSME(20)109,999
  LR2      
97
Hull S3120 - TBN STI Selatar SSME(21)109,999
  LR2      
98
Hull S3121 - TBN STI Rambla SSME(21)109,999
  LR2      
99
Hull 5003 - TBN STI Grace DHSC(22)109,999
  LR2      
100
Hull 5004 - TBN STI Jermyn DHSC(22)109,999
  LR2      
                
 Total newbuilding product tankers DWT 1,191,992
          
                
 Total Fleet DWT   6,346,927
          
(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.
(2)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.
(3)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.
(4)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.
(5)This vessel is on a time charter agreement for two years, at $16,000 per day that expires in March 2016.  The agreementwhich also contains a 50% profit sharing provision whereby we split all of the vessel’svessel's profits above the daily base rate with the charterer.
(6)We have entered intoThis is one of three vessels on a one-year time charter agreement that expires between May and September 2015. These agreements to sell these vessels.  These sales are expected to close in April 2014.  contain a 50% profit sharing provision whereby we split all of the vessel's profits above the daily base rate with the charterer.
(7)Redelivery from the charterer is plus or minus 30 days from the expiry date.
(8)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $14,000 per day.
(9)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,650 per day.  
(10)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,650 per day.  The agreement also contains a 50% profit and loss sharing provision whereby we split all of the vessel’svessel's profits and losses above or below the daily base rate with the vessel’s owner.
(11)(9)In September 2014, we declared an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,500 per day effective March 3, 2015.
(10)In March 2015, we declared an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $15,200 per day effective May 2015. We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,500$16,200 per day.
(12)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,250 per day.
(13)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,550 per day.
(14)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,550 per day.
(15)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $15,150 per day.
(16)We have options to extend the charter for up to three consecutive one year periods at $14,850 per day, $15,200 per day and $16,200 per day, respectively.  
(17)(11)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $15,700 per day.
(18)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $16,000 per day.
(19)(12)The daily base rate represents the average rate for the three year duration of the agreement.  The rate for the first year isof this agreement was $15,750 per day, the rate for the second year is $16,250 per day, and the rate for the third year is $16,750 per day. We have options to extend the charter for up to two consecutive one year periods at $17,500 per day and $18,000 per day, respectively.
(20)(13)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $12,500 per day. We have also entered into an agreement with the vessel’svessel's owner whereby we split all of the vessel’svessel's profits above the daily base rate.
(21)
(14)In February 2015, we declared an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $16,250 per day effective March 18, 2015. We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $15,000$17,250 per day.
(22)We have options to extend the charter for two consecutive six month periods at $15,250 per day, and $15,500 per day respectively.
(23)(15)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional six months at $15,500 per day.
(24)We haveIn February 2015, we declared an option to extend the charter for an additional six months at $16,250 per day.day effective March 11, 2015.
(25)(16)This vessel was delivered in February 2015. We have an option to extend the charter for onean additional year at $17,550$22,600 per day.
(26)
(17)These newbuilding vessels are being constructed at HMD (Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd. of South Korea). 23 vesselsThey are expected to be delivered in 2014 and five vessels in the first and second quartersquarter of 2015.
(27)
(18)These newbuilding vessels are being constructed at SPP (SPP Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. of South Korea ).  11 vesselsKorea). They are expected to be delivered in 2014 and four in the first and second quartersquarter of 2015.
(28)
(19)These newbuilding vessels are being constructed at HSHI (Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co., Ltd.)Ltd). Six vesselsThey are expected to be delivered in the third and fourth quarters of 2014 and two in the firstsecond quarter of 2015.

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(20)These newbuilding vessels are being constructed at DSME (Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering). TwoOne vessel is expected to be delivered in the first quarter and one in the second quarter of 2015.
(21)These newbuilding vessels are being constructed at SSME (Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd). One vessel is expected to be delivered in the third quarter and one in the fourth quarters of 2016.
(22)These newbuilding vessels are being constructed at DHSC (Daehan Shipbuilding Co. Ltd). These two vessels are expected to be delivered in the fourth quarterfirst and second quarters of 2014 and two in the second quarter of 2015.2016.

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Chartering strategy

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 the date of this annual report, 47March 30, 2015, 57 of the vessels in our Operating Fleet 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. 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, onefour of the vessels in our Operating Fleet isare operating under a long-term time charter (greater thancharters (with initial terms of one year)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 enable us to capture increased profit margins during periods of improvements in tanker rates. As of the date of this annual report, fourMarch 30, 2015, five of the vessels in our Operating FleetSTI Duchessa, STI Opera, Senatoreand Venice were operating directly in the spot market.

Management of our fleet

Fleet

Commercial and Technical Management


Our vessels are commercially managed by Scorpio Commercial Management S.A.M., or SCM and technically managed by Scorpio Ship Management S.A.M., or SSM pursuant to a Master Agreement, which may be terminated upon two years notice. 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 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 operating in one of the Scorpio Group Pools, SCM, the pool manager, charges fees of $300 per vessel per day with respect to our Panamax/LR1 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 Panamax, LR1 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,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, which is the same fee that SSM charges to third parties.

Administrative Services Agreement


We have an Administrative Services Agreement with Scorpio Services Holding Limited, or 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. Liberty Holding Company Ltd., or Liberty, a company affiliated with us, acted as our Administrator until March 13, 2012 when the Administrative Services Agreement was novated to SSH. The effective date of the novation was November 9, 2009, the date that we first entered into the agreement with Liberty. We reimburse our current Administrator for the reasonable direct or indirect expenses it incurs in providing us with the administrative services described above. Our Administrator also arranges vessel sales and purchases for us. The services provided to us by our Administrator may be sub-contracted to other entities within the Scorpio Group.

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We also pay our Administrator a fee for arranging vessel purchases and sales for us, equal to 1% of the gross purchase or sale price, payable upon the consummation of any such purchase or sale. For the year ended December 31, 2013,2014, we paid our Administrator $9.1$26.1 million in aggregate for arranging vessel sales and purchases, which consisted of $2.5$11.7 million related to the purchase and delivery of seven33 newbuilding vessels, in 2013 and $6.6$14.0 million onrelating to the purchase and subsequent sale of our VLGC businessseven Very Large Crude Carriers, or VLCCs, under construction, and $0.4 million relating to Dorian in November 2013. the sales of Noemi and Senatore. We believe this 1% fee on purchases and sales is customary in the tanker industry.

Further, pursuant to our 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 administrative services agreement, whose effective commencement began in December 2009, and can be terminated 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 Shipping Consultants Ltd., or 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 world and regional economic conditions, as well as other factors such as changes in the location of productive capacity, and variations in the regional prices.


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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 the 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 in 2012 and 2013from 2011 onwards with the general improvement in the economic climate.

Product tankers carry certain refined products, such as fuel oil and vacuum gas oil (often referred to as ‘dirty products’“dirty products”), gas oil, gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene and naphtha (often referred to as ‘clean products’“clean products”), and sometimes crude oil. In addition, some product tankers are able to carry bulk liquid chemicals and edible oils and fats. Clean petroleum products are carried by International Maritime Organisation (IMO)IMO and non IMOnon-IMO certified tankers. IMO tankers 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.

World Oil Consumption: 1990-2014
(Million Barrels Per Day)

Source: Drewry
World oil consumption has generally experienced sustained growth over the last two decades, although it declined in 2008-2009between 2008 and 2009 due to the steep downturn in the global economy. DataProvisional data for 20132014, however, suggests that world oil demand rebounded to reach 90.9was 92.5 million barrels per day, and since 1990 it has grown at a compound annual growth rate, (CAGR)or CAGR, of approximately 1.2%1.4%.

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World Oil Consumption: 1990–2013

(Million Barrels Per Day)

Source: Drewry

Regionally, while oil consumption has been static or slightly declining in most of the developed world, consumption is increasing in most of the developing world. In recent years, Asia, in particular China has been the main generator of additional demand for oil, with this demand largely supplied from traditional sources such as the Middle East. In the period 20032004 to 20132014 Chinese oil consumption grew by a CAGR of 6.1%5.0 % to reach 10.110.4 million barrels per day.

Oil consumption on a per capita basis also remains low in countries such as China and India when compared with the United States and Western Europe, but it is nonetheless growing rapidly thereby leading to increases in crude oil and refined product imports, as both countries have insufficient domestic supplies to meet demand.

Oil Product Exports & Imports

A significant development in the product tanker industry in recent years has been the growth of exports from the United States. Historically, the United States was a net importer of products, but this situation has changed with the exploitation of shale reserves in the United States and the growth in domestic oil production. In the period 2003-20132004-2014 exports of products from the United States increased by a CAGR of 11.8% andfrom 0.66 million bpd in January 2004 to 3.55 million barrels per day, or bpd, in December 2014, with much of this traffic wentthe increase in exports going to South America to satisfy growing local demand.


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Oil Product Exports - Major Growth Regions

(Million Bpd)


Source: Drewry

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In the United States, a combination of moderate oil demand and increased availability of crude oil supplies from tight oil and offshore sources has led to a situation where large scale exports of products are feasible, especially middle distillates from the USU.S. Gulf. In light of the projected growth in United States crude oil production, and strong demand growth in South America combined with increasing long-haul flows to Asia, this is a trend which seems likely to continue. Other United States exports have been moving transatlantic into Europe, where local refinery shutdowns have supported import demand.

Oil Product Imports - Major Growth Regions

(’000 Bpd)


Source: Drewry


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Product trades are also affected by the location of refinery capacity. During the past five years, some oil producing regions in the developing, world – most notablyparticularly, the Middle East and Asia, - have expanded their own refinery capacity; justcapacity, as poor financial margins have forced refinery closures in the developed world, especially in Europe and on the United States East Coast. In addition, most of the planned increases in global refinery capacity are scheduled to take place in the Middle East and Asia. Therefore, the recent trends in the location of global refinery capacity look set to continue.

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 cater for product demand. Refinery closures close to consuming regions elsewhere in the world will also help to support product import demand. For example, in Australia, trade from Singapore is expected to become increasingly important to compensate for the conversion of local producing refineries into storage depots. This would be part of a general increase in intra-Asian trade which is already boosting product tanker demand, something which may be further supported by expected closures in Japan (a result of new government standards).

Current Tanker Fleet

As of February 28, 20142015, the total oil tanker fleet (crude, products and products)product/chemical tankers) consisted of 3,1963,138 ships with a combined capacity of 420.8407.0 million dwt.

The Oil Tanker Fleet - February 28, 2014

  Deadweight Tons Number of   Capacity  
Sector (dwt) Vessels % of Fleet (million dwt ) % of Fleet
 Handy  10-54,999  795   24.9   29.1   6.9 
 Panamax  55-79,999  394   12.3   28.3   6.7 
 Aframax  80-119,999  890   27.8   95.6   22.7 
 Suezmax  120-199,999  493   15.4   76.3   18.1 
 VLCC  200-320,000  578   18.1   176.5   41.9 
 ULCC  320,000+  46   1.4   15   3.6 
 Total     3,196   100.0   420.8   100.0 

Source:Drewry

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2015

Additionally, the

Vessel TypeDeadweight TonsNumber of% of FleetCapacity% of Fleet
 (DWT)Vessels (M DWT ) 
Crude Tankers     
VLCC200,000+58231.2178.053.5
Suezmax120-199,99948225.874.722.5
Aframax80-119,99967836.372.921.9
Panamax55-79,999894.86.11.8
Handymax10-54,999372.00.80.3
Total Crude Fleet 1,868100.0332.6100.0
      
Product Tankers     
Long Range 2 (LR2)80,000+21917.224.332.7
Long Range 1 (LR1)55-79,99929723.421.729.2
Medium Range 2 (MR2)40-54,99945736.021.428.7
Medium Range 1 (MR1)25-39,99914011.04.76.4
Handy10-24,99915712.42.33.0
Total Product Fleet 1,270100.074.4100.0
      
Total Fleet     
VLCC200,000+58218.5178.043.7
Suezmax120-199,99948215.474.718.4
Aframax80-119,99989728.697.323.9
Panamax55-79,99938612.327.96.8
Handy/Handymax10-54,99979125.229.27.2
Total Tanker Fleet 3,138100.0407.0100.0
Source: Drewry

The tanker fleet iscan be divided between crude tankers that carry crude oil or residual fuel oil (“dirty” products), and product tankers that carry refined petroleum products (“clean” products) such as gasoline, jet fuel, kerosene, naphtha and gas oil. Thereoil, and product/chemical tankers which have the ability to carry products and some easy chemicals.

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Overall, there is no industry accepted standard definition of the world oil product tanker fleet but typically the fleet can be divided into four major categories based on vessel size. The world product tanker fleet as of January 2014the end of February 2015 consisted of 1,2551,270 ships with a combined capacity of 72.674.4 million dwt. The breakdown of the fleet by size together with the orderbook for newbuilding product tankers as of January 2014February 28, 2015 is illustrated in the table below.

The World Product Tanker Fleet(1)& Orderbook

Size Category Existing Fleet Orderbook – Scheduled Deliveries
Dwt Jan-14 2014 2015 2016+ Total Orderbook as
  No. 000 Dwt No. 000 Dwt No. 000 Dwt No. 000 Dwt No. 000 Dwt % of Fleet
 10-29,999   196   3,405   5   101   1   19   0   0   6   120   3.5%
 30-41,999   132   4,833   21   804   4   158   9   356   34   1,318   27.3%
 42-54,999   425   19,863   22   1,026   54   2,734   41   2,094   117   5,854   29.5%
 55-79,999   295   21,527   7   510   3   210   6   440   16   1,160   5.4%
 80,000+   207   22,941   19   2,171   36   4,085   9   1,017   64   7,273   31.7%
 Total   1,255   72,569   74   4,612   98   7,206   65   3,907   237   15,725   21.7%

- February 28, 2015

Vessel TypeDeadweight TonsNumber of% of FleetCapacity% of Fleet
 (DWT)Vessels (M DWT ) 
      
Product Tankers     
Long Range 2 (LR2)80,000+21917.224.332.7
Long Range 1 (LR1)55-79,99929723.421.729.2
Medium Range 2 (MR2)40-54,99945736.021.428.7
Medium Range 1 (MR1)25-39,99914011.04.76.4
Handy10-24,99915712.42.33.0
Total Product Fleet 1,270100.074.4100.0





Deadweight  Scheduled Deliveries
 TonsOrderbook% Fleet2015201620172018+
Vessel Type

(DWT)

No

M Dwt

No

DwtNoM DwtNoM DwtNoM DwtNoM Dwt
Product Tankers             
Long Range 2 (LR2)80,000+687.831.131.9384.3212.491.100.0
Long Range 1 (LR1)55-79,999362.612.112.140.3261.960.400.0
Medium Range 2 (MR2)40-54,999542.711.812.5391.9130.600.020.1
Medium Range 1 (MR1)25-39,999120.40.00.020.160.230.110.0
Handy10-24,99940.10.00.040.100.000.000.0
Total Product Fleet 17413.613.718.2876.7665.1181.630.1

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

Source: Drewry


As of January 31, 2014,February 28, 2015, the world product tanker orderbook for all vessels above 10,000 DWTdwt comprised 231174 ships with a combined capacity of 15.713.6 million dwt, equivalent to 21.7%18.2% of the existing fleet. Most of the ships on order are due for delivery by the end of 2015,to be delivered in 2015/2016, although it is worth noting that in recent years the orderbook has been affected by the non-delivery of vessels. Product tankers scheduled for delivery were not delivered for a variety of reasons, including delays, either through mutual agreement or through shipyard problems, and some were due to vessel cancellations. Slippage and non-delivery is likely to remain an issue going forward and will continue to moderate fleet growth.



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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 2000 for the main vessel classes is shown in the table below.


Oil Tanker - Spot (TCE) Rates

(US$/Day)

Year Caribs NW Europe West Africa AG
  USES NW Europe Caribs/USES Japan
  40-70,000 dwt 70-100,000 dwt 150-160,000 dwt 280-300,000 dwt
 2000   28,375   40,375   40,950   52,450 
 2001   26,300   35,308   31,992   36,891 
 2002   16,567   22,800   19,325   21,667 
 2003   28,833   41,883   37,367   49,342 
 2004   42,158   55,408   64,792   95,258 
 2005   34,933   57,517   40,883   59,125 
 2006   28,792   47,067   40,142   51,142 
 2007   30,100   41,975   35,392   45,475 
 2008   36,992   56,408   52,650   89,300 
 2009   13,450   19,883   20,242   29,483 
 2010   17,950   27,825   19,658   40,408 
 2011   11,000   12,283   8,909   19,933 
 2012   15,245   9,625   10,517   17,617 
 2013   14,783   12,000   7,500   16,417 
 Feb-14   27,600   37,600   5,400   27,100 

YearCaribsNW EuropeWest AfricaAG
 USACNW EuropeCaribs/USESJapan
 40-70,000 DWT70-100,000 DWT150-160,000 DWT280-300,000 DWT
     
200028,37540,37540,95052,450
200126,30035,30831,99236,891
200216,56722,80019,32521,667
200328,83341,88337,36749,342
200442,15855,40864,79295,258
200534,93357,51740,88359,125
200628,79247,06740,14251,142
200730,10041,97535,39245,475
200836,99256,40852,65089,300
200913,45019,88320,24229,483
201017,95027,82519,65840,408
201111,00012,2838,90919,933
201215,2459,62510,51717,617
201314,78312,0007,50016,417
201418,21733,07521,20024,892
Feb-1532,50036,30032,30059,100
Source: Drewry


Between 2003 and 2007, the differential between demand and supply for tankers remained narrow and product tanker freight rates were generally firm. Following the recent recession, product tanker demand slowed, coinciding with substantial tonnage entering the fleet, driving earnings down. In late 2013, however, there was some evidence that rates had started to move upwards fromand this upward momentum was maintained during most of 2014. In the recessionary lows.

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opening months of 2015, rates have remained strong due to a combination of increases in oil trades and tanker demand, very low growth in overall fleet supply and positive market sentiment.

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 but it is worth noting thatand they continued to edge up slowly during 2014. Nevertheless, for most oil tanker sizes, they are still significantly below the peaks reported at the height of the market boom in 2008, a fact evident from the data shown in the table below.

and also below long term averages.


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Oil Tankers: Newbuilding Prices

(US$ Millions)

Year End  30,000   50,000   75,000   110,000   160,000   300,000 
   Dwt   Dwt   Dwt   Dwt   Dwt   Dwt 
2000  n/a   31.5   36.5   41.0   49.5   76.0 
2001  n/a   27.0   33.5   38.0   47.0   72.0 
2002  n/a   26.5   31.0   36.0   44.0   66.0 
2003  28.5   30.5   34.5   40.0   52.0   73.0 
2004  34.0   39.0   41.0   57.0   68.0   105.0 
2005  37.5   42.0   43.0   59.0   71.0   120.0 
2006  40.5   47.5   50.0   65.0   78.0   128.0 
2007  46.0   54.0   64.0   78.0   90.0   146.0 
2008  40.0   46.5   57.0   71.5   87.0   142.0 
2009  31.0   36.0   42.5   52.0   62.0   101.0 
2010  33.0   36.0   46.0   57.0   67.0   105.0 
2011  31.5   36.0   44.0   52.8   61.7   99.0 
2012  30.0   33.0   42.0   48.0   56.5   92.0 
2013  31.0   35.0   43.0   51.5   59.0   93.5 
Feb-14  33.0   37.5   45.0   54.0   64.0   98.5 

In millions of U.S. Dollars)

Year End30,00050,00075,000110,000160,000300,000
 DWTDWTDWTDWTDWTDWT
       
2000 31.536.541.049.576.0
20010.027.033.538.047.072.0
20020.026.531.036.044.066.0
200328.530.534.540.052.073.0
200434.039.041.057.068.0105.0
200537.542.043.059.071.0120.0
200640.547.550.065.078.0128.0
200746.054.064.078.090.0146.0
200840.046.557.071.587.0142.0
200931.036.042.552.062.0101.0
201033.036.046.057.067.0105.0
201131.536.044.052.861.799.0
201230.033.042.048.056.592.0
201331.035.043.051.559.093.5
201432.936.945.554.064.898.5
Feb-1532.536.545.053.065.096.5
Source: Drewry


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 (expressed in US$ million) for second hand oil tankers from 2000 to February 2014.2015. In the last few months of 2013, prices for all modern tankers started to rise as a result of the rise in freight rates and more positive market sentiment butand further gains were recorded in 2014, and the opening months of 2015 for some sizes. However, as with newbuilding prices, in February 2015 they remain awere still below long way from the last cyclical peak seen in 2007/2008.

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Oil Tanker Secondhand Prices: 2000-2014
(In millions of U.S. Dollars)
Year End30,00045,00075,00095,000150,000300,000
 DWTDWTDWTDWTDWTDWT
 5 Yrs5 Yrs 5 Yrs5 Yrs5 Yrs5 Yrs
200025.525.528.536.544.070.0
200125.025.025.534.541.563.0
200221.521.521.029.539.055.0
200329.529.524.037.047.070.0
200442.042.038.057.073.0112.0
200545.545.539.058.075.0110.0
200647.547.548.063.077.0115.0
200752.052.059.068.591.5130.0
200842.042.046.055.077.0110.0
200924.024.032.538.053.077.5
201021.524.035.042.058.085.5
201122.527.032.033.545.558.0
201220.024.025.027.540.057.0
201321.029.031.032.042.060.0
201420.227.132.438.650.073.1
Feb-1519.025.036.045.059.081.0

(US$ Million)

Year End  30,000   45,000   70,000   95,000   150,000   300,000 
   Dwt   Dwt   Dwt   Dwt   Dwt   Dwt 
   10 Yrs   5 Yrs   5 Yrs   5 Yrs   5 Yrs   5 Yrs 
2000  25.5   25.5   28.5   36.5   44.0   70.0 
2001  25.0   25.0   25.5   34.5   41.5   63.0 
2002  21.5   21.5   21.0   29.5   39.0   55.0 
2003  29.5   29.5   24.0   37.0   47.0   70.0 
2004  42.0   42.0   38.0   57.0   73.0   112.0 
2005  45.5   45.5   39.0   58.0   75.0   110.0 
2006  47.5   47.5   48.0   63.0   77.0   115.0 
2007  52.0   52.0   59.0   68.5   91.5   130.0 
2008  42.0   42.0   46.0   55.0   77.0   110.0 
2009  24.0   24.0   32.5   38.0   53.0   77.5 
2010  21.5   24.0   35.0   42.0   58.0   85.5 
2011  22.5   27.0   32.0   33.5   45.5   58.0 
2012  20.0   24.0   25.0   27.5   40.0   57.0 
2013  21.0   29.0   31.0   32.0   42.0   60.0 
Feb-14  21.5   29.0   32.0   36.0   47.0   71.0 

Source: Drewry


Environmental and Other Regulations

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 2010Deepwater 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 International Maritime Organization, or 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 International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage of 1969, generally referred to as CLC, the International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, and the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships of 1973, or the MARPOL Convention. The MARPOL Convention 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.

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In 2012, the IMO’s Marine Environmental Protection Committee, or 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 are expected to enterentered 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, will require 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 ConditionalCondition Assessment Scheme, or CAS. The amendments, which are expected to becomebecame effective on October 1, 2014, pertain to revising references to the inspections of bulk carriers and tankers after the 2011 ESP Code, which enhances the programs of inspections, becomes mandatory. 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 (PCBs)) 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 as “Emission Control Areas” (“ECAs”)Areas,” or ECAs (see below).

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 3.50% sulfur. By January 1, 2020, sulfur content must not exceed 0.50%, subject to a feasibility review to be completed no later than 2018.

Sulfur content standards are even stricter within certain ECAs. As of July 1, 2010, ships operating within an ECA were not permitted to use fuel with sulfur content in excess of 1.0% (from 1.50%), which will be further reduced to 0.10% on January 1, 2015. 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 United States 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.

As of January 1, 2013, MARPOL made mandatory certain measures relating to energy efficiency for new ships in part to address greenhouse gas emissions. It made the Energy Efficiency Design Index, (EEDI)or EEDI, apply to all new ships, and the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan, (SEEMP)or SEEMP, apply to all ships.

Amended Annex VI also establishes new tiers of stringent nitrogen oxide emissions standards for new marine engines, depending on their date of installation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 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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Safety Management System Requirements

The IMO also adopted the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea, or SOLAS and the InternationalLL Convention, on Load Lines, or LL, 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 (LLMC) was recently amended and the amendments are expected to go 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 International Safety Management Code for the Safe Operation of Ships and for Pollution Prevention, or 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.

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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. We have obtained documents of compliance for its 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.

Noncompliance 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

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 International Convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage of 1969, as amended by different ProtocolProtocols in 1976, 1984, and 1992, and amended in 2000, or the CLC. 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 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 International Convention on Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage, or 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 Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims of 1976, as amended). 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.


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In addition, the IMO adopted an International Convention for the Control and Management of Ships’ Ballast Water and Sediments, or the BWM Convention, in February 2004. The BWM Convention will not become effective until 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. To date, there has not been sufficient adoption of this standard for it to take force, but it is close. Many of the implementation dates originally written in the BWM Convention have already passed, so that once the BWM Convention enters into force, the period for installation of mandatory ballast water exchange requirements would be extremely short, with several thousand ships a year needing to install ballast water management systems (BWMS). For this reason, on December 4, 2013, the IMO Assembly passed a resolution revising the application dates of 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. Once mid-ocean ballast exchange or ballast water treatment requirements become mandatory, the cost of compliance could increase for ocean carriers. Although we do not believe that the costs of compliance with a mandatory mid-ocean ballast exchange would be material, it is difficult to predict the overall impact of such a requirement on our operations.

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.

U.S. Regulations

The U.S. Oil Pollution Act of 1990, or

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 United States, 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 United States has also enacted the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, or CERCLA, which applies to the discharge of hazardous substances other than 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.

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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:

·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 profit revenues 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.

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 profit revenues 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 July 31, 2009, the U.S. Coast Guard adjusted the limits of OPA liability to the greater of $2,000 per gross ton or $17.088 million for any double-hull tanker that is over 3,000 gross tons (subject to periodic adjustment for inflation), 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.


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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 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 U.S. Coast Guard 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 U.S. Coast Guard’s 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 (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. 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.

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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 U.S. Clean Water Act, or 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 U.S. states 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 U.S. Coast Guard, or 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 U.S. waters.

The EPA requires a permit regulating ballast water discharges and other discharges incidental to the normal operation of certain vessels within United States waters under the Vessel General Permit for Discharges Incidental to the Normal Operation of Vessels, or VGP. 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, or NOI, at least 30 days before the vessel operates in United States waters. On March 28, 2013 the EPA re-issued the VGP for another five years. This VGP took effect on December 19, 2013. The VGP focuses on authorizing discharges incidental to operations of commercial vessels and the new VGP contains numeric ballast water discharge limits for most vessels to reduce the risk of invasive species in US waters, more stringent requirements for exhaust gas scrubbers and the use of environmentally acceptable lubricants.


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USCG regulations adopted and proposed for adoption under the U.S. National Invasive Species Act, or NISA, impose mandatory ballast water management practices for all vessels equipped with ballast water tanks entering U.S. waters, which 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, and/or otherwise restrict our vessels from entering U.S. waters. The USCG must approve any technology before it is placed on a vessel, but has not yet approved the technology necessary for vessels to meet the foregoing standards.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, as of January 1, 2014, vessels are technically subject to the phasing-in of these standards. As a result, the USCG has provided waivers to vessels which cannot install the as-yet unapproved 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.


The U.S. Clean Air Act of 1970, as amended by the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1977 and 1990, or 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 U.S. Coast Guard 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 European Union 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 European Union 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 European Union 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 European Union 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. As of January 1, 2013, all new ships must comply with two new sets of mandatory requirements to address greenhouse gas emissions from ships which were adopted by MEPC, in July 2011. Currently operating ships are required to develop 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.ships. The European Union has indicatedParliament and Council of Ministers are expected to endorse regulations that it intends to propose an expansionwould require the monitoring and reporting of the existing European Union emissions trading scheme to include emissions of greenhouse gases from marine vessels, and in January 2012 the European Commission launched a public consultation on possible measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships. In April 2013,marine vessels in 2015. For 2020, the European Parliament rejected proposed changesEU made a unilateral commitment to the European Union Emissions Law regarding carbon trading. In June 2013 the European Commission developed a strategy to integrate maritime emissions into thereduce overall European Union Strategy to reduced greenhouse gas emissions.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. If the strategy is adopted by the European Parliament and Council large vessels using European Union ports would be required to monitor, report and verify their carbon dioxide emissions beginning in January 2018. In December 2013, the European Union environmental ministers discussed draft rules to implement monitoring and reporting of carbon dioxide emissions from ships. In the United States, 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 in recent years received petitions from the California Attorney General and various environmental groups seeking such regulation. Any passage of climate control legislation or other regulatory initiatives by the IMO, European Union, the U.S. or other countries where we operate, or any treaty adopted at the international level to succeed the Kyoto Protocol, 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.

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International Labour Organization

The International Labour Organization, (ILO)or the ILO, is a specialized agency of the UN with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The ILO has adopted the Maritime Labor Convention 2006, (MLC 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. 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 U.S. Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, or the MTSA, came into effect. To implement certain portions of the MTSA, in July 2003, the U.S. Coast Guard issued regulations requiring the implementation of certain security requirements aboard vessels operating in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. 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 V became effective in July 2004 and imposes various detailed security obligations on vessels and port authorities, and mandates compliance with the International Ship and Port Facilities Security Code, (“or the ISPS Code”).Code. The ISPS Code is designed to enhance the security of ports and ships against terrorism. Amendments to SOLAS Chapter VII, made mandatory in 2004, apply to vessels transporting dangerous goods and require those vessels be in compliance with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (“IMDG Code”).

Code.

To trade internationally, a vessel must attain an International Ship Security Certificate, (“ISSC”),or ISSC, from a recognized security organization approved by the vessel’s flag state. Among the various requirements are:

·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;
·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.

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;
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;

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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.

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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"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.

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, (“IACS”).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 and Det Norske Veritas. 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.

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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 United States, has made liability insurance more expensive for vessel-owners and operators trading in the United States 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.


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C. Organizational Structure

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

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, 20132014 and 20122013 and for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 2012 and 20112012 have been prepared in accordance with IFRS as issued by the IASB. TheOur 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.

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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. The size and scope of these pools enable them to enhance utilization rates for pool vessels by securing backhaul voyages and contracts of affreightment (described below), thus generating higher effective time charter equivalent, or 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.

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. 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.


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

 Voyage Charter Time Charter Commercial Pool
Typical contract lengthSingle voyage One year or more Varies
Hire rate basis(1)
Varies Daily Varies
Voyage expenses(2)
We pay Customer pays Pool pays
Vessel operating costs for owned vessels(3)
We pay We pay We pay
Charterhire expense for vessels chartered-in(3)
We pay We pay We pay
Off-hire (4)
Customer does not pay Customer does not pay Pool does not pay

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(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)Defined
“Vessel operating costs” isdefined 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.


As of the date of this annual report,March 30, 2015, all of our owned and time chartered-in vessels were operating in the Scorpio Group Pools except STI Duchessa, STI Opera, Senatore andVenice, five recently delivered MR tankers which were operating directly inon short-term time charters (less than 120 days) that commenced upon their deliveries from the spot market andshipyard, STI Texas City which is on a two year time charter-out agreement expiring in March 2016.

2016 and STI Meraux, STI San Antonio and STI Benicia which are on one year time-charter-out agreements expiring in May 2015, May 2015, and September 2015, respectively.

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.

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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.

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 time charter equivalentTCE revenues.

Vessel operating costs.For our owned vessels, we are responsible for vessel operating costs, which include crewing, repairs and maintenance, insurance, stores, lube oils, communication expenses, and technical management fees. The two largest components of our vessel operating costs are crewing, 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 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 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. The vessel’s owner is responsible for crewing and other vessel operating costs.


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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.

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.

Time charter equivalent (TCE) revenue or rates. We report time charter equivalent, or 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 USU.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 Statement 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.

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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. 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 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 vessels, not our 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:


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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. 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;
·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.

global and regional economic and political conditions;
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 general and administrative expenses were affected by the fees we pay SCM and SSH for commercial management and administrative services respectively, and costs incurred from being a public company.SCM and SSH, companies controlled by the Lolli-Ghetti family of which our founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer is a member, provide commercial and administrative management services to us, respectively. We pay fees under our Master Agreement with SCM, which are identical to what SCM charges third-party owned vessels. We reimburse our Administrator for the reasonable direct or indirect expenses it incurs in providing us with the administrative services described above. We also pay our Administrator a fee for arranging vessel purchases and sales for us equal to 1% of the gross purchase or sale price, payable upon the consummation of any such purchase or sale. We believe this 1% fee on purchases and sales is customary in the tanker industry. In addition, we continue to incur general and administrative expenses related to our being a publicly traded company, including, among other things, costs associated with reports to shareholders, filings with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission,SEC, investor relations, New York Stock ExchangeNYSE fees and tax compliance expenses.

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.

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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 allmost of our revenue from vessels operating in pools or in the spot market. Frommarket and from time to time we also employ our vessels on 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 generated revenue from spot voyages during the year ended December 31, 2013.2014. 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.

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”.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.

For the year ended December 31, 2013,2014, we performed an assessment as described above. The results of this assessment are described as follows for the 1957 vessels in our fleet and 6524 vessels under construction at December 31, 2013:

·Four vessels were designated as held for sale and, in accordance with our accounting policy for non-current assets held for sale, were written down to their fair value less costs to sell.
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2014:
·Eight vessels had fair values less costs to sell in excess of their carrying amount.
·Seven vessels had fair values less costs to sell less than their carrying amount which served as indicators of impairment. We prepared a value in use calculation for each these vessels which resulted in no impairment being recognized.
·Two vessels under construction (that were delivered in January 2014) had fair values less costs to sell exceeding their carrying amount.

Three vessels were designated as held for sale and, in accordance with our accounting policy for vessels held for sale, were written down to their fair value less costs to sell.
36 vessels had fair values less costs to sell in excess of their carrying amount.
18 vessels had fair values less costs to sell less than their carrying amount which served as indicators of impairment. 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 the remaining 6324 vessels under construction at December 31, 2013. To assess their carrying values, we prepared value in use calculations which resulted in no impairment indicators.

2014. In line with our policy we performed a value in use calculation where we estimated each vessels’ future cash flows based on a combination of the latest forecast time charter rates for the next three years (obtained from a third party service provider), a growth rate of 3.0% in freight rates for each period thereafter, and our best estimate of vessel operating expenses and drydock costs, which also assume a growth rate of 3.0% in each succeeding year. These cash flows were then discounted to their present value using an estimated weighted average cost of capital of 8.45%7.98%. The value in use calculations were greater than the fair value less estimated costs to sell in all instances. As a result of this testing, there were no impairment charge was recorded.

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For the year ended December 31, 2012,2013, we performed an assessment as described above. At that date, the carrying amounts ofhad 19 vessels in our fleet and 65 vessels under construction:
Four vessels were greaterdesignated as held for sale and, in accordance with our accounting policy for vessels held for sale, were written down to their fair value less costs to sell.
Eight vessels had fair values less costs to sell in excess of their carrying amount.
Seven 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.
Two vessels under construction (that were delivered in January 2014) had fair values less costs to sell exceeding their carrying amount.
We did not obtain independent broker valuations for the basic, meaning charter free, market valueremaining 63 vessels under construction, except for allSTI Duchessa and STI Opera, which we received vessel valuations for as of our owned vessels.December 31, 2013. In line with our policy we performed a value in use calculation where we estimated each vessels’ future cash flows based on a combination of the latest forecast time charter rates for the next three years (obtained from a third party service provider), a growth rate of 3.0% in freight rates for each period thereafter, and our best estimate of vessel operating expenses and drydock costs, which also assume a growth rate of 3.0% in each succeeding year. These cash flows were then discounted to their present value, using a discount rate of 7.90%8.45%, based on our current borrowing rates adjusted for certain credit risks. The value in use calculations were greater than the fair value less estimated costs to sell in all instances. As a result of this testing, no impairment charge was recorded.


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, with substantial declines in many vessel classes. 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 at December 31, 2013,2014, no impairment is required.

The table set forth below indicates the carrying amount of each of our vessels as of December 31, 20132014 and December 31, 20122013 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. For the fourthree vessels that we have designated as held for sale at December 31, 2013,2014, we used the agreed upon selling price of these vessels if an agreement has been reached to sell these vessels and our estimate of basic market value if an agreement has not been reached as of the date of this report.

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

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.

 In millions of U.S. dollars  Carrying value as at, 
 Vessel Name Year Built   December 31, 2013  December 31, 2012(4) 
1STI Highlander 2007  $21.8(1) $23.1 
2Noemi 2004   21.2(2)  27.0 
3Senatore 2004   21.2(2)  27.1 
4STI Harmony 2007   32.0(3)  33.6 
5STI Heritage 2008   34.1(3)  35.9 
6Venice 2001   10.7(2)  17.7 
7STI Spirit 2008   29.5(2)  37.4 
8STI Amber 2012   37.1(3)  38.6 
9STI Topaz 2012   37.2(3)  38.7 
10STI Ruby 2012   37.2(3)  38.7 
11STI Garnet 2012   37.3(3)  38.8 
12STI Onyx 2012   37.3(3)  38.8 
13STI Sapphire 2013   37.1(1)   N/A(5)
14STI Emerald 2013   36.9(1)   N/A(5)
15STI Beryl 2013   36.0(1)   N/A(5)
16STI Le Rocher 2013   36.6(1)   N/A(5)
17STI Larvotto 2013   36.6(1)   N/A(5)
18STI Fontvieille 2013   36.6(1)   N/A(5)
19STI Ville 2013   36.8(1)   N/A(5)
             
 Total    $613.2  $395.4 

(1)     As of December 31, 2013, the basic charter-free market value is higher than each vessel’s carrying value. We believe that the aggregate basic charter-free market value of these vessels exceeds their aggregate carrying value by approximately $5.9 million.
(2)     Noemi, Senatore, Venice and STI Spirit were written-down to the lower of their carrying value and fair value less costs to sell since these vessels were designated as “held for sale” at December 31, 2013.  As such, we believe that the carrying amounts noted above are representative of fair value less estimated costs to sell as of December 31, 2013.
(3)     As of December 31, 2013, 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 $14.9 million.
(4)     As of December 31, 2012, the basic charter-free market value is lower than each vessel’s carrying value. We believe that the aggregate carrying value of these vessels exceeded their aggregate basic charter-free market value at that date by approximately $64.2 million.
(5)     These vessels were acquired during the year ended December 31, 2013.


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 In millions of U.S. dollars Carrying value as at, 
 Vessel Name Year Built December 31, 2014 
 December 31, 2013 
 
1
STI Highlander 2007 $20.7
(1) 
$21.8
 
2
Noemi 2004 N/A
(2) 
21.2
 
3
Senatore 2004 N/A
(2) 
21.2
 
4
STI Harmony 2007 28.8
(3) 
32.0
 
5
STI Heritage 2008 30.2
(3) 
34.1
 
6
Venice 2001 11.9
(3) 
10.7
(3) 
7
STI Spirit 2008 N/A
(2) 
29.5
 
8
STI Amber 2012 35.5
(1) 
37.1
 
9
STI Topaz 2012 35.7
(1) 
37.2
 
10
STI Ruby 2012 35.7
(1) 
37.2
 
11
STI Garnet 2012 35.8
(1) 
37.3
 
12
STI Onyx 2012 35.8
(1) 
37.3
 
13
STI Sapphire 2013 35.6
(1) 
37.1
 
14
STI Emerald 2013 35.4
(1) 
36.9
 
15
STI Beryl 2013 34.6
(4) 
36.0
 
16
STI Le Rocher 2013 35.1
(1) 
36.6
 
17
STI Larvotto 2013 35.1
(1) 
36.6
 
18
STI Fontvieille 2013 35.1
(1) 
36.6
 
19
STI Ville 2013 35.5
(1) 
36.8
 
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STI Duchessa 2014 33.5
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
21
STI Wembley 2014 32.7
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
22
STI Opera 2014 33.3
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
23
STI Texas City 2014 37.9
(1) 
N/A
(5) 
24
STI Meraux 2014 38.3
(1) 
N/A
(5) 
25
STI San Antonio 2014 38.4
(1) 
N/A
(5) 
26
STI Venere 2014 33.3
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
27
STI Virtus 2014 33.4
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
28
STI Aqua 2014 33.6
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
29
STI Dama 2014 33.6
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
30
STI Mythos 2014 33.5
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
31
STI Benicia 2014 39.2
(1) 
N/A
(5) 
32
STI Regina 2014 33.8
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
33
STI St. Charles 2014 37.7
(1) 
N/A
(5) 
34
STI Yorkville 2014 34.2
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
35
STI Milwaukee 2014 40.3
(1) 
N/A
(5) 
36
STI Battery 2014 34.3
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
37
STI Brixton 2014 32.2
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
38
STI Comandante 2014 32.0
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
39
STI Pimlico 2014 32.4
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
40
STI Hackney 2014 32.3
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
41
STI Acton 2014 32.7
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
42
STI Fulham 2014 32.5
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
43
STI Camden 2014 32.5
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
44
STI Finchley 2014 32.6
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
45
STI Clapham 2014 32.7
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
46
STI Poplar 2014 32.7
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
47
STI Elysees 2014 52.0
(4) 
N/A
(5) 

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STI Madison 2014 52.3
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
49
STI Park 2014 52.3
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
50
STI Orchard 2014 51.8
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
51
STI Sloane 2014 52.6
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
52
STI Broadway 2014 51.7
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
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STI Condotti 2014 52.8
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
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STI Battersea 2014 32.4
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
55
STI Chelsea 2014 33.6
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
56
STI Lexington 2014 33.5
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
57
STI Powai 2014 33.5
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
58
STI Mayfair 2014 34.6
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
59
STI Soho 2014 33.9
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
60
STI Olivia 2014 33.7
(4) 
N/A
(5) 
         
 Total   $2,042.8
 $613.2
 
(1) As of December 31, 2014, 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 $31.7 million.
(2) Noemi was sold in March 2014 and STI Spirit and Senatore were sold in April 2014.
(3) STI Heritage and STI Harmony were written-down to the lower of their carrying value and fair value less estimated costs to sell in December 2014 since these vessels were designated as held for sale.  Additionally, Venice was classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2013 and incurred $1.3 million of drydocking costs that were capitalized during 2014. As such, we believe that the carrying amounts noted above are representative of fair value less estimated costs to sell as of December 31, 2014. Venice was sold in March 2015 and STI Harmony and STI Heritage are scheduled to be sold in April 2015.
(4) As of December 31, 2014, the basic charter-free market value is higher than each vessel’s carrying value. We believe that the aggregate basic charter-free market value of these vessels exceeds their aggregate carrying value by approximately $111.6 million.
(5) These vessels were acquired during the year ended December 31, 2014.
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, 2013,2014, 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.

We refer you to the discussion herein under “Item 3. Key Information — Information—D. Risk Factors — Factors—Risks Related to our Industry,” including the risk factor entitled “Adverse market conditions could cause us to breach covenants in our creditdebt facilities and adversely affect our operating results.”

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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. 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.


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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 drydocks 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.

A. Operating Results


Results of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2014 compared to the year ended December 31, 2013

  For the year ended December 31,    Percentage
In thousands of U.S. dollars 2014 2013  Change  Change
Vessel revenue $342,807
 $207,580
 $135,227
 65 %
Vessel operating costs (78,823) (40,204) (38,619) (96)%
Voyage expenses (7,533) (4,846) (2,687) (55)%
Charterhire (139,168) (115,543) (23,625) (20)%
Depreciation (42,617) (23,595) (19,022) (81)%
General and administrative expenses (48,129) (25,788) (22,341) (87)%
Write down of vessels held for sale and loss from sales of vessels (3,978) (21,187) 17,209
 81 %
Gain on sale of VLGCs 
 41,375
 (41,375) (100)%
Gain on sale of VLCCs 51,419
 
 51,419
 N/A
Gain on sale of Dorian shares 10,924
 
 10,924
 N/A
Re-measurement of investment in Dorian (13,895) 
 (13,895) N/A
Financial expenses (20,770) (2,705) (18,065) (668)%
Realized gain on derivative financial instruments 17
 3
 14
 467 %
Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments 264
 567
 (303) (53)%
Financial income 203
 1,147
 (944) (82)%
Share of profit from associate 1,473
 369
 1,104
 299 %
Other expenses, net (103) (158) 55
 35 %
Net income $52,091
 $17,015
 $35,076
 206 %

Net income. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $52.1 million, an increase of $35.1 million, or 206%, from net income of $17.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. The differences between the two periods are discussed below.

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Vessel revenue. Vessel revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $342.8 million, an increase of $135.2 million, or 65%, from vessel revenue of $207.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. Overall revenue increases were driven by growth in our fleet of both owned and time chartered-in vessels to an average of 31.6 owned and 26.3 time chartered-in vessels during the year ended December 31, 2014 from an average of 15.9 owned and 22.9 time chartered-in vessels during the year ended December 31, 2013. Additionally, the increase in vessel revenue is also driven by an increase in overall TCE revenue per day to $15,935 per day from $14,369 per day during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
The following is a summary of our consolidated revenue by revenue type, in addition to TCE revenue per day and total revenue days.
   For the year    
   ended December 31,    Percentage
 In thousands of U.S. dollars

 2014 2013  Change  Change
Pool revenue $280,857
 $190,017
 $90,840
 48 %
Time charter-out revenue 13,538
 
 13,538
 N/A
Voyage revenue (spot market) 48,112
 17,563
 30,549
 174 %
Other revenue 300
 
 300
 N/A
Gross revenue 342,807
 207,580
 135,227
 65 %
Voyage expenses (7,533) (4,846) (2,687) 55 %
TCE revenue (1)
 335,274
 202,734
 132,540
 65 %
         
TCE Revenue per day: (1)
 
 
 
  
Pool $15,837
 $14,246
 $1,591
 11 %
Time charter-out 15,194
 
 15,194
 N/A
Voyage 16,798
 16,499
 299
 2 %
Consolidated TCE revenue per day 15,935
 14,369
 1,566
 11 %
         
Revenue days:        
Pool - owned vessels 8,183
 5,323
 2,860
 54 %
Pool - time chartered-in vessels 9,551
 8,015
 1,536
 19 %
Time-charter out - owned vessels852
 
 852
 N/A
Voyage - owned vessels 2,401
 445
 1,956
 440 %
Voyage - time chartered-in vessels50
 326
 (276) (85)%
Total revenue days 
 21,037
 14,109
 6,928
 49 %

(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. The increase in pool revenue is primarily due to the growth of our fleet as seven LR2s, 11 MRs and seven Handymax tankers that were delivered under our Newbuilding Program entered the Scorpio Group Pools during 2014. Additionally, our fleet of time chartered-in vessels grew to an average of 26.3 from 22.9 vessels during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, resulting in an increase in pool revenue days for time chartered-in vessels of 1,536 days. Pool TCE revenue per day also improved to $15,837 per day from $14,246 per day over this same period as pool results improved across all operating segments.

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Time charter-out revenue. We took delivery of four MR product tankers under our Newbuilding Program during the year ended December 31, 2014 that commenced long-term time charters (with initial terms of one year or greater) upon delivery from the shipyard. STI Texas City began a two year time charter in March 2014, STI Meraux and STI San Antonio each began one year time charterers in May 2014 and STI Benicia began a one year time charter in September 2014. Each time charter has a 50% profit sharing provision whereby we split all of the vessels profits above the daily base rate with the charterer.
Voyage revenue (spot market). The increase in voyage (spot) revenue was primarily driven by vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program throughout 2014. This revenue can be broken down as follows:

Short term time charters: We consider short-term time charters (less than one year) as spot market voyages. Vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program were employed on short-term time charters (up to120 days) for a total of 2,177 days during the year ended December 31, 2014. Vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program during 2013 were employed on similar short-term time charters for a total of 445 days during the year ended December 31, 2013.
Spot market voyages: Noemi, Senatore, Venice and SN Azzurra operated in the spot market for a total of 274 days during the year ended December 31, 2014. Gan-Trust, SN Federica, King Douglas, and Nave Orion operated in the spot voyage for 321 days during the year ended December 31, 2013.

Vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $78.8 million, an increase of $38.6 million, or 96%, from $40.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. Vessel operating days increased to 11,548 days from 5,820 days and vessel operating costs per day remained relatively consistent at $6,802 per day compared to $6,781 per day for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase in operating days was principally the result of the deliveries of 41 vessels under our Newbuilding Program throughout 2014.
Voyage expenses. Voyage expenses for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $7.5 million, an increase of $2.7 million, or 55%, from $4.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2013. This increase was due to an increase in the number of days vessels operated in the spot market which increased to 2,451 days from 771 days during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
The spot market voyages for Noemi, Senatore, Venice and SN Azzurra incurred voyage costs of $4.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2014 whereas the spot market voyages for Gan-Trust, SN Federica, King Douglas, and Nave Orion incurred voyage costs of $4.0 million during the year ended December 31, 2013.
Furthermore, vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program commenced short-term time charters (less than 120 days) upon their deliveries from the shipyard for a total of 2,177 days in 2014. Vessels delivered in 2013 were employed on similar short-term time charters for a total of 445 days. 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.
Charterhire. Charterhire expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $139.2 million, an increase of $23.6 million, or 20%, from $115.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2013. This increase was the result of an increase in the average number of time chartered-in vessels to 26.3 from 22.9 during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Depreciation. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $42.6 million, an increase of $19.0 million, or 81%, from $23.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2013. The increase was the result of an increase in the average number of owned vessels to 31.6 from 15.9 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $48.1 million, an increase of $22.3 million, or 87%, from $25.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2013. The change was driven by a $16.6 million increase in restricted stock amortization (non-cash) in addition to an overall increase in other general and administrative expenses due to the significant growth of the Company.
Write down of vessels held for sale and loss from sales of vessels. Write down of vessels held for sale and loss from sales of vessels for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $4.0 million, a decrease of $17.2 million, or 81%, from $21.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2013.


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Write-down of vessels held for sale for the year ended December 31, 2014 relates to 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-down of vessels held for sale for the year December 31, 2013 relates to the designation of Noemi, Senatore, Venice and STI Spirit 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. Noemi was sold in March 2014, Senatore and STI Spirit were sold in April 2014, Venice was sold in March 2015 and STI Harmony and STI Heritage are scheduled to be sold April 2015.

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 of $10.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2014 relates to our acquisition of 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. Write down of 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, 2014 were $20.8 million, an increase of $18.1 million, or 668%, from $2.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2013. The change was primarily due to an increase in our outstanding debt which increased to $1.6 billion at December 31, 2014 from $167.1 million at December 31, 2013.
Financial expenses for the year ended December 31, 2014 consisted of interest expense ($15.9 million), amortization of loan fees ($4.8 million) and other financial expenses ($0.05 million).
Financial expenses for the year ended December 31, 2013 consisted of interest expense ($1.0 million), commitment fees on the undrawn portions of our credit facilities ($1.4 million), and amortization of loan fees ($0.3 million).    
Share of income from associate. Share of income from associate for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $1.5 million, an increase of $1.1 million, or 299%, from $0.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2013. Share of income from associate represents our share of Dorian's income or loss from November 26, 2013 (the date that our initial investment closed) through October 29, 2014 (the date we lost significant influence of Dorian's financial and operating decisions).

Results of operations — segment analysis
During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, we owned or chartered-in vessels spanning four different vessel classes, Handymax, MR, Panamax/LR1, and Aframax/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 profit 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.

LR2 Segment

We took delivery of seven LR2 tankers under our Newbuilding Program during 2014. Additionally, our time chartered-in fleet of LR2s grew to an average of 7.9 vessels from 5.1 vessels during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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The following table summarizes segment profit or loss for our LR2 segment.

   For the year    
 LR2 segment  ended December 31,    Percentage
 In thousands of U.S. dollars 2014 2013  Change  Change
Vessel revenue $67,124
 $28,204
 $38,920
 138 %
Vessel operating costs (4,830) (3,211) (1,619) (50)%
Voyage expenses (73) 
 (73) N/A
Charterhire (45,756) (29,341) (16,415) (56)%
Depreciation (3,067) (1,750) (1,317) (75)%
General and administrative expenses (237) (154) (83) (54)%
Write down of vessel held for sale 
 (6,185) 6,185
 100 %
Financial expenses (509) (847) 338
 40 %
Financial income 1
 
 1
 N/A
Other expenses, net 
 (10) 10
 100 %
Segment profit / (loss) $12,653
 $(13,294) $25,947
 195 %
         
TCE per revenue day $18,621
 $12,718
 $5,903
 46 %
Owned vessel operating costs per day 6,789
 8,203
 1,414
 17 %
Revenue days - owned vessels 707
 345
 362
 105 %
Revenue days - time chartered-in vessels 2,894
 1,873
 1,021
 55 %
Owned vessel operating days 707
 365
 342
 94 %
Average number of owned vessels 1.9
 1.0
 0.9
 90 %
Average number of time chartered-in vessels 7.9
 5.1
 2.8
 55 %

Vessel revenue. Vessel revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $67.1 million, an increase of $38.9 million, or 138%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. The increase was due to an increase in TCE revenue per day and revenue days as a result of the growth in the LR2 fleet. We took delivery of the following LR2s under our Newbuilding Program during 2014:
A.Operating Results
VesselDelivery Date
1STI ElyseesJuly 2014
2STI MadisonSeptember 2014
3STI ParkSeptember 2014
4STI OrchardOctober 2014
5STI SloaneNovember 2014
6STI CondottiNovember 2014
7STI BroadwayNovember 2014

The increase in TCE revenue per day to $18,621 from $12,718 per day during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, was driven by an overall improvement in the LR2 spot market in the second half of 2014. This was due to an increase in overall ton mile demand for larger vessels, particularly LR1s and LR2s, as new refinery start-ups in the Middle East and India led to increased exports out of those regions.

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Vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs were $4.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2014, an increase of $1.6 million, or 50%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. The increase is due to an additional 342 operating days offset by an improvement in operating costs per day. During the year ended December 31, 2014, the seven vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program operated for an aggregate of 600 days at $6,501 per day and STI Spirit operated for 106 days at $8,410 per day. In 2013, STI Spirit was the only owned vessel in the LR2 segment.
Charterhire. Charterhire expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $45.8 million, an increase of $16.4 million, or 56%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. The change was due to an increase in the average number of time chartered-in vessels to 7.9 from 5.1 during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2013, Khawr Aladid, FPMC Hero, FPMC Ideal, Fair Seas, Pink Stars, Orange Stars, Densa Alligator, Four Sky and Southport were time chartered-in for all or a portion of the period.In addition to these vessels, Swarna Jayanti was time chartered-in for a portion of the year ended December 31, 2014.
Depreciation. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $3.1 million, an increase of $1.3 million, or 75%, from year ended December 31, 2013. The increase was driven by the delivery of seven vessels under our Newbuilding Program. STI Spirit was our only owned LR2 during 2013, which ceased being depreciated and was written down to the lower of its carrying amount and fair value less estimated costs to sell at December 31, 2013. STI Spirit was sold in April 2014.
Write down of vessels held for sale. Write down of vessels held for sale for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $6.2 million. The write down relates to the re-measurement of STI Spirit at the lower of its carrying value and fair value less estimated costs to sell as the vessel was designated as held for sale at December 31, 2013. This vessel was sold in April 2014 for gross proceeds of $30.2 million. There were no such write-downs in 2014.

Financial expenses. Financial expenses for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $0.5 million, a decrease of $0.3 million, or 40%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. Financial expenses for the LR2 segment relate to interest expense on our STI Spirit Credit Facility. We repaid the entire outstanding amount of $21.4 million under this facility in April 2014 as a result of the sale of STI Spirit. Financial expenses relating to our other owned LR2s are recorded at a corporate level.

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Panamax / LR1 segment

The following table summarizes segment profit or loss for our Panamax / LR1 segment.
   For the year    
Panamax/LR1 segment  ended December 31,    Percentage
 In thousands of U.S. dollars 2014 2013  Change  Change
Vessel revenue $57,901
 $41,683
 $16,218
 39 %
Vessel operating costs (10,530) (14,276) 3,746
 26 %
Voyage expenses (4,826) (3,858) (968) (25)%
Charterhire (27,250) (14,363) (12,887) (90)%
Depreciation (3,194) (7,275) 4,081
 56 %
General and administrative expenses (409) (536) 127
 24 %
Write down of vessels held for sale (3,978) (15,002) 11,024
 73 %
Realized gain on derivative financial instruments 
 3
 (3) (100)%
Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments
 186
 (186) (100)%
Segment profit / (loss) $7,714
 $(13,438) $21,152
 157 %
         
TCE per revenue day $16,857
 $12,599
 $4,258
 34 %
Owned vessel operating costs per day 8,332
 7,756
 (576) (7)%
Revenue days - owned vessels 1,230
 1,825
 (595) (33)%
Revenue days - time chartered-in vessels 1,936
 1,180
 756
 64 %
Owned vessel operating days 1,264
 1,825
 (561) (31)%
Average number of owned vessels 3.5
 5.0
 (1.5) (30)%
Average number of time chartered-in vessels 5.3
 3.2
 2.1
 66 %

Vessel Revenue. Vessel revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $57.9 million, an increase of $16.2 million, or 39%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. The increase in revenue was due to an overall improvement in TCE revenue per day to $16,857 per day from $12,599 per day during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The LR1 market improved during 2014 as a result of a strong trade in dirty products (such as fuel oil) during the first quarter of 2014, in addition to an increase in exports of refined products out of the Middle East and India during the second half of 2014 as a result of new refinery start-ups. The increase was also driven by additional revenue days from time chartered-in vessels, which increased to an average of 5.3 from 3.2 time chartered-in vessels for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $10.5 million, a decrease of $3.7 million, or 26%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. This change was due to a decrease in vessel operating days to 1,264 days from 1,825 days, offset by an increase in vessel operating costs per day to $8,332 from $7,756 per day for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The decrease in operating days was the result of the sales of Noemi and Senatore in March and April 2014, respectively. Vessel operating costs per day increased as a result of higher crew costs on Noemi and Senatore prior to their sales, in addition to an increase in overall operating costs for Venice, which was sold in March 2015.
Voyage expenses. Voyage expenses for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $4.8 million, an increase of $1.0 million, or 25%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. The increase was due to Noemi, Senatore,Venice and SN Azzurra, which operated in the spot market for 274 days during the year ended December 31, 2014, whereas only SN Federica and King Douglas operated in the spot market for 187 days during the year ended December 31, 2013.
Charterhire. Charterhire expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $27.3 million, an increase of $12.9 million, or 90%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. The change was the result of an increase in the average number of time chartered-in vessels to 5.3 from 3.2 during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. FPMC P Eagle, SN Federica, Hellespont Promise, King Douglas and SN Azzurra were time chartered-in for all or a portion of the year ended December 31, 2013. In addition to these five vessels, Hellespont Progress was time chartered-in for a portion of the year ended December 31, 2014.

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Depreciation. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $3.2 million, a decrease of $4.1 million, or 56%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. The decrease is due to Noemi, Senatore and Venice, which ceased being depreciated and were written down to their estimated disposal values at December 31, 2013, the date which they were designated as held for sale. Noemi and Senatore were sold in March and April 2014, respectively. Venice was sold in March 2015.
Write down of vessels held for sale. Write down of vessels held for sale for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $4.0 million, a decrease of $11.0 million, or 73%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. At December 31, 2013, Noemi,Senatore and Venice were designated as held for sale and were written down by $15.0 million to the lower of their carrying value and fair value less estimated costs to sell. Noemi and Senatore were sold in March and April 2014, respectively.STI Heritage and STI Harmony were designated as held for sale in December 2014 and were written down by $3.9 million to the lower of their carrying value and fair value less estimated costs to sell. Additionally, Venice was written down by an additional $0.1 million at December 31, 2014. Venice was sold in March 2015 for $13.0 million and STI Harmony and STI Heritage are scheduled to be sold in April 2015 for an aggregate selling price of $61.5 million.

MR Segment
We took delivery of 22 MR tankers under our Newbuilding Program during 2014 and our fleet of time chartered-in MRs decreased to an average of 5.2 vessels from an average of 7.8 vessels during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
The following table summarizes segment profit for our MR segment.
   For the year    
MR segment  ended December 31,    Percentage
 In thousands of U.S. dollars 2014 2013  Change  Change
Vessel revenue $151,716
 $101,488
 $50,228
 49 %
Vessel operating costs (52,561) (20,069) (32,492) (162)%
Voyage expenses (1,963) (977) (986) (101)%
Charterhire (27,772) (40,753) 12,981
 32 %
Depreciation (30,920) (13,278) (17,642) (133)%
General and administrative expenses (2,315) (1,030) (1,285) (125)%
Financial income 8
 4
 4
 100 %
Other expenses, net (51) (21) (30) (143)%
Segment profit $36,142
 $25,364
 $10,778
 42 %
         
TCE per revenue day $15,297
 $16,546
 $(1,249) (8)%
Owned vessel operating costs per day 6,580
 6,069
 (511) (8)%
Revenue days - owned vessels 7,906
 3,233
 4,673
 145 %
Revenue days - time chartered-in vessels 1,884
 2,839
 (955) (34)%
Owned vessel operating days 7,957
 3,265
 4,692
 144 %
Average number of owned vessels 21.8
 8.9
 12.9
 145 %
Average number of time chartered-in vessels 5.2
 7.8
 (2.6) (33)%

Vessel revenue. Vessel revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $151.7 million, an increase of $50.2 million, or 49%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. The change in revenue was the result of an increase in the overall number of revenue days to 9,790 from 6,072 offset by a decrease in TCE revenue per day to $15,297 from $16,546 during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
The increase in revenue days was due to an increase in the average number of owned vessels to 21.8 from 8.9 during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, offset by a decrease in the average number of time chartered-in vessels to 5.2 from 7.8 over those same periods. 22 MRs were delivered under our Newbuilding Program during the year ended December 31, 2014 and sevenwere delivered during the year ended December 31, 2013, as depicted in the table below.

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Newbuilding MRs that were delivered throughout 2014
VesselDelivery Date
1
STI DuchessaJanuary 2014
2
STI OperaJanuary 2014
3
STI Texas CityMarch 2014
4
STI MerauxApril 2014
5
STI ChelseaMay 2014
6
STI San AntonioMay 2014
7
STI LexingtonMay 2014
8
STI VenereJune 2014
9
STI VirtusJune 2014
10
STI PowaiJuly 2014
11
STI AquaJuly 2014
12
STI DamaJuly 2014
13
STI OliviaAugust 2014
14
STI MythosAugust 2014
15
STI ReginaSeptember 2014
16
STI BeniciaSeptember 2014
17
STI St. CharlesSeptember 2014
18
STI MayfairOctober 2014
19
STI YorkvilleOctober 2014
20
STI MilwaukeeNovember 2014
21
STI BatteryDecember 2014
22
STI SohoDecember 2014
Newbuilding MRs that were delivered throughout 2013
VesselDelivery Date
1STI SapphireJanuary 2013
2STI EmeraldMarch 2013
3STI BerylApril 2013
4STI Le RocherJuly 2013
5STI LarvottoJuly 2013
6STI FontvieilleAugust 2013
7STI VilleSeptember 2013

The increase in revenue days was offset by a decrease in TCE revenue per day to $15,297 from $16,546 per day during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Elongated maintenance schedules and unscheduled outages in U.S. Gulf Coast refineries pressured charter rates for MRs trading in that region in the first half of 2014, which had a consequent effect on the overall spot market. The second half of 2014 improved as a result of increased exports of refined products out of U.S. Gulf Coast refineries, which had a consequent impact on overall spot rates, particularly in the Atlantic Basin.

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Vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $52.6 million, an increase of $32.5 million, or 162%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. This was due to an increase in operating days and operating costs per day. The number of operating days increased to 7,957 days from 3,265 days during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, as we took delivery of 22 newbuilding MRs throughout 2014 and seven during 2013. In addition, operating costs per day increased by $511 per day as a result of expected increases in routine repairs and maintenance expenses for the initial vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program in 2012 and early 2013.
Voyage expenses. Voyage expenses for the year ended December 31, 2014 were approximately $2.0 million, an increase of approximately $1.0 million or 101%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. Voyage expenses for the MR segment consist of the costs incurred on vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program during each year as these vessels commenced short term time charters (up to 120 days) upon delivery from the shipyard and prior to their entry into the Scorpio MR Pool. These costs relate to costs incurred prior to their entries into the pool and primarily consisted of bunker costs (to the first port of loading), tank cleaning costs, and other miscellaneous costs. We had 1,364 days and 583 days of vessels on short term time charter during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
Charterhire. Charterhire expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $27.8 million, a decrease of $13.0 million, or 32%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. The decrease was the result of a decrease in the average number of time chartered-in vessels to 5.2 from 7.8 during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The time charters for Endeavour, Pacific Duchess and Valle Bianca expired during the year ended December 31, 2013, while the time charters for Freja Lupus, STX Ace 6, Ugale and Gan-Triumph expired during the year ended December 31, 2014.
Depreciation. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $30.9 million, an increase of $17.6 million, or 133%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. The increase was the result of an increase in the average number of owned MRs to 21.8 from 8.9 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. We took delivery of 22 and seven MRs under our Newbuilding Program during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $2.3 million, an increase of $1.3 million, or 125%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. General and administrative expenses for the MR segment primarily consist of administrative fees to SSH, which increased as a result of the increase in the average number of owned MR vessels to 21.8 from 8.9 for the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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Handymax Segment
We took delivery of 12 Handymax ice class 1-A product tankers under our Newbuilding Program during 2014 and our fleet of time chartered-in Handymaxes increased to an average of 7.9 vessels from an average of 6.7 vessels during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
The following table summarizes segment profit for our Handymax segment.
   For the year    
Handymax segment  ended December 31,    Percentage
 In thousands of U.S. dollars 2014 2013  Change  Change
Vessel revenue $65,766
 $36,205
 $29,561
 82 %
Vessel operating costs (10,902) (2,648) (8,254) (312)%
Voyage expenses (671) (11) (660) (6,000)%
Charterhire (38,390) (31,086) (7,304) (23)%
Depreciation (5,436) (1,292) (4,144) (321)%
General and administrative expenses (450) (118) (332) (281)%
Financial income 2
 
 2
 N/A
Segment profit $9,919
 $1,050
 $8,869
 845 %
         
TCE per revenue day $14,528
 $12,862
 $1,666
 13 %
Owned vessel operating costs per day 6,704
 6,852
 148
 2 %
Revenue days - owned vessels 1,593
 365
 1,228
 336 %
Revenue days - time chartered-in vessels 2,887
 2,450
 437
 18 %
Owned vessel operating days 1,620
 365
 1,255
 344 %
Average number of owned vessels 4.4
 1.0
 3.4
 340 %
Average number of time chartered-in vessels 7.9
 6.7
 1.2
 18 %

Vessel revenue. Vessel revenue for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $65.8 million, an increase of $29.6 million, or 82%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. The increase is driven by an increase in the number of revenue days to 4,480 from 2,815 days during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively and an increase in TCE revenue per day to $14,528 from $12,862 over that same period. The improvement in the Handymax segment was due to overall improvements in the spot market as demand increased across most trading routes.

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Newbuilding Handymax ice class 1-A product tankers delivered throughout 2014
VesselDelivery Date
1STI ComandanteMay 2014
2STI BrixtonJune 2014
3STI PimlicoJuly 2014
4STI HackneyAugust 2014
5STI ActonSeptember 2014
6STI FulhamSeptember 2014
7STI CamdenSeptember 2014
8STI BatterseaOctober 2014
9STI WembleyOctober 2014
10STI FinchleyNovember 2014
11STI ClaphamNovember 2014
12STI PoplarDecember 2014

Vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $10.9 million, an increase of $8.3 million, or 312%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. This increase was due to an increase in vessel operating days offset by a decrease in operating costs per day. Owned vessel operating days increased to 1,620 from 365 days during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. In 2013, STI Highlander was the only owned vessel operating in this segment whereas we took delivery of 12 ice class-1A Handymax tankers under our Newbuilding Program in 2014.
Voyage expenses. Voyage expenses for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $0.7 million, an increase of $0.7 million, or 6,000%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. The increase was driven by the vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program, which were employed on short-term time charters (up to 120 days) that commenced upon delivery from the shipyard for a total of 812 days during the year ended December 31, 2014. While these time charters are agreed to at fixed TCE rates, voyage costs are incurred for bunker costs (to the first load port), tank cleaning costs and other miscellaneous costs incurred prior to their entrance into the Scorpio Handymax Pool.

Charterhire. Charterhire expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $38.4 million, an increase of $7.3 million, or 23%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. The increase was the result of an increase in the average number of time chartered-in vessels to 7.9 from 6.7 during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Krisjanis Valdemars, Kraslava, Histria Azure, Histria Perla,Histria Coral, Jinan, Iver Progress, Iver Prosperity and FrejaPolaris were time chartered-in for a total of 2,450 days during the year ended December 31, 2013, whereas Histria Coral, Histria Perla, Histria Azure, Krisjanis Valdemars, Kraslava, Jinan and Freja Polaris were time chartered-in for a total of 2,887 days during the year ended December 31, 2014.

Depreciation. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $5.4 million, an increase of $4.1 million, or 321%, from the year ended December 31, 2013. The increase was driven by the deliveries of the 12 ice class-1A Handymax tankers under our Newbuilding Program during the year ended December 31, 2014.
General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2014 were $0.5 million, an increase of $0.3 million, or 281% from the year ended December 31, 2013. General and administrative expenses for the Handymax segment primarily consist of administrative fees to SSH, which increased as a result of the increase in the average number of owned Handymax vessels to 4.4 from 1.0 for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

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Results of Operations for the Year ended December 31, 2013 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2012

  For the year ended December 31,   Percentage
In thousands of US dollars 2013 2012 Change Change
Vessel revenue $207,580  $115,381  $92,199   80%
Vessel operating costs  (40,204)  (30,353)  (9,851)  (32%)
Voyage expenses  (4,846)  (21,744)  16,898   78%
Charterhire  (115,543)  (43,701)  (71,842)  (164%)
Depreciation  (23,595)  (14,818)  (8,777)  (59%)
General and administrative expenses  (25,788)  (11,536)  (14,252)  (124%)
Write down of vessels held for sale and loss from sales of vessels  (21,187)  (10,404)  (10,783)  (104%)
Gain on sale of VLGCs  41,375   —     41,375   N/A 
Financial expenses  (2,705)  (8,512)  5,807   68%
Realized gain on derivative financial instruments  3   443   (440)  (99%)
Unrealized gain / (loss) on derivative financial instruments  567   (1,231)  1,798   146%
Financial income  1,147   35   1,112   3177%
Share of profit from associate  369   —     369   N/A 
Other expenses, net  (158)  (97)  (61)  (63%)
Net income / (loss) $17,015  $(26,537) $43,552   164%

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 For the year ended December 31,    
In thousands of US dollars2013 2012 Change Percentage Change
Vessel revenue$207,580
 $115,381
 $92,199
 80 %
Vessel operating costs(40,204) (30,353) (9,851) (32)%
Voyage expenses(4,846) (21,744) 16,898
 78 %
Charterhire(115,543) (43,701) (71,842) (164)%
Depreciation(23,595) (14,818) (8,777) (59)%
General and administrative expenses(25,788) (11,536) (14,252) (124)%
Write down of vessels held for sale and loss from sales of vessels(21,187) (10,404) (10,783) (104)%
Gain on sale of VLGCs41,375
 
 41,375
 N/A
Financial expenses(2,705) (8,512) 5,807
 68 %
Realized gain on derivative financial instruments3
 443
 (440) (99)%
Unrealized gain / (loss) on derivative financial instruments567
 (1,231) 1,798
 146 %
Financial income1,147
 35
 1,112
 3,177 %
Share of profit from associate369
 
 369
 N/A
Other expenses, net(158) (97) (61) (63)%
Net income / (loss)$17,015
 $(26,537) $43,552
 164 %
Net income / (loss). Net income for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $17.0 million, an increase of $43.6 million, or 164%, from a net loss of $26.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. The differences between the two periods are discussed below.

Vessel revenue. Revenue Vessel revenue for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $207.6 million, an increase of $92.2 million, or 80%, from revenue of $115.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. Overall revenue increases were driven by growth in our fleet of both owned and time chartered-in vessels to an average of 15.9 owned and 22.9 time chartered vessels during the year ended December 31, 2013 from an average of 10.8 owned and 9.2 time chartered-in vessels during the year ended December 31, 2012. These increases were augmented by an overall improvement in TCE rates to $14,369 per day from $12,960 per day.


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The following table summarizesis a summary of our revenue:

  For the year ended December 31,   Percentage
In thousands of US dollars 2013 2012 Change Change
Owned vessels                
 Pool revenue $80,269  $38,522   41,747   108%
 Voyage revenue  9,007   26,668   (17,661)  (66%)
Time chartered-in vessels                
 Pool revenue  109,748   33,740   76,008   225%
 Voyage revenue  8,556   16,451   (7,895)  (48%)
  $207,580  $115,381  $92,199   80%
                 

Ownedconsolidated revenue by revenue type, in addition to TCE revenue per day and total revenue days.


   For the year    
   ended December 31,    Percentage
In thousands of U.S. dollars 2013 2012  Change  Change
Pool revenue 
 $190,017
 $72,262
 $117,755
 163 %
Voyage revenue (spot market) 17,563
 43,119
 (25,556) (59)%
Gross revenue 207,580
 115,381
 92,199
 80 %
Voyage expenses (4,846) (21,744) 16,898
 (78)%
TCE revenue (1)
 202,734
 93,637
 109,097
 117 %
         
TCE Revenue per day: (1)
 
 
 
  
Pool $14,246
 $13,098
 $1,148
 9 %
Voyage 16,499
 12,516
 3,983
 32 %
Consolidated TCE revenue per day 14,369
 12,960
 1,409
 11 %
         
Revenue days: 
 
 
  
Pool - owned vessels 5,323
 2,851
 2,472
 87 %
Pool - time chartered-in vessels 8,015
 2,662
 5,353
 201 %
Voyage - owned vessels 445
 1,015
 (570) (56)%
Voyage - time charter-in vessels 326
 698
 (372) (53)%
Total revenue days 14,109
 7,226
 6,883
 95 %


(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 – Pool revenue.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. The increase in pool revenue is primarily due to the growth of our fleet as six MRs that were delivered under our Newbuilding Program entered the Scorpio Group Pools during 2013, resulting in an increase in pool revenue days for owned vessels for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $80.3 million,of 2,472 days. Additionally, our fleet of time chartered-in vessels grew to an increaseaverage of $41.7 million or 108%22.9 from $38.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in the number of pool revenue days to 5,323 from 2,8519.2 vessels during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, which was the result of growthresulting in our owned fleet to an average of 15.9 vessels from 10.8 vessels during those time periods. Furthermore, the increase was also driven by an increase in pool revenue per day to $15,080 from $13,510 per day during years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The increase in pool revenue per day was primarily driven by our MR operating segment which experienced growth driven by vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program.

Owned vessels – Voyage revenue. Voyage revenue for owned vessels for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $9.0 million, a decrease of $17.7 million or 66% from $26.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2012. The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in the number of days that our vessels operated in the spot market to 445 days for the year ended December 31, 2013 from 1,015 days during the year ended December 31, 2012.STI Conqueror, STI Matador, STI Gladiator, STI Coral and STI Diamond, operated in the spot market for a total of 1,015 days during the year ended December 31, 2012 prior to their sales. STI Sapphire, STI Emerald, STI Beryl, STI Le Rocher, STI Larvotto,STI FontvieilleandSTI Ville operated in the spot market for a total of 445 days immediately following their deliveries from the shipyard during the year ended December 31, 2013.

Time chartered-in vessels – Pool revenue. Pool revenue for time chartered-in vessels for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $109.7 million, an increase of $76.0 million or 225% from $33.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase in pool revenue for time chartered-in vessels was primarily due to an increase in pool revenue days to 8,016 days from 2,662 days during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively which was driven by growth in our time chartered-in fleet to an average of 22.9 vessels from an average of 9.2 vessels during those time periods. Additionally, the increase in pool revenue for time chartered-in vessels was also driven by an increase in poolof 5,353 days. Pool TCE revenue per day also improved to $13,691 from $12,656$14,246 per day during the years ended December 31,from $13,098 per day over this same period driven by improved pool results within our MR segment. See below for discussions on operating results for each of our segments.


Voyage revenue (spot market).The differences in voyage revenue and voyage expenses between 2013 and 2012 respectively.

Time chartered-inreflect (i) an overall decrease in voyage days and (ii) a change in the mix of type of voyages.


During 2013, our owned vessels – Voyage revenue. Voyage revenuethat were delivered under our Newbuilding Program, STI Sapphire, STI Emerald, STI Beryl,STI Le Rocher, STI Larvotto, STI Fontvieille and STI Ville, were employed on short-term time charters that commenced upon delivery from the shipyards for a total of 445 days. These short-term time charters were agreed to at fixed TCE rates where only nominal voyage expenses were incurred for items such as bunker costs (to the first port of loading) and tank cleaning costs prior to each vessel's entrance into the Scorpio Group Pools. In addition, our time chartered-in vessels for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $8.6 million, a decrease of $7.9 million or 48% from $16.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. During the year ended December 31, 2013,Gan-Trust,, Nave Orion,King Douglas, Pacific DuchessandSN Federica operated in the spot market for a total of 326 days comparedduring that same period.


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During 2012, our owned vessels that were delivered under our Newbuilding Program, STI Amber, STI Topaz, STI Ruby, STI Garnet and STI Onyx were employed on short-term time charters upon delivery from the shipyards for a total of 414 days. These short term time charters were agreed to at fixed TCE rates where only nominal voyage expenses were incurred for items such as bunker costs (to the first port of loading) and tank cleaning costs prior to each vessel's entrance into the Scorpio Group Pools. Additionally during 2012, our owned vessels, STI Conqueror, STI Matador, STI Gladiator, STI Coral and STI Diamond, operated in the spot market for a total of 601 days prior to their sales and our time chartered-in vessels, FPMC P Eagle, Pacific Duchess, Targale, STX Ace 6, Freja Lupus, Endeavourand Valle Bianca which, operated in the spot market for a total of 698 days during year ended December 31, 2012.

days.

During 2013 and 2012, the rates on our short-term time charters were higher than rates achieved directly in the spot market, primarily due to the premiums earned on vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program. These premiums drove the increase in voyage TCE revenue per day between the two periods.

Vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $40.2 million, an increase of $9.9 million, or 32%, from $30.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. This increase was driven bydue to an overall increase in operating days for our owned vessels to 5,820 from 3,957 during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The increase in operating days was driven by the increase in the average number of owned vessels to 15.9 from 10.8 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The overall increase in operating days was offset by a decrease in vessel operating costs per day to $6,781 per day from $7,605 per day for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. This decrease was driven by the growth in the fleet of MRs delivered under the Company’sour Newbuilding Program, which realized improved operating performance when compared to the Company’sour older vessels.

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Voyage expenses. Voyage expenses for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $4.8 million, a decrease of $16.9 million, or 78%, from $21.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2012. The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in the number of days vessels operated in the spot market to 771 days from 1,712 days for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Furthermore, the vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program in 2013 (STI Sapphire, STI Emerald, STI Beryl, STI Le Rocher, STI Larvotto, STI FontvieilleandSTI Ville) were employed on short-term time charters (ranging from 45 to 120 days) for a total of 445 days which commenced upon deliveries from the shipyard during the year ended December 31, 2013. These short termshort-term time charters were agreed to at fixed TCE rates, where only nominal voyage expenses were incurred. The vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program in 2012 were employed on similar short-term time charters for a total of 414 days during the year ended December 31, 2012.

Charterhire. Charterhire expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $115.5 million, an increase of $71.8 million, or 164%, from $43.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase was the result of an increase in the average number of time chartered-in vessels to 22.9 from 9.2 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Depreciation. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $23.6 million, an increase of $8.8 million or 59%, from $14.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase was the result of an increase in the average number of owned vessels to 15.9 from 10.8 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, in addition to a change in the mix vessels in our fleet. Both were driven by the deliveries of the first 12 vessels under our Newbuilding Program in 20122013 and 2013,2012, offset by the sales ofSTI Conqueror, STI Matador, STI Gladiator, STI Diamond andSTI Coral in 2012.

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $25.8 million, an increase of $14.3 million, or 124%, from $11.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase was driven by a $9.7 million increase in restricted stock amortization (non-cash) and an overall increase in general and administrative expenses due to the significant growth of the Company.

Write down of vessels held for sale and loss from sales of vessels. Write down of vessels held for sale and loss from sales of vessels for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $21.2 million, an increase of $10.8 million, or 104%, from $10.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2012. Write-down of vessels held for sale for the year ended December 31, 2013 relates to the designation ofNoemi, Senatore, Venice andSTI Spiritas 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.

Loss from sale of vessels for the year ended December 31, 2012 of $10.4 million was the result of the sales ofSTI Conqueror,STI Matador,STI Gladiator, STI Coral andSTI Diamondduring that period.


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Gain on sale of VLGCs.Gain on sale of VLGCs of $41.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2013 relates to the gain recorded as a result of our investment in Dorian. In November 2013, we contributed our VLGC business, which consisted of 11 VLGC newbuilding contracts and options to construct two additional VLGCs, together with 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. A gain of $41.4 million was recognized at the closing date for the difference between the book value of the assets contributed and the fair value of the consideration received less costs to sell.

Financial expenses. Financial expenses for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $2.7 million, a decrease of $5.8 million or 68%, from $8.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2012. The decrease was primarily driven by a one-time write-off of deferred financing fees of $3.0 million due to the extension of the availability period on the 2011 Credit Facility during the year ended December 31, 2012. The decrease was also the result of a reduction in interest expense which was driven by an increase in interest capitalized during the year ended December 31, 2013 as a result of the significant growth in our Newbuilding Program.

Financial expenses for the year ended December 31, 2013 consisted of interest expense on our bank loans ($1.0 million), commitment fees on the undrawn portions of our credit facilities ($1.4 million) and amortization of loan fees ($0.3 million).

Financial expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 consisted of interest expense on our bank loans ($3.3 million), commitment fees on the undrawn portions of our credit facilities ($1.0 million), amortization of loan fees ($1.3 million), and a one-time write-off of deferred financing fees of $3.0 million due to the extension of the availability period on the 2011 Credit Facility.

Realized gain on derivative financial instruments. Realized gain on derivative financial instruments for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $3,208, a decrease of $0.4 million, or 99%, from $0.4 million from the year ended December 31, 2012. Realized gain on derivative financial instruments relates to earnings from profit and loss sharing agreements with third parties relating toon a time chartered-in vessel and a vessel that was neither owned or operated by us. These agreements expired onin October 2013 and January 2013, respectively.

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Unrealized gain / (loss) on derivative financial instruments. Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $0.6 million, an increase of $1.8 million, or 146%, from an unrealized loss of $1.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2012. The unrealized gain / (loss) on derivative financial instruments consistsconsisted of the change in the fair value of our interest rate swaps relatingrelated to the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility and the change in the fair value of profit and loss sharing agreements with third parties on time chartered-in vessels.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, we recorded an unrealized gain relating to our interest rate swaps of $0.4 million and an unrealized gain of $0.2 million related to our profit and loss sharing agreements with third parties on time chartered-in vessels.

During the year ended December 31, 2012, we recognized a one-time expense of $1.0 million which related to the reclassification from other comprehensive income to the statement of income or loss for the de-designation of hedge accounting on our interest rate swaps relating to the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility in addition to an unrealized loss of $0.2 million related to our profit and loss sharing agreements with third parties on time chartered-in vessels.

Financial income. Financial income consists of interest earned on our cash balance. Financial income increased $1.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2013 as a result of an increase in our average cash balance during the year. This was primarily driven by the receipt of net proceeds of $947.8 million from four separate offerings of common stock. See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects — B. Liquidity and Capital Resources” for a discussion of our cash flows during the period.

Share of profit from associate.Share of profit from associate for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $0.4 million. This relates to our share of Dorian’s earnings from the closing date of our investment in Dorian of November 26, 2013 to December 31, 2013.

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LR2 segment

The following table summarizes segment profit or loss for our LR2 segment.

  For the year ended    
LR2 segment December 31,   Percentage
In thousands of U.S. dollars 2013 2012 Change Change
Vessel revenue $28,204  $4,541  $23,663   521%
Vessel operating costs  (3,211)  (3,304)  93   3%
Voyage expenses  —     (25)  25   100%
Charterhire  (29,341)  (1,287)  (28,054)  (2180%)
Depreciation  (1,750)  (1,735)  (15)  (1%)
General and administrative expenses  (154)  (100)  (54)  (54%)
Write down of vessels held for sale  (6,185)  —     (6,185)  N/A 
Financial expenses  (847)  (1,086)  239   22%
Other expenses, net  (10)  (11)  1   9%
Segment loss $(13,294) $(3,007) $(10,287)  (342%)
                 
TCE per revenue day $12,718  $10,201  $2,517   25%
Owned vessel operating costs per day  8,203   8,436   233   3%
                 
Revenue days  2,218   443   1,775   401%
Owned vessel operating days  365   366   (1)  0%
                 
Average number of owned vessels  1.00   1.00   —     0%
Average number of time chartered-in vessels  5.10   0.29   4.81   1659%

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 For the year ended    
LR2 segmentDecember 31,    
In thousands of U.S. dollars2013 2012 Change Percentage Change
Vessel revenue$28,204
 $4,541
 $23,663
 521 %
Vessel operating costs(3,211) (3,304) 93
 3 %
Voyage expenses
 (25) 25
 100 %
Charterhire(29,341) (1,287) (28,054) (2,180)%
Depreciation(1,750) (1,735) (15) (1)%
General and administrative expenses(154) (100) (54) (54)%
Write down of vessels held for sale(6,185) 
 (6,185) N/A
Financial expenses(847) (1,086) 239
 22 %
Other expenses, net(10) (11) 1
 9 %
Segment loss$(13,294) $(3,007) $(10,287) (342)%
        
TCE per revenue day$12,718
 $10,201
 $2,517
 25 %
Owned vessel operating costs per day8,203
 8,436
 233
 3 %
Revenue days - owned vessels345
 336
 9
 3 %
Revenue days - time chartered-in vessels1,873
 107
 1,766
 1,650 %
Owned vessel operating days365
 366
 (1) 0 %
Average number of owned vessels1.0
 1.0
 
 0 %
Average number of time chartered-in vessels5.1
 0.3
 4.8
 1,600 %
Vessel revenue.Vessel revenue for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $28.2 million, an increase of $23.7 million, or 521%, from the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in owned and time chartered-in revenue days to 2,218 from 443 days during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. This was the result of growth in our time chartered-in fleet as during the year ended December 31, 2013, we time chartered-inKhawr Aladid, FPMC P Hero, FPMC P Ideal, Fair Seas, Pink Stars, Orange Stars, Densa Alligator,Four SkyandSouthport whereas onlyKhawr Aladid was time chartered-in during the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase in revenue was also driven by an increase in revenue per day to $12,718 per day from $10,201 per day during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $3.2 million, a decrease of $0.1 million, or 3%, from the year ended December 31, 2012. Operating costs per day relatedrelate to our owned LR2 vessel,STI Spirit, which improved to $8,203 per day from $8,436 per day during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. This improvement was offset by certain, nominal operating costs incurred on our time chartered-in fleet as a result of the growth to 5.1 vessels from 0.3 vessels during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Charterhire. Charterhire expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $29.3 million, an increase of $28.1 million or 2,180% from the year ended December 31, 2012. This increase was driven by the delivery of nine time chartered-in vessels during the year ended December 31, 2013 (Khawr Aladid, FPMC P Hero, FPMC P Ideal, Fair Seas, Pink Stars, Orange Stars, Densa Alligator,Four SkyandSouthport). During the year ended December 31, 2012, we time chartered-in one vessel (Khawr Aladid), on a six month time charter-in agreement that expired in April 2012.

Depreciation. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $1.8 million, which remained consistent from the year ended December 31, 2012.


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Write down of vessels held for sale.Write down of vessels held for sale for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $6.2 million. The write down relates to the re-measurement ofSTI Spiritat the lower of its carrying value and fair value less estimated costs to sell as the vessel was designated as “heldheld for sale”sale at December 31, 2013. An agreement to sell this vessel was reachedWe sold STI Spirit in FebruaryApril 2014 for $30.2 million. This sale is expected to close in April 2014.

Financial expenses. Financial expenses for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $0.8 million, a decrease of $0.2 million, or 22%, from the year ended December 31, 2012. Financial expenses for the LR2 segment relatesrelate to interest expense for our STI Spirit Credit Facility, which decreased as a result of a decrease in the outstanding balance under this loan.

Panamax / LR1 segment

The following table summarizes segment profit or loss for our Panamax / LR1 segment. 

  For the year ended    
Panamax/LR1 segment December 31,   Percentage
In thousands of U.S. dollars 2013 2012 Change Change
Vessel revenue $41,683  $28,602  $13,081   46%
Vessel operating costs  (14,276)  (14,137)  (139)  (1%)
Voyage expenses  (3,858)  (999)  (2,859)  (286%)
Charterhire  (14,363)  (1,629)  (12,734)  (782%)
Depreciation  (7,275)  (7,352)  77   1%
General and administrative expenses  (536)  (495)  (41)  (8%)
Write down of vessels held for sale  (15,002)  —     (15,002)  N/A 
Realized gain on derivative financial instruments  3   443   (440)  (99%)
Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments  186   (184)  370   201%
Segment profit $(13,438) $4,249  $(17,687)  (416%)
                 
TCE per revenue day $12,599  $14,264  $(1,665)  (12%)
Owned vessel operating costs per day  7,756   7,714   (42)  (1%)
                 
Revenue days  3,005   1,936   1,069   55%
Owned vessel operating days  1,825   1,830   (5)  0%
                 
Average number of owned vessels  5.00   5.00   —     0%
Average number of time chartered-in vessels  3.20   0.35   2.85   814%

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 For the year ended    
Panamax/LR1 segmentDecember 31,    
In thousands of U.S. dollars2013 2012 Change Percentage Change
Vessel revenue$41,683
 $28,602
 $13,081
 46 %
Vessel operating costs(14,276) (14,137) (139) (1)%
Voyage expenses(3,858) (999) (2,859) (286)%
Charterhire(14,363) (1,629) (12,734) (782)%
Depreciation(7,275) (7,352) 77
 1 %
General and administrative expenses(536) (495) (41) (8)%
Write down of vessels held for sale(15,002) 
 (15,002) N/A
Realized gain on derivative financial instruments3
 443
 (440) (99)%
Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments186
 (184) 370
 201 %
Segment profit$(13,438) $4,249
 $(17,687) (416)%
        
TCE per revenue day$12,599
 $14,264
 $(1,665) (12)%
Owned vessel operating costs per day7,756
 7,714
 (42) (1)%
Revenue days - owned vessels1,825
 1,807
 18
 1 %
Revenue days - time chartered-in vessels1,180
 129
 1,051
 815 %
Owned vessel operating days1,825
 1,830
 (5) 0 %
Average number of owned vessels5.0
 5.0
 
 0 %
Average number of time chartered-in vessels3.2
 0.4
 2.8
 700 %

Vessel Revenue. Vessel revenue for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $41.7 million, an increase of $13.1 million, or 46%, from the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase in revenue was the result of an increase in the number of revenue days to 3,005 from 1,936 during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. This was driven by the deliveries of the time-chartered vessels,FPMC P Eagle, Hellespont Promise,SN Federica, King Douglasand SN AzzuraAzzurra during the year ended December 31, 2013. We time chartered-in two LR1 vessels,FPMC P EagleandHellespont Promiseduring the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase in revenue days was offset by a decrease in TCE revenue per day to $12,599 from $14,264 during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $14.3 million, an increase of $0.1 million, or 1%, from the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase was driven by a slight increase in operating costs per day to $7,756 from $7,714 per day during the yearyears ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Voyage expenses. Voyage expenses for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $3.9 million, an increase of $2.9 million, or 286%, from the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase was driven by the time chartered-in vessels,SN Federica andKing Douglas, which operated in the spot market for 187 days during the year ended December 31, 2013.FPMC P Eagleoperated in the spot market for 48 days during the year ended December 31, 2012.


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Charterhire.Charterhire expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $14.4 million, an increase of $12.7 million, or 782%, from the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase was driven by an increase in the number of time chartered-in days to 1,180 from 129 during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. This increase was driven by the deliveries ofSN Federica, King DouglasandSN AzzuraAzzurra during the year ended December 31, 2013. In addition,FPMC P Eagle andHellespont Promise were time chartered-in for an aggregate of 728 days and 129 days during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Write down of vessels held for sale.Write down of vessels held for sale for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $15.0 million. The write down represents the re-measurement ofVenice, SenatoreandNoemito the lower of their carrying value and fair value less estimated costs to sell as these vessels were designated as “heldheld for sale”sale at December 31, 2013. In FebruaryNoemi and Senatore were sold in March and April 2014, we agreed to sellNoemirespectively, andSenatorefor an aggregate selling price of $44.0 million.

Venice was sold in March 2015.

Realized and unrealized gains on derivative financial instruments. Realized and unrealized gains on derivative financial instruments for the year ended December 31, 2013 were a net of $0.2 million, a decrease of $0.1 million, or 137%, from the year ended December 31, 2012. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on derivative financial instruments related to profit and loss agreements on time chartered-in vessels entered into with third parties. These agreements related to the time chartered-in vessel,FPMC P Eagleand an LR1 vessel that was not time chartered-in or operated by the Company and they expired in October 2013 and January 2013, respectively.

MR segment

The following table summarizes segment profit or loss for our MR segment.

  For the year ended    
MR segment December 31,   Percentage
In thousands of U.S. dollars 2013 2012 Change Change
Vessel revenue $101,488  $46,857  $54,631   117%
Vessel operating costs  (20,069)  (7,484)  (12,585)  (168%)
Voyage expenses  (977)  (17,979)  17,002   95%
Charterhire  (40,753)  (17,593)  (23,160)  (132%)
Depreciation  (13,278)  (4,015)  (9,263)  (231%)
Loss from sale of vessels  —     (5,879)  5,879   100%
General and administrative expenses  (1,030)  (398)  (632)  (159%)
Financial income  4   6   (2)  (33%)
Other expenses, net  (21)  (51)  30   (59%)
Segment profit / (loss) $25,364  $(6,536)  31,900   488%
                 
TCE per revenue day $16,546  $12,289  $4,257   35%
Owned vessel operating costs per day  6,069   6,770   701   10%
                 
Revenue days  6,072   2,350   3,722   158%
Owned vessel operating days  3,265   1,089   2,176   200%
                 
Average number of owned vessels  8.90   2.97   5.93   200%
Average number of time chartered-in vessels  7.80   3.51   4.29   122%

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 For the year ended    
MR segmentDecember 31,    
In thousands of U.S. dollars2013 2012 Change Percentage Change
Vessel revenue$101,488
 $46,857
 $54,631
 117 %
Vessel operating costs(20,069) (7,484) (12,585) (168)%
Voyage expenses(977) (17,979) 17,002
 95 %
Charterhire(40,753) (17,593) (23,160) (132)%
Depreciation(13,278) (4,015) (9,263) (231)%
Loss from sale of vessels
 (5,879) 5,879
 100 %
General and administrative expenses(1,030) (398) (632) (159)%
Financial income4
 6
 (2) (33)%
Other expenses, net(21) (51) 30
 59 %
Segment profit / (loss)$25,364
 $(6,536) $31,900
 488 %
        
TCE per revenue day$16,546
 $12,289
 $4,257
 35 %
Owned vessel operating costs per day6,069
 6,770
 701
 10 %
Revenue days - owned vessels3,233
 1,067
 2,166
 203 %
Revenue days - time charter-in vessels2,839
 1,283
 1,556
 121 %
Owned vessel operating days3,265
 1,089
 2,176
 200 %
Average number of owned vessels8.9
 3.0
 5.9
 197 %
Average number of time chartered-in vessels7.8
 3.5
 4.3
 123 %

Vessel revenue. Vessel revenue for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $101.5 million, an increase of $54.6 million, or 117%, from the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase in revenue was the result of an increase in the overall number of revenue days to 6,072 from 2,350 during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, in addition to an increase in overall TCE revenue to $16,546 per day from $12,289 per day.


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The increase in revenue days was driven by the deliveries ofSTI Sapphire, STI Emerald, STI Beryl, STI Le Rocher, STI Larvotto,STI FontvieilleandSTI Ville during the year ended December 31, 2013 in addition to the deliveries ofSTI Amber, STI Topaz,STI Ruby, STI GarnetandSTI Onyx during the year ended December 31, 2012, which were employed during the entire year ended December 31, 2013 as compared to a partial period during the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase in revenue days was also driven by an increase in the average number of time chartered-in vessels to 7.8 from 3.5 during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $20.1 million, an increase of $12.6 million, or 168%, from the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in the number of operating days to 3,265 from 1,089 days during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The increase in operating days was driven by the deliveries ofSTI Sapphire, STI Emerald, STI Beryl, STI Le Rocher, STI Larvotto, STI Fontvieille andSTI Ville during the year ended December 31, 2013, in addition to the deliveries of STI Amber, STI Topaz, STI Ruby, STI Garnet and STI Onyx during the year ended December 31, 2012, which were employed during the entire year ended December 31, 2013 as compared to a partial period during the year ended December 31, 2012.2013. The increase in operating days was offset by the sales ofSTI DiamondandSTI Coral, which operated for a total of 477 days during the year ended December 31, 2012 prior to their sales.

The increase in operating days was offset by a decrease in daily vessel operating costs of $701 per day, or 10%, from the year ended December 31, 2012. This was driven by improved operating performance of vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program, whose daily operating costs were $6,069 per day during the year ended December 31, 2013. The year ended December 31, 2012 reflects 477 operating days ofSTI DiamondandSTI Coral, which were sold in August and September 2012, respectively and whose daily operating costs were $8,166 per day during that period.

Voyage expenses. Voyage expenses for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $1.0 million, a decrease of $17.0 million, or 95%, from the year ended December 31, 2012. The year ended December 31, 2013 reflects 583 days of vessels operating in the spot market as compared to 1,541 days during the year ended December 31, 2012. 445 of the 583 spot market revenue days during the year ended December 31, 2013 reflect days where vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program were employed on short-term time charters (ranging from 45 to 120 days) that commenced upon delivery from the shipyard. These short term time charters were agreed to at fixed TCE rates, where only nominal voyage expenses were incurred. The vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program in 2012 were employed on similar short-term time charters for 414 days during that period.

Charterhire. Charterhire expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $40.8 million, an increase of $23.2 million, or 132%, from the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase was the result of an increase in the number of time chartered-in days to 2,839 from 1,283 days during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.Pacific Duchess, Freja Lupus, STX Ace 6,Targale, Endeavour, Valle Bianca, USMA, Ugale, Gan-Trust, Nave Orion andGan-Triumph where were chartered-in for all or part of the year ended December 31, 2013 andPacific Duchess, Targale, STX Ace 6, Freja Lupus, Endeavour andValle Bianca were chartered-in for all or part of the year ended December 31, 2012.

Depreciation. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $13.3 million, an increase of $9.3 million, or 231%, from the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase was driven by an increase in the average number of owned MR vessels to 7.88.9 from 3.53.0 for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. This was the result of the deliveries of seven vessels under our Newbuilding Program in 2013 along with five vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program in the third quarter of 2012 (which were depreciated for a partial period during the year ended September 2012).2012. The increase in depreciation expense was offset by the sales ofSTI Diamond andSTI Coralin August and September 2012, respectively.

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Loss from sale of vessels. Loss from sale of vessels during the year ended December 31, 2012 relates to the sales ofSTI DiamondandSTI Coralin August and September 2012, respectively. We did not sell or have any MR vessels held for sale during the year ended December 31, 2013.

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $1.0 million, an increase of $0.6 million, or 159%, from the year ended December 31, 2012. General and administrative expenses for the MR segment primarily consist of administrative fees to SSH. The increase was the result of an increase in the average number of owned vessels to 7.88.9 from 3.53.0 during the year ended December 31, 2012.


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Handymax Segment

The following table summarizes segment profit or loss for our Handymax segment. 

Handymax segment For the year ended December 31,   Percentage
In thousands of U.S. dollars 2013 2012 Change Change
Vessel revenue $36,205  $35,381  $824   2%
Vessel operating costs  (2,648)  (5,428)  2,780   51%
Voyage expenses  (11)  (2,741)  2,730   100%
Charterhire  (31,086)  (23,192)  (7,894)  (34%)
Depreciation  (1,292)  (1,716)  424   25%
Loss from sale of vessels  —     (4,525)  4,525   100%
General and administrative expenses  (118)  (195)  77   39%
Segment profit / (loss) $1,050  $(2,416) $3,466   143%
                 
TCE per revenue day $12,862  $13,069  $(207)  (2%)
Owned vessel operating costs per day  6,852   7,594   742   10%
                 
Revenue days  2,815   2,498   317   13%
Owned vessel operating days  365   673   (308)  (46%)
                 
Average number of owned vessels  1.00   1.84   (0.84)  (46%)
Average number of time chartered-in vessels  6.70   5.03   1.67   33%

Handymax segmentFor the year ended December 31,    
In thousands of U.S. dollars2013 2012 Change Percentage Change
Vessel revenue$36,205
 $35,381
 $824
 2 %
Vessel operating costs(2,648) (5,428) 2,780
 51 %
Voyage expenses(11) (2,741) 2,730
 100 %
Charterhire(31,086) (23,192) (7,894) (34)%
Depreciation(1,292) (1,716) 424
 25 %
Loss from sale of vessels
 (4,525) 4,525
 100 %
General and administrative expenses(118) (195) 77
 39 %
Segment profit / (loss)$1,050
 $(2,416) $3,466
 143 %
        
TCE per revenue day$12,862
 $13,069
 (207) (2)%
Owned vessel operating costs per day6,852
 7,594
 742
 10 %
Revenue days - owned vessels365
 657
 (292) (44)%
Revenue days - time chartered-in vessels2,450
 1,841
 609
 33 %
Owned vessel operating days365
 673
 (308) (46)%
Average number of owned vessels1.0
 1.8
 (0.8) (44)%
Average number of time chartered-in vessels6.7
 5.0
 1.7
 34 %
Vessel revenue.Vessel revenue for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $36.2 million, an increase of $0.8 million, or 2%, from the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase in revenue was the result of an increase in the overall number of revenue days to 2,815 from 2,498 during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, offset by a decrease in daily TCE revenue to $12,862 from $13,069 per day during those same periods. The increase in revenue days was driven by an increase in the average number of time chartered-in vessels from 6.706.7 from 5.035.0 during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The increase in the average number of time chartered-in vessels was offset by the sales ofSTI Conqueror, STI Gladiator, andSTI Matadorduring 2012 which decreased the average number of owned Handymax vessels to 1.001.0 from 1.841.8 during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $2.6 million, a decrease of $2.8 million, or 51%, from the year ended December 31, 2012. The decrease was driven by a decrease in the number of operating days to 365 from 673 during the year ended December 31, 2012 which was due to the sales ofSTI Conqueror, STI Matador,andSTI Gladiatorduring 2012.

Voyage expenses. Nominal voyage expenses were incurred during the year ended December 31, 2013 as compared to $2.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2012.STI Conqueror, STI Matador, andSTI Gladiator operated in the spot market for 124 days during the year ended December 31, 2012 prior to their sales. We did not have any Handymax vessels operating in the spot market during the year ended December 31, 2013.

Charterhire. Charterhire expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $31.1 million, an increase of $7.9 million or 34% from the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase was driven by an increase in the average number of time chartered-in vessels to 6.706.7 from 5.035.0 during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we time chartered-inKrisjanis Valdemars, Kraslava, Histria Azure, Kazdanga, Histria Perla andHistria Coral for all or part of the period.In addition to these vessels and with the exception ofKazdanga, we time chartered-inJinan, Freja PolarisandIver Progress for all or part of the year ended December 31, 2013.

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Depreciation. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $1.3 million, a decrease of $0.4 million, or 25%, from the year ended December 31, 2012. This decrease was due to the sales ofSTI Conqueror, STI Matador, andSTI Gladiator during 2012.


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Loss from sale of vessels. Loss from sale of vessels during the year ended December 31, 2012 relates to the sales ofSTI Conqueror, STI Matador andSTI Gladiator which were sold during 2012. We did not sell or have any Handymax vessels held for sale during the year ended December 31, 2013.

Results of Operations for the Year ended December 31, 2012 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2011

         
  For the year ended December 31,   Percentage
In thousands of US dollars 2012 2011 Change Change
Vessel revenue $115,381  $82,110  $33,271   41%
Vessel operating costs  (30,353)  (31,370)  1,017   3%
Voyage expenses  (21,744)  (6,881)  (14,863)  (216%)
Charterhire  (43,701)  (22,750)  (20,951)  (92%)
Impairment  —     (66,611)  66,611   100%
Depreciation  (14,818)  (18,460)  3,642   20%
Loss from sale of vessels  (10,404)  —     (10,404)  N/A 
General and administrative expenses  (11,536)  (11,637)  101   1%
Financial expenses  (8,512)  (7,060)  (1,452)  (21%)
Earnings from profit or loss sharing agreements  443   —     443   N/A 
Unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments  (1,231)  —     (1,231)  N/A 
Financial income  35   51   (16)  (31%)
Other expenses, net  (97)  (119)  22   18%
Net loss $(26,537) $(82,727) $56,190   68%

Net Loss. Net loss for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $26.5 million, compared to a net loss of $82.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The differences between the two periods are discussed below.

Vessel revenue. Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $115.4 million, an increase of $33.3 million, or 41% from revenue of $82.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The following table summarizes our revenue:

  For the year ended December 31,   Percentage
In thousands of US dollars 2012 2011 Change Change
Owned vessels                
Time charter revenue  —    $9,626  $(9,626)  (100%)
Pool revenue  38,522   39,522   (1,000)  (3%)
Voyage revenue  26,668   12,287   14,381   117%
Time chartered-in vessels                
Pool revenue  33,740   20,675   13,065   63%
Voyage revenue  16,451   —     16,451   N/A 
  $115,381  $82,110  $33,271   41%

Owned vessels – Time charter revenue. We did not time charter-out any owned vessels for the year ended December 31, 2012. For the year ended December 31, 2011, Noemi and STI Spirit were employed on time charters for a total of 427 days.

Owned vessels – Pool revenue. Pool revenue for owned vessels for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $38.5 million, a decrease of $1.0 million or 3% from $39.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. We had 2,851 revenue days of owned vessels in the pools during the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to 3,149 during the year ended December 31, 2011. This decrease in revenue days was primarily driven by the sales of STI Conqueror, STI Matador, and STI Gladiator during March, April and May 2012 resulting in 911 less pool days partially offset by (i) the entrance in the Scorpio MR Pool by our first five vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program during the fourth quarter of 2012 for a total of 176 additional days, (ii) Noemi , which was on time charter for the majority of 2011 and operated in the pool during the year ended December 31, 2012 (net increase of 355 days), and (iii) an increase in TCE earnings from our owned vessels operating in the pools to $13,510 per day for the year ended December 31, 2012 from $12,550 per day for the year ended December 31, 2011.

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Owned vessels – Voyage revenue. Voyage revenue for owned vessels for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $26.7 million, an increase of $14.4 million, or 117% from $12.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2011. The increase was primarily the result of an increase in the number of days that our vessels operated in the spot market for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 to 1,015 days from 450 days, respectively. Additionally, TCE earnings from our owned vessels operating in the spot market increased to $13,220 per day in 2012 from $12,092 per day in 2011. Our first five vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program operated in the spot market immediately after delivery from the yards in 2012 for a total of 414 days. Furthermore, STI Conqueror, STI Matador, STI Gladiator, STI Coral and STI Diamond all operated in the spot market during 2012 prior to their sales. STI Coral and STI Diamond were the only vessels operating in the spot market during 2011.

Time chartered-in vessels – Pool revenue. Pool revenue for time chartered-in vessels for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $33.7 million, an increase of $13.1 million, or 63% from $20.7 million during the year ended December 31, 2011. The increase was primarily the result of an increase in the number of days that our time chartered-in vessels operated in the pools for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 to 2,662 days from 1,806 days, respectively. Additionally, TCE earnings from our time chartered-in vessels operating in the pools increased to $12,656 per day for the year ended December 31, 2012 from $11,448 per day for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Time chartered-in vessels – Voyage revenue. Voyage revenue for our time chartered-in vessels for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $16.5 million. During the year ended December 31, 2012, time chartered-in vessels operated 698 days in the spot market. There were no time chartered-in vessels operating in the spot market during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $30.4 million, a decrease of $1.0 million or 3%, from $31.4 million during the year ended December 31, 2011. We had 3,957 operating days during 2012 compared to 4,121 operating days during 2011. The decrease was primarily the result of the sales of STI Conqueror, STI Gladiator and STI Matador in 2012 which resulted in a decrease of 789 operating days for these vessels during the year ended December 31, 2012 versus the same period of the prior year. This decrease was partially offset by an increase of 612 operating days resulting from the delivery of our first five vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program during the third quarter of 2012. Overall operating costs per day were consistent at $7,605 per day for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to $7,581 per day for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Voyage expenses. Voyage expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $21.7 million, an increase of $14.9 million, or 216%, from $6.9 million during the year ended December 31, 2011. The increase was primarily due to an increase in the number of days vessels operated in the spot market. There were 1,712 spot voyage days (owned and time chartered-in) during the year ended December 31, 2012 as compared to 450 days during year ended December 31, 2011.

Charterhire.Charterhire expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $43.7 million, an increase of $21.0 million, or 92%, from $22.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2011. The increase was the result of additional time chartered-in vessels in 2012 compared with 2011, where the average number of chartered-in vessels increased to 9.18 from 4.95 during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Impairment. In the year ended December 31, 2011, we recognized an impairment loss of $66.6 million for our 12 owned vessels. This impairment loss was triggered by reductions in vessel values, and represented the difference between the carrying value and recoverable amount, being fair value less cost to sell. No impairment was recognized in the year ended December 31, 2012.

Depreciation.Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $14.8 million, a decrease of $3.6 million or 20%, from $18.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2011. The decrease was a result of (i) a $66.6 million impairment charge recorded at December 31, 2011 which decreased the depreciable basis of our vessels and (ii) a decrease in the number of owned vessels to 10.81 from 11.29 which was driven by the sales of STI Conqueror in March 2012, STI Matador in April 2012,STI Gladiator in May 2012,STI Diamond in August 2012 and STI Coral in September 2012, partially offset by the delivery of our first five vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program between July 2012 and September 2012.

Loss from sale of vessels. Loss from sale of vessels for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $10.4 million. This loss is related to the sales of STI Conqueror, STI Matador, STI Gladiator, STI Coral, and STI Diamond during the year ended December 31, 2012 and includes $0.2 million relating to a loss on the interest rate swaps used to hedge the interest payments on the borrowings on these vessels.

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $11.5 million, a decrease of $0.1 million, or 1%, from the year ended December 31, 2011. These costs remained relatively stable as there were no significant changes in our overhead structure on a period over period basis.

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Financial expenses. Financial expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $8.5 million, an increase of $1.5 million, or 21%, from $7.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2011. The increase for the year ended December 31, 2012 was primarily driven by a $3.0 million write-off of deferred financing fees relating to our 2011 Credit Facility offset by a decrease in interest expense of $1.7 million which was driven by an increase in capitalized interest expense of $2.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 related to our vessels under construction.

Financial expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 consisted of interest expense of $3.3 million, commitment fees of $1.0 million on the undrawn portions of the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility and 2011 Credit Facility, deferred financing fee amortization of $1.1 million, write-off of deferred financing fees of $3.0 million and other costs of $0.1 million.

Financial expenses for the year ended December 31, 2011 consisted of interest expense of $5.0 million, commitment fees of $1.1 million on the undrawn portions of the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility and 2011 Credit Facility and deferred financing fee amortization of $1.0 million.

Earnings from profit or loss sharing agreements. Earnings from profit or loss sharing agreements consist of realized earnings from profit and loss sharing agreements with third parties relating to time chartered-in vessels. There were no similar agreements for the comparative period.

Unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments. Unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments consists of (i) the impact of the reclassification of $1.0 million from other comprehensive income to the statement of profit or loss relating to the de-designation of the hedge relationship on our interest rate swaps relating to the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility and (ii) the change in the fair value of profit and loss sharing agreements on time chartered-in vessels with third parties of $0.2 million.

The following is a discussion of our operating results by operating segment:

Aframax/LR2 segment

The following table summarizes vessel operations for our Aframax/LR2 segment.

  For the year ended    
Aframax/LR2 segment December 31,   Percentage
In thousands of US dollars except per day and fleet data 2012 2011 Change Change
Vessel revenue $4,541  $6,484  ($1,943)  (30%)
Vessel operating costs  (3,304)  (2,547)  (757)  (30%)
Voyage expenses  (25)  —     (25)  N/A 
Charterhire  (1,287)  (839)  (448)  (53%)
Impairment  —     (12,459)  12,459   100%
Depreciation  (1,735)  (2,074)  339   16%
General and administrative expenses  (100)  (136)  36   26%
Financial expenses  (1,086)  (841)  (245)  (29%)
Other expenses, net  (11)  (134)  123   92%
Segment loss $(3,007) $(12,546) $9,539   76%
                 
TCE revenue per day $10,201  $14,951  $4,750   32%
Owned vessel operating costs per day  8,436   6,960   (1,476)  (21%)
                 
Revenue days  443   433   10   2%
Owned vessel operating days  366   365   1   0%
                 
Average number of owned vessels  1.00   1.00   —     0%
Average number of time chartered-in vessels  0.29   0.19   .10   53%

Vessel Revenue. Vessel revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $4.5 million, a decrease of $1.9 million or 30% from the year ended December 31, 2011. There were two vessels operating in this segment during both periods, STI Spirit and Khawr Aladid. The decrease in revenue is due to a decrease in TCE revenue per day to $10,201 per day from $14,951 per day. This was primarily driven by STI Spirit, which in June 2012 needed repairs and a subsequent positioning voyage which negatively affected the vessel’s earnings.

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Vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $3.3 million, an increase of $0.8 million, or 30%, from the year ended December 31, 2011. On a daily basis, vessel operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2012 increased $1,476 per day, or 21% from the year ended December 31, 2011. This was a result of unplanned repairs on STI Spirit during the year ended December 31, 2012.

Charterhire. Charterhire expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $1.3 million, an increase of $0.5 million, or 53%, from the year ended December 31, 2011. This increase was driven by the time chartered-in vessel, Khawr Aladid, which was delivered on October 24, 2011, on a six month arrangement that expired in April 2012.

Depreciation.Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $1.7 million, a decrease of $0.3 million, or 16%, from the year ended December 31, 2011. This was a result of an impairment charge that was recorded in December 2011 which reduced the depreciable basis of STI Spirit in 2012.

Financial expense. Financial expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $1.1 million, an increase of $0.2 million or 29% from the year ended December 31, 2011. Financial expense for the Aframax/LR1 segment represents interest for the STI Spirit Credit Facility, which was signed and drawn in March 2011. Therefore, the year ended December 31, 2012 represents a full year of interest expense as opposed to approximately nine months of interest expense during year ended December 31, 2011.

Other expenses, net. Other expenses, net for the year ended December 31, 2012 decreased $0.1 million or 92% from the year ended December 31, 2011. This decrease was driven by the write-off of the fair value of vessel purchase options that were acquired with STI Spiritin September 2011.

Panamax/LR1 segment

The following table summarizes vessel operations for our Panamax/LR1 segment.

  For the year ended    
Panamax/LR1 segment December 31,   Percentage
In thousands of US dollars except per day and fleet data 2012 2011 Change Change
Vessel revenue $28,602  $31,101  ($2,499)  (8%)
Vessel operating costs  (14,137)  (14,428)  291   2%
Voyage expenses  (999)  (13)  (986)  (7585%)
Charterhire  (1,629)  (4,554)  2,925   64%
Impairment  —     (28,616)  28,616   100%
Depreciation  (7,352)  (9,279)  1,927   21%
General and administrative expenses  (495)  (692)  197   28%
Earnings from profit and loss sharing agreements  443   —     443   N/A 
Unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments  (184)  —     (184)  N/A 
Other expenses, net  —     23   (23)  100%
Segment profit / (loss) $4,249  $(26,458) $30,707   116%
                 
TCE revenue per day $14,264  $14,743  ($479)  (3%)
Owned vessel operating costs per day  7,714   7,891   177   2%
                 
Revenue days  1,935   2,109   (174)  (8%)
Owned vessel operating days  1,830   1,825   (5)  0%
                 
Average number of owned vessels  5.00   5.00   —     0%
Average number of time chartered-in vessels  0.35   0.91   (0.56)  (62%)

Vessel Revenue.Vessel revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $28.6 million, a decrease of $2.5 million or 8% from the year ended December 31, 2011. The decrease in revenue was the result of (i) a decrease in the number of revenue days to 1,935 for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to 2,109 days during the year ended December 31, 2011 and (ii) a decrease in overall TCE revenue per day to $14,264 from $14,743 for the years ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. This was driven by a reduction in the average number of time chartered-in vessels to 0.35 from 0.91 for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. This reduction is due to the redelivery of the time chartered-in vessel, BW Zambesi in November 2011 following its 10 month time charter-in agreement partially offset by the delivery of the time chartered-in vessels, FPMC P Eagle and Hellespont Promise in September and December 2012, respectively.

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Noemi was time chartered-out during the year ended December 31, 2011 at a rate of $24,500 per day and was redelivered in December 2011. The effect of the decrease on overall pool revenue resulting from the expiration of this charter was offset by an increase of pool revenue per day to $14,242 per day during the year ended December 31, 2012 from $12,876 per day during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $14.1 million, a decrease of $0.3 million, or 2%, from the year ended December 31, 2011. Vessel operating costs per day for the year ended December 31, 2012 decreased $177 per day, or 2% from the year December 31, 2011. These costs remained relatively stable as there were no changes in our owned Panamax/LR1 fleet on a period over period basis.

Voyage expenses. Voyage expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $1.0 million, an increase of $1.0 million from the year ended December 31, 2011. This increase was the result of the time chartered-in vessel, FPMC P Eagle, which operated in the spot market for 48 days during the year ended December 31, 2012. No vessels operated in the spot market for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Charterhire.Charterhire expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $1.6 million, a decrease of $2.9 million or 64% from the year ended December 31, 2011. This decrease was the result of the redelivery of the time chartered-in vessel, BW Zambesiin November 2011 from its 10 month time charter-in agreement. This was partially offset by the delivery of the time chartered-in vessels, FPMC P Eagle and Hellespont Promise in September and December 2012, respectively.

Depreciation. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $7.4 million, a decrease of $1.9 million, or 21%, from the year ended December 31, 2011. This was a result of an impairment charge recorded in December 2011, which reduced the depreciable basis of all owned vessels in the Panamax / LR1 Segment.

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $0.5 million, a decrease of $0.2 million or 28%, from the year ended December 31, 2011. General and administrative expenses for the Panamax / LR1 segment primarily consist of administrative fees.

Earnings from profit or loss sharing agreements Earnings from profit or loss sharing agreements consist of realized earnings from profit and loss sharing agreements with third parties relating to time chartered-in vessels. We had two such agreements in place during the year ended December 31, 2012, one with our time chartered-in vessel, FPMC P Eagle and the other relating to a vessel for which the Company neither owns nor time charters-in (i.e. the vessel is chartered-in by an unrelated third party.) There were no similar agreements for the comparative period.

Unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments. Unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments consists of a $0.2 million change in the fair value of our profit and loss sharing agreements with third parties. There were no similar agreements for the comparative period.

MR segment

The following table summarizes vessel operations for our MR segment.

  For the year ended    
MR segment December 31,   Percentage
In thousands of US dollars except per day and fleet data 2012 2011 Change Change
Vessel revenue $46,857  $12,287  $34,570   281%
Vessel operating costs  (7,484)  (3,178)  (4,306)  (135%)
Voyage expenses  (17,979)  (6,842)  (11,137)  (163%)
Charterhire  (17,593)  —     (17,593)  N/A 
Impairment  —     (12,574)  12,574   100%
Depreciation  (4,015)  (2,038)  (1,977)  (97%)
Loss from sale of vessels  (5,879)  —     (5,879)  N/A 
General and administrative expenses  (398)  (314)  (84)  (27%)
Financial income  6   —     6   N/A 
Other expenses, net  (51)  —     (51)  N/A 
Segment loss $(6,536) $(12,659) $6,123   48%
                 
TCE revenue per day $12,289  $12,092  $197   2%
Owned vessel operating costs per day  6,770   6,748   (22)  0%
                 
Revenue days  2,350   450   1,900   422%
Owned vessel operating days  1,089   471   618   131%
                 
Average number of owned vessels  2.97   1.29   1.68   130%
Average number of time chartered-in vessels  3.51   —     3.51   N/A 

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Vessel Revenue.Vessel revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $46.9 million, an increase of $34.6 million or 281% from the year ended December 31, 2011. Vessel revenue less voyage expenses, or TCE revenue, was $28.9 million, an increase of $23.4 million, or 430% from $5.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The change in revenue was the result of an increase in revenue days to 2,350 for the year ended December 31, 2012 from 450 during the year ended December 31, 2011. During the year ended December 31, 2011, only STI Diamond and STI Coral were operating in this segment as these vessels were acquired in May 2011. Revenue days increased during the year ended December 31, 2012 as a result of the delivery of the first five vessels under our Newbuilding Program in the third quarter of 2012 (STI Amber, STI Topaz, STI Ruby, STI Garnet, and STI Onyx) and the delivery of six time chartered-in vessels (Pacific Duchess, Freja Lupus, STX Ace 6, Targale, Endeavour,andValle Bianca). The increase in revenue was also driven by an increase in voyage revenue per day to $12,541 during the year ended December 31, 2012 from $12,092 during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $7.5 million, an increase of $4.3 million, or 135%, from the year ended December 31, 2011. The increase was driven by an increase in the number of operating days to 1,089 from 471 days during the year ended December 31, 2012. This increase was the result of the delivery of our first five vessels under our Newbuilding Program during the third quarter of 2012.

Voyage expenses. Voyage expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $18.0 million, an increase of $11.1 million or 163% from the year ended December 31, 2011. The increase was primarily driven by STI Coral, STI Diamond, Pacific Duchess, Freja Lupus, STX Ace 6, Targale, Endeavour, Valle Bianca and the first five vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program operating in the spot market for a total of 1,541 days during the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to only STI Coral and STI Diamond operating in the spot market for 450 days during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Charterhire. Charterhire expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $17.6 million, which was the result of time chartering-in Pacific Duchess, Freja Lupus, STX Ace 6, Targale, Endeavour and Valle Bianca during the year ended December 31, 2012. There were no vessels time chartered-in during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Depreciation. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $4.0 million, an increase of $2.0 million, or 97%, from the year ended December 31, 2011. The increase was driven by an increase in the average number of owned MR vessels to 2.97 for the year ended December 31, 2012 from 1.29 for the year ended December 31, 2011, which was the result of the delivery of the first five vessels under our Newbuilding Program during the third quarter of 2012. The increase was partially offset by a decrease of depreciation expense which was driven by an impairment charge recorded in December 2011 that reduced the depreciable basis of STI Diamond and STI Coral.

Loss from sale of vessels. Loss from sale of vessels for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $5.9 million. This was the result of the sales of STI Diamond and STI Coral for $25.25 million each in August and September 2012, respectively.

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $0.4 million, an increase of $0.1 million, or 27%, from the year ended December 31, 2011. General and administrative expenses for the MR segment primarily consist of administrative fees to SSH. The increase was the result of an increase in the average number of owned vessels to 2.97 during the year ended December 31, 2012 from 1.29 during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Handymax segment

The following table summarizes vessel operations for our Handymax segment:

  For the year ended    
Handymax segment December 31,   Percentage
In thousands of US dollars except per day and fleet data 2012 2011 Change Change
Vessel revenue $35,381  $32,238  $3,143   10%
Vessel operating costs  (5,428)  (11,217)  5,789   52%
Voyage expenses  (2,741)  (26)  (2,715)  (10442%)
Charterhire  (23,192)  (17,357)  (5,835)  (34%)
Impairment  —     (12,962)  12,962   100%
Depreciation  (1,716)  (5,069)  3,353   66%
Loss from sale of vessels  (4,525)  —     (4,525)  N/A 
General and administrative expenses  (195)  (762)  567   74%
Segment loss $(2,416) $(15,155) $12,739   84%
                 
Revenue per day $13,069  $11,343  $1,726   15%
Owned vessel operating costs per day  7,594   7,619   25   0%
                 
Revenue days  2,498   2,840   (342)  (12%)
Owned vessel operating days  673   1,460   787   54%
                 
Average number of owned vessels  1.84   4.00   (2.16)  (54%)
Average number of time chartered-in vessels  5.03   3.85   1.18   31%

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Vessel Revenue. Vessel revenue for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $35.4 million, an increase of $3.1 million or 10% from the year ended December 31, 2011. Vessel revenue less voyage expenses, or TCE revenue, was $32.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, an increase of $0.4 million, or 1.3% from $32.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The Handymax segment had 2,498 revenue days for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 2,840 revenue days for the year ended December 31, 2011. This decrease was driven by the sales of STI Conqueror, STI Matador and STI Gladiator in March, April and May of 2012, respectively, and was partially offset by an increase in the number of vessels time chartered-in for the year ended December 31, 2012. The average number of vessels (owned and time chartered-in) was 6.87 for the year ended December 31, 2012 and 7.85 for the year ended December 31, 2011.

The decrease in revenue days was offset by an increase in TCE revenue per day to $13,069 for the year ended December 31, 2012 from $11,343 per day for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Vessel operating costs. Vessel operating costs for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $5.4 million, a decrease of $5.8 million, or 52%, from the year ended December 31, 2011. The decrease was driven by a decrease in the number of operating days to 673 during the year ended December 31, 2012 from 1,460 during the year ended December 31, 2011 which was due to the sales of STI Conqueror, STI Matador, and STI Gladiator in March, April and May of 2012, respectively.

Voyage expenses. Voyage expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $2.7 million, increasing $2.7 million from the year ended December 31, 2011. This was a result of STI Conqueror, STI Matador, and STI Gladiator operating in the spot market for 124 days during the year ended December 31, 2012 prior to their sales. There were nominal voyage expenses incurred for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Charterhire. Charterhire expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $23.2 million, an increase of $5.8 million or 34% from the year ended December 31, 2011. This was the result of an increase in the number of days of vessels chartered-in to 1,840 during the year ended December 31, 2012 from 1,404 days during the year ended December 31, 2011. The increase was primarily driven by Histria Perla and Histria Coralwhose time charters began in July 2011. These vessels therefore operated for partial periods during the year ended December 31, 2011 as compared to the full year during the year ended December 31, 2012. The average number of time chartered-in vessels increased to 5.03 for the year ended December 31, 2012 as compared to 3.85 for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Depreciation. Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $1.7 million, a decrease of $3.4 million, or 66%, from the year ended December 31, 2011. This was due to the sales of STI Conqueror, STI Matador, and STI Gladiator which ceased being depreciated and were written down to their disposal values in February 2012, the date which they were considered held for sale. In addition, we recorded an impairment charge in December 2011 which decreased the depreciable basis of our owned vessels in this segment.

Loss from sales of vessels. Loss from sales of vessels for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $4.5 million which was the result of the sales of STI Conqueror, STI Matador, and STI Gladiator in March, April, and May 2012, respectively.

General and administrative expenses. General and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $0.2 million, a decrease of $0.6 million, or 74% from the year ended December 31, 2011. General and administrative expenses for the Handymax segment primarily consist of administrative fees. The decrease in administrative fees was driven by a decrease in the average number of owned vessels to 1.84 for the year ended December 31, 2012 from 4.00 for the year ended December 31, 2011 resulting from the sales of STI Conqueror, STI Matador and STI Gladiator during the year ended December 31, 2012.

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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 are currently operating in Scorpio Group Pools, in the spot market or on time charter, in addition to availability under our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility, 2011 Credit Facility, 2013 Credit Facility, KEXIM andCredit Facility, K-Sure Credit Facilities (as defined later), sales of vessels,Facility, credit facilities that we expect to enter into and cash on hand. The Scorpio Group 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. We believe these 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.

As of December 31, 2013,2014, our cash balance was $78.8$116.1 million, which was lowergreater than our cash balance of $87.2$78.8 million as of December 31, 2012. At2013.

As of December 31, 2013,2014 we had $72.4$420.9 million in availability under our 2010 Revolvingcredit facilities (which are described below under Long-Term Debt Obligations and Credit Facility, which was fully drawn in January 2014. Additionally, in January 2014, weArrangements). We drew down $52.0$174.4 million from our 2011 Credit Facility. In connection with this draw down, STI Duchessa, STI Le Rocher and STI Larvotto were providedcredit facilities in 2015 as collateral under that facility. In February 2014, we drew down $64.2 million from our 2013 Credit Facility and providedSTI Opera, STI Fontvieille and STI Ville as collateral. Indescribed below:
   Drawdown amount     
 Credit Facility (in millions of U.S. Dollars) Drawdown date Collateral 
1
K-Sure Credit Facility $19.9
 January 2015 STI Gramercy 
2
KEXIM Credit Facility 30.3
 January 2015 STI Veneto 
3
2013 Credit Facility 35.4
 January 2015 STI Alexis 
4
K-Sure Credit Facility 19.5
 February 2015 STI Bronx 
5
2013 Credit Facility 19.5
 March 2015 STI Pontiac 
6
K-Sure Credit Facility 19.5
 March 2015 STI Manhattan 
7
K-Sure Credit Facility 30.3
 March 2015 STI Winnie
(1) 
(1) Amount drawn on March 2013, we drew down $20.5 million from our 2013 Credit Facility26, 2015 to partially finance the delivery ofSTI Texas City.

For the year ended DecemberWinnie, which is scheduled to be delivered on March 31, 2013, our net cash outflow from operating activities was $5.7 million, net cash outflow from investing activities was $935.1 million and the net cash inflow from financing activities was $932.4 million. For the year ended December 31, 2012, our net cash outflow from operating activities was $1.9 million, net cash outflow from investing activities was $90.2 million, and the net cash inflow from financing activities was $142.4 million.

2015.

As of December 31, 2013,2014, 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 charter-in arrangements.

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.


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Cash Flows

There was significant amount of activity in our cash balance during the year ended December 31, 2013 primarily as a result of four follow on offerings of common stock (net proceeds of $947.8 million) that led to the significant growth in our Newbuilding Program. Additionally, we made drawdowns from our 2011 Credit Facility ($52.1 million), completed our investment in Dorian ($84.6 million), made VLGC installment payments ($83.1 million), made delivery and progress payments for vessels in our Newbuilding Program ($767.4 million), debt service payments ($43.1 million in principal payments and debt issuance costs) and dividend payments ($24.4 million). This activity is summarized below.

The table below summarizes our sources and uses of cash for the periods presented:

  For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars 2013 2012 2011
Cash flow data         
Net cash inflow/(outflow)         
Operating activities $(5,655) $(1,928) $(12,452)
Investing activities (935,101) (90,155) (122,573)
Financing activities 932,436  142,415  103,671 

Net cash outflow

 For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars2014 2013 2012
Cash flow data 
  
  
Net cash inflow/(outflow) 
  
  
Operating activities$93,916
 $(5,655) $(1,928)
Investing activities(1,158,234) (935,101) (90,155)
Financing activities1,101,616
 932,436
 142,415

Cash flow from operating activities


2014 compared to 2013

Operating cash flows are driven by our results of operations along with movements in working capital. Both of these components were impacteddriven by our growth during 2014 and 2013. The following table sets forth the components of our operating cash flow for the years ended December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
   For the year ended December 31,   Percentage 
In thousands of U.S. dollars 2014 2013  Change  Change 
Vessel revenue $342,807
 $207,580
 $135,227
 65 %(1)
Vessel operating costs (78,823) (40,204) (38,619) (96)%(1)
Voyage expenses (7,533) (4,846) (2,687) (55)%(1)
Charterhire (139,168) (115,543) (23,625) (20)%(1)
General and administrative expenses - cash (18,403) (12,646) (5,757) (46)%(1) (2)
Financial expenses - cash (10,606) (2,373) (8,233) (347)%(1) (3)
Drydock payments (1,290) (1,469) 179
 12 % 
Change in working capital 6,334
 (37,199) 43,533
 117 %(4)
Other 598
 1,045
 (447) 43 % 
Operating cash flow $93,916
 $(5,655) $99,571
 1,761 % 

(1) See Item 5. Operating cash inflows, before changes in working capital were $33.0and Financial Review and Prospects” for information on these variations for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
(2) Cash general and administrative expenses are general and administrative expenses from our consolidated statement of income or loss excluding the amortization of restricted stock of $29.7 million and $13.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
(3) Cash financial expenses are financial expenses from our consolidated statement of income or loss excluding the amortization of deferred financing fees of $4.8 million and $0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and the accretion of our Convertible Notes of $5.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, an increase of $25.5 million from a cash inflow of $7.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. This improvement2014.
(4) The change in working capital in 2014 was primarily driven by growth in our operating fleetaccrued expenses and accounts payable which were impacted by the timing of payments to an average of 38.8 ownedsuppliers and time chartered-in vessels for the year ended December 31, 2013 from an average of 20.0 owned and time-chartered-in vessels for the year ended December 31, 2012. Additionally, our overall time charter equivalent per day for our fleet improved to $14,369 per day for the year ended December 31, 2013 from $12,960 per day for the year ended December 31, 2012.

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Changesgrowth in accrued interest. The change in working capital were a cash outflow of $37.2 million for the year ended December 31,in 2013 an increase of $29.4 million from a cash outflow of $7.8 million during the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase in working capital was primarily driven by our fleet growth in accounts receivable which was impacted by the timing of the receipt of payments from the Scorpio Group Pools.



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2013 compared to an average of 38.8 owned and time chartered-in vessels for the year ended December 31, 2013 from an average of 20.0 owned and time-chartered-in vessels for the year ended December 31, 2012.

The activity within operating cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are summarized as follows:

Net cash outflow from operating activities was $5.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, which was an increase in cash outflowsa decrease of $3.8 million from a cash outflow of $1.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2012.
   For the year ended December 31,   Percentage 
In thousands of U.S. dollars 2013 2012  Change  Change 
Vessel revenue $207,580
 $115,381
 $92,199
 80 %(1)
Vessel operating costs (40,204) (30,353) (9,851) (32)%(1)
Voyage expenses (4,846) (21,744) 16,898
 78 %(1)
Charterhire (115,543) (43,701) (71,842) (164)%(1)
General and administrative expenses - cash (12,646) (8,046) (4,600) (57)%(1) (2)
Financial expenses - cash (2,373) (4,419) 2,046
 46 %(1) (3)
Drydock payments (1,469) (1,702) 233
 14 % 
Change in working capital (37,199) (7,766) (29,433) (379)%(4)
Other 1,045
 422
 623
 148 % 
Operating cash flow $(5,655) $(1,928) $(3,727) (193)% 
(1) See Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects for information on these variations for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012.
(2) Cash general and administrative expenses are general and administrative expenses from our consolidated statement of income or loss excluding the amortization of restricted stock of $13.1 million and $3.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
(3) Cash financial expenses are financial expenses from our consolidated statement of income or loss excluding the amortization of deferred financing fees of $0.3 million and $4.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
(4) The increase in cash outflows was primarily attributable to (i) an increase in charterhire expense of $71.8 million (ii) an increase in vessel operating costs of $9.9 million (iii) a net increase in the change in working capital in 2013 was primarily driven by growth in accounts receivable which were impacted by the timing of receipt of payments from 2012 to 2013 of $29.4 million (iv) an increase in cash general and administrative expenses of $4.6 million and (v) a decrease in realized gain on derivative financial instruments and other expenses of $0.5 million. These decreases were offset by (i) an increase in vessel revenue of $92.2 million (ii) a decrease in voyage expenses of $16.9 million (iii) a decrease in cash financial expenses of $2.1 million (iv) an increase in financial income of $1.1 million and (v) a decrease in drydock payments of $0.2 million.

the Scorpio Group Pools.


Cash flow from investing activities
Net cash outflow from operatinginvesting activities was $1.9$1,158.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2012, which was a decrease in cash outflows2014, an increase of $10.5$223.1 million from a net cash outflow of $12.5$935.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. The decrease in cash outflows was primarily attributable2013.

Investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2014 consisted of the following:

$1,404.6 million of vessel installment payments and other costs for vessels under our Newbuilding Program, consisting of:
$1,097.8 million of final delivery installments and other costs for 41 vessels that were delivered during 2014 and four vessels that were delivered in early January 2015.
$306.8 million of scheduled installment payments and other costs for vessels under construction.
$141.7 million receipt of net proceeds on the sale of our seven VLCCs under construction.
$72.0 million receipt of aggregate net proceeds on the sales of Noemi, Senatore and STI Spirit.
$31.3 million deposit received pursuant to (i) an increase in vessel revenuethe agreement to purchase four LR2 tankers from Scorpio Bulkers. We received this deposit as a security deposit for the scheduled installment payments on these vessels that are expected to occur prior to the closing date of $33.3 million (ii) a decrease in vessel operating costs of $1.0 million (iii) earnings from profit or loss arrangements of $0.4 million (iv) a decrease in drydock payments of $0.8 million (v) a net decrease in the change in working capital of $9.1 million and (vi) a decrease in financial expenses of $1.7 million (excluding non-cash items such as deferred financing fee amortization). These changes were offset by (i) an increase in voyage expenses of $14.9 million and (ii) an increase in charterhire expense of $21.0 million.

Net cash outflow from investingsale.


Investing activities

Cash inflows from investing activities of $935.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2013 were driven by investments inconsisted of the following:

$767.4 million of vessel installment payments and other costs for vessels under our Newbuilding Program consisting of:
$139.3 million of final installment payments and other costs for seven vessels delivered during 2013.
$611.5 million of scheduled installment payments and other costs for vessels under construction.

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$167.6 million of payments relating to our investment in Dorian which grew to 65 vessels under construction at December 31, 2013 from 11 vessels under construction at December 31, 2012. These investments were the direct result of the receipt of net proceeds of $947.8includes:
$83.1 million of installment payments to the shipyards for the 11 VLGC contracts.
$7.7 million during the year ended 2013 from four separate follow-on offerings of common shares in addition to the receipt of net proceeds of $127.2 million from a follow on offering of common shares in December 2012 (which are reflected in legal and advisory fees (including commissions paid to SSH as described below in Item 7. Major Shareholders and Related Party Transactions).
$2.3 million cash contribution and other capitalized costs.
$75.0 million investment in Dorian's November 2013 follow-on offering.

Net cash inflows from financing activities discussed below).

The components of investing cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are summarized as follows:

Cash outflow from investing activities was $935.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2013, compared toan increase of $844.9 million from a net cash outflow of $90.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Investing activities during the year ended December 31, 2013 were driven by2012 consisted of:
$191.5 million of vessel installment payments and other vessel related costs on ourfor vessels under construction along with final installment payments of $139.3 million relating to seven vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program (STI Sapphire, STI Emerald, STI Beryl, STI Le Rocher, STI Larvotto, STI Fontvieille and STI Ville)Additionally, we paid an aggregateconsisting of:
$111.9 million of final installment payments and other costs.
$79.6million of scheduled installment payments and other costs for vessels under construction.
$101.3 million receipt of $93.1 millionnet proceeds for the salesales of our VLGC business to Dorian which consists of $83.1 million of installment payments to the shipyards for the 11 VLGC contracts, the contribution of $2.3 million inSTI Conqueror, STI Matador, STI Gladiator, STI Coral and STI Diamond.

Cash flow from financing activities
Net cash and other capitalized costs and $7.7 million in legal and advisory fees (including commissions paid to SSH) in exchange for newly issued shares representing 30% of Dorian’s outstanding shares immediately following the transaction. We also purchased 24,121,621 new shares of Dorian’s common stock as part of a separate private placement of shares for total consideration of $75.0 million.

Cash outflowinflow from investingfinancing activities was $90.2$1,101.6 million for the year ended December 31, 20122014 compared to a net cash outflowsinflow of $122.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. Investment activity during the year ended December 31, 2012 was driven by payments on our newbuilding vessels of $191.5 million (including capitalized costs). This was offset by the sales ofSTI Conqueror,STI Matador,STI Gladiator, STI Coraland STI Diamondfor aggregate net proceeds of $101.3 million.

Cash outflow from investing activities was $122.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. Investment activity during the year ended December 31, 2011 was driven by the purchase ofSTI Coral andSTI Diamond for an aggregate purchase price of $71.0 million (including a 1% commission paid to Liberty, our related party Administrator at that time, along with other capitalized costs). Additionally, as of December 31, 2011, we had made payments of $51.0 million relating to our newbuilding vessels under construction at HMD.

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Net cash inflow from financing activities

Cash inflows from financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2013 were driven by the issuance 118,828,578 shares of common stock as part of four separate follow-on offerings for net proceeds of $947.8 million. Additionally, we made borrowings under our 2011 Credit Facility which were offset by principal repayments of debt into all of our credit facilities. During 2013, we also incurred debt issuance costs primarily as a result of the execution our 2013 Credit Facility in July 2013. Furthermore, we began issuing quarterly dividends during the year ended December 31, 2013. Total dividend payments for 2013 were $24.4 million.

The components of financing cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 are summarized as follows:

Cash inflow from financing activities was $932.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to $142.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. 2013.

Cash inflow from financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2013 was driven by2014 consisted of the following:
$1,114.3 million of drawdowns from our secured credit facilities which consisted of:
$72.4 million from our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility.
$52.0 million from our 2011 Credit Facility.
$393.4 million from our 2013 Credit Facility.
$197.2 million from our K-Sure Credit Facility.
$399.3 million from our KEXIM Credit Facility.
$53.8 million receipt of gross proceeds from the issuance of our Senior Notes Due 2020 in May 2014.*
$349.0 million receipt of net proceeds from the issuance of $947.8our Convertible Notes in June 2014.*
$51.8 million receipt of gross proceeds from the issuance of our Senior Notes Due 2017 in November 2014.*
$74.7 million of loan repayments, which consisted of:
$22.5 million repayment into our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility as a result of the sales of Noemi and Senatore.
$21.4 million repayment into the STI Spirit Credit Facility as a result of the sale of STI Spirit.
$30.8 million of scheduled principal payments of:
$8.4 million into our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility.
$7.1 million into our 2011 Credit Facility.
$0.4 million into our STI Spirit Credit Facility.
$6.0 million into our Newbuilding Credit Facility.
$8.9 million into our 2013 Credit Facility.
$276.3 million of common stock repurchases which includes 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 (as defined below).
$45.7 million of debt issuance costs, which includes costs relating to our secured credit facilities and our Senior Unsecured Notes due 2020 and 2017 (as defined below).
$70.5 million of dividend payments.

Please seeLong-Term Debt Obligations and Credit Arrangementsbelow for further description of our debt agreements.
Cash inflow from financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2013 consisted of the following:
$947.8 million of aggregate net proceeds from our registered direct placements of common shares in February, March and May 2013 and an underwritten offering of common shares in August 2013. Additionally, we borrowed $52.1
$52.1 million of drawdowns under our 2011 Credit Facility to partially finance the deliveries ofSTI Sapphire,STI Emerald and STI Beryl. These inflows were offset by (i)Beryl.

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$28.4 million of scheduled principal payments of:
$17.2 million into our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility.
$6.0 million into our Newbuilding Credit Facility.
$3.5 million into our 2011 Credit Facility.
$1.7 million into our STI Spirit Credit Facility.
$24.4 million of $17.2dividend payments.
$14.7 million into our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility, $3.5 million into our 2011 Credit Facility, $6.0 million into our Newbuilding Credit Facility, and $1.7 million into our STI Spirit Credit Facility, (ii)of debt issuance costs of $14.7 million and (iii) dividend payments of $24.4 million.

Cash provided bycosts.

Net cash inflow from financing activities was $932.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to a net cash inflow of $142.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to cash provided by2012.

Cash inflow from financing activities of $103.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. Financing activities during2012 consist of the year ended December 31, 2012 were driven by thefollowing:
$153.1 million receipt of net proceeds of $153.1 million from two registered direct placements of common shares in April and December 2012, borrowings2012.
$92.0 million of $32.2drawdowns under our Newbuilding Credit Facility.
$32.2 million of drawdowns under our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility, and borrowingsFacility.
$129.1 million of $92.0 million under our Newbuilding Credit Facility. These inflows were offset by repayments of $106.0 million into the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility, principal payments of $2.8 million into the STI Spirit Credit Facility, $18.2 million into the 2011 Credit Facility (of which $16.1 million was the repayment made as a result of the sale of STI Coral) and $2.1 million into the Newbuilding Credit Facility. Cash outflows from financing activities also include the acquisition of treasury shares of $2.4 million and debt issuance costs of $3.3 million.

Financing activities during the year ended December 31, 2011 were driven by net proceeds of $68.5 million from an underwritten public offering of common shares in May 2011, net proceeds of $36.5 million from an underwritten public offering of common shares in November 2011, borrowings of $35.0 million under the 2011 Credit Facility, borrowings of $27.3 million under the STI Spirit Credit Facility, and borrowings of $53.0 million under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility. These inflows were offset by payments of $99.0 million into the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility, principal payments on all of our credit facilities of $10.6of:

$106.0 million into our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility.
$18.2 million into our 2011 Credit Facility.
$2.8 million into our STI Spirit Credit Facility.
$2.1 million into our Newbuilding Credit Facility.
$3.3 million payment of debt issuance cost of $4.1 million under the 2011 Credit Facility, STI Spirit Credit Facility and the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility along with $2.9costs.
$2.4 million of costs related to the repurchasecommon stock repurchases at an average price of our common shares.

$5.45 per share.


Long-Term Debt Obligations and Credit Arrangements

The following is a table summarizing our indebtedness atas of December 31, 2013:

In thousands of U.S. dollars Amount Outstanding at December 31, 2013 Availability as of the date of this report
2010 Revolving Credit Facility $—    $—  (1)
STI Spirit Credit Facility  21,736   —   
2011 Credit Facility  64,006   —  (2)
Newbuilding Credit Facility  83,839   —   
2013 Credit Facility  —     440,324(3)
K-Sure Credit Facility  —     458,300(4)
KEXIM Credit Facility  —     429,600(4)
Total $169,581  $1,328,224 

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(1)We have the ability to pay down and re-borrow from the available commitments under this loan as needed and in January 2014, we drew down $72.4 million from this facility. We repaid $22.1 million into this facility in March 2014 as a result of the sales ofNoemi andSenatore, which cannot be re-borrowed.
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2014 and as of March 30, 2015:
(2)In January 2014, we drew down $52.0 million from our 2011 Credit Facility. In connection with this draw down,STI Duchessa, STI Le Rocher, andSTI Larvotto were provided as collateral under this facility. The availability period under this credit facility expired on January 31, 2014.
(3)In February 2014, we drew down $64.2 from our 2013 Credit Facility. In connection with this draw down,STI Opera, STI Fontvieille andSTI Ville were provided as collateral under this facility. In March 2014, we drew down $20.5 million from this facility to finance the delivery ofSTI Texas City. The remaining availability can be used to finance up to 60% of future vessel acquisitions.
(4)These facilities were signed in February 2014. The loans can be used to finance the lesser of 60% of the newbuilding contract price and 74% of the fair market value of the relevant vessel specified in the agreement.

In thousands of U.S. dollarsAmount Outstanding at December 31, 2014 Amount outstanding as of March 30, 2015 Availability as of March 30, 2015 
2010 Revolving Credit Facility$41,456
 $35,395
 
(1)
2011 Credit Facility108,911
 108,911
 
 
Newbuilding Credit Facility77,841
 77,841
 
 
2013 Credit Facility384,523
 439,423
 74,600
(2)
K-Sure Credit Facility197,160
 286,360
 171,900
(3)
KEXIM Credit Facility399,300
 429,600
 
 
Nomura Term Margin Facility
 30,000
 
(4)
Senior Unsecured Notes105,500
 105,500
 
 
Convertible Notes360,000
 360,000
 
(5)
Total$1,674,691
 $1,873,030
 $246,500
 
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(1) A repayment of $6.1 million was made in February 2015 in connection with the sale of Venice, which closed in March 2015. 
(2) Availability can be used to finance the lesser of 60% of the contract price for a qualifying newbuilding vessel or such vessel's fair market value at the date of drawdown.
(3) Availability can be used to finance the lesser of 60% of the newbuilding contract price and 74% of the fair market value of the relevant vessel specified in the agreement.  The amount outstanding as of the date of this report includes a drawdown of $30.3 million to partially finance the delivery of STI Winnie, which is scheduled to be delivered on March 31, 2015.
(4) We entered into a term margin loan facility with Nomura in March 2015 and pledged our 9,392,083 shares in Dorian as collateral. See below for further description of this facility.

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(5) As of December 31, 2014, $56.0 million of this amount has been attributed to the conversion feature of our Convertible Notes and recorded within additional paid in capital on the consolidated balance sheet. 
2010 Revolving Credit Facility

On June 2, 2010, 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 million. On July 12, 2011, we amended and restated the credit facility to convert it from a term loan to a reducing revolving credit facility. This gave us the ability to pay down and re-borrow from the total available commitments under the loan. The availability under this facility as of December 31, 2013 was $72.4 million which is scheduled to reduce by $3.1 million each quarter, with a lump sum reduction of $57.1 million at the maturity date of June 2, 2015.

Our subsidiaries that own vessels that are collateralized by this loan act as guarantors under the amended and restated credit facility. All terms mentioned are defined in the agreement.

Drawdowns under the credit facility bear interest as follows: (1) through December 29, 2011, at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 3.00% per annum when our debt to capitalization (total debt plus equity) ratio is equal to or less than 50% and 3.50% per annum when our debt to capitalization ratio is greater than 50%; (2) from December 30, 2011 through September 30, 2013, at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 3.50% per annum; and (3) from October 1, 2013 and at all times thereafter, at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 3.25% per annum when our debt to capitalization (total debt plus equity) ratio is equal to or less than 50% and 3.50% per annum when our debt to capitalization ratio is greater than 50%. A commitment fee equal to 40% of the applicable margin is payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility. The credit facility matures on June 2, 2015 and can only be used to refinance amounts outstanding from the original loan agreement and for general corporate purposes.

The credit facility requires us to comply with a number of covenants, including financial covenants; delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements and annual projections; maintaining adequate insurances; compliance with laws (including environmental); compliance with ERISA;ERISA ; maintenance of flag and class of the initial vessels; restrictions on consolidations, mergers or sales of assets; approvalsapproval on changes in the Manager of our initial 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 financial covenants include:
The ratio of net debt to capitalization shall be no greater than 0.60 to 1.00.
Consolidated tangible net worth (i.e. total shareholders’ equity) shall be no less than $150.0 million plus 25% of cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter from July 1, 2010 going forward and 50% of the value of any new equity issues from July 1, 2010 going forward.
The ratio of EBITDA to interest expense shall be no less than 1.25 to 1.00 commencing with the fourth fiscal quarter of 2011 until the fourth quarter of 2012, at which point it increased to 1.50 to 1.00 for the first quarter of 2013, 1.75 to 1.00 for the second quarter of 2013 and 2.00 to 1.00 at all times thereafter. Such ratio shall be calculated quarterly on a trailing four quarter basis. In addition, we are restricted from paying dividends until our EBITDA to interest expense ratio is 2.00 to 1.00 or greater. EBITDA, as defined in the customary restrictive covenants discussed above,loan agreement, excludes non-cash charges such as impairment.
Consolidated liquidity (cash, cash equivalents, and availability under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility requires our compliance withFacility) needs to be not less than $25.0 million, of which unrestricted cash and cash equivalents shall be not less than $15.0 million, until we own, directly or indirectly, more than 15 vessels, at which time the following financial covenants:

·The ratio of net debt to capitalization shall be no greater than 0.60 to 1.00.
·Consolidated tangible net worth (i.e. total shareholders’ equity) shall be no less than $150.0 million plus 25% of cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter from July 1, 2010 going forward and 50% of the value of any new equity issues from July 1, 2010 going forward.
·The ratio of EBITDA to interest expense shall be no less than 1.25 to 1.00 commencing with the fourth fiscal quarter of 2011 until the fourth quarter of 2012, at which point it increased to 1.50 to 1.00 for the first quarter of 2013, 1.75 to 1.00 for the second quarter of 2013 and 2.00 to 1.00 at all times thereafter. Such ratio shall be calculated quarterly on a trailing four quarter basis. In addition, we are restricted from paying dividends until 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 (cash, cash equivalents, and availability under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility) needs to be not less than $25.0 million, of which unrestricted cash and cash equivalents shall be not less than $15.0 million, until we own, directly or indirectly, more than 15 vessels, at which time the amount increases by $750,000 per each additional vessel.
·The aggregate fair market value of the collateral vessels (see note 6) shall at all times be no less than 150% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of loans under the credit facility.

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In June 2013, we voluntarily repaid $17.2 million into this facility. AsThe aggregate fair market value of December 31, 2013, there wasthe collateral vessels shall at all times be no less than 150% of the then aggregate outstanding balance and there was $72.4 million available to draw down at our option. Asprincipal amount of December 31, 2012,loans under the outstanding balance was $17.2 million and $67.4 million was available to draw down. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this facility ascredit facility.


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In January 2014, we drew down $72.4 million from the entire amount available under this facility of $72.4 million.2010 Revolving Credit Facility. In March 2014, we repaid $22.7paid $22.5 million into this facility as parta result of the sales ofNoemi andSenatore. Consequently,As a result of this repayment, the availability of this facility was reduced by such amount and the quarterly reduction was reduced to $2.1 million from $3.1 million per quarter. We will also write-offwrote-off a total of $0.2 million of deferred financing fees as part of these debt repayments.
The outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 was $41.5 million and was fully drawn. As of December 31, 2013, there was no outstanding balance, and there was $72.4 million available to draw. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2014.
In March 2015, we repaid $6.1 million into this facility as part of the sale of Venice. As a result of this repayment.repayment, the availability of this facility was reduced by such amount and the quarterly reduction was reduced to $1.8 million from $2.1 million per quarter.

STI Spirit Credit Facility

On March 9, 2011, we executed a credit facility with DVB Bank SE for a senior secured term loan facility of $27.3 million forSTI Spirit, which was acquired onin November 10, 2010. The credit facility was drawn down on March 17, 2011 and matures onhad a maturity date of March 17, 2018. On September 28, 2011 and on December 30, 2011, we amended certain financial covenants contained in the credit facility. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.75% per annum. The loan is repayable2018 with repayments over 28 equal quarterly installments and a lump sum payment at maturity. The quarterly installments commenced three months after the drawdown and were calculated using an 18 year amortization profile. Our subsidiary, STI Spirit Shipping Company Limited, which ownsowned the vessel, iswas the borrower and Scorpio Tankers Inc. iswas the guarantor.

The credit facility requires us to comply with a number of covenants, including financial covenants; delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements and annual projections; maintaining adequate insurances; compliance with laws (including environmental); compliance with 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 our initial 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.

In addition to the customary restrictive covenants discussed above, the STI Spirit Credit Facility requires our compliance with the following financial covenants:

·The ratio of debt to capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00.
·Consolidated tangible net worth (i.e. shareholders equity) shall be no less than $150 million plus 25% of cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter.
·The ratio of EBITDA to interest expense shall be no less than 1.25 to 1.00 for the period commencing with the fourth quarter of 2011 through the fourth quarter of 2012, at which time it will increase to: (i) 1.50 to 1.00 for the first quarter of 2013, (ii) 1.75 to 1.00 for the second quarter of 2013 and (iii) 2.00 to 1.00 at all times thereafter. Such ratio shall be calculated quarterly on a trailing four quarter basis. In addition, we are restricted from paying dividends until 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 (cash, cash equivalents, and availability under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility) not less than $25 million, of which unrestricted cash and cash equivalents shall be not less than $15.0 million, until we own, directly or indirectly, more than 15 vessels, at which time the amount increases by $750,000 per each additional vessel.
·The aggregate fair market value of STI Spirit not less than (i) 140% of the then outstanding loan balance if the vessel is operating in a pool or in the spot market or (ii) 130% of the then outstanding loan if the vessel is on time charter with a duration of at least one year.

As described above, the credit facility requires that the charter-free market value of theSTI Spiritshall be no less than 140% of the then outstanding loan balance. In order to stay in compliance with this covenant, we prepaid $1.4 million in addition to the $0.3 million scheduled principal payment into this credit facility in December 2013.

The outstanding balance at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $21.7 million and $23.4 million, respectively. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2013.

In FebruaryApril 2014, we agreed to sellsold STI Spirit and repaid the 2008 built LR2 product tanker,STI Spirit, for approximately $30.2 million. As part of this sale, we will repay all amountsoutstanding amount due under the STI Spirit Credit Facility of $21.4 million. This sale is expected to close by the end of April 2014. We will also write-off a total of $0.3 million of deferred financing fees relating to this facility as part of this repayment.

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2011 Credit Facility

On May 3, 2011, we executed a credit facility with Nordea Bank Finland plc, acting through its New York branch, DnB NOR 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. On July 20, 2012, we extended the availability period of the 2011 Credit Facility until January 31, 2014. The availability period was previously scheduled to expire in May 2013.

All terms mentioned in this section are defined in the agreement.

Drawdowns under this credit facility arewere available until January 31, 2014 and bear interest as follows: (1) until December 29, 2011, at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of (i) 2.75% per annum when our debt to capitalization (total debt plus equity) ratio is less than 45%, (ii) 3.00% per annum when our debt to capitalization ratio is greater than or equal to 45% but less than or equal to 50% and (iii) 3.25% when our debt to capitalization ratio is greater than 50%; (2) from December 30, 2011 through September 30, 2013, at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 3.50% per annum and (3) from October 1, 2013 and at all times thereafter, 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%. A commitment fee equal to 40% of the applicable margin iswas payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility. The credit facility matures on May 3, 2017 and can only be used to finance up to 50% of the cost of future vessel acquisitions, which vessels would be the collateral for the credit facility.

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 sixteen16 years of age. Our subsidiaries, which may at any time, own one or more of our vessels, will act as guarantors under the credit facility.

The credit facility requires us to comply with a number of covenants, including financial covenants; delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements and annual projections; maintaining adequate insurances; compliance with laws (including environmental); compliance with 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 our initial 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 financial covenants include:
The ratio of net debt to capitalization shall be no greater than 0.60 to 1.00.

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Consolidated tangible net worth (i.e. shareholders’ equity) shall be no less than $150.0 million plus 25% of cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter from July 1, 2010 going forward and 50% of the value of any new equity issues from July 1, 2010 going forward.
The ratio of EBITDA to interest expense shall be no less than 1.25 to 1.00 commencing with the fourth fiscal quarter of 2011 until the fourth quarter of 2012, at which point it increased to 1.50 to 1.00 for the first quarter of 2013, 1.75 to 1.00 for the second quarter of 2013 and 2.00 to 1.00 at all times thereafter. Such ratio shall be calculated quarterly on a trailing four quarter basis. In addition, we are restricted from paying dividends until 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 (cash, cash equivalents, and availability under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility) needs to be not less than $25 million, of which unrestricted cash and cash equivalents shall be not less than $15.0 million, until we own, directly or indirectly, more than 15 vessels, at which time the amount increases by $750,000 per each additional 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.

In January 2014, we drew down $52.0 million from the 2011 Credit Facility. In connection with this drawdown, STI Duchessa, STI Le Rocher and STI Larvotto were provided as collateral under the facility. The outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $108.9 million and $64.0 million, respectively and the availability under this credit facility expired on January 31, 2014. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2014.

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. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we drew down an aggregate of $92.0 million from this facility to partially finance the deliveries of STI Amber, STI Topaz, STI Ruby and STI Garnet ($23.0 million per vessel). 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. Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 2.70% per annum. A commitment fee equal to 1.10% per annum was payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility, and the facility was fully drawn as of December 31, 2012. All terms mentioned in this section are defined in the agreement.
The facility is separated into four tranches (one per each vessel) and repayment of the tranche relating to the respective vessel commenced after delivery of that vessel in quarterly installments of $375,000, which equates to a repayment profile of 15.33 years. Each tranche is scheduled to mature approximately seven years after delivery of the relevant vessel from the shipyard.
The credit facility requires us to comply with a number of covenants, including financial covenants; delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements and annual projections; maintaining adequate insurances; compliance with laws (including environmental); compliance with 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 our initial 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 financial covenants include:
The ratio of net debt to capitalization shall be no greater than 0.60 to 1.00.
Consolidated tangible net worth (i.e. shareholders equity) shall be no less than $150.0 million plus 25% of cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter from July 1, 2010 going forward and 50% of the value of any new equity issues from July 2, 2010 going forward.
The ratio of EBITDA to interest expense shall be no less than 2.00 to 1.00 commencing with the third fiscal quarter of 2011 until the fourth quarter of 2012, and 2.50 to 1.00 for all times thereafter. Such ratio shall be calculated quarterly on a trailing four quarter basis. EBITDA, as defined in the loan agreement, excludes non-cash charges such as impairment.
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents shall at all times be no less than $15.0 million, until we own, directly or indirectly, more than 15 vessels, at which time the amount increases by $750,000 per each additional vessel.

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The aggregate fair market value of the collateral vessels shall at all times be no less than 140% (120% if the vessel is subject to acceptable long term employment) of the aggregate principal amount outstanding plus a pro rata amount of any allocable swap exposure for the credit facility. 
In addition toMarch 2014, we converted the customary restrictive covenants discussed above, the 2011Newbuilding Credit Facility requires our compliance withfrom a term loan to a reducing revolving credit facility. This gives us the following financial covenants:

·The ratio of net debt to capitalization shall be no greater than 0.60 to 1.00.
·Consolidated tangible net worth (i.e. shareholders’ equity) shall be no less than $150.0 million plus 25% of cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter from July 1, 2010 going forward and 50% of the value of any new equity issues from July 1, 2010 going forward.
·The ratio of EBITDA to interest expense shall be no less than 1.25 to 1.00 commencing with the fourth fiscal quarter of 2011 until the fourth quarter of 2012, at which point it increased to 1.50 to 1.00 for the first quarter of 2013, 1.75 to 1.00 for the second quarter of 2013 and 2.00 to 1.00 at all times thereafter. Such ratio shall be calculated quarterly on a trailing four quarter basis. In addition, we are restricted from paying dividends until 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 (cash, cash equivalents, and availabilityability to draw down and repay the available commitments under the facility when needed. All other terms and definitions remain unchanged. The amount available is reduced by $1.5 million each quarter until the maturity date in June 2019. This transaction has been accounted for as a debt modification and accordingly, no deferred financing fees were written off.
The amount outstanding under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility) needs to be not less than $25 million, of which unrestricted cash and cash equivalents shall be not less than $15.0 million, until we own, directly or indirectly, more than 15 vessels, at which time the amount increases by $750,000 per each additional 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.

In January 2013, March 2013 and April 2013, we drew down an aggregate of $52.1 million from this facility in connection with the deliveries ofSTI Sapphire,STI Emeraldwas $77.8 million andSTI Beryl, respectively.

As was fully drawn as of December 31, 2013, there was $62.9 million available for borrowing which could be used to finance up to 50% of future vessel acquisitions through January 31, 2014. The outstanding balance at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $64.0 million and $15.5 million, respectively.$83.8 million. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2013.

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2014.

In January 2014, we drew down an aggregate of $52.0 million from this facility. In connection with this draw down,STI Duchessa, STI Le Rocher andSTI Larvotto were provided as collateral under the facility.

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. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we drew down an aggregate of $92.0 million from this facility to partially finance the deliveries of STI Amber, STI Topaz, STI Ruby and STI Garnet ($23.0 million per vessel). 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. Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 2.70% per annum. A commitment fee equal to 1.10% per annum is payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility.

The facility is separated into four tranches (one tranche per vessel) and the four vessels are collateral for the credit facility. The repayment of the tranche relating to the respective vessel commenced after delivery of that vessel in quarterly installments of $375,000, which equates to a repayment profile of 15.33 years. Each tranche is scheduled to mature approximately seven years after delivery of the relevant vessel from the shipyard.

The credit facility requires us to comply with a number of covenants, including financial covenants; delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements and annual projections; maintaining adequate insurances; compliance with laws (including environmental); compliance with 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 our initial 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.

In addition to the customary restrictive covenants discussed above, the Newbuilding Credit Facility requires our compliance with the following financial covenants:

·The ratio of debt to capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00.
·Consolidated tangible net worth (i.e. shareholders equity) shall be no less than $150 million plus 25% of cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter from July 1, 2010 going forward and 50% of the value of any new equity issues from July 2, 2010 going forward.
·The ratio of EBITDA to interest expense not less than 2.00 to 1.00 commencing with the third fiscal quarter of 2011 until the fourth quarter of 2012, and 2.50 to 1.00 for all times thereafter. Such ratio shall be calculated quarterly on a trailing four quarter basis. EBITDA, as defined in the loan agreement, excludes non-cash charges such as impairment.
·Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents not less than $15.0 million, until we own, directly or indirectly, more than 15 vessels, at which time the amount increases by $750,000 per each additional vessel.
·The aggregate fair market value of the collateral vessels shall at all times not less than 140% (120% if the vessel is subject to acceptable long term employment) of the aggregate principal amount outstanding plus a pro rata amount of any allocable swap exposure for the credit facility.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, we made scheduled principal payments of $6.0 million into this credit facility. The outstanding balance at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $83.8 million and $89.8 million, respectively. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2013.

In March 2014, we amended and restated our Newbuilding Credit Facility with Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, to convert it from a term loan to a reducing revolving credit facility. This gives us the ability to pay down and re-borrow from the total available commitments under the loan. All other terms and definitions remain not changed. This facility was fully drawn as of the date of this report.

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 the Firm Vessels (defined below), the Option Vessels (defined below) and certain other vessels and for general corporate purposes, including working capital. This credit facility is secured by, among other things, a first-priority cross-collateralized mortgage on certain vessels for which we have entered into newbuilding contracts, or the Firm Vessels, and certain vessels for which we may exercisehave exercised construction options, or the Option Vessels, and together with the Firm Vessels, the Collateral Vessels. Our subsidiaries that own the Collateral Vessels act as joint and several guarantors under our 2013 Credit Facility. We refer to this credit facility as our 2013 Credit Facility.

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Our 2013 Credit Facility consists of a $260.0 million delayed draw term loan facility to finance the acquisition of the Firm Vessels and a $265.0 million revolving credit facility (which was later reduced to $262.9 million as described below) to finance the acquisition of the Option Vessels and certain other vessels built on January 1, 2012 or later, and for general corporate purposes, including working capital.

Drawdowns of the term loan may occur in connection with the delivery of a Firm Vessel in an amount equal to the lesser of 60% of (i) the contract price for such vessel or (ii) such vessel’s fair market value. Drawdowns of the revolving credit facility may occur in connection with the delivery of an Option Vessel and are also capped at the lesser of 60% of (i) the contract price for such vessel or (ii) such vessel’s fair market value, with such amount, once drawn, available on a revolving basis. Drawdowns under the term loan are available until the earlier of the delivery of each Firm Vessel and January 31, 2015 and drawdowns under the revolving loan are available until July 31, 2015 and bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 3.50%.

The term loan is repayable and the revolving loans reduced, in each case, in an amount equal to 1/60th of such loan on a consecutive quarterly basis until final maturity on the sixth anniversary of the facility. In addition to restrictions imposed upon the owners of the Collateral Vessels (such as, limitations on liens and limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness), our 2013 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 (i) $150.0 million plus 25% of cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter beginning on July 1, 2010 going forward and (ii) 50% of the value of any new equity issues from July 1, 2010 going forward.
·
The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00.
Consolidated tangible net worth no less than (i) $150.0 million plus 25% of cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter beginning on July 1, 2010 and (ii) 50% of the value of any new equity issues from July 1, 2010 going forward.
The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense greater than 2.00 to 1.00 through December 31, 2013 and 2.50 to 1.00 thereafter.
·Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or 5% of total indebtedness.
·The aggregate fair market value of the Collateral Vessels shall at all times be no less than 140% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of loans under the credit facility.

We had no borrowings under this facility at December 31, 2013 and 2.50 to 1.00 thereafter.

Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or 5% of total indebtedness.
The aggregate fair market value of the Collateral Vessels shall at all times be no less than 140% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of loans under the credit facility.
In November 2014, we signed a First Amendatory Agreement to the 2013 Credit Facility to replace four Option Vessels with two LR2 product tankers that were under construction. As a result of this agreement, the availability under the revolving credit facility was reduced by $2.1 million to $262.9 million.

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We made the following drawdowns from our 2013 Credit Facility during the year ended December 31, 2014 and through March 30, 2015.
Drawdown amount     
(In millions of U.S. Dollars)

 Drawdown date Collateral 
$20.5
 February 2014 STI Opera 
21.8
 February 2014 STI Fontvieille 
21.8
 February 2014 STI Ville 
20.5
 March 2014 STI Texas City 
19.3
 May 2014 STI Meraux 
19.3
 June 2014 STI San Antonio 
19.8
 June 2014 STI Virtus 
19.5
 June 2014 STI Venere 
19.8
 July 2014 STI Aqua 
19.8
 August 2014 STI Dama 
19.5
 August 2014 STI Mythos 
19.5
 August 2014 STI Benicia 
19.8
 September 2014 STI Regina 
19.5
 September 2014 STI St. Charles 
19.5
 October 2014 STI Yorkville 
18.0
 October 2014 STI Wembley 
20.5
 November 2014 STI Milwaukee 
19.5
 December 2014 STI Battery 
35.4
 December 2014 STI Rose
(1) 
35.4
 January 2015 STI Alexis 
19.5
 March 2015 STI Pontiac 
(1)Delivered in January 2015.

The outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 was $384.5 million and there was $129.5 million available for drawdrown which can be used to finance the lesser of 60% of the contract price for a qualifying newbuilding vessel and such vessel's fair market value at the date of drawdown. There was no outstanding balance at December 31, 2013. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this credit facility as of December 31, 2013.

In February 2014, we drew down $64.2 million from this credit facility. In connection with this draw down,STI Opera, STI Fontvieille andSTI Ville were provided as collateral under the facility.

In March 2014, we drew down $20.5 million from this facility to partially finance the delivery ofSTI Texas City.

2014.


K-Sure Credit Facility

On

In February 24, 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 (the ‘K-Sure Tranche’“K-Sure Tranche”) and a $100.0 million commercial tranche with a group of financial institutions led by DNB Bank SA (the “Commercial Tranche”). We refer to this credit facility as our K-Sure Credit Facility.

Drawdowns under the K-Sure Credit Facility may occur in connection with the delivery of certain of our newbuilding vessels as specified in the agreement. The amount of each drawdown shall not exceed the lesser of 60% of the newbuilding contract price and 74% of the fair market value of the relevant vessel. Drawdowns are available until the earlier of (i) the delivery date of the last vessel specified in the agreement to be acquired (ii) September 30, 2015 and (iii) the date on which the total commitments under the loan are fully borrowed, cancelled or terminated.


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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 will commence in July 2015 for the K-Sure Tranche and six months after the delivery of the last vessel to be acquired for the Commercial Tranche. The Commercial Tranche matures on the sixth anniversary of the delivery date of the last vessel to be acquired 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 is payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility.

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In addition to restrictions imposed upon the owners of the vessels that are collateralized under this credit facility (such as, limitations on liens and limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness), theour K-Sure Credit Facility requires our compliance with the followingincludes financial covenants:

·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 cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after October 1, 2013 and (ii) 50% of the value of any new equity issues occurring on or after October 1, 2013.
The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense 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 5% of total indebtedness.
The aggregate fair market value 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 loans under the credit facility.
We made the following drawdowns from our K-Sure Credit Facility during the year ended December 31, 2014 and through March 30, 2015:
Drawdown amount     
(In millions of U.S. Dollars)

 Drawdown date Collateral 
$19.8
 June 2014 STI Lexington 
19.8
 June 2014 STI Chelsea 
19.8
 July 2014 STI Powai 
19.8
 August 2014 STI Olivia 
20.4
 October 2014 STI Mayfair 
18.9
 October 2014 STI Battersea 
19.9
 December 2014 STI Soho 
20.4
 December 2014 STI Tribeca
(1) 
19.2
 December 2014 STI Hammersmith
(1) 
19.2
 December 2014 STI Rotherhithe
(1) 
19.9
 January 2015 STI Gramercy 
19.5
 February 2015 STI Bronx 
19.5
 March 2015 STI Manhattan 
30.3
 March 2015 STI Winnie
(2) 
(1)Delivered in January 2015.
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(2)Consolidated tangible net worth no less than $677.3 million plus (i) 25%
Amount drawn on March 26, 2015 to finance the delivery of cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencingSTI Winnie, which is scheduled to be delivered on or after October 1, 2013 and (ii) 50% of the value of any new equity issues occurring on or after October 1, 2013.March 31, 2015. 
·The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense 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 5% of total indebtedness.
·The aggregate fair market value 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 loans under the credit facility.



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The outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 was $197.2 million and there was $261.1 million available for drawdown, which can be used to finance the lesser of 60% of the contract price for a specified newbuilding vessel or 74% of such vessel's fair value. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2014.

KEXIM Credit Facility

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In February 28, 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 (“KEXIM”) foror KEXIM, a total loan facilitystatutory juridical entity established under The Export-Import Bank of $429.6 million.Korea Act of 1969, as amended, in the Republic of Korea.  This facilityKEXIM Credit Facility includes commitments from KEXIM of up to $300.6 million (the “KEXIM Tranche”) and a group of financial institutions led by DNB Bank ASA and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) of up to $129.0 million (the “Commercial Tranche”).We refer to this credit facility as our KEXIM Credit Facility.

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Drawdowns under the KEXIM Credit Facility may occur in connection with the delivery of 18 of our newbuilding vessels as specified in the loan agreement. The amount of each drawdown shall not exceed the lesser of 60% of the newbuilding contract price and 74% of the fair market value of the relevant vessel. Drawdowns are available until the earlier of (i) the delivery date of the last vessel specified in the agreement to be acquired, (ii) March 31, 2015 and (iii) the date on which the total commitments under the loan are fully borrowed, cancelled or terminated.

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. Repayments will commence on the next semi-annual date falling after the weighted average delivery date of the vessels specified under the facility for the KEXIM Tranche and on the next semi-annual date falling after the final delivery date of the vessels specified under the facility for the Commercial Tranche.

The Commercial Tranche matures on the sixth anniversary of the delivery date of the last vessel specified under the loan and the KEXIM Tranche matures on the twelfth anniversary of the weighted average delivery date of the vessels specified under the loan assuming the Commercial Tranche is refinanced through that date.

Borrowings under the KEXIM trancheTranche 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. A commitment fee equal to 40% of the applicable margin is payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility.

In addition to restrictions imposed upon the owners of the vessels that are collateralized under this credit facility (such as, limitations on liens and limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness), theour KEXIM Credit Facility requires our compliance withincludes 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 cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after October 1, 2013 and (ii) 50% of the following financial covenants:

·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 cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after October 1, 2013 and (ii) 50% of the value of any new equity issues occurring on or after October 1, 2013.
·The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense 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 5% of total indebtedness.
·The aggregate fair market value 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 loans under the credit facility.

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The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense 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 5% of total indebtedness.
The aggregate fair market value 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 loans under the credit facility.

In addition to KEXIM’s commitment of up to $300.6 million, KEXIM has also provided an optional guarantee for a five year amortizing note of $125.3$125.25 million, (the “KEXIM Guaranteed Note”) that may be issued by us at our discretion in 2014; the proceeds of which will be used to reduce 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 (the “Issuer”), completed an offering of $125,250,000 in aggregate principal amount of floating rate guaranteed notes due 2019 (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.

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The KEXIM Notes are currently listed to the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited (the “SGX-ST”). The KEXIM Notes are not listed on any other securities exchange, listing authority or quotation system.
We made the following drawdowns from our KEXIM Credit Facility during the year ended December 31, 2014 and through March 30, 2015.
Drawdown amount
(In millions of U.S. Dollars)

Drawdown dateCollateral
18.8
June 2014STI Comandante
18.8
June 2014STI Brixton
18.8
July 2014STI Pimlico
30.3
July 2014STI Elysees
30.3
August 2014STI Madison
18.8
September 2014STI Hackney
19.0
September 2014STI Acton
18.8
September 2014STI Fulham
30.3
September 2014STI Park
29.7
September 2014STI Orchard
18.8
September 2014STI Camden
30.3
November 2014STI Sloane
29.7
November 2014STI Broadway
19.0
November 2014STI Finchley
30.3
November 2014STI Condotti
19.0
November 2014STI Clapham
19.0
November 2014STI Poplar
30.3
January 2015STI Veneto
The outstanding balance under the KEXIM Credit Facility (which includes the KEXIM Notes) at December 31, 2014 was $399.3 million, and there was $30.3 million available to draw, which can be used to finance the lesser of 60% of the contract price for a specified newbuilding vessel or 74% of such vessels fair market value. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2014.
$52.0 Million Loan Facility and $61.2 Million Loan Facility
In March 2015, we received commitments from two European financial institutions for two separate loan facilities of up to $113.2 million in aggregate to partially finance the purchase of four LR2 product tankers from Scorpio Bulkers, a related party, that was announced in December 2014.
The first proposed facility is a $52.0 million loan facility that will be used to finance a portion of the purchase price of two LR2 product tankers currently under construction at DHSC with expected deliveries in the first quarter of 2016 and the second quarter of 2016. This loan facility has a final maturity of seven years from the date of signing and bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.95% per annum.
The second proposed facility is a $61.2 million loan facility that will be used to finance a portion of the purchase price of two LR2 product tankers currently under construction at SSME with expected deliveries in the third quarter of 2016 and the fourth quarter of 2016. This loan facility has a final maturity of five years from the date of delivery of each vessel and bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin ranging between 1.95% and 2.40% per annum (depending on the advance ratio).
These loan facilities are subject to customary conditions precedent and the execution of definitive documentation.

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$30.0 Million Term Margin Loan Facility

In March 2015, we entered into a term margin loan facility with Nomura for up to $30.0 million.  The 9,392,083 shares that we own in Dorian have been pledged as collateral under this facility, and we are subject to certain covenants, including a loan to value ratio based on the amount outstanding and the market value of the shares that are collateral.  Interest on the facility is LIBOR plus 4.50% per annum and the facility matures in March 2016, which can be extended to March 2017 at Nomura’s option, at which time a balloon payment will be due.   The outstanding balance was $30.0 million as of March 30, 2015, and the facility was fully drawn. 
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 the rate of 6.75% per year, payable quarterly in arrears on the 15th day of February, May, August and November of each year, commencing 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 at December 31, 2014 was $53.75 million, 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 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. 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.

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The Convertible Notes bear interest at a 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. The Convertible Notes are 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.
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 (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.
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 will be 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) has been recorded to additional paid-in capital. The carrying value of the liability component of the Convertible Notes was $304.0 million as of December 31, 2014.
The conversion rate of the Convertible Notes is subject to change upon the issuance of a dividend. The table below details the dividends issued during 2014 and 2015 and their corresponding effect to the conversion rate of the Convertible Notes. The conversion rate was 84.0184 and 85.2216 as of December 31, 2014 and March 30, 2015, respectively.
  Dividends Adjusted conversion
Date per share 
rate (1)
August 22, 2014 $0.10 82.8556
November 25, 2014 $0.12 84.0184
March 13, 2015 $0.12 85.2216
(1)Per $1,000 principal amount of the Convertible Notes.

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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 (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 the 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 redeemable at our option, in whole but not in part, at any time at our option, 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 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, 2014 and we were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to the Senior Notes Due 2017 as of that date.
Derivative Contracts

Interest Rate Swaps

In August 2011, we entered into six interest rate swap agreements with three different banks to manage the interest costs and the risk associated with changing interest rates on our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility and 2011 Credit Facility. The notional amount of the swaps relating to the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility iswas $51.0 million with an average fixed rate of 1.27% starting on July 2, 2012 and expiring on June 2, 2015. The notional amount of the swaps relating to the 2011 Credit Facility was $24.0 million with an average fixed rate of 1.30% and expiring on June 30, 2015. The following activity has occurred since August 2011:
In September 2012, in conjunction with the sales ofSTI Coral andSTI Diamond, we reduced the notional amount on the interest rate swaps relating to the 2011 Credit facility to $15.0 million from $24.0 million.
In December 2012, we de-designated the hedge relationship of the interest rate swaps related to the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility prospectively and reclassified all amounts accumulated in other comprehensive income ($1.0 million) to the statement of profit or loss for the year ended December 31, 2012 as a component of Financial Expenses.

In January 2014, we agreed to sell Noemi and Senatore. As part of these sales and related debt repayments into our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility, we reduced the notional amount of the swaps relating to the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility from $51.0 million to $30.0 million.
In March 2015, we sold Venice andthe sales of STI Harmony and STI Heritage are scheduled to close in April 2015. As part of these sales and related debt repayments into our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility, we terminated the swaps relating to the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility and recorded a realized loss of $0.1 million.

The interest rate swaps relating to the 2011 Credit Facility continue to qualify for hedge accounting. Hedge effectiveness is measured quarterly. Accordingly, changes in their fair value, which the hedge is deemed to be effective, are recognized directly in other comprehensive income and classified as ‘hedging reserves’.income. Changes in their fair value for any portion deemed to be ineffective are recognized in the consolidated statement of profitincome or loss. The fair market value of the interest rate swaps relating to both the 2010 Revolving

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Credit Facility and 2011 Credit Facility at December 31, 20132014 and December 31, 20122013 was a liability of $0.2 million and $0.9 million, and $1.4 million, respectively.

In January 2014, we agreed to sell Noemi and Senatore. As part of these sales and related debt repayments into our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility, we reduced the notional amount of the swaps relating to the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility from $51.0 million to $30.0 million.

Profit or loss sharing agreements

In July 2012, we entered into a profit or loss sharing arrangement on the earnings of an LR1 vessel that was not owned or operated by us. Under the agreement, 50% of the profits and losses on this vessel were shared with the counterparty. The counterparty to this agreement was time chartering-in this vessel for a period of six months at $12,750 per day and this agreement expired in January 2013.

In September 2012, we took delivery of an LR1,FPMC P Eagle, on a time charter-in arrangement for one year at $12,800 per day. We also entered into a profit and loss sharing arrangement whereby 50% of the profits and losses relating to this vessel above or below the charterhire rate were shared with a third party that neither owns nor operates this vessel and this agreement expired in October 2013.

These agreements have been treated as derivatives, recorded at fair value with any resultant gain or loss recognized in the statement of profitincome or loss. Changes in fair value are recorded as unrealized gains and losses on derivative financial instruments and actual earnings are recorded as realized gains or losses on derivative financial instruments, within the consolidated statement of profitincome or loss. The fair value of these instruments iswas determined by comparing published time charter rates to the charterhire rate and discounting those cash flows to their estimated present value.

For the year ended December 31, 2013, we recognized a nominal realized gain of $3,208 and an unrealized gain of $0.2 million. For the year ended December 31, 2012, we recognized a gain of $0.4 million and an unrealized loss of $0.2 million.

Equity

In April 2010, we closed the issuance of 12,500,000 shares of common stock at $13.00 per share in our initial public offering and received net proceeds of $149.6 million, after deducting underwriters’ discounts and offering expenses.

In May 2010, pursuant to the underwriters’ exercise of their over-allotment option that we granted in connection with our initial public offering, we closed the issuance of 450,000 shares of common stock at $13.00 and received $5.2 million, after deducting underwriters’ discounts.

In November 2010, we closed on a follow-on public offering of 4,575,000 shares of common stock at $9.80 per share. After deducting underwriters’ discounts and paying offering expenses, the net proceeds were $41.8 million, and 510,204 shares were issued in a concurrent private placement to a member of the Lolli-Ghetti family for total proceeds of $5.0 million. On December 2, 2010, we closed the issuance of 686,250 shares of common stock at $9.80 per share and received $6.4 million, after deducting underwriters’ discounts, when the underwriters in our follow-on public offering fully exercised their over-allotment option.

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In May 2011, we closed on a follow-on public offering of 6,000,000 shares of common stock and also closed on the underwriters’ over-allotment option to purchase 900,000 additional common shares at an offering price of $10.50 per share. We received net proceeds of $68.5 million, after deducting underwriters’ discounts and offering expenses.

In December 2011, we closed on a follow-on public offering of 7,000,000 shares of common stock at an offering price of $5.50 per share. We received net proceeds of $36.5 million, after deducting underwriters’ discounts and offering expenses.

In April 2012, we closed on the sale of 4,000,000 shares of common stock in a registered direct placement of common shares at an offering price of $6.75 per share. We received net proceeds of $25.9 million, after deducting the placement agents’ discountdiscounts and offering expenses.

In December 2012, we closed on the sale of 21,639,774 shares of common stock in a registered direct placement of common shares at an offering price of $6.10 per share. We received net proceeds of $127.2 million, after deducting the placement agents’ discountdiscounts and offering expenses.

In February 2013, we closed on the sale 30,672,000 shares of common stock in a registered direct placement of common shares at an offering price of $7.50 per share. We received net proceeds of $222.1 million, after deducting placement agents’ discounts and offering expenses.


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In March 2013, we closed on the sale 29,012,000 shares of common stock in a registered direct placement of common shares at an offering price of $8.10 per share. We received net proceeds of $226.8 million, after deducting placement agents’ discounts and offering expenses.

In May 2013, we closed on the sale of 36,144,578 newly issued shares of common stock in a registered direct placement of common shares at an offering price of $8.30 per share. We received net proceeds of $289.2 million, after deducting placement agents’ discounts and offering expenses.

In August 2013, we closed on the sale of 20,000,000 newly issued shares of common stock in an underwritten offering of common shares at an offering price of $9.50 per share. In addition, the underwriters also fully exercised their over-allotment option to purchase 3,000,000 additional common shares at the offering price. We received aggregate net proceeds of $209.8 million after deducting underwriters’ discounts and offering expenses.

In November 2013, we issued 3,611,809 common shares to unaffiliated third parties in connection with our acquisition of four MR vessel newbuilding contracts.

In December 2013, we issued 3,523,271 common shares to unaffiliated third parties in connection with our acquisition of four MR vessel newbuilding contracts.

In May 2014, our shareholders approved an amendment to our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to increase our authorized common stock to 400,000,000 from 250,000,000. Accordingly, 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.

Capital Expenditures

Vessel acquisitions and disposals

During

2013 Activity

In January 2013, we entered intoreached an agreement with HMD for the construction of two MR product tankers for $32.5 million each.

In February 2013, we reached an agreement with HMD for the construction of four MR product tankers for $33.0 million each and six Handymax ice class-1A product tankers for $31.3 million each.

In February 2013, we reached an agreement with SPP for the construction of four MR product tankers for $32.5 million each.

In March 2013, we reached an agreement with HSHI for the construction of six LR2 product tankers for $50.5 million each.

In March 2013, we reached an agreement with DSME for the construction of two LR2 product tankers for $49.5 million each.

In April 2013, we reached an agreement with HMD for the construction of two Handymax ice class-1A vessels for $31.5 million each.

In April 2013, we reached an agreement with an unaffiliated third party for the purchase of four MR product tankers under construction at HMD for $36.5 million each.

In May 2013, we reached an agreement with HMD to construct four Handymax ice class-1A product tankers for $31.6 million each.

In May 2013, we reached an agreement with SPP to construct four MR product tankers for $33.0 million each.


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In May 2013, we reached agreements to construct 11 VLGCsfour LR2 product tankers for $50.5 million each, consisting of two at HSHI and in Novembertwo at DSME.

In July and August 2013 we closedreached an agreement to construct nine Very Large Gas Carriers ("VLGCs") for $75.6 million each with HSHI and DSME.

In August 2013, we reached an agreement with Dorian wherebyHMD to construct four product tankers consisting of two MR product tankers for $35.0 million each and two Handymax ice class-1A product tankers for $32.0 million each.

In October 2013, we reached an agreement with HSHI to construct two VLGCs for $75.0 million each.

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 30% of Dorian's outstanding shares.

In November 2013, we issued 3,611,809 shares in exchange for newly issued shares representing 30%four MR product tankers under construction in South Korea with certain unaffiliated third parties for an aggregate purchase price of Dorian’s pro-forma outstanding shares immediately$150.2 million. Under the purchase and sale agreement, we agreed that if our share price was not maintained at or above the issuance price for 20 days in the 180 day period following the transaction. As of the closing date, then we would issue additional shares or pay cash to increase the value of the transaction,consideration to the value received at the closing date. In May 2014, we paid $83.1$4.7 million, as described below.

In December 2013, we acquired contracts for the construction of four MR product tankers from unaffiliated third parties for a total purchase price of approximately $153.9 million. We paid $4.4 million in installment payments under the 11 VLGC newbuilding contracts. We currently owncash and issued 3,523,271 common shares, representing approximately 26% of Dorian’s outstanding shares.

the total purchase price, to affiliates of York Capital in 2013.


In December 2013, we reached agreements with DSME and HSHI for the construction of seven VLCCs for an aggregate purchase price of $662.2 million. In March 2014, we entered into an agreement to sell these contracts for cash. As part of these sales, we expect to record a gain on disposal of approximately $50.0 million in the first quarter of 2014.

We currently have contracts for the construction of 55 newbuilding product tankers with shipyards, including HMD, HSHI, SPP and DSME, consisting of (i) 14 MR tankers with HMD for an aggregate purchase price of $487.7 million, (ii) 15 MR product tankers with SPP for an aggregate purchase price of $515.7 million, (iii) 14 Handymax ice class-1A tankers with HMD for an aggregate purchase price of $440.5 million, (iv) eight LR2 product tankers with HSHI for an aggregate purchase price of $404.0 million and (v) four LR2 product tankers with DSME for an aggregate purchase price of $200.0 million. Of these vessels, 42 vessels are expected to be delivered to us throughout 2014 and13 in 2015.

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Our remaining commitments under all newbuilding vessel agreements as of the date of this report, including the above mentioned vessels are as follows*

 Q1 2014   190.9   million** 
 Q2 2014   367.6   million 
 Q3 2014   422.0   million 
 Q4 2014   292.1   million 
 Q1 2015   167.5   million 
 Q2 2015   168.2   million 
 Total  $1,608.3   million 

*These are estimates only and are subject to change as construction progresses.
**All first quarter 2014 installment payments have been paid, which include $63.5 million in aggregate for the delivery installment payments onSTI DuchessaandSTI Opera in January 2014 andSTI Texas City in March 2014.

During 2012, we sold three Handymax vessels,STI Conqueror,STI Matador andSTI Gladiator, and recorded a $4.5 million loss in connection with the sales of these vessels. The availability of the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility decreased by $31.0 million as a result of these sales. During 2012, we also completed the sales of two MR product tankers,STI Diamond andSTI Coral and recorded a $5.9 million loss in connection with the sales of these vessels. A portion of the proceeds from the sale ofSTI Coral was used to repay $16.1 million under our 2011 Credit Facility.STI Onyx, a newbuilding vessel which was delivered in September 2012, was substituted as collateral under our 2011 Credit Facility on our outstanding borrowings related toSTI Diamond.

In December 31, 2013, we designated four vesselsNoemi, Senatore, Venice and STI Spirit as held for sale in our consolidated financial statements; two 2004-built LR1 product tankers,Noemi andSenatore, a 2001-built Post-Panamax tanker,Venice, and a 2008-built LR2 product tanker,STI Spirit.sale. As part of this designation, we recorded a $21.2 million write-down to remeasure these vessels at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less estimated costs to sell.

Noemi, Senatore and STI Spirit were sold in 2014.


2014 Activity
In JanuaryMarch 2014, we agreedsold seven VLCCs under construction to sellan unrelated third party. As a result of the sale, we received net proceeds of $141.7 million in cash, and recorded a gain of $51.4 million. The book value of these assets at the time of sale was $90.3 million.

In March and April 2014, respectively, we sold Noemi and Senatorefor an aggregate selling pricenet proceeds of $44.0$42.5 million.Noemiwas sold in March 2014 andSenatore is expected to close in April 2014. As part of these sales, we repaid $22.7$22.5 million into our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility. Consequently, the availability of this facility was reduced by such amount and the quarterly reduction was reduced to $2.1 million from $3.1 million per quarter. We will also write-off a total of $0.2 million of deferred financing fees as part of this debt repayment.

Facility in March 2014.

In FebruaryApril 2014, we agreed to sellsold STI Spirit for $30.2net proceeds of $29.5 million. As part of this sale, we will repayrepaid all amounts due under the STI Spirit Credit Facility of $21.4 million. This

In May 2014, we paid additional cash consideration of $4.7 million to the counterparties of the previously noted transaction to acquire four MR product tankers in exchange for 3,611,809 shares based on subsequent changes to our share price.

In August 2014, we reached an agreement with an unrelated third party to purchase a MR product tanker that was then under construction, STI St. Charles. The purchase price of the vessel was $37.1 million and we took delivery of this vessel in September 2014.
In November 2014, we reached an agreement with an unrelated third party to purchase two LR2 product tankers under construction at DHSC for approximately $60.0 million each. These vessels, STI Rose and STI Alexis, were delivered in January and February 2015, respectively.

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In December 2014, we reached an agreement with Scorpio Bulkers, a related party, to purchase newbuilding contracts for four LR2 product tankers to be constructed at shipyards in South Korea and options to purchase two additional LR2 newbuilding contracts. The purchase price for each of the four LR2 newbuilding contracts was $51.0 million with scheduled vessel deliveries in the first three quarters of 2016. The purchase price for the two option contracts is fixed at $52.5 million for each contract with scheduled vessel deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2016. The options expire on May 31, 2015. We are working with the seller and the shipyards to novate the contracts to us. The independent members of our Board of Directors unanimously approved this transaction with Scorpio Bulkers.

In December 2014, we designated STI Heritage and STI Harmony as held for sale. As part of this designation, we recorded a $3.9 million write-down to remeasure these vessels at their fair value less estimated costs to sell. Their revised carrying amount of $59.0 million was then reclassified from ‘Vessels’ to ‘Vessels Held for Sale’ on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2014. In March 2015, we closed on the sale isof Venice for $13.0 million. Additionally, we agreed to sell STI Harmony and STI Heritage for an aggregate selling price of $61.5 million. The sales of these vessels are expected to close in April 2014.

Please see “—Liquidity2015.


Newbuilding program

As of March 30, 2015, we had a total of 14 newbuilding product tanker orders with HMD, SPP, HSHI, DSME, DHSC and Capital Resources—Long Term Debt ObligationsSSME which include six MR tankers and Credit Arrangements”eight LR2 tankers for an aggregate purchase price of $620.6 million, of which $137.2 million in cash has been paid and $16.3 million of common stock has been issued. Additionally, we were still party to the performance guarantees of the seven VLCCs sold in March 2014 under the related construction contracts with the shipyards. We are working with the buyer and the shipyards to novate the contracts to the buyers. Should the counterparty to this transaction fail to fulfill the obligations set forth under each construction contract, then the shipyards have legal recourse to seek payment from us to fulfill these obligations.


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The following table sets forth vessel deliveries under our Newbuilding Program during 2014 and through March 30, 2015:
Month
NameDeliveredType
1
STI DuchessaJanuary 2014MR
2
STI OperaJanuary 2014MR
3
STI Texas CityMarch 2014MR
4
STI MerauxApril 2014MR
5
STI San AntonioMay 2014MR
6
STI ChelseaMay 2014MR
7
STI LexingtonMay 2014MR
8
STI ComandanteMay 2014Handymax
9
STI BrixtonJune 2014Handymax
10
STI VenereJune 2014MR
11
STI VirtusJune 2014MR
12
STI PimlicoJuly 2014Handymax
13
STI PowaiJuly 2014MR
14
STI AquaJuly 2014MR
15
STI DamaJuly 2014MR
16
STI ElyseesJuly 2014LR2
17
STI HackneyAugust 2014Handymax
18
STI OliviaAugust 2014MR
19
STI MythosAugust 2014MR
20
STI ActonSeptember 2014Handymax
21
STI FulhamSeptember 2014Handymax
22
STI CamdenSeptember 2014Handymax
23
STI BeniciaSeptember 2014MR
24
STI ReginaSeptember 2014MR
25
STI St. CharlesSeptember 2014MR
26
STI ParkSeptember 2014LR2
27
STI MadisonSeptember 2014LR2
28
STI OrchardSeptember 2014LR2
29
STI BatterseaOctober 2014Handymax
30
STI WembleyOctober 2014Handymax
31
STI MayfairOctober 2014MR
32
STI YorkvilleOctober 2014MR
33
STI FinchleyNovember 2014Handymax
34
STI ClaphamNovember 2014Handymax
35
STI MilwaukeeNovember 2014MR
36
STI BatteryNovember 2014MR
37
STI SloaneNovember 2014LR2
38
STI BroadwayNovember 2014LR2
39
STI CondottiNovember 2014LR2
40
STI PoplarDecember 2014Handymax
41
STI SohoDecember 2014MR

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Month
NameDeliveredType
42
STI TribecaJanuary 2015MR
43
STI HammersmithJanuary 2015Handymax
44
STI RotherhitheJanuary 2015Handymax
45
STI RoseJanuary 2015LR2
46
STI GramercyJanuary 2015MR
47
STI VenetoJanuary 2015LR2
48
STI AlexisFebruary 2015LR2
49
STI BronxFebruary 2015MR
50
STI PontiacMarch 2015MR
51
STI ManhattanMarch 2015MR


Our remaining commitments under all newbuilding vessel agreements as of March 30, 2015, including the above mentioned vessels are as follows:*
 In millions of U.S. Dollars
  
Q1 2015 - installment payments made$167.2
 **
Q1 2015 - remaining installment payment for delivery of STI Winnie
30.3
  
Q2 2015258.9
  
Q3 201527.5
  
Q4 201524.8
  
Q1 201640.5
  
Q2 201626.0
  
Q3 201629.6
  
Q4 201629.6
  
Total$634.4
  
* These are estimates only and are subject to change as construction progresses.
** As of March 30, 2015, $167.2 million of installment payments have been paid, which includes $149.9 million in aggregate for the delivery installment payments on STI Gramercy and STI Veneto in January 2015, STI Bronx and STI Alexis in February 2015 and STI Pontiac and STI Manhattan in March 2015.

Drydock
During 2012, we drydocked two of our owned vessels, STI Heritage and STI Spirit, for an aggregated drydock cost of $2.9 million and a total of 38 off-hire days.
During 2013, no vessels were drydocked.
During 2014, Venice was drydocked for a discussion on the impact of these sales on the related credit facilities.

Drydock

During 2013, none of our vessels were in drydock.Venice is scheduled to be drydocked within the next 12 months for an estimated cost $0.8$1.3 million and an estimated 20 days of off-hire.

was off-hire for 26 days.

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. 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.


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Dividends

On April 15, 2013, our

The board of directors declared athe following quarterly cash dividend of $0.025 per share, which was paid on June 25,dividends in 2013, to all shareholders of record as of June 11, 2013.

On July 29, 2013, our board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.035 per share, which was paid on September 25, 2013 to all shareholders of record as of September 10, 2013. 

On October 28, 2013, our board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share, which was paid on December 18, 2013 to all shareholders of record as of December 3, 2013.

2014 and through March 30, 2015:
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DividendsDate
per sharePaid
$0.025June 25, 2013
$0.035September 25, 2013
$0.07December 18, 2013
$0.08March 26, 2014
$0.09June 12, 2014
$0.10September 10, 2014
$0.12December 12, 2014
$0.12March 30, 2015

On February 21,


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 declaredapproved a quarterly cash dividendnew stock buyback program with authorization to purchase up to $100 million of $0.08shares 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. As of December 31, 2014, the remaining authorization under this program was $75.2 million.

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, which was paid on(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 $360 million of Convertible Notes due 2019 in June 2014.
From January 1, 2015 through March 26, 2014 to all shareholders30, 2015, we acquired an aggregate of record746,639 of our common shares that are being held as treasury shares at an average price of $7.91 per share.

We had $69.3 million remaining under our stock buyback program as of March 11, 2014.

Share Buy-Back

On July 9, 2010, the board of directors authorized a share buyback program of $20.0 million.30, 2015. We expect to repurchase our commonthese shares in the open market, at the times and prices that we considerare considered to be appropriate. No shares were repurchased duringappropriate by us, but we are not obligated under the year ended December 31, 2013. terms of the program to repurchase any shares.


As of December 31, 20132014, we had 164,574,542 shares outstanding and December 31, 2012, 1,170,987as of March 30, 2015, we had 163,827,903 shares have been purchased underoutstanding. These shares provide the plan at an average price of $6.7793 per share including commissions. As of December 31, 2013, the remaining stock buyback authorization was $12.1 million.

holders with rights to dividends and voting rights.


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.”


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E. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of December 31, 2013,2014, 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, 2013:

  Less than 1 to 3 3 to 5 More than
In thousands of U.S. dollars 1 year years years 5 years
Bank loan(1) $12,121  $24,241  $79,371  $53,848 
Estimated interest payments(2)  7,634   13,606   7,511   1,288 
Interest rate swap derivative contracts(3)  691   190   —     —   
Bank loan - commitment fees(4)  11,433   2,855   —     —   
Time charter-in commitments(5)  96,103   17,854   —     —   
Technical management fees(6)  4,750   4,750   —     —   
Commercial management fees(7)  2,172   2,172   —     —   
Newbuilding installments (8)  1,367,044   813,649   —     —   
Total $1,501,948  $879,317  $86,882  $55,136 

2014:

 Less than 1 to 3 3 to 5 More than
In thousands of U.S. dollars1 year years years 5 years
Bank loans(1)
$122,633
 $263,172
 $462,852
 $360,535
Estimated interest payments on bank loans(2)
42,524
 93,222
 75,592
 19,250
Interest rate swap derivative contracts(3)
206
 
 
 
Bank loans - commitment fees(4)
3,139
 
 
 
Time charter-in commitments(5)
57,878
 2,169
 
 
Technical management fees(6)
20,250
 20,250
 
 
Commercial management fees(7)
8,888
 8,888
 
 
Newbuilding installments (8)
508,658
 125,718
 
 
Convertible notes(9)

 
 360,000
 
Convertible notes - estimated interest payments(10)
12,849
 17,100
 12,801
 
Senior unsecured notes(11)

 51,750
 
 53,750
Senior unsecured notes - estimated interest payments(12)
8,631
 14,199
 7,256
 1,330
Total$785,656
 $596,468
 $918,501
 $434,865
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(1)Represents principal payments due on our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility, 2011 Credit Facility, STI Spirit Credit Facility and Newbuilding Credit Facility based on our outstanding borrowings as of December 31, 2013. There were no outstanding borrowings under our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility, 2013 Credit Facility, KEXIM Credit Facility and K-Sure Credit Facility based on our outstanding borrowings as of December 31, 2013.2014.

(2)Represents estimated interest payments on our credit facilities:

·Therefacilities. These payments were no borrowings underestimated by taking into consideration (i) the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility, 2013 Credit Facility, KEXIM Credit Facilitymargin on each credit facility, (ii) the amount of interest that is fixed based on our interest rate swap agreements and K-Sure Credit Facility as(iii) the forward curve calculated from the term structure of December 31, 2013.

·For the 2011 Credit Facility, we used the weighted average of the 3-year and 4-year interest swap rates of 1.10% (asas published by the US Federal Reserve as of December 31, 2013) plus a margin of 3.25% which is the margin on the 2011 Credit Facility. We used the weighted average 3-year and 4-year interest swap rates to reflect the maturity date of this facility of May 3, 2017.2014.

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The forward curve was calculated as follows as of December 31, 2014:     
Year 10.44% 
Year 21.34% 
Year 32.09% 
Year 42.45% 
Year 52.63% 
Year 62.60%(1)
Year 72.87% 

·
(1)ForThe US Federal Reserve does not publish six year swap rates. As such, we interpolated the STI Spirit Credit Facility, we used the weightedyear six forward rate using an average of the 4-yearfive and 5-year interest swap rates of 1.44% (as published by theseven year US Federal Reserve as of December 31, 2013) plus a margin of 2.75%, which is the margin for the STI Spiritpublished swap rates.

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The margins on each credit facility that have amounts outstanding at December 31, 2014 are as follows:
FacilityMargin
2010 Revolving Credit Facility. We used the 4-year and 5-year swap rate to reflect the maturity date of this facility of March 17, 2018.Facility3.25%
2011 Credit Facility3.25%
Newbuilding Credit Facility2.70%
2013 Credit Facility3.50%
KEXIM3.25%
KEXIM Commercial Tranche3.25%(a)
KEXIM Notes1.70%
K-Sure2.25%
K-Sure Commercial Tranche3.25%(b)


(a) 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.
(b) 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, 2014 and taking into consideration the scheduled amortization of such facilities going forward until maturity.
·For the Newbuilding Credit Facility, we used the weighted average of the 5-year and 7-year interest swap rates of 2.13% (as published by the US Federal Reserve as of December 31, 2013) plus a margin of 2.70%, which is the margin for our Newbuilding Credit Facility. We used the weighted average of the 5-year and 7-year interest swap rates to reflect the maturity date of this facility of June 30, 2019.

(3)Represents estimated payments due under our interest rate swaps:

The three swaps relating to the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility with a total notional amount of $30.0 million carry an average fixed interest rate of 1.27% during the time period the swap is outstanding (January 1, 2015 through June 2, 2015). The payments due were estimated by offsetting the fixed payments against the estimated interest received using the forward swap curve at December 31, 2014 for each of the swaps. These swaps were repaid in March 2015.
The three swaps relating to the 2011 Credit Facility with a total notional amount of $15.0 million carry an average fixed interest rate of 1.30% during the time period the swap is outstanding (January 1, 2015 through June 30, 2015). The payments due were estimated by offsetting the fixed payments against the estimated interest received using the forward swap curve at December 31, 2014 for each of the swaps.
·The three swaps relating to the 2010 Credit Facility with a total notional amount of $51.0 million carry an average fixed interest rate of 1.27% during the time period the swap is outstanding (January 1, 2014 through June 2, 2015). The payments due were estimated by offsetting the fixed payments against the estimated interest received using the forward swap curve at December 31, 2013 for each of the swaps.

·The three swaps relating to the 2011 Credit Facility with a total notional amount of $15.0 million carry an average fixed interest rate of 1.30% during the time period the swap is outstanding (January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015). The payments due were estimated by offsetting the fixed payments against the estimated interest received using the forward swap curve at December 31, 2013 for each of the swaps.

(4)As of December 31, 2013,2014, a commitment fee equal to 40% of the applicable margin is payable on the unused daily portion of our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility, 2011 Credit Facility, 2013 Credit Facility and the commercial tranches of our KEXIM Credit Facility and K-Sure Credit Facility. The STI Spirit2010 Revolving Credit Facility, 2011 Credit Facility and Newbuilding Credit Facility were fully drawn as of December 31, 2013.2014.

(5)Represents amounts due under our time charter-in agreements as of December 31, 2013.2014.

(6)We pay our technical manager, SSM, $685 per day per owned vessel, which are the same fees that SSM charges to third parties.

(7)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 1.50% of 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 1.25% of gross revenue.

(8)Represents obligations under our agreements with HMD, SPP, HSHI, DSME, DHSC and DSMESSME for the construction of 6524 newbuilding vessels under our Newbuilding Program as of December 31, 2013.2014.

(9)Represents the principal due at maturity on our Convertible Notes as of December 31, 2014.
(10)Represents estimated 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.

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(11)Represents the principal due at maturity on our Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2020 and our Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2017 as of December 31, 2014.
(12)Represents estimated interest payments on our Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2020 and our Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2017 as of December 31, 2014. 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

Management

Set forth below are the names, ages and positions of our directors and executive officers. 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 termterms of office of each director is as follows: two will serve for a term expiringour Class I directors expire at the 20142017 annual meeting of shareholders, the shareholders, three will serve for a term expiringterms of our Class II directors expire at the 2015 annual meeting of shareholders, and three will serve for a term expiringthe terms of our Class III directors expire at the 2016 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.

In April 2013, we appointed Marianne Økland to our board of directors to serve as a Class III director. In May 2013, we appointed Jose Tarruella and Cameron Mackey to our board of directors to serve as a Class II and Class III director, respectively, in each case effective as of the same date.

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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 Age 
NameAgePosition
Emanuele A. Lauro 3536 Chairman, Class I Director, and Chief Executive Officer
Robert Bugbee 5354 President and Class II Director
Brian Lee 4748 Chief Financial Officer
Cameron Mackey 4546 Chief Operating Officer and Class III Director
Luca Forgione 3738 General Counsel
Sergio Gianfranchi 6970 Vice President, Vessel Operations
Anoushka Kachelo 3435 Secretary
Alexandre Albertini 3738 Class III Director
Ademaro Lanzara 7072 Class I Director
Donald C. Trauscht 7981 Class II Director
Marianne Økland 5152 Class III Director
Jose Tarruella 43 Class II Director


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Biographical information concerning the directors and executive officers listed above is set forth below.

Emanuele A. Lauro, Chairman Director and Chief Executive Officer

Emanuele A. Lauro, ourthe Company's founder, 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, Inc., 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 100200 vessels in 2013.2015. Over the course of the last several years, Mr. Lauro has founded and developed all of the Scorpio Group Tanker Pools in addition to several other ventures such as Scorpio Logistics, in 2007, which owns and operates specialized assets engaged in the transshipment of coaldry cargo commodities and invests in coastal transportation and port infrastructure developments in Asia and Scorship Navigation in 2005, which engaged in the identification, placement, and management of certain international shipping investments on behalf of retail investors in Europe.Africa since 2007. Mr. Lauro has a degree in international business from the European Business School, London.

Robert Bugbee, President and Director

Robert Bugbee has more than 25 years of experience in the shipping industry and has served as Presidenta Director and as a directorPresident since the closing of our initial public offering in April 2010. He has more than 25 years of experience in the shipping industry. Mr. Bugbee also co-founded and has serves as DirectorPresident and PresidentDirector of Scorpio Bulkers Inc. since 2013. Mr. Bugbee also serve as a director of Dorian since November 2013.Bulkers. He joined the Scorpio Group in February 2009 and has continued to serve there in a senior management.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 sold in 2007. While at OMI, Mr. Bugbee most recently served as President from January 2002 until the sale of the company, and he previouslybefore that served as Executive Vice President since January 2001, Chief Operating Officer since March 2000, and Senior Vice President of OMI from August 1995 to June 1998. Mr. Bugbee joined OMI in February 1993. Prior to this, he was employed by Gotaas-Larsen Shipping Corporation since 1984. During this time he took a two year sabbatical inbeginning 1987 for the M.I.B. ProgrammeProgram at the Norwegian School for Economics and Business administration in Bergen. He has a Fellowship from the International Shipbrokers Association and a B.A. (Honors) from London University.


Brian Lee, Chief Financial Officer

Brian Lee 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 Corporation from 2001 until the sale of the company in 2007. Mr. Lee has an M.B.A. from the University of Connecticut and has B.S. in Business Administration from the University at Buffalo, State University of New York.

Cameron Mackey, Chief Operating Officer and Director

Cameron Mackey has served as Chief Operating Officer since the closing of our initial public offering in April 2010 and as a directorDirector since May 2013. Mr. Mackey also serves as Chief Operating Officer of Scorpio Bulkers Inc.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 2007-2008.2007 to 2008. Prior to that, he was Senior Vice President of OMI Marine Services LLC from 2004-20072004 to 2007 and in Business Development at OMI Corporation from 2002-2004.2002 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.


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Luca Forgione, General Counsel

Luca Forgione has served as General Counsel since the closing of our initial public offering in April 2010 and as secretarySecretary until December 2, 2013. Mr. Forgione also serves as General Counsel of Scorpio Bulkers Inc.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, which is part of Constellation Energy Group Inc. then listed on the NYSE under “CEG,” 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).

Sergio Gianfranchi, Vice President, Vessel Operations

Sergio Gianfranchi has served as Vice President of Vessel Operations since the closing of our initial public offering in April 2010. Mr. Gianfranchi also serves as Vice President of Vessel Operations of Scorpio Bulkers Inc. since September 19, 2013.Bulkers. He served as Operations Manager of our technical manager, SSM, at its headquarters in Monaco from 2002 to 2004. He has been instrumental in launching and operating the Scorpio Group Pools, during the last six years, and was employed as the Fleet Manager of SCM, the Scorpio Group affiliate that manages the commercial operations of approximately 50over 100 vessels grouped in the three Scorpio Group Pools, from 2007 to 2009.Pools. Mr. Gianfranchi is currently employed as the Pool Fleet Manager of SCM. From 1999 to 2001, Mr. Gianfranchi served as the on-site owner’s representative of the Scorpio Group affiliates named Doria Shipping, Tristan Shipping, Milan Shipping and Roma Shipping, to survey the construction of their Panamax and Post-Panamax newbuilding tankers being built at the 3Maj Shipyard in Rijeka, Croatia. When Mr. Gianfranchi joined SSM in 1989, he began as vessel master of its OBOs (multipurpose vessels that carry ore, heavy drybulk and oil). Upon obtaining his Master Mariner License in 1972, he served until 1989 as a vessel master with prominent Italian shipping companies, including NAI which is the largest private Italian shipping company and owned by the Lolli-Ghetti family, and Almare, initially a subsidiary of NAI but later controlled by Finmare, the Italian state shipping financial holding company. In this position he served mostly on OBOs, tankers and drybulk carriers. He graduated from La Spezia Nautical Institute in Italy in 1963.

Anoushka Kachelo, Secretary

Anoushka Kachelo 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. SheMrs. 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.).

Alexandre Albertini, Director

Alexandre Albertini has served on our board of directors since the closing of our initial public offering in April 2010. Mr. Albertini has more than 11 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 Managing Director there since 2009, working in fields related to crew and human resources, insurance, legal, financial, technical, commercial, and information technology. He is a director of eight drybulk ship owning companies and serves as President of Ant. Topic srl, a vessel and crewing agent based in Italy. The aggregate valuation of the drybulk shipping companies for which Mr. Albertini serves as a Secretary or director is approximately $300 million. In 2008, Mr. Albertini was elected as a member of the Executive Committee of InterManager. He is a founding member of the Chamber of Shipping of Monaco and has served as its Secretary General since 2006. Mr. Albertini also holds various board positions in several other local business and associations.


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Ademaro Lanzara, Director

Ademaro Lanzara has served on our board of directors since the closing of our initial public offering in April 2010. Mr. Lanzara has served as Chairman of BPV Finance (International) Plc Dublin, a subsidiary of Banca Popolare di Vicenza, Italy, since 2008. He has also served as the deputy Chairman and Chairman of the Audit Committee of Cattolica Life Inc. Dublin since 2011, Chairman of BPVI Fondi Sgr SpA, Milano from April 2012 until November 2013 and Chairman of NEM Sgr SpA Vicenza since 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.

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Donald C. Trauscht, Director

Donald C. Trauscht has served on our board of directors since the closing of our initial public offering in April 2010. Mr. Trauscht has served as the Chairman of BW Capital Corporation, a private investment company, since 1996. From 1967 to 1995, Mr. Trauscht held a number of positions at Borg-Warner Corporation, including Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. While at Borg Warner, Mr. Trauscht supervised an annual capital budget of $250 million and was responsible for risk assessment decisions involving the company’s investments. He has participated in acquisitions, divestments, financings, public offerings and other transactions whose combined value is over $30 billion. Mr. Trauscht is a director of Esco Technologies Inc., Hydac International Corporation and Bourns Inc., and Eyes For Learning LLC. He formerly served as a director of Baker Hughes Inc., Cordant Technologies Inc., Blue Bird Corporation, Imo Industries Inc., Mannesmann Capital Corporation, Wynn International Inc., Recon Optical Inc., Global Motorsport Group Inc., OMI Corporation, IES Corporation, and NSK-Warner Ltd. and Eyes for Learning LLC. He has served as the Chairman, Lead Director, and Audit Committee, Compensation Committee, and Governance Committee Chairman at numerous public and private companies.

Marianne Økland, Director

Marianne Økland 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 Islandsbanki (Iceland) and IDFC (India). Previously, she was a non-executive director at NLB (Slovenia).  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 1990 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 has served on our board since May 2013. Ms.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 acts 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.


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B. Compensation

We paid an aggregate compensation of $31.0 million, $15.7 million $6.3 million and $6.1$6.3 million to our senior executive officers in 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011,2012, respectively. Executive management remuneration was as follows during these periods:

  For the period ended December 31,
In thousands of US dollars 2013 2012 2011
Short-term employee benefits (salaries) $5,433  $2,896  $2,875 
Share-based compensation (1)  10,274   3,368   3,189 
Total $15,707  $6,264  $6,064 

 For the period ended December 31,
In thousands of US dollars2014 2013 2012
Short-term employee benefits (salaries)$7,454
 $5,433
 $2,896
Share-based compensation (1)
23,553
 10,274
 3,368
Total$31,007
 $15,707
 $6,264

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Represents the amortization of restricted stock issued under our equity incentive plans. See Note 12 in the14 to our consolidated financial statements 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 $20,000$25,000 for each committee for which a director serves as Chairman, per year, plus an additional fee of $20,000$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, 20132014 and 2012,2013, we paid an aggregate compensation of $0.8 million and $0.4$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.”

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

We have

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 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 reserved a total of 1,148,916 common shares for issuance under the plan, subject to adjustment for changes in capitalization as provided in the plan and it is not expected that any additional common shares will be reserved for issuance under our equity incentive plan prior to the third anniversary of the closing of our initial public offering.plan. The plan is administered by our compensation committee. We issued a total of 559,458 restricted shares under the plan to our executive officers in the second quarter of 2010 which vest in three equal installments on the third, fourth and fifth anniversaries, respectively, of the closing date of the initial public offering, which was April 6, 2010. In the second quarter of 2010, we also issued 9,000 restricted shares to our independent directors, which vested on April 6, 2011. We issued a total of 281,000 restricted shares under the plan to our executive officers in the first quarter of 2011 which vest ratably in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries, respectively, of the grant date, which was January 31, 2011. In the first quarter of 2011, we also issued 9,000 restricted shares to our independent directors, which vested on January 31, 2012. In the first quarter of 2012, we issued a total of 281,000 restricted shares under the plan to our executive officers, which vest ratably in three equal installments on the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date, which was January 31, 2012. In the first quarter of 2012, we also issued 9,000 restricted shares to our independent directors, which vested on January 31, 2013. There are no shares remaining available for issuance under the 2010 Plan.

Under the terms of the plan, stock options and stock appreciation rights granted under the 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 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 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 plan will expire ten years from the date the plan is adopted.

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2013 Equity Incentive Plan

In April 2013, we adopted an equity incentive plan, 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 plan.

Under the terms of the plan, stock options and stock appreciation rights granted under the 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 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 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 plan will expire ten years from the date the plan is adopted.

In March 2014, we amended the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan to clarify that the plan administrator has the ability to redeem restricted stock for fair market value (as defined in the plan) at the vesting date at its discretion.
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 vest 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 vestvested on March 10, 2014, (ii) one-third of the shares vestvested on March 10, 2015, and (iii) one-third of the shares vest on March 10, 2016.

In October 2013, we amended the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of common shares eligible for issuance to 11,376,044. All other terms of the plan remained unchanged.


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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 vest 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 vestvested on October 11, 2014 and (ii) one-half of the shares vest 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 vest 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 vestvested on February 21, 2015, (ii) one-third of the shares vest on February 21, 2016, and (iii) one-third of the shares vest 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 vest 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 September 2014, we reserved an additional 1,088,131 common shares, par value $0.01 per share, for issuance pursuant to the plan. All other terms of the plan remained unchanged.
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 will vest on November 18, 2015. Compensation expense is recognized ratably over the vesting periods for each tranche using the straight-line method.

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As of March 2014, we amended the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan to clarify that the plan administrator has the ability to redeem restricted stock30, 2015, 102,001 shares remain eligible for fair market value (as defined in the plan) at the vesting date at its discretion.

issuance under this plan.


Employment Agreements

In April 2010, we entered into employment agreements with each of our executives. These employment agreements remain in effect until terminated in accordance with their terms upon not less than 24 months prior written notice. 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 up to 150% of the executive’s base salary and such employee 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.


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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 New York Stock ExchangeNYSE and the rules and regulations of the SEC. Our board of directors has an Audit Committee, a Nominating Committee, a Compensation Committee and an Environmentala Regulatory and Compliance Committee, each of which is comprised of certain of our independent directors, who are Messrs. Alexandre Albertini, Ademaro Lanzara, Donald Trauscht,Marianne Økland, and Jose Tarruella.The Audit Committee, among other things, reviews our external financial reporting, engageengages our external auditors and overseeoversees 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 EnvironmentalRegulatory and Compliance Committee oversees our operations to minimize the environmental impact by constant monitoring and measuring progresses of our vessels. Our shareholders may also nominate directors in accordance with procedures set forth in our bylaws.

D. Employees

As of December 31, 2013,2014, we had ten14 employees. SSM and SCM were responsible for our commercial and technical management.

E. Share ownership

Ownership

The following table sets forth information regarding the share ownership of our common stock as of the date of this annual report by our directors and 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 No. of Shares % Owned
Emanuele A. Lauro (1)  3,435,101   1.71%
Robert Bugbee (2)  3,342,914   1.66%
Cameron Mackey (3)  2,168,489   1.08%
All other officers and directors individually  *   * 

Name No. of Shares 
% Owned (5)
Emanuele A. Lauro (1)
 3,715,101
 2.27%
Robert Bugbee (2)
 3,622,914
 2.21%
Cameron Mackey (3)
 2,353,489
 1.44%
Brian M. Lee (4)
 1,713,142
 1.05%
All other officers and directors individually *
 *
(1)Includes 2,880,9013,073,428 shares of restricted stock from the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan and the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan.
(2)Includes 2,880,9013,073,428 shares of restricted stock from the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan and the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan.
(3)Includes 1,929,3142,076,445 shares of restricted stock from the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan and the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan.

(4)Includes 1,559,574 shares of restricted stock from the 2010 Equity Incentive Plan and the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan.
(5)Based on 163,827,903 common shares outstanding as of March 30, 2015.

* The remaining 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 the date of this annual report.

Name No. of Shares % Owned
Wellington Management Company, LLP (1)  14,142,229   7.1%
Galahad Securities Limited (2)  11,170,568   5.7%
York Capital Management Global Advisors, LLC (3)  10,416,752   5.2%
Kensico Capital Management Corporation, Michael Lowenstein and Thomas J. Coleman (4)  10,116,500   5.1%

(1)  This information is derived from Schedule 13G/A filed with the SEC on February 14, 2014.
(2)  This information is derived from Schedule 13G/A filed with the SEC on February 14, 2014.
(3)  This information is derived from Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on February 14, 2014.
(4)  This information is derived from Schedule 13G/A filed with the SEC on February 14, 2014.

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Name No. of Shares 
% Owned (4)
Wellington Management Group LLP*
 15,947,162
(1) 
9.8%
York Capital Management Global Advisors, LLC*
 15,148,603
(2) 
9.3%
FMR LLC*
 12,407,317
(3) 
6.9%

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(1) This information is derived from Schedule 13G/A filed with the SEC on February 12, 2015.
(2) This information is derived from Schedule 13G/A filed with the SEC on February 17, 2015.
(3) This information is derived from Schedule 13G filed with the SEC on February 13, 2015.
(4) Based on 163,827,903 common shares outstanding as of March 30, 2015.
*Includes certain funds managed thereby.

B. Related Party Transactions

Management of Our Fleet

Commercial and Technical Management

Our vessels are commercially managed by Scorpio Commercial Management S.A.M., or SCM and technically managed by Scorpio Ship Management S.A.M., or SSM pursuant to a Master Agreement (which may be terminated upon a two year notice). 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 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 in the Pools, SCM, the pool manager, charges fees of $300 per vessel per day with respect to our Panamax/LR1 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 Panamax, LR1 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 which is the same fee that SSM charges to third parties.

Administrative Services Agreement

We have an Administrative Services Agreement with Scorpio Services Holding Limited, or 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. Liberty Holding Company Ltd., or Liberty, a company affiliated with us, acted as our Administrator until March 13, 2012 when the Administrative Services Agreement was novated to SSH. The effective date of the novation was November 9, 2009, the date that we first entered into the agreement with Liberty. We reimburse our current Administrator for the reasonable direct or indirect expenses it incurs in providing us with the administrative services described above. Our Administrator also arranges vessel sales and purchases for us. The services provided to us by our Administrator may be sub-contracted to other entities within the Scorpio Group.

We also pay our Administrator a fee for arranging vessel purchases and sales for us, equal to 1% of the gross purchase or sale price, payable upon the consummation of any such purchase or sale. For the year ended December 31, 20132014, we paid our Administrator $9.1SSH $26.1 million in aggregate for arranging vessel sales and purchases, which consisted of $2.5$11.7 million related to the purchase and delivery of seven33 newbuilding vessels, in 2013 and $6.6$14.0 million onrelating to the purchase and subsequent sale of our VLGC businessseven VLCCs under construction, and $0.4 million relating to Dorian in November 2013. the sales of Noemi and Senatore. We believe this 1% fee on purchases and sales is customary in the tanker industry.

Further, pursuant to our 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 administrative services agreement,Administrative Services Agreement, whose effective commencement began in December 2009, and can be terminated upon two years notice.


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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. 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, Scorpio MR Pool and the Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool.

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., or SPTP, the Scorpio MR Pool is administered by Scorpio MR Pool Ltd, or SMRP and the Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool is administered by Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Ltd., or SHTP. Our founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer is a member of the Lolli-Ghetti family which owns all issued and outstanding stock of SLR2P, SPTP, SMRP and SHTP. Taking into account the recommendations of a pool committee and a technical committee, each of which is comprised of representatives of each pool participant, SLR2P, SPTP, SMRP and SHTP set the respective pool policies and issues 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 each vessel is available.

Our Relationship with the Scorpio Group and its Affiliates

We were incorporated in the Republic of Thethe Marshall Islands on July 1, 2009 by Simon Financial Limited, or Simon, which is owned by the Lolli-Ghetti family and manages their shipping interests.family. On October 1, 2009, (i) Simon, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Liberty Holding Company Ltd., or Liberty transferred three operating subsidiary companies to us that owned the vessels in our initial fleet consisting of theVenice,Senatore andNoemi; (ii) Liberty became a wholly-owned subsidiary and operating vehicle of Simon; (iii) Scorpio Owning Holding Ltd. became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty; and (iv) we became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Scorpio Owning Holding Ltd. Liberty’s operations include chartered-in vessels, and interests in joint ventures and investments. Further, pursuant to our administrative services agreement, our Administrator, on behalf of itself and other members of the Scorpio Group andhas agreed that it will preclude itself fromnot directly owningown product or crude tankers ranging in size from 35,000 dwt to 200,000 dwt.

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. TheOur three non-independent directors, Emanuele Lauro, Robert Bugbee and Cameron Mackey serve in senior management positions within the Scorpio Group, a member of which is also our Administrator, and is an affiliate of the Scorpio Group.

Administrator.

The Scorpio Group is owned and controlled by the Lolli-Ghetti family, of which Mr. Lauro is a member. Mr. Lauro is considered to be the acting Chief Executive Officer and Mr. Bugbee is considered to be the acting President of the Scorpio Group. Mr. Lauro is employed by Scorpio Commercial Management and Mr. Bugbee is employed by Scorpio USA LLC, and both entities are affiliates within the Scorpio Group. Mr. Lauro, Mr. Bugbee and other senior management have a minority equity interest in Scorpio Services Holding Limited. In addition, certain of our executive officers also serve as members of the management team of Scorpio Bulkers. We are not affiliated with any other entities in the shipping industry other than those that are members of the Scorpio Group.

SCM, SSM and SSH our commercial manager, technical manager and administrator, respectively, are affiliates of the Scorpio Group. For information regarding the details regarding our relationship with SCM, SSM and SSH, please see “– Management of our Fleet.”


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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 profitincome or loss and balance sheet are as follows:

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  For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of US dollars 2013 2012 2011
Pool revenue(1)            
 Scorpio MR Pool Limited $89,597  $9,558  $—   
 Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Limited  36,199   31,280   32,238 
 Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool Limited  36,018   26,884   22,594 
 Scorpio LR2 Pool Limited  28,203   4,540   5,195 
 Scorpio Aframax Tanker Pool Limited  —     —     170 
Time charter revenue(2)            
 King Dustin  —     —     8,507 
Vessel operating costs(3)  (3,703)  (2,280)  (2,203)
Commissions(4)  (218)  (532)  (270)
Administrative expenses(5)  (1,944)  (1,862)  (1,937)

  For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of US dollars 2014 2013 2012
Pool revenue(1)
    
  
Scorpio MR Pool Limited $112,826
 $89,597
 $9,558
Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Limited 54,052
 36,199
 31,280
Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool Limited 46,925
 36,018
 26,884
Scorpio LR2 Pool Limited 67,054
 28,203
 4,540
Vessel operating costs(2)
 (7,947) (3,703) (2,280)
Commissions(3)
 (771) (218) (532)
Administrative expenses(4)
 (4,823) (1,944) (1,862)
(1)These transactions relate to revenue earned in the Scorpio LR2, Scorpio Panamax, Scorpio MR, Scorpio Aframax and Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pools (the Pools), which are owned by Scorpio LR2 Pool Limited, Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool Limited, Scorpio MR Pool Limited Scorpio Aframax Tanker Pool Limited and Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Limited, respectively. The Pools are related party affiliates.
(2)The revenue earned was forNoemi’s time charter with King Dustin (which is 50% jointly controlled by a related party affiliate).
(3)(2)These transactions represent technical management fees charged by SSM, a related party affiliate, which are included in the vessel operating costs in the consolidated statement of income or loss. We believe our technical management fees for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 2012 and 20112012 were at 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. In June 2013, this fee was increased to $685 per vessel per day from $548 per vessel per day (2012 and 2011: $548 per vessel per day) for technical management.
(4)
(3)These transactions represent the expense due to SCM for commissions related to the commercial management services provided by SCM under the Commercial Management Agreement (see description below). Each vessel pays a commission of 1.25% of their gross revenue when not in the Pools.  When our vessels are in the Pools, SCM, the pool manager, charges fees of $300 per vessel per day with respect to our Panamax/LR1 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, and they are and were included in voyage expenses in the consolidated statement of income or loss.
(5)
(4)We have an Administrative Services Agreement with Scorpio Services Holding Limited, or 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 it incurs in providing us with the administrative services described above. 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.

Our Commercial Management Agreement with SCM includes a daily flat fee charged payable to SCM for the vessels that are not in one of the pools managed by SCM. The flat fee is $250 per day for Panamaxes/LR1 and LR2 vessels and $300 per day for Handymax and MR vessels.

·The expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 of $1.9 million included the flat fee of $0.3 million charged by SCM and administrative fees of $1.6 million charged by SSH and were included in voyage expenses and general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income or loss.
·The expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 of $1.9 million included the flat fee of $0.7 charged by SCM, and administrative fees of $1.2 million charged by SSH and were both included in voyage expenses and general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income or loss.
·The expense for the year ended December 31, 2011 of $1.9 million included the flat fee of $0.3 charged by SCM, and administrative fees of $1.7 million charged by SSH and were both included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income or loss.
(6)The Administrative Services Agreement with SSH includes 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. 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, 2013, we paid SSH an aggregate fee of $9.1 million, which consisted of $2.5 million related to the purchase and delivery of seven newbuilding vessels in 2013 and $6.6 million on the purchase and subsequent sale of our VLGC business to Dorian. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we paid SSH an aggregate fee of $2.4 million, which consisted of $0.5 million on the sales of three Handymax vessels and $1.9 million on the purchase and delivery of our first five newbuilding vessels. In the year ended December 31, 2011, we paid SSH an aggregate fee of $0.7 million in May 2011 for the purchase of two MRs.

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The expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 of $4.8 million included (i) the flat fee of $1.3 million charged by SCM, which was included in voyage expenses on the consolidated statement of income or loss (ii) administrative fees of $3.1 million charged by SSH which was included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income or loss (iii) restricted stock amortization of $0.3 million, which relates to the issuance of an aggregate of 218,000 shares of restricted stock to SSH employees for no cash consideration in May 2014 (see Note 14 to our consolidated financial statements, included herein, for further description of these issuances and their vesting conditions) and (iv) reimbursement expenses of $0.1 million that were included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income or loss.

The expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 of $1.9 million included the flat fee of $0.3 million charged by SCM and administrative fees of $1.6 million charged by SSH and were included in voyage expenses and general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income or loss.

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The expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 of $1.9 million included the flat fee of $0.7 charged by SCM, and administrative fees of $1.2 million charged by SSH and were both included in voyage expenses and general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income or loss.

In December 2014, we reached an agreement with Scorpio Bulkers Inc. or Scorpio Bulkers, a related party to purchase newbuilding contracts for four LR2 product tankers to be constructed at shipyards in South Korea and options to purchase two additional LR2 newbuilding contracts. The purchase price for each of the four LR2 newbuilding contracts was $51.0 million with scheduled vessel deliveries in the first three quarters of 2016. The purchase price for the two option contracts is fixed at $52.5 million for each contract with scheduled vessel deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2016. The options expire on May 31, 2015. We are working with the seller and the shipyards to novate the contracts to us.

The independent members of the Company's Board of Directors unanimously approved the transaction with Scorpio Bulkers described in the preceding paragraph.


We had the following balances with related parties, which have been included in the consolidated balance sheets:

  As of December 31,
In thousands of US dollars 2013 2012
Assets:        
Accounts receivable (due from the Pools) $68,512  $33,271 
Accounts receivable (SCM)  8   —   
         
Liabilities:        
Accounts payable (owed to the Pools)  95   59 
Accounts payable (SSM)  1   70 
Accounts payable (SCM)  —     146 

 As of December 31,
In thousands of US dollars2014 2013
Assets:   
Accounts receivable (due from the Pools)$74,125
 $68,512
Accounts receivable (SSM)121
 
Accounts receivable (SCM)1
 8
Liabilities:   
Accounts payable (owed to the Pools)$3,894
 $95
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (SSM)276
 1
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (SCM)774
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (SSH) (1)
3,160
 
Deposit from Scorpio Bulkers (2)
31,277
 
(1) Commissions payable to SSH relating to the deliveries of STI Sloane, STI Broadway, STI Finchley, STI Condotti, STI Battery, STIClapham, STI Poplar and STI Soho.

(2) In December 2014, we agreed to buy four LR2 tankers from Scorpio Bulkers and received an option to purchase two additional LR2 tankers. Pursuant to this agreement, we received $31.3 million as a security deposit for the scheduled installments on these vessels that are expected to occur prior to the closing date of the sale. This amount will be reimbursed to Scorpio Bulkers upon closing.

The Administrative Services Agreement with SSH includes 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. 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, 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 newbuilding vessels, $14.0 million relating to the purchase and sale of our seven VLCCs under construction and $0.4 million relating to the sales of Noemi and Senatore.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, we paid SSH an aggregate fee of $9.1 million, which consisted of $2.5 million related to the purchase and delivery of seven newbuilding vessels in 2013 and $6.6 million on the purchase and subsequent sale of our VLGC business to Dorian.
During the year ended December 31, 2012, we paid SSH an aggregate fee of $2.4 million, which consisted of $0.5 million on the sales of three Handymax vessels and $1.9 million on the purchase and delivery of our first five newbuilding vessels.

In 2011, we also entered into an agreement to reimburse costs to SSM as part of its supervision agreement for newbuilding vessels. $0.02 million, $0.2 million and $0.1 million were charged under this agreement during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. No amounts were charged under this agreement during the year ended December 31, 2011.


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C. INTERESTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL

Not applicable.


ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information

See “Item 18. Financial Statements.”

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 our earnings, financial condition, cash requirements and availability, fleet renewal and expansion, restrictions in the loan agreements, the provisions of Marshall Islands law affecting the payment of dividends and other factors.

In addition, since we are a holding company with no material assets other than the shares of our subsidiaries through which we conduct our operations, our ability to pay dividends will depend on our subsidiaries’ distributing to us their earnings and cash flow.

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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 yearyears ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, we paid aggregate dividends to our shareholders in the amount of $70.5 million and $24.4 million.million, respectively. We have paid the following dividends per share in respect of the periods set forth below:

   
Payment Date Amount per Share
June 25, 2013 $0.025 
September 25, 2013 $0.035 
December 18, 2013 $0.070 
March 26, 2014 $0.080 

Payment DateAmount per Share
June 25, 2013$0.025
September 25, 20130.035
December 18, 20130.07
March 26, 20140.08
June 12, 20140.09
September 10, 20140.10
December 12, 20140.12
March 30, 20150.12
B. Significant Changes.

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 22-Subsequent24-Subsequent Events to our consolidated financial statements included herein.


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ITEM 9. OFFER AND THE LISTING

A. Offer and Listing Details.

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 High Low
December 31, 2010* $$13.01  $$9.50 
December 31, 2011  12.18   4.28 
December 31, 2012  7.50   4.93 
December 31, 2013  12.48   6.92 
* For the period beginning March 31, 2010        

     
For the Quarter Ended: High Low
March 31, 2012  7.50   4.93 
June 30, 2012  7.50   5.14 
September 30, 2012  6.88   5.14 
December 31, 2012  7.14   5.19 
March 31, 2013  8.94   6.92 
June 30, 2013  9.60   7.55 
September 30, 2013  10.51   8.87 
December 31, 2013  12.48   9.37 
March 31, 2014 (through and including March 28, 2014)  11.91   9.00 

     
Most Recent Six Months: High Low
September 2013 $10.28  $9.38 
October 2013  12.03   9.37 
November 2013  12.48   11.26 
December 2013  12.17   10.62 
January 2014  11.91   9.87 
February 2014  10.29   9.00 
March 2014 (through and including March 28, 2014)  10.69   9.47 

For the Year Ended: High Low
December 31, 2010* $13.01
 $9.50
December 31, 2011 12.18
 4.28
December 31, 2012 7.50
 4.93
December 31, 2013 12.48
 6.92
December 31, 2014 11.91
 6.48
* For the period beginning March 31, 2010  
  
For the Quarter Ended: High Low
March 31, 2013 $8.94
 $6.92
June 30, 2013 9.60
 7.55
September 30, 2013 10.51
 8.87
December 31, 2013 12.48
 9.37
March 31, 2014 11.91
 9.01
June 30, 2014 10.21
 9.99
September 30, 2014 10.19
 8.21
December 31, 2014 9.09
 6.48
March 31, 2015 (through and including March 30, 2015) 9.64
 7.64
Most Recent Six Months: High Low
September 2014 $9.64
 $8.21
October 2014 9.04
 6.48
November 2014 9.09
 8.17
December 2014 8.98
 7.83
January 2015 9.64
 7.64
February 2015 8.86
 7.65
March 2015 (through and including March 30, 2015) 9.58
 8.39
B. Plan of Distribution

Not applicable

C. Markets.

The information set forth above, includingMarkets

Our common shares are listed for trading on the tabular information,NYSE under the heading “Offeringsymbol “STNG.” In addition, our Senior Notes Due 2020 are listed for trading on the NYSE under the symbol “SBNA” and Listing Details” in incorporated herein.

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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.


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F. Expenses of the Issue

Not applicable.

ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A. Share capital.

Capital

Not applicable.

B. Memorandum and Articles of Association.

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. The information contained in these exhibits is incorporated by reference herein.

In May 2014, our shareholders approved an amendment to our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to increase our authorized common stock to 400,000,000 from 250,000,000. Accordingly, 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.
Information regarding the rights, preferences and restrictions attaching to each class of our shares of common stock is described in the section entitled “Description of Capital Stock” in the accompanying prospectus to our Registration Statement on Form F-3 (Registration No. 333-186815) with an effective date of February 25, 2013, provided that since the date of such Registration Statement, our total issued and outstanding common shares has increased to 200,947,547163,827,903 as of the date of this annual report.

report and our total authorized share capital has been increased as set forth above.

C. Material contracts.

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 Facilities”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.

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

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 United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, or 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.


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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.

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 Thethe Marshall Islands, the jurisdiction where we and our ship-owning subsidiaries are incorporated, has been officially recognized by the United States Internal Revenue Service, or 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 20132014 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 New York Stock Exchange, or the NYSE.


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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.

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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 it 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 United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or 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.

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 20132014 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 Inin 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.


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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.

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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 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.

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.


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Dividends paid on our common shares to a United States Holder who is an individual, trust or estate (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.

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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 94 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.

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.

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.


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Based on our current operations and future projections, we do not believe that we have been, are, nor do we expect to become, a passive foreign investment company 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 passive foreign investment company, 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 ending on or after December 31, 2013,, a United States Holder wouldwill 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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Pursuant to recently enacted legislation, individuals

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.

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F. Dividends and paying agents.

Paying Agents

Not applicable.

G. Statement by experts.

Experts

Not applicable.

H. Documents on display.

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 CommissionSEC at 100 F Street, N.E. Washington, D.C. 20549, or from the SEC’sits websitehttp://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.


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Shareholders may also 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.

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. We haveentered into six interest rate swaps which we entered into in August 2011 and which went into effect on July 1, 2012 for an aggregate notional amount of $75.0 million, which was reduced to $66.0 million in September 2012 and further reduced to $45.0 million in March 2014. See Note 10 of the consolidated financial statements for further information. The fair market value of our interest rate swaps was a liability of $0.9$0.2 million and $1.4$0.9 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and 2012, respectively.

In March 2015, we terminated three of the interest rate swaps relating to our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility. As a result of this transaction, we will record a write-off of $0.1 million in the first quarter of 2015. As of the date of this report, we have three interest rate swaps with an aggregate notional value of $15.0 million relating to our 2011 Credit Facility.

Based on the floating rate debt at December 31, 2013,2014, a one-percentage point increase in the floating interest rate would increase interest expense by $1.6$11.7 million per year. The following table presents the due dates for the principal payments on our fixed and floating rate debt:

  As of December 31,
    2015- 2017-  
In thousands of U.S. dollars 2014 2016 2018 Thereafter
Principal payments floating rate debt (unhedged) $7,169  $21,619  $79,371  $53,848 
Principal payments fixed rate debt (hedged)  4,952   2,623   —     —   
Total principal payments on outstanding debt $12,121  $24,242  $79,371  $53,848 

  As of December 31,
         
In thousands of U.S. dollars 2015 2016 -2017 2018-2019 Thereafter
Principal payments floating rate debt $90,547
 $263,172
 $462,852
 $360,535
Principal payments fixed rate debt 32,086
 51,750
 360,000
 53,750
Total principal payments on outstanding debt $122,633
 $314,922
 $822,852
 $414,285

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 do not have any 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 / (loss) by $14.1$20.2 million and $7.2and $14.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, and 2012, 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.

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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.


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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.

PART II

ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES

None.

ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Not applicable.

ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

A. Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (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 RuleRules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15e under the Securities Act of 1934)) as of December 31, 2013.2014. 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, 20132014 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.


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B. Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

Reporting

In accordance with Rule 13a-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act, of 1934, the management of Scorpio Tankers Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”)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, 20132014 based on the provisions of Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, (“COSO”)or COSO, in 1992.2013. Based on our assessment, management determined that the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 20132014 based on the criteria in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by COSO (1992)(2013).

The Company’s internal control over financial reporting, at December 31, 2013,2014, 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“Item 18. Financial Statements.

C. Attestation Report of the Registered Public Accounting Firm.

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.

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 officers, directors and employees, which complies with applicable guidelines issued by the SEC. Our code of ethics is filed as an exhibit to thisour annual report filed on March 31, 2014 on form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2013 and can be found on our website at www.scorpiotankers.com. We will also provide a hard copy of our code of ethics free of charge upon written request to Scorpio Tankers Inc., 9 Boulevard Charles III, Monaco, 98000.

ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES

A. Audit Fees

Our principal accountant for fiscal yearyears ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 was PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit (Marseille, France) and the audit fee for that periodthose periods was $428,000. Our$497,000 and $428,000, respectively.
During 2014, our principal accountant, for fiscal years ended December 31, 2012PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit, provided services related to the issuance of our Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2020, Convertible Notes and 2011 was Deloitte LLP (London, United Kingdom),Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2017 that were completed in May 2014, June 2014 and the auditOctober 2014, respectively. The fees for those periodsthese services were $434,247$48,000, $41,500 and $380,174,$91,695, respectively.


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During 2013, our principal accountant, PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit, provided services related to follow-on offerings that were completed in May 2013 and August 2013 and two transactions related to issuance of shares for the acquisitions of vessels. The fees for these services were $38,500, $39,328 and $30,000, respectively.

During 2012, our principal accountant, Deloitte LLP, provided services related to an SEC comment letter review and follow-on offerings that were completed in April and December 2012. The fees for these services were $38,743, $80,675 and $97,128, respectively. During 2011, our principal accountant, Deloitte LLP provided services related to our F-3 shelf registration and follow-on offerings that were completed on May 10, 2011, May 18, 2011 and December 6, 2011, respectively. The fees for these services were $28,982, $72,896 and $86,206, respectively.

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During 2013, Deloitte LLP, provided services related to follow-on offerings that were completed in January, March, May and July 2013. The fees for these services were $47,049, $76,160, $60,284 and $23,274, respectively. 

B. Audit-Related Fees

Our principal accountant for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013, PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit, provided services related to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012. The fees for these services during that year were $150,900.

None
C. Tax Fees

None.

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 PURCHASES

PURCHASERS

On July 9, 2010, theour board of directors authorized a share buyback program of $20 million.million, which was subsequently increased to $100.0 million in April 2014, which we refer to as the 2010 Share Buyback Program. On June 27, 2014, our board of directors authorized a new share buyback program of up to $150 million, which we refer to as the First 2014 Share Buyback Program, to replace the 2010 Share Buyback Program. On July 28, 2014, our board of directors authorized a new share buyback program of up to $150 million, which we refer to as the Second 2014 Share Buyback Program, to replace the First 2014 Share Buyback Program. We repurchase these shares in the open market at the time and prices that we consider to be appropriate.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, no2014, we repurchased an aggregate of 19,951,536 of our common shares were purchased under the program. As of the date of this report, 1,170,987 shares have been purchased under the plan at an average price of $6.7793$9.09 per share.

share under the 2010 Share Buyback Program, First 2014 Share Buyback Program, and Second 2014 Share Buyback Program.


In addition, in May 2014, in a privately negotiated transaction, we acquired 7,500,000 of our common shares from one of our existing shareholders in exchange for 3,422,665 shares in Dorian owned by us.

Furthermore, using a portion of the proceeds we received from our offering of Convertible Notes, we repurchased 10,127,600 of our common shares at $9.38 per share in a privately negotiated transaction.

ITEM 16F. CHANGE IN REGISTRANT’S CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT

On April 2, 2013, our board of directors, upon recommendation of our audit committee, appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit as our independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013, replacing Deloitte LLP, or Deloitte. On May 30, 2013, at our annual general meeting of shareholders, our shareholders passed a resolution ratifying such appointment. The Company dismissed Deloitte as its independent auditor effective April 2, 2013.

The information required to be disclosed pursuant to this Item 16F was previously reported on Form 6-K, filed with the SEC on April 8, 2013.


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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 20122014 and through the date of this annual report, our non-management directors met in executive session fourfive 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.

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ITEM 16H. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

Not applicable.

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 on pages F-1 to F-52F-64 and is filed as part of this annual report.


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ITEM 19. EXHIBITS

Exhibit
Number
Exhibit
Number
Description
1.1Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company (1)
1.2Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company (3)
2.11.3Articles of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company
2.1Form of Stock Certificate (1)
2.3Form of Senior Debt Securities Indenture (5)
2.4Form of Subordinated Debt Securities Indenture (5)
4.12.5Base Indenture, dated May 12, 2014, by and between the Company and Deutsche Bank Trust Company (9)
2.6Supplemental 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)
2.7Indenture, 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
2.8Second 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)
4.1Amended and Restated Loan Agreement for $150 Million Revolving Credit Facility, dated July 12, 2011 (6)
4.2Letter Agreement to July 12, 2011 Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated September 22, 2011(6)2011 (6)
4.3First Amendatory Agreement to July 12, 2011 Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated December 22, 2011 (6)
4.42010 Equity Incentive Plan (3)
4.52013 Amended and Restated Equity Incentive Plan (8)
4.6Administrative Services Agreement between the Company and Liberty Holding Company Ltd. (2)
4.7Master Agreement between the Company, SSM and SCM dated January 24, 2013 (7)
4.8STI Spirit Credit Facility, dated March 9, 2011 (4)
4.9Letter Agreement to STI Spirit Credit Facility, dated September 28, 2011 (6)
4.10First Amendatory Agreement to STI Spirit Credit Facility, dated December 30, 2011 (6)
4.112011 Credit Facility, dated May 3, 2011 (6)
4.12Letter Agreement to 2011 Credit Facility, dated September 22, 2011 (6)
4.13First Amendatory Agreement to 2011 Credit Facility, dated June 27, 2011 (6)
4.14Second Amendatory Agreement to 2011 Credit Facility, dated December 22, 2011 (6)
4.15Newbuilding Credit Facility, dated December 21, 2011 (6)
4.162013 Credit Facility, dated July 2, 2013 (8)
4.17KEXIM Credit Facility, dated February 28, 2014 (8)
4.18K-Sure Credit Facility, dated February 24, 2014 (8)
8.1Subsidiaries of the Company
11.1Code of Ethics (7)
11.2Whistleblower Policy (8)
11.3Whistleblower Policy - Environmental (8)
12.1Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Executive Officer
12.2Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Principal Financial Officer
13.1Certification 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
13.2Certification 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
15.1Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit
15.2Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, Deloitte LLP
15.3Consent of Drewry Shipping Consultants, Ltd.



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(1)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, 2010.2010, and incorporated by reference herein.
(2)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, 2010.2010, and incorporated by reference herein.
(3)Filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report filed on Form 20-F on June 29, 2010.2010, and incorporated by reference herein.
(4)Filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report filed on Form 20-F on April 21, 2011.2011, and incorporated by reference herein.
(5)Filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 (File No. 333-173929) on May 4, 2011.2011, and incorporated by reference herein.
(6)Filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F on April 13, 2012, as amended.amended, and incorporated by reference herein.
(7)Filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F on March 29, 2013.2013, and incorporated by reference herein.

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(8)Filed as an Exhibit to the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F on March 31, 2014, and incorporated by reference herein.
(9)Filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Report on Form 6-K on May 13, 2014, and incorporated by reference herein.
(10)Filed as an Exhibit to the Company’s Report on Form 6-K on October 31, 2014, and incorporated by reference herein.


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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 31, 2014

2015

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

 Page
F-2
F-5
F-7
F-8
F-10

F-1F-10


F-1


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 sheetsheets and the related consolidated statement of income or loss, statement of comprehensive income or loss, statement of changes in shareholders’ equity and cashflow statementcash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Scorpio Tankers Inc.Inc and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2014and December 31, 2013, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the yeartwo years in the period ended December 31, 2013 2014in 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, 20132014, based on criteria established inInternal Control - Integrated Framework 1992 (2013)issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company’sCompany'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, included in Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinionopinions on these financial statements and on the Company’sCompany's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audit.audits. We conducted our auditaudits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) and International Standards on Auditing. Those standards require that we plan and perform the auditaudits 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 auditaudits 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 auditaudits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit providesaudits 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.


/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit


Monaco, Principality of Monaco,

March 31, 2014

F-2
2015




F-2


Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Scorpio Tankers Inc.


Majuro, Marshall Island


We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheetstatement of income or loss, consolidated statement of comprehensive income or loss, consolidated statement of changes in shareholders’ equity, and consolidated cash flow statement of Scorpio Tankers Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2012 and the related consolidated statements of profit or loss, consolidated statements of comprehensive loss or income, consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity, and consolidated cash flow statements for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.2012. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

audit.


We conducted our auditsaudit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provideaudit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.


In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial positionresults of operations and cash flows of Scorpio Tankers Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2012 andfor the results of their operations and their cash flows for yearsyear ended December 31, 2012, and December 31, 2011, in conformity with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board.


/s/ DELOITTE LLP


London, United Kingdom


March 28, 2013

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F-3


Scorpio Tankers Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 20132014 and 2012

    As of
In thousands of U.S. dollars Notes December 31, 2013 December 31, 2012
Assets            
Current assets            
Cash and cash equivalents  2  $78,845  $87,165 
Accounts receivable  3   72,542   36,438 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets      2,277   956 
Inventories      2,857   2,169 
Vessels held for sale  4   82,649   —   
Total current assets      239,170   126,728 
Non-current assets            
Vessels and drydock  4   530,270   395,412 
Vessels under construction  4   649,526   50,251 
Other assets  6   17,907   889 
Investment in associate  7   209,803   —   
Total non-current assets      1,407,506   446,552 
Total assets     $1,646,676  $573,280 
             
Current liabilities            
Bank loans  9   10,453   7,475 
Accounts payable  8   20,696   11,387 
Accrued expenses      7,251   3,057 
Derivative financial instruments  10   689   844 
Bank loan related to vessels held for sale  9   21,397   —   
Total current liabilities      60,486   22,763 
Non-current liabilities            
Bank loans  9   135,279   134,984 
Derivative financial instruments  10   188   743 
Total non-current liabilities      135,467   135,727 
Total liabilities      195,953   158,490 
             
Shareholders’ equity            
Issued, authorized and fully paid in share capital:            
Share capital  12   1,999   650 
Additional paid in capital  12   1,536,945   519,493 
Treasury shares      (7,938)  (7,938)
Hedging reserve  10   (212)  (329)
Accumulated deficit      (80,071)  (97,086)
Total shareholders’ equity      1,450,723   414,790 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity     $1,646,676  $573,280 

2013


   As of
In thousands of U.S. dollarsNotes December 31, 2014 December 31, 2013
Assets   
  
Current assets   
  
Cash and cash equivalents2 $116,143
 $78,845
Accounts receivable3 78,201
 72,542
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  2,420
 2,277
Inventories  6,075
 2,857
Vessels held for sale4 70,865
 82,649
Total current assets  273,704
 239,170
Non-current assets   
  
Vessels and drydock4 1,971,878
 530,270
Vessels under construction5 404,877
 649,526
Other assets7 23,728
 17,907
Investment in associate8 
 209,803
Available for sale investment8 130,456
 
Total non-current assets  2,530,939
 1,407,506
Total assets  $2,804,643
 $1,646,676
Current liabilities   
  
Current portion of long term debt11 87,163
 10,453
Debt related to vessels held for sale11 32,932
 21,397
Accounts payable9 14,929
 20,696
Accrued expenses10 55,139
 7,251
Derivative financial instruments12 205
 689
Total current liabilities  190,368
 60,486
Non-current liabilities   
  
Long term debt11 1,451,427
 135,279
Derivative financial instruments12 
 188
Total non-current liabilities  1,451,427
 135,467
Total liabilities  1,641,795
 195,953
Shareholders’ equity   
  
Issued, authorized and fully paid in share capital:   
  
Share capital14 2,033
 1,999
Additional paid in capital14 1,550,956
 1,536,945
Treasury shares  (351,283) (7,938)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (10,878) (212)
Accumulated deficit  (27,980) (80,071)
Total shareholders’ equity  1,162,848
 1,450,723
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $2,804,643
 $1,646,676

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, 2014, 2013 2012 and 2011

    For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars except per share and share data Notes 2013 2012 2011
Revenue                
Vessel revenue  14  $207,580  $115,381  $82,110 
                 
Operating expenses                
Vessel operating costs      (40,204)  (30,353)  (31,370)
Voyage expenses      (4,846)  (21,744)  (6,881)
Charterhire  15   (115,543)  (43,701)  (22,750)
Impairment  5   —     —     (66,611)
Depreciation  4   (23,595)  (14,818)  (18,460)
General and administrative expenses  16   (25,788)  (11,536)  (11,637)
Write down of vessels held for sale and loss from sales of vessels  4   (21,187)  (10,404)  —   
Gain on sale of VLGCs  7   41,375   —     —   
Total operating expenses      (189,788)  (132,556)  (157,709)
Operating income / (loss)      17,792   (17,175)  (75,599)
Other (expense) and income, net                
Financial expenses  17   (2,705)  (8,512)  (7,060)
Realized gain/(loss) on derivative financial instruments  10   3   443   —   
Unrealized gain/(loss) on derivative financial instruments  10   567   (1,231)  —   
Financial income      1,147   35   51 
Share of profit from associate  7   369   —     —   
Other expenses, net      (158)  (97)  (119)
Total other income/(expense), net      (777)  (9,362)  (7,128)
Net income / (loss)     $17,015  $(26,537) $(82,727)
                 
Attributable to:                
Equity holders of the parent     $17,015  $(26,537) $(82,727)
                 
Earnings / (loss) per share                
                 
Basic  19  $0.12  $(0.64) $(2.88)
Diluted  19  $0.11  $(0.64) $(2.88)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding  19   146,504,055   41,413,339   28,704,876 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding  19   148,339,378   41,413,339   28,704,876 

2012

    For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars except per share and share data Notes 2014 2013 2012
Revenue    
  
  
Vessel revenue 16 $342,807
 $207,580
 $115,381
Operating expenses    
  
  
Vessel operating costs   (78,823) (40,204) (30,353)
Voyage expenses   (7,533) (4,846) (21,744)
Charterhire 17 (139,168) (115,543) (43,701)
Depreciation 4 (42,617) (23,595) (14,818)
General and administrative expenses 18 (48,129) (25,788) (11,536)
Write down of vessels held for sale and loss from sales of vessels 4 (3,978) (21,187) (10,404)
Gain on sale of VLGCs 8 
 41,375
 
Gain on sale of VLCCs 5 51,419
 
 
Gain on sale of Dorian shares 8 10,924
 
 
Re-measurement of investment in Dorian 8 (13,895) 
 
Total operating expenses   (271,800) (189,788) (132,556)
Operating income / (loss)   71,007
 17,792
 (17,175)
Other (expense) and income, net    
  
  
Financial expenses 19 (20,770) (2,705) (8,512)
Realized gain on derivative financial instruments 12 17
 3
 443
Unrealized gain / (loss) on derivative financial instruments 12 264
 567
 (1,231)
Financial income   203
 1,147
 35
Share of income from associate 8 1,473
 369
 
Other expenses, net   (103) (158) (97)
Total other expense, net   (18,916) (777) (9,362)
Net income / (loss)   52,091
 17,015
 (26,537)
Attributable to:    
  
  
Equity holders of the parent   $52,091
 $17,015
 $(26,537)
Earnings / (loss) per share    
  
  
Basic 21 $0.30
 $0.12
 $(0.64)
Diluted 21 $0.30
 $0.11
 $(0.64)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding 21 171,851,061
 146,504,055
 41,413,339
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 21 176,292,802
 148,339,378
 41,413,339

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 2014, 2013 2012 and 2011

    For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars Notes 2013 2012 2011
Net income / (loss)     $17,015  $(26,537) $(82,727)
Other comprehensive income / (loss):                
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss                
Cash flow hedges                
Unrealized gain/(loss) on derivative financial instruments  10   117   (904)  (701)
Reclassification adjustment for derivative financial instruments included in net loss  10   —     1,276   —   
Other comprehensive income / (loss)      117   372   (701)
                 
Total comprehensive income / (loss)     $17,132  $(26,165) $(83,428)
                 
Attributable to:                
Equity holders of the parent     $17,132  $(26,165) $(83,428)

2012

    For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars Notes 2014 2013 2012
Net income / (loss)   $52,091
 $17,015
 $(26,537)
Other comprehensive income / (loss):    
  
  
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to income or loss    
  
  
Change in value of available for sale investment   (10,801) 
 
Cash flow hedges    
  
  
Unrealized gain/(loss) on derivative financial instruments 12 135
 117
 (904)
Reclassification adjustment for derivative financial instruments included in net loss 12 
 
 1,276
Other comprehensive (loss) / income   (10,666) 117
 372
Total comprehensive income / (loss)   $41,425
 $17,132
 $(26,165)
Attributable to:    
  
  
Equity holders of the parent   $41,425
 $17,132
 $(26,165)

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, 2014, 2013 2012 and 2011

In thousands of U.S. dollars Number of shares Share Additional paid-in Treasury Merger Accumulated Hedging  
except share data outstanding capital capital shares reserve deficit reserve Total
                                 
Balance as of January 1, 2011  24,634,913  $249  $255,004   (2,647) $13,292  $(1,114) $0  $264,784 
Net loss for the period  —     —     —     —     —     (82,727)  —     (82,727)
Other comprehensive loss  —     —     —     —     —     —     (701)  (701)
Net proceeds from follow on offerings  13,900,000   139   104,847   —     —     —     —     104,986 
Issuance of restricted stock  290,000   3   (3)  —     —     —     —     —   
Amortization of restricted stock  —     —     3,362   —     —     —     —     3,362 
Purchase of treasury shares  (479,519)  —     —     (2,851)  —     —     —     (2,851)
Transfer to/ (from) reserves  —     —     —     —     (13,292)  13,292   —     —   
Balance as of December 31, 2011  38,345,394  $391  $363,210  $(5,498) $0  $(70,549) $(701) $286,853 
                                 
Balance as of January 1, 2012  38,345,394  $391  $363,210  $(5,498) $0  $(70,549) $(701) $286,853 
Net loss for the period  —     —     —     —     —     (26,537)  —     (26,537)
Other comprehensive income  —     —     —     —     —     —     372   372 
Net proceeds from follow on offerings  25,639,774   256   152,796   —     —     —     —     153,052 
Issuance of restricted stock  290,000   3   (3)  —     —     —     —     —   
Amortization of restricted stock  —     —     3,490   —     —     —     —     3,490 
Purchase of treasury shares  (447,322)  —     —     (2,440)  —     —     —     (2,440)
Balance as of December 31, 2012  63,827,846  $650  $519,493  $(7,938) $0  $(97,086) $(329) $414,790 
                                 
Balance as of January 1, 2013  63,827,846  $650  $519,493  $(7,938) $0  $(97,086) $(329) $414,790 
Net income for the period  —     —     —     —     —     17,015   —     17,015 
Other comprehensive income  —     —     —     —     —     —     117   117 
Net proceeds from follow on offerings  118,828,578   1,188   946,774   —     —     —     —     947,962 
Issuance of restricted stock  8,999,998   90   (90)  —     —     —     —     —   
Amortization of restricted stock  —     —     13,142   —     —     —     —     13,142 
Dividends paid  —     —     (24,353)  —     —     —     —     (24,353)
Shares issued for acquisition of vessels  7,135,080   71   81,979   —     —     —         82,050 
Balance as of December 31, 2013  198,791,502  $1,999  $1,536,945  $(7,938) $0  $(80,071) $(212) $1,450,723 

2012

In thousands of U.S. dollars except share dataNumber of shares outstanding Share capital Additional paid-in capital Treasury shares Accumulated deficit Accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) Total
Balance as of January 1, 201238,345,394
 $391
 $363,210
 (5,498) $(70,549) $(701) $286,853
Net loss for the period
 
 
 
 (26,537) 
 (26,537)
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 372
 372
Net proceeds from follow on offerings25,639,774
 256
 152,796
 
 
 
 153,052
Issuance of restricted stock290,000
 3
 (3) 
 
 
 
Amortization of restricted stock
 
 3,490
 
 
 
 3,490
Purchase of treasury shares(447,322) 
 
 (2,440) 
 
 (2,440)
Balance as of December 31, 201263,827,846
 $650
 $519,493
 $(7,938) $(97,086) $(329) $414,790
Balance as of January 1, 201363,827,846
 $650
 $519,493
 $(7,938) $(97,086) $(329) $414,790
Net income for the period
 
 
 
 17,015
 
 17,015
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 
 117
 117
Net proceeds from follow on offerings118,828,578
 1,188
 946,774
 
 
 
 947,962
Issuance of restricted stock8,999,998
 90
 (90) 
 
 
 
Amortization of restricted stock
 
 13,142
 
 
 
 13,142
Dividends paid
 
 (24,353) 
 
 
 (24,353)
Shares issued for acquisition of vessels (see Note 5)7,135,080
 71
 81,979
 
 
  
 82,050
Balance as of December 31, 2013198,791,502
 $1,999
 $1,536,945
 $(7,938) $(80,071) $(212) $1,450,723
Balance as of January 1, 2014198,791,502
 $1,999
 $1,536,945
 $(7,938) $(80,071) $(212) $1,450,723
Net income for the period
 
 
 
 52,091
 
 52,091
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 
 (10,666) (10,666)
Issuance of restricted stock3,362,176
 34
 (34) 
 
 
 
Amortization of restricted stock
 
 29,726
 
 
 
 29,726
Dividends paid
 
 (70,495) 
 
 
 (70,495)
Purchase of treasury shares(37,579,136) 
 
 (343,345) 
 
 (343,345)
Equity component of Convertible Notes, net of issuance costs (See Note 11)
 
 59,464
 
 
 
 59,464
Shares issued for acquisition of vessels (see Note 5)
 
 (4,650) 
 
 
 (4,650)
Balance as of December 31, 2014164,574,542
 $2,033
 $1,550,956
 $(351,283) $(27,980) $(10,878) $1,162,848

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, 2014, 2013 2012 and 2011

    For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars Notes 2013 2012 2011
Operating activities                
Net income / (loss)     $17,015  $(26,537) $(82,727)
Gain on sale of VLGCs  7   (41,375)  —     —   
Write down of vessels held for sale and loss from sales of vessels  4   21,187   10,404   —   
Depreciation  4   23,595   14,818   18,460 
Impairment  5   —     —     66,611 
Amortization of restricted stock      13,142   3,490   3,362 
Amortization of deferred financing fees      332   4,093   986 
Write off of vessel purchase options      —     —     126 
Straight-line adjustment for charterhire expense      53   41   84 
Share of profit from associate  7   (369)  —     —   
Unrealized (gain) / loss on derivative financial instruments  10   (567)  1,231   —   
       33,013   7,540   6,902 
Changes in assets and liabilities:                
Drydock payments      (1,469)  (1,702)  (2,516)
(Increase)/decrease  in inventories      (687)  526   (1,410)
Increase in accounts receivable      (36,104)  (16,052)  (13,031)
(Increase)/decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets      (823)  547   (1,075)
(Increase)/decrease in other assets      (1,849)  2,443   (1,374)
(Decrease)/increase in accounts payable      (2,021)  3,966   (954)
Increase in accrued expenses      4,285   804   1,006 
       (38,668)  (9,468)  (19,354)
Net cash outflow from operating activities      (5,655)  (1,928)  (12,452)
Investing activities                
Acquisition of vessels and payments for vessels under construction      (767,448)  (191,490)  (122,573)
Proceeds from disposal of vessels      —     101,335   —   
VLGC installment payments      (83,070)  —     —   
Investment in associate      (84,583)  —     —   
Net cash outflow from investing activities      (935,101)  (90,155)  (122,573)
Financing activities                
Bank loan repayment      (28,410)  (129,076)  (109,638)
Bank loan drawdown      52,050   124,172   115,308 
Debt issuance costs      (14,693)  (3,293)  (4,134)
Gross proceeds from issuance of common stock      983,537   159,002   110,950 
Equity issuance costs      (35,695)  (5,950)  (5,964)
Purchase of treasury shares      —     (2,440)  (2,851)
Dividends paid      (24,353)  —     —   
Net cash inflow from financing activities      932,436   142,415   103,671 
(Decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents      (8,320)  50,332   (31,354)
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1,      87,165   36,833   68,187 
Cash and cash equivalents at December 31,     $78,845  $87,165  $36,833 
                 
Supplemental information:                
Interest paid     $6,497  $6,618  $5,349 

2012
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   For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollarsNotes 2014 2013 2012
Operating activities   
  
  
Net income / (loss)  $52,091
 $17,015
 $(26,537)
Gain on sale of VLGCs8 
 (41,375) 
Gain on sale of VLCCs5 (51,419) 
 
Gain on sale of Dorian shares8 (10,924) 
 
Re-measurement of investment in Dorian8 13,895
 
 ��
Write down of vessels held for sale and loss from sales of vessels4 3,978
 21,187
 10,404
Depreciation4 42,617
 23,595
 14,818
Amortization of restricted stock14 29,726
 13,142
 3,490
Amortization of deferred financing fees  4,834
 332
 4,093
Straight-line adjustment for charterhire expense  3
 53
 41
Share of profit from associate8 (1,473) (369) 
Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments12 (264) (567) 1,231
Amortization of acquired time charter contracts  478
 
 
Accretion of Convertible Notes11 5,330
 
 
   88,872
 33,013
 7,540
Changes in assets and liabilities:       
Drydock payments  (1,290) (1,469) (1,702)
(Increase)/decrease in inventories  (3,218) (687) 526
Increase in accounts receivable  (5,660) (36,104) (16,052)
(Increase)/decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets  (154) (823) 547
(Increase)/decrease in other assets  (2,901) (1,849) 2,443
Increase/(decrease) in accounts payable  6,471
 (2,021) 3,966
Increase in accrued expenses  12,070
 4,285
 804
Interest rate swap termination payment  (274) 
 
   5,044
 (38,668) (9,468)
Net cash inflow/(outflow) from operating activities  93,916
 (5,655) (1,928)
Investing activities       
Acquisition of vessels and payments for vessels under construction  (1,403,181) (767,448) (191,490)
Proceeds from disposal of vessels  213,670
 
 101,335
VLGC installment payments  
 (83,070) 
Investment in associate  
 (84,583) 
Deposit received for vessel purchases  31,277
 
 
Net cash outflow from investing activities  (1,158,234) (935,101) (90,155)
Financing activities       
Debt repayments  (74,674) (28,410) (129,076)
Issuance of debt  1,219,784
 52,050
 124,172
Debt issuance costs  (45,670) (14,693) (3,293)
Proceeds from issuance of Convertible Notes  360,000
 
 
Convertible Notes issuance costs  (10,993) 
 


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Gross proceeds from issuance of common stock  
 983,537
 159,002
Equity issuance costs  (42) (35,695) (5,950)
Dividends paid  (70,495) (24,353) 
Repurchase of common stock  (276,294) 
 (2,440)
Net cash inflow from financing activities  1,101,616
 932,436
 142,415
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  37,298
 (8,320) 50,332
Cash and cash equivalents at January 1,  78,845
 87,165
 36,833
Cash and cash equivalents at December 31,  $116,143
 $78,845
 $87,165
Supplemental information:       
Interest paid  $24,507
 $6,497
 $6,618

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. The value of the acquired shares was $67.1 million and we recognized a gain of $10.9 million.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, we issued an aggregate of 7,135,080 common shares as partial consideration for the purchase of eight newbuilding MRs currentlythat were under construction in two separate transactions. These transactions are further described in Note 4.

Furthermore, as5.

As of December 31, 2013 2012 and 2011,2012, we accrued $15.0 million $3.5 million and $9.4$3.5 million, respectively, for installment payments on our newbuilding vessels. These payments were made in January 2014 and 2013, and 2012, respectively.

These items represent significant non-cash transactions incurred during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 2012 and 2011.

2012. 

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

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 and crude oil 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 owned fleet at December 31, 20132014 consisted of 1957 owned tankers (one(seven LR2 tanker, fourtankers, two LR1 tankers, one13 Handymax tanker, 12tankers, 34 MR tankers, and one post-Panamax tanker), 3024 time chartered-in tankers (eight LR2, five LR1, eightfour MR and nineseven Handymax tankers), and 5824 newbuilding product tankers and seven newbuilding Very Large Crude Carriers (‘VLCCs’) under construction. We also owned 30%16.25% of Dorian LPG Ltd (“Dorian”) at December 31, 2013.2014. Dorian is a liquefied petroleum gas shipping company that owns threeowned five Very Large Gas Carriers (‘VLGCs’) and one pressurized gas carrier and has 19had 17 VLGCs under construction.

construction at December 31, 2014.

Our vessels are commercially managed by Scorpio Commercial Management S.A.M. (“SCM”), which is majority owned by the Lolli-Ghetti family of which, Emanuele Lauro, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer is a member. 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. (“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 as 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 Ltd.Limited (“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 contractedsubcontracted to SCM. 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 (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 31, 2014.2015. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (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. During the year ended December 31, 2012, our revenue recognition policy with regards to voyage charter revenue was amended to the policy indicated below. This amendment did not have a material impact on each of vessel revenues, operating loss, and net loss as of and for the years ended December 31, 2013, December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011.

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 20.

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.

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(1)Time charter revenue is recognized as services are performed based on the daily rates specified in the time charter contract.


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(2)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.

(3)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:

·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.

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.
Acquired time charter contracts

Acquired time charter contracts arise from the purchase of time charter contracts from third parties and are stated at cost at the date of acquisition, less accumulated amortization. When the 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.

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 13)15).

Vessel operating costs

Vessel operating costs, which include crewing, repairs and maintenance, insurance, stores, lube oils, 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 13)15).

Earnings / (loss) per share


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Basic earnings and loss per share is calculated by dividing the net income or loss attributable to equity holders of the common shares by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share are calculated by adjusting the net income or loss 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 increase earnings per share or reduce a loss per share. In the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 2012 and 2011,2012, there were dilutive items as a result of our restricted stock planEquity Incentive Plans (see Note 12)14). During the yearsyear ended December 31, 2012, and 2011, we were in a loss making position, therefore there was no impact of these dilutive items on loss per share.

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Diluted earnings per share incorporates the potential dilutive impact of our Convertible Notes which were issued in June 2014 (as further described in Note 11). We apply the if-converted method when determining diluted 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 the owner for time 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, profit sharing or current market rates.  The vessel’s owner is responsible for crewing and other vessel operating costs.  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 US dollars. For the purpose of the consolidated financial statements, our results and financial position are also expressed in US dollars.

In preparing the financial statements of Scorpio Tankers Inc. and each of its subsidiaries, transactions in currencies other than the US 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 statement of income or loss. The amounts charged to the consolidated statements of income or loss during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 2012 and 20112012 were not material.

Segment reporting

During the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 2012 and 2011,2012, we owned or chartered-in vessels spanning four different vessel classes, Handymax, MR, Panamax/LR1, and Aframax/LR2, all of which earn revenues in the seaborne transportation of crude oil and 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 profitincome 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.

Non-current assets


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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 the Company is committed to a sale plan involving 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 the Company will retain a non-controlling interest in its former subsidiary after the sale.

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Vessels under construction


As of December 31, 20132014 and 2012,2013, we had 6524 and 1165 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 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. We only include in deferred drydocking 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.

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 assetcomponent 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.

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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 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 profitincome or loss when the qualifying asset impacts profitincome 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 profitincome or loss (adjusted for any fair value adjustments made upon initial recognition) and reduced by any distributions received. The Group’s investmentInvestments in associate includesassociates 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 associated companiesassociates, the company 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”.

In November 2013, we acquired 30% of

We accounted for our investment in Dorian under the outstanding shares of Dorian LPG Ltd. in exchange forequity method from the contributiondate of our VLGC business, which included 11 VLGC newbuilding contracts together with a cash payment of $1.9 million. Additionally,initial investment in November 2013 through October 29, 2014, the date we purchased 24,121,621 new shares of Dorian’s common stock as part of a private placement of shares for total consideration of $75.0 million. As of December 31, 2013, we owned 64,073,744 shares, or approximately 30% of Dorian’s outstanding shares at that date. Given our ownership percentage, we have determined that we havelost significant influence over Dorian’sDorian's financial and operating policy decisions and are therefore accountingdecisions. Subsequent to that date, we accounted for ourthis investment under the equity method.as an available for sale financial asset. See Note 78 for a further description of thisthe investment.


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"at fair value through profit or loss’loss" (FVTPL), "available-for-sale" and ‘loans"loans and receivables’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.

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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.

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 profit or loss. The net gain or loss recognized in profit or loss incorporates any dividend or interest earned on the financial asset. Fair value is determined in the manner described in Note 20.

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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 financial assets at fair value through profit or loss. 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. Any dividends received or impairment losses are recorded directly in the statement of 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 will be recognized in income or loss.
As of October 29, 2014, we began accounting for our investment in Dorian as an available-for-sale financial asset. See Note 8 for further description of this investment.

Loans and receivables

Amounts due from the poolScorpio 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.


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Financial assets objective evidence of impairment 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.


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.
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, and 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 profitincome or loss. The net gain or loss recognized in profitincome or loss incorporates any interest paid on the financial liability. Fair value is determined in the manner described in Note 20.

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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.

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Convertible debt instruments

In June 2014, we completed an offering for $360.0 million in aggregate principal amount of convertible senior notes due 2019 (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 (‘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 condensed 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.    

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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 profitincome or loss immediately unless the derivative is designated and effective as a hedging instrument, in which event the timing of the recognition in profitincome or loss depends on the nature of the hedging relationship. We designate certain derivatives as hedges of highly probable forecast transactions (cash flow hedges) as described further below.

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, 2014, 2013 2012 and 20112012 consisted of interest rate swaps and profit or loss sharing arrangements on time-chartered intime chartered-in vessels with third parties. See Notes 10 to the consolidated financial statementsNote 12 for further description.

Hedge accounting for cash flow hedges

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 in the balance sheet at fair value at the date the derivative contract is entered into and are subsequently measured at their fair value as other assets or other 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 and classified as ‘hedging reserves’.income. Changes in fair value of a portion of a hedge deemed to be ineffective are recognized in net income or loss. Hedge effectiveness is measured quarterly.

Amounts previously recognized in other comprehensive income and accumulated in the hedging reserveor loss are reclassified to profitincome or loss in the periods when the hedged item is recognized in profitincome 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 at that time is accumulated in the hedge reserve and is recognized when the forecast transaction is ultimately recognized in profitincome or loss. When a forecast transaction is no longer expected to occur, the gain or loss accumulated in the hedge reserveother comprehensive income or loss is recognized immediately in profitstatement of income or loss.

For the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 20112012 we were party to derivative financial instruments to manage our exposure to interest rate fluctuations. 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. The swaps relating to the 2011 Credit Facility were designated and accounted for as cash flow hedges as of December 31, 2013.2014. The swaps relating to the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility were de-designated at December 31, 2012.

In conjunction with the sales See Note 12 for further description of STI Diamond and STI Coral in August and September 2012, respectively, we reduced the notional amount on the interest rate swaps relating to the 2011 Credit Facility to $15.0 million from $24.0 million in aggregate.

In December 2012, we voluntarily repaid $50.0 million into our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility. After the payment, the debt outstanding under the 2010 Credit Facility was less than the total notional amount of the three interest rate swaps related to the facility of $51.0 million. As such, the swaps relating to the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility no longer met the criteria for hedge accounting, and we therefore de-designated the hedge relationship prospectively and reclassified all amounts accumulated in other comprehensive loss ($1.0 million) for the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility to the statement of income or loss as of December 31, 2012.

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these instruments. 

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 198,791,502164,574,542 registered shares authorized and issued with a par value of $0.01 per share at December 31, 2013.2014. 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.

Dividend per share presented in these consolidated financial statements is 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 to our employees and independent directors under our equity incentive plans as described in Note 1214 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 employees and directors 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 employee or director 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 profitconsolidated statement of income or loss statement such that the cumulative expense reflects the revised estimate, with a corresponding adjustment to equity reserves.

Critical accounting judgementsjudgments and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the accounting policies, we are required to make judgements,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 judgementsjudgments and estimates are as follows:

Revenue recognition

We currently generate all revenue from time charters, spot voyages, or pools. 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 generated revenue from spot voyages during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 2012 and 2011.2012. 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 the fair value less costcosts 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 costcosts 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, 2013,2014, 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 steady growth rate of 3.0% in freight rates in each period thereafter which is based on management’s long-term view of the market, and our best estimate of vessel operating expenses and drydock costs. These cash flows were then discounted to their present value, using an estimated weighted average cost of capital of 8.45%7.98%.

At December 31, 2013,2014, we had 1957 vessels in our fleet and 6524 vessels under construction:

·Four vessels were held for sale and written down to their fair value less costs to sell (see Note 4).
·Eight vessels had fair values less costs to sell in excess of their carrying amount.
·Seven 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.
·Two vessels under construction (that were delivered in January 2014) had fair values less costs to sell exceeding their carrying amount.
·We did not obtain independent broker valuations for the remaining 63 vessels under construction. To assess their carrying values, we prepared value in use calculations which resulted in no impairment indicators.

Three vessels were held for sale and written down to their fair value less costs to sell (see Note 4).
36 vessels had fair values less costs to sell in excess of their carrying amount.
18 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 24 vessels under construction. To assess their carrying values, 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.

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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. 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.


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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 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, 2013

2014

Standards and interpretations adopted during the period

·IFRS 10 – Consolidated Financial Statements
·IFRS 11 – Joint arrangements
·IFRS 12 – Disclosure of interests in other entities
·Amendment to IAS 27 – Separate financial statements
·Amendment to IAS 28 – Associates and joint ventures
·Amendments to IFRS 10, 11, 12 – Transition guidance
·IFRS 13 – Fair value measurement
·Amendment to IAS 1 – Presentation of financial statements
·Amendment to IAS 19 – Employee benefits
·IFRS 7 – Financial instruments – Disclosures on offsetting
·Amendment to IAS 32 – Financial instruments: presentation
·IFRIC 20 – Stripping costs in the production phase of a surface mine
·Annual improvement 2011

Amendment to IAS 32 - Financial instruments: Recognition and measurement
Amendments to IFRS 10, IFRS 12 and IAS 27 - Investment entities
Amendment to IAS 36 - Impairment of assets - Recoverable amount disclosures for non-financial assets
Amendment to IAS 39 - Financial instruments: Recognition and measurement - Novation of derivatives and continuation of hedge accounting
IFRIC 21 - Levies

The adoption of these standards did not have a material impact on these consolidated financial statements.


Standards and Interpretations in issue not yet adopted

At the date of authorization of these consolidated financial statements, the following Standards and Interpretations which have not been applied in these consolidated financial statements were in issue but not yet effective:

·IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments
·IFRIC 21 - Levies
·Amendment to IAS 32, ‘Financial instruments: Presentation’ – Offsetting financial assets and liabilities
·Amendments to IAS 36 – Impairment of Assets
·Amendments to IAS 39 – Financial Instruments

Amendment to IAS 16 & IAS 38 - Clarification of acceptable methods of depreciation and amortization
Amendments to IAS 19 - Employee benefits: Employee contributions
Amendments to IFRS 11 - Joint arrangements
Annual improvements to IFRSs 2010-2012
Annual improvements to IFRSs 2011-2013
Annual improvements to IFRSs 2012-2014
IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments
IFRS 14 - Regulatory deferral accounts
IFRS 15 - Revenue from contracts with customers
Amendments to IAS 16 and IAS 41 - Agriculture: Bearer plants
Amendments to IAS 27 Separate financial statements - Equity method in separate financial statements
Amendments to IFRS 10 and IAS 28 - Sale or contribution of assets between an investor and its associates or joint venture
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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Recent Accounting Pronouncement
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 1 January 2017. 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. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the new revenue standard on its consolidated financial statements.


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2.Cash and cash equivalents
  At December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars 2013 2012
Cash at banks $53,652  $87,023 
Deposits (1)  25,035   —   
Cash on vessels  158   142 
  $78,845  $87,165 
 At December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars2014 2013
Cash at banks$115,695
 $53,652
Deposits (1)

 25,035
Cash on vessels448
 158
 $116,143
 $78,845
(1)
Represents bank deposits with original maturities of three months or less.
3.Accounts receivable

  At December 31,
In thousands of US dollars 2013 2012
Scorpio MR Pool Limited $28,282  $12,010 
Scorpio LR2 Pool Limited  21,110   3,244 
Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool Limited  12,578   11,289 
Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Limited  6,542   6,369 
Freight receivables  1,212   2,192 
Insurance receivables  345   191 
Other receivables  2,473   1,143 
  $72,542  $36,438 

 At December 31,
In thousands of US dollars2014 2013
Scorpio MR Pool Limited$28,289
 $28,282
Scorpio LR2 Pool Limited22,326
 21,110
Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool Limited11,846
 12,578
Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Limited11,664
 6,542
Receivables related to vessels under construction1,647
 
Freight receivables724
 1,212
Insurance receivables245
 345
Other receivables1,460
 2,473
 $78,201
 $72,542
Scorpio MR Pool Limited, Scorpio LR2 Pool Limited, Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool Limited, and Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Limited are related parties, as described in Note 13. The increase in accounts receivable15.

Receivables related to vessels under construction relate to the difference between the drawdown amounts from our secured credit facilities and the final installment payments due from all of the pools was driven by the overall increase in our operating fleet to 38.8 vessels from 20.0 vessels for the years endeddeliveries of STI Tribeca, STI Rotherhithe, STI Hammersmith and STI Rose.  These drawdowns occurred in December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

2014 however the funds were not released until January 2015, when the vessels were delivered. 

Freight receivables primarily represent amounts collectible from customers for our vessels operating in the spot market.

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, 20132014 and December 31, 2012,2013, no material receivable balances were either past due or impaired.



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4.Vessels

Operating vessels and drydock

In thousands of U.S. dollars Vessels Drydock Total
Cost            
As of January 1, 2013 $500,696  $10,924  $511,620 
Additions (1)  256,858   5,433   262,291 
Transfer to vessels held for sale(2)  (190,971)  (4,255)  (195,226)
As of December 31, 2013  566,583   12,102   578,685 
             
Accumulated depreciation and impairment            
As of January 1, 2013  (112,575)  (3,634)  (116,209)
Charge for the period  (20,401)  (3,194)  (23,595)
Write-offs of vessels held for sale (3)  (20,367)  (821)  (21,188)
Transfer to vessels held for sale(2)  108,322   4,255   112,577 
As of December 31, 2013  (45,021)  (3,394)  (48,415)
Net book value            
As of December 31, 2013 $521,562  $8,708  $530,270 
             
Cost            
As of January 1, 2012 $450,658  $7,137  $457,795 
Additions (4)  192,413   6,619   199,032 
Disposals(5)  (142,375)  (2,023)  (144,398)
Write-offs(6)  —     (809)  (809)
As of December 31, 2012  500,696   10,924   511,620 
             
Accumulated depreciation and impairment            
As of January 1, 2012  (132,019)  (3,319)  (135,338)
Charge for the period  (12,595)  (2,038)  (14,634)
Disposals(5)  32,039   1,098   33,137 
Write-offs(6)  —     625   625 
As of December 31, 2012  (112,575)  (3,634)  (116,209)
Net book value            
As of December 31, 2012 $388,121  $7,291  $395,412 

In thousands of U.S. dollars Vessels Drydock Total
Cost  
  
  
As of January 1, 2014 $566,583
 $12,102
 $578,685
Additions (1)
 1,515,888
 31,200
 1,547,088
Transfer to vessels held for sale (2)
 (90,242) (2,290) (92,532)
As of December 31, 2014 1,992,229
 41,012
 2,033,241
Accumulated depreciation and impairment  
  
  
As of January 1, 2014 (45,021) (3,394) (48,415)
Charge for the period (37,880) (4,737) (42,617)
Write-offs of vessels held for sale (3)
 (3,276) (702) (3,978)
Transfer to vessels held for sale (2)
 31,249
 2,398
 33,647
As of December 31, 2014 (54,928) (6,435) (61,363)
Net book value  
  
  
As of December 31, 2014 $1,937,301
 $34,577
 $1,971,878
Cost  
  
  
As of January 1, 2013 500,696
 10,924
 511,620
Additions (4)
 256,858
 5,433
 262,291
Transfer to vessels held for sale (5)
 (190,971) (4,255) (195,226)
As of December 31, 2013 566,583
 12,102
 578,685
Accumulated depreciation and impairment  
  
  
As of January 1, 2013 (112,575) (3,634) (116,209)
Charge for the period (20,401) (3,194) (23,595)
Write-offs of vessels held for sale (6)
 (20,367) (821) (21,188)
Transfer to vessels held for sale (5)
 108,322
 4,255
 112,577
As of December 31, 2013 (45,021) (3,394) (48,415)
Net book value  
  
  
As of December 31, 2013 $521,562
 $8,708
 $530,270
(1)Additions in 2014 primarily relate to the deliveries of 41 newbuilding vessels and corresponding calculations of notional drydock on these vessels.
(2)
Represents the reclassification of the net book value of STI Heritage and STI Harmony from “Vessels” to “Vessels Held for Sale” in December 2014.
(3)
Represents the write-off to remeasure STI Heritage,STI Harmony and Venice at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell at December 31, 2014.
(4)Additions in 2013 primarily relate to the deliveries of seven newbuilding vessels and corresponding calculations of notional drydock on these vessels.
(2)
(5)
Represents the reclassification of the net book value ofNoemi, Senatore, Venice andSTI Spirit from “Vessels” to “Vessels Held for Sale” at December 31, 2013. See Note 22 for further description of the sales ofNoemi, SenatoreandSTI Spirit in 2014.
(3)
(6)
Represents the write-off to remeasureNoemi, Senatore, VeniceandSTI Spiritat the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less costs to sell due to their designation as ‘held for sale’ at December 31, 2013.
(4)Additions in 2012 relate to (i) the delivery of the first five vessels under our Newbuilding Program and corresponding calculation of notional drydock on these vessels and (ii) $2.9 million of drydock costs forSTI Spirit andSTI Heritage.
(5)Represents the write-off of the net book value ofSTI Conqueror, STI Gladiator, STI Matador, STI Diamondand STI Coral which were sold in 2012.
(6)Represents the write-off of the net book value of drydock costs forSTI Spiritof $0.2 million, which was drydocked in November 2012.



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Newbuilding vessel deliveries

We took delivery of the following vessels during the year ended December 31, 20132014 resulting in the reclassification of $262.1$1,542.4 million from Vessels under construction to Vessels:

Vessel nameVessel typeDate delivered
 Month Vessel
 Name Delivered Type
1STI SapphireDuchessaMRJanuary 20132014 MR
2STI EmeraldOperaJanuary 2014MR
3 STI Texas CityMarch 20132014 MR
4STI BerylMerauxMRApril 20132014 MR
5STI Le RocherSan AntonioMay 2014MR
6 STI ChelseaMay 2014 MR
7 STI LexingtonMay 2014 MR
8 STI ComandanteMay 2014 Handymax
9 STI BrixtonJune 2014 Handymax
10 STI VenereJune 2014 MR
11 STI VirtusJune 2014 MR
12 STI PimlicoJuly 20132014 Handymax
13STI LarvottoPowaiMRJuly 20132014 MR
14STI FontvieilleAquaJuly 2014MR
15 STI DamaJuly 2014 MR
16 STI ElyseesJuly 2014 LR2
17 STI HackneyAugust 20132014 Handymax
18STI VilleOliviaAugust 2014MR
19 STI MythosAugust 2014 MR
20 STI ActonSeptember 20132014 Handymax
21 STI FulhamSeptember 2014 Handymax
22 STI CamdenSeptember 2014 Handymax
23 STI BeniciaSeptember 2014 MR
24 STI ReginaSeptember 2014 MR
25 STI St. CharlesSeptember 2014 MR
26 STI ParkSeptember 2014 LR2
27 STI MadisonSeptember 2014 LR2
28 STI OrchardOctober 2014 LR2
29 STI BatterseaOctober 2014 Handymax
30 STI WembleyOctober 2014 Handymax
31 STI MayfairOctober 2014 MR
32 STI YorkvilleOctober 2014 MR
33 STI FinchleyNovember 2014 Handymax
34 STI ClaphamNovember 2014 Handymax
35 STI MilwaukeeNovember 2014 MR
36 STI BatteryDecember 2014 MR
37 STI SloaneNovember 2014 LR2
38 STI BroadwayNovember 2014 LR2
39 STI CondottiNovember 2014 LR2
40 STI PoplarDecember 2014 Handymax
41 STI SohoDecember 2014 MR


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Vessels Held for Sale

In December 2013, we designatedNoemi, Senatore, Venice andSTI Spirit as held for sale. As part of this designation, we recorded a $21.2 million write-down to remeasure these vessels at the lower of their carrying amount and fair value less estimated costs to sell. Their revised carrying amount of $82.6 million was then reclassified from ‘Vessels’“Vessels” to ‘Vessels Held“Vessels held for Sale’sale” on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013.

In January 2014, we agreed to sell Noemi and Senatore for aggregate net proceeds of $42.5 million. The sale of Noemi closed in March 2014, and the sale of SenatoreandVenice were closed in April 2014. These sales resulted in a $42.5 million reduction in 'Vessels held as collateral under thefor sale.” As part of these sales, we repaid $22.5 million into our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility in March 2014, as further described in Note 11.

In April 2014, we closed on the sale of STI Spirit for net proceeds of $29.5 million which resulted in the commensurate reduction in “Vessels held for sale.” As part of this sale, we repaid $21.4 million into our STI Spirit Credit Facility in April 2014.

In April 2014, Venice incurred $1.3 million of drydock costs that were capitalized as part of the carrying amount of that vessel as of December 31, 2013. No amounts2014. The vessel was sold in March 2015, as further described in Note 24.
In December 2014, we designated STI Heritage and STI Harmony as held for sale. As part of this designation, we recorded a $3.9 million write-down to remeasure these vessels at their fair value less costs to sell. Fair value was determined by taking into consideration agreements to sell these vessels, which were duesupported by two independent broker valuations.  These independent broker valuations  were based on each broker’s knowledge of current sale and purchase market conditions and take into consideration vessel age, size, the shipyard where it was built and any other specifications unique to such vessel (such as ice class capabilities). As such, we consider these values to be within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy under this facility asIFRS 13. Their revised carrying amount of that date.STI Spirit$59.0 million was then reclassified from “Vessels” to “Vessels held as collateral underfor sale” on the STI Spirit Credit facilityconsolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. All amounts due2014. The sales of these vessels are expected to close in April 2015 as further described in Note 24.  

Collateral agreements
The following table represents vessels provided as collateral under this facility have been classified as currentour loan agreements as of that date.

December 31, 2014.
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Credit FacilityVessel NameNet Book Value
(In millions of U.S. Dollars)
2010 Revolving Credit FacilitySTI Highlander20.7
2010 Revolving Credit FacilitySTI Heritage30.2
2010 Revolving Credit FacilitySTI Harmony28.8
2010 Revolving Credit FacilityVenice11.9
2011 Credit FacilitySTI Onyx35.8
2011 Credit FacilitySTI Sapphire35.6
2011 Credit FacilitySTI Emerald35.4
2011 Credit FacilitySTI Beryl34.6
2011 Credit FacilitySTI Le Rocher35.1
2011 Credit FacilitySTI Larvotto35.1
2011 Credit FacilitySTI Duchessa33.5
Newbuilding Credit FacilitySTI Amber35.5
Newbuilding Credit FacilitySTI Topaz35.7
Newbuilding Credit FacilitySTI Ruby35.7
Newbuilding Credit FacilitySTI Garnet35.8
2013 Credit FacilitySTI Fontvieille35.1
2013 Credit FacilitySTI Ville35.5
2013 Credit FacilitySTI Wembley32.7

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2013 Credit FacilitySTI Opera33.3
2013 Credit FacilitySTI Texas City37.9
2013 Credit FacilitySTI Meraux38.3
2013 Credit FacilitySTI San Antonio38.4
2013 Credit FacilitySTI Venere33.3
2013 Credit FacilitySTI Virtus33.4
2013 Credit FacilitySTI Aqua33.6
2013 Credit FacilitySTI Dama33.6
2013 Credit FacilitySTI Mythos33.5
2013 Credit FacilitySTI Benicia39.2
2013 Credit FacilitySTI Regina33.8
2013 Credit FacilitySTI St. Charles37.7
2013 Credit FacilitySTI Yorkville34.2
2013 Credit FacilitySTI Milwaukee40.3
2013 Credit FacilitySTI Battery34.3
KEXIM Credit FacilitySTI Brixton32.2
KEXIM Credit FacilitySTI Comandante32.0
KEXIM Credit FacilitySTI Pimlico32.4
KEXIM Credit FacilitySTI Hackney32.3
KEXIM Credit FacilitySTI Acton32.7
KEXIM Credit FacilitySTI Fulham32.5
KEXIM Credit FacilitySTI Camden32.5
KEXIM Credit FacilitySTI Finchley32.6
KEXIM Credit FacilitySTI Clapham32.7
KEXIM Credit FacilitySTI Poplar32.7
KEXIM Credit FacilitySTI Elysees52.0
KEXIM Credit FacilitySTI Madison52.3
KEXIM Credit FacilitySTI Park52.3
KEXIM Credit FacilitySTI Orchard51.8
KEXIM Credit FacilitySTI Sloane52.6
KEXIM Credit FacilitySTI Broadway51.7
KEXIM Credit FacilitySTI Condotti52.8
K-Sure Credit FacilitySTI Battersea32.4
K-Sure Credit FacilitySTI Chelsea33.6
K-Sure Credit FacilitySTI Lexington33.5
K-Sure Credit FacilitySTI Powai33.5
K-Sure Credit FacilitySTI Mayfair34.6
K-Sure Credit FacilitySTI Soho33.9
K-Sure Credit FacilitySTI Olivia33.7

The vessels which collateralize the 2011 Credit Facility and 2010 Revolving Credit Facility also serve as collateral for the designated interest rate swap agreements (as described in Note 12), subordinated to the outstanding borrowings under each credit facility.

5.Vessels under construction

Vessels under construction

2013 Activity

In January 2013, we reached an agreement with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd of South Korea (“HMD”) for the construction of two MR product tankers for $32.5 million each. These vessels are scheduled to be delivered in May and June 2014.



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In February 2013, we reached an agreement with HMD for the construction of four MR product tankers for $33.0 million each and six Handymax ice class-1A product tankers for $31.3 million each. Two of the MR’s are scheduled to be delivered in the second quarter of 2014 with the third and fourth MR’s scheduled to be delivered in the third and fourth quarters of 2014, respectively. The six Handymax vessels are scheduled to be delivered in the second and third quarters of 2014.


In February 2013, we reached an agreement with SPP Shipbuilding Co. Ltd of South Korea, (“SPP”) for the construction of four MR product tankers for $32.5 million each. These vessels are scheduled to be delivered in the third and fourth quarters of 2014. 


In March 2013, we reached an agreement with Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co. Ltd., (“HSHI”) for the construction of six LR2 product tankers for $50.5 million each. These vessels are scheduled to be delivered in the third and fourth quarters of 2014.


In March 2013, we reached an agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd (“DSME”) for the construction of two LR2 product tankers for $49.5 million each. These vessels are expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2014.

In April 2013, we reached an agreement with HMD for the construction of two Handymax ice class-1A vesselsproduct tankers for $31.5 million each. These vessels are scheduled to be delivered in the third quarter of 2014.


In April 2013, we reached an agreement with an unaffiliated third party for the purchase of four MR product tankers currently under construction at HMD for $36.5 million each. The transaction was completed by novating the existing shipbuilding agreements. These vessels were delivered in the third quarter of 2013.


In May 2013, we reached an agreement with HMD to construct four Handymax ice class-1A product tankers for $31.6 million each. These vessels are scheduled to be delivered in the third quarter of 2014.


In May 2013, we reached an agreement with SPP to construct four MR product tankers for $33.0 million each. These vessels are scheduled to be delivered in the first and second quarters of 2015.


In May 2013, we reached agreements to construct four LR2 product tankers for $50.5 million each, consisting of two at HSHI and two at DSME. These vessels are scheduled to be delivered in the first and second quarters of 2015.


In July and August 2013 we reached agreementsan agreement to construct nine Very Large Gas Carriers (“VLGCs”("VLGCs") for $75.6 million each with HSHI and DSME with deliveries scheduled in 2015. 

DSME.


In August 2013, we reached an agreement with HMD to construct four product tankers consisting of two MR product tankers for $35.0 million each and two Handymax ice class-1A product tankers for $32.0 million each. The MR tankers are scheduled to be delivered in the second quarter of 2015 and the Handymax ice class-1A tankers are scheduled to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2014.


In October 2013, we reached an agreement with HSHI to construct two VLGCs for $75.0 million each with first quarter of 2016 deliveries.

each.


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 (together our “initial investment”) to Dorian LPG Ltd. (“Dorian”) in exchange for newly issued shares representing 30% of Dorian’sDorian's outstanding shares immediately following the transaction. See Note 7 for a description of this transaction.

shares.


In November 2013, we issued 3,611,809 shares in exchange for the transfer of ownership to the Company of four MR product tankers currently under construction in South Korea with certain unaffiliated third parties for an aggregate purchase price of $150.2 million. 28%Under the purchase and sale agreement, we agreed that if our share price was not maintained at or above the issuance price for 20 days in the 180 day period following the closing date, then we will issue additional shares or pay cash to increase the value of the consideration forto the vessels consisted of the newly issued common shares of the Company having a valuation based on the fair market value of the sharesreceived at the time of issuance. The new common shares were issued to Ceres, Valero and a group of institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management and the remainder of the purchase price is being paid to the shipyard from cash-on-hand and bank debt. The shares granted have registration rights and we issued a prospectus to facilitate selling them. One of these newbuildings was delivered in March 2014 and the remaining three are scheduled to be delivered in the second quarter of 2014.

The transaction also includes a time charter-out agreement for each of the four vessels for a fixed daily revenue amount at current market levels plus a profit sharing scheme whereby earnings in excess of the base time charter rate will be split between the Company and the charterer, Valero. The first vessel is currently time chartered-out for a 24 month period, and the remaining three will each be time chartered-out for 12 month periods. These time charter contracts have been valued at $1.1 million which has been recorded within other current and other non-current assets. They will begin amortization, on a straight line basis over the duration of the contract, upon delivery of each vessel.

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closing date.

In December 2013, we acquired contracts for the construction of four MR product tankers from unaffiliated third parties for a total purchase price of approximately $153.9 million. We paid $4.4 million in cash and issued 3,523,271 common shares, representing approximately 26% of the total purchase price, to affiliates of York Capital and the remaining amount of the total purchase price will be paid to the shipyard from cash on hand and bank debt when installment payments relating to these newbuildings become due. One vessel is expected to be delivered in the third quarter of 2014, one in the first quarter and two in the second quarter of 2015.

2013.


In December 2013, we reached agreements with DSME and HSHI for the construction of seven VLCCsVery Large Crude Carriers (“VLCCs”) for an aggregate purchase price of $662.2 million. One

2014 Activity

In March 2014, we sold seven VLCCs under construction to an unrelated third party. As a result of the sale, we received net proceeds of $141.7 million in cash, and recorded a gain of $51.4 million. The book value of these assets at the time of sale was $90.3 million.

In May 2014, we paid additional cash consideration of $4.7 million to the counterparties of the previously noted transaction to acquire four MR product tankers in exchange for 3,611,809 of our common shares based on subsequent changes to our share price. This one-time adjustment was recorded against additional paid-in capital.

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In August 2014, we reached an agreement with an unrelated third party to purchase an MR product tanker that was then under construction, STI St. Charles. The purchase price of the vessel was $37.1 million, and we took delivery of this vessel in September 2014.
In November 2014, we reached an agreement with an unrelated third party to purchase two LR2 product tankers under construction at Daehan Shipbuilding Company ("DHSC") for approximately $60.0 million each. These vessels, STI Rose and STI Alexis, were delivered in January and February 2015, respectively.
In December 2014, we reached an agreement with Scorpio Bulkers Inc., or Scorpio Bulkers, a related party, to purchase newbuilding contracts for four LR2 product tankers to be constructed at DHSC and Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering ("SSME") and options to purchase two additional LR2 newbuilding contracts. The purchase price for each of the four LR2 newbuilding contracts was $51.0 million with scheduled vessel deliveries throughout 2016. The purchase price for the two option contracts is fixed at $52.5 million for each contract with scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2015, twovessel deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2015, two in2016. The options expire on May 31, 2015. We are working with the first quarterseller and the shipyards to novate the contracts to us. The independent members of 2016, one in the second quarterour Board of 2016 and one in the third quarter of 2016. These contracts were sold for cash in March 2014 as further described in Note 22.

Directors unanimously approved this transaction with Scorpio Bulkers.


As of December 31, 2013,2014, we had a total of 5824 newbuilding product tanker orders with HMD, SPP, HSHI, DSME, DHSC and DSMESSME which include 3211 MRs, 14two Handymax ice class-1A vessels and 1211 LR2s for an aggregate purchase price of $2,154.1$1,023.9 million, of which $453.3$363.3 million wasin cash has been paid and $26.2 million in common stock has been issued as of that date. Additionally, we hadwere still party to the performance guarantees of the seven newbuilding VLCC ordersVLCCs sold in March 2014 under the related construction contracts with HSHIthe shipyards. We are working with the buyer and DSME for an aggregate purchase price of $662.2 million, of which $89.9 million was paid as ofthe shipyards to novate the contracts to the buyers. Should the counterparty to this transaction fail to fulfill the obligations set forth under each construction contract, then the shipyards have legal recourse to seek payment from us to fulfill these obligations.
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, 2013.

2014 and 2013, we capitalized interest expense for the vessels under construction of $17.5 million and $6.4 million, respectively. The capitalization rate used to determine the amount of borrowing costs eligible for capitalization was 3.3%. We cease capitalizing interest when the vessels reach the location and condition necessary to operate in the manner intended by management.


A roll-forward of activity within Vessels under construction is as follows:

In thousands of US dollars  
Balance as of January 1, 2012 $60,333 
Installment payments and other capitalized expenses  182,016 
Capitalized interest  3,221 
Transferred to operating vessels and drydock  (195,319)
Balance as of December 31, 2012 $50,251 
     
Installment payments and other capitalized expenses  856,959 
Sale of VLGC business (1)  (83,070)
Value of common shares issued for vessel purchases (2)  81,114 
Capitalized interest  6,379 
Transferred to operating vessels and drydock  (262,107)
Balance as of December 31, 2013 $649,526 


In thousands of US dollars 
Balance as of January 1, 2013$50,251
Installment payments and other capitalized expenses856,959
Sale of VLGC business (1)
(83,070)
Value of common shares issued for vessel purchases (2)
81,114
Capitalized interest6,379
Transferred to operating vessels and drydock(262,107)
Balance as of December 31, 2013$649,526
  
Installment payments and other capitalized expenses1,370,565
Sale of VLCCs (3)
(90,293)
Capitalized interest17,500
Transferred to operating vessels and drydock(1,542,421)
Balance as of December 31, 2014$404,877
(1)
Represents installment payments on the 11 VLGC newbuilding contracts which were part of the transaction to sell our VLGC business to Dorian in exchange for newly issued shares representing 30% of the Dorian’s outstanding shares immediately following the transaction.transaction in November 2013. See Note 78 for a description of this transaction.further description.

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(2)
Represents the consideration of newly issued common shares of (i) approximately 28% of the purchase price for four MRs currently under construction with first and second quarter 2014 deliveries;which were delivered in 2014; and (ii) approximately 26% of the purchase price for four MRs currently under construction withone of which was delivered in 2014 and the remaining are scheduled deliveriesfor delivery in the third quarter 2014, one in the first quarter and two in the second quarter ofQ2 2015. These shares were issued in the fourth quarter of 2013.

(3)    Represents installment payments and other capitalized costs on seven VLCC newbuilding contracts that were sold in March 2014.
The following table is a timeline of future expected payments and dates for our vessels under construction as of December 31, 2013*:

Q1 2014  190.9   million**
Q2 2014  433.8   million 
Q3 2014  431.4   million 
Q4 2014  310.9   million 
Q1 2015  205.5   million 
Q2 2015  205.9   million 
Q3 2015  80.3   million 
Q4 2015  103.5   million 
Q1 2016  105.1   million 
Q2 2016  56.7   million 
Q3 2016  56.7   million 
Total $2,180.7   million 

2014:*

 In millions of U.S. Dollars
Q1 2015 - installment payments made$167.2
Q1 2015 - remaining installment payment for delivery of STI Winnie
30.3
Q2 2015258.9
Q3 201527.5
Q4 201524.8
Q1 201640.5
Q2 201626.0
Q3 201629.6
Q4 201629.6
Total$634.4
*These are estimates only and are subject to change as construction progresses.

**As of the date of this report, all first quarter 2014 installment payments have been paid.

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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, 2013 and 2012, we capitalized interest expense for the vessels under construction of $6.4 million and $3.2 million, respectively. The capitalization rate used to determine the amount of borrowing costs eligible for capitalization was 3.1%. We cease capitalizing interest when the vessels reach the location and condition necessary to operate in the manner intended by management.

Collateral agreements

Noemi, Senatore, Venice, STI Harmony, STI Heritage, andSTI Highlander with an aggregated net book value of $141.1 million as of December 31, 2013 were provided as collateral under a loan agreement dated June 2, 2010 and amended on July 13, 2011 (the “2010 Revolving Credit Facility,” See Note 9).

STI Onyx, STI Sapphire, STI EmeraldandSTI Berylwith an aggregated net book of $147.3 million as of December 31, 2013 were provided as collateral under a loan agreement dated May 3, 2011 and amended on July 20, 2012 (the “2011 Credit Facility,” See Note 9).

STI Spirit, with a net book value of $29.5 million as of December 31, 2013, was provided as collateral under a loan agreement dated March 9, 2011 (the “STI Spirit Credit Facility,” See Note 9).

STI Amber, STI Topaz, STI RubyandSTI Garnet, with an aggregated net book value of $148.7 million as of December 31, 2013 were provided as collateral under a loan agreement dated December 21, 2011 (the “Newbuilding Credit Facility,” See Note 11).

The vessels which collateralize the 2011 Credit Facility and 2010 Revolving Credit Facility also serve as collateral for the designated interest rate swap agreements (as described in Note 10), subordinated to the outstanding borrowings under each credit facility.

5.
6.Carrying values of vessels and vessels under construction

At each balance sheet date, we review the carrying amounts of 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, 2013,2014, 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 forecast, published time charter rates for the next three years, a steady3.0% growth rate in freight rates in which each period thereafter which is based on management’s long term view of the market, and our best estimate of vessel operating expenses and drydock costs. These cash flows were then discounted to their present value using an estimated weighted average cost of capital of 8.45%7.98%. The results of these tests were as follows:

At December 31, 2014, we had 57 vessels in our fleet and 24 vessels under construction:
Three vessels were held for sale and written down to their fair value less estimated costs to sell
36 vessels had fair values less costs to sell in excess of their carrying amount.
18 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 the remaining 24 vessels under construction. To assess their carrying values, we prepared value in use calculations which resulted in no impairment being recognized.

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At December 31, 2013, we had 19 vessels in our fleet and 65 vessels under construction:

·
Four vessels were held for sale and written down to their fair value less costs to sell (see Note 4)
·Eight vessels had fair values less costs to sell in excess of their carrying amount.
·Seven 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.
·Two vessels under construction (that were delivered in January 2014) had fair values less costs to sell exceeding their carrying amount.
·We did not obtain independent broker valuations for the remaining 63 vessels under construction. To assess their carrying values, we prepared value in use calculations which resulted in no impairment indicators.

At December 31, 2011, we determined fair value less estimated costs to sell for our vessels, taking into consideration three independent broker valuations for each vessel and adjusting for estimated disposal costs. Our estimate of fair value less costs to sell was then compared to each vessel’s respective carrying amount. The

Eight vessels had fair valuevalues less estimated costs to sell were lowerin excess of their carrying amount.
Seven vessels had fair values less costs to sell less than thetheir carrying amount for all vessels indicating that an impairment might exist.amount. We then performedprepared a value in use calculation andfor each these vessels which resulted in no impairment being recognized.
Two vessels under construction (that were delivered in January 2014) had fair values less costs to sell exceeding their carrying amount.
We did not obtain independent broker valuations for the remaining 63 vessels under construction. To assess their carrying values, we prepared value in use calculations for all vessels were less than the fair value less estimated costs to sell and accordingly, the recoverable amount of all vessels was determined to be its fair valueless costs to sell. As a result, we recorded anwhich resulted in no impairment loss of $66.6 million to adjust the carrying amounts of our vessels to their fair value less estimated selling costs.

being recognized.
6.
7.Other non-current assets

  At December 31,
In thousands of US dollars 2013 2012
Capitalized loan fees (1) $16,168  $530 
Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Ltd. pool working capital contributions(2)  1,207   359 
Non-current portion of acquired time charter contracts (3)  532   —   
  $17,907  $889 


 At December 31,
In thousands of US dollars2014 2013
Capitalized loan fees (1)
$19,548
 $16,168
Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Ltd. pool working capital contributions(2)
4,115
 1,207
Non-current portion of acquired time charter contracts (3)
65
 532
 $23,728
 $17,907
(1) Primarily represents upfront loan fees on our credit facilities being used to finance our newbuilding vessels. These are reclassified to Bank Loansdebt when the tranche of the loan to which the newbuilding vessel relates is drawn.

(2) Upon entrance into the Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool (“SHTP”), all vessels are required to make working capital contributions of both cash and bunkers. The contribution amount is repaid, without interest, upon a vessel’s exit from the SHTP no later than six months after the exit date. Bunkers on board a vessel exiting the SHTP 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 for time chartered-in vessels we classify the amounts according to the expiration of the contract.

(3) Represents the non-current portion of the value of time charter contracts acquired in November 2013 as part of the acquisition of four MRs in exchange for common shares. See Note 4 for further description.


7.
8.Investment in AssociateDorian LPG Ltd.

Investment in Dorian LPG Ltd.

In July and August 2013 we reached agreements to construct nine Very Large Gas Carriers (“VLGCs”) for $75.6 million each with HSHI and DSME with deliveries scheduled in 2015. 

In October 2013, we reached an agreement with HSHI to construct two VLGCs for $75.0 million each withdeliveries scheduled in the first quarter of 2016.


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 (together our “initial investment”) to Dorian LPG Ltd. (“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 24,121,621 new shares of Dorian’s common stock as part of a private placement of shares for total consideration of $75.0 million.


As of December 31, 2013, we owned 64,073,744, shares or approximately 30% of the outstanding shares of Dorian. Dorian’s shares are traded on the Norwegian Over the Counter Exchange (‘NOTC’) and closed at NOK 22.90 per share, or approximately $3.78 per share, on December 31, 2013. As part of the shareholder’s agreement, we are entitled to appoint one member to Dorian’s eight member board until we cease to beneficially own at least 10% of Dorian’s issued and outstanding common shares.

We have

In February 2014, Dorian completed a follow on offering of common shares which resulted in the dilution of our ownership percentage to 26.5% from 30.0%.
In April 2014, Dorian effected a one for five reverse stock split of its common shares, reducing our total number of shares held in Dorian. Concurrently with this reverse stock split, Dorian issued 1,412,698 shares in a private placement to an investor that is unrelated to us. Accordingly, our ownership percentage in Dorian was reduced to 25.7% from 26.5% after giving effect to this private placement.
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.” As a result, our ownership percentage in Dorian decreased 22.1% from 25.7% after giving effect to this transaction.

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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. Accordingly, our ownership percentage in Dorian decreased to 16.3% from 22.1% after giving effect to this transaction.

On October 29, 2014, Robert Bugbee, our President, resigned from the board of directors of Dorian. Accordingly, we determined that we no longer have significant influence over Dorian’s financial and operating policy decisions, given our 30% ownership interest and limited board representation at December 31, 2013. We arewe therefore ceased equity accounting forof this investment 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 is being accounted for as “available for sale.” When a financial asset is classified as “available for sale,” changes in its fair market value are recorded within equity, through other comprehensive income. If all or a portion of the investment is sold, changes in fair market value previously recorded to other comprehensive income will be reclassified to the statement of income or loss at the date of sale. Any dividends received or impairment losses recognized are recorded to the statement of income or loss in the period they are incurred.
In November 2014, we exercised our rights under the equity method.

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Accountingshareholders agreement with Dorian to cause Dorian to register for re-sale under the initial investment

A gain was recognized atSecurities Act of 1933, as amended, or the closing date for the difference between the book valueSecurities Act, all of the assets contributed and the fair value of the consideration received minus costs to sell. The resultant gain of $41.4 million was calculated as the excess of the value of the 39,952,123 shares of Dorian on November 26, 2013, the closing datethat we own.


The following is a rollforward of the transaction, over the carrying value of our VLGC business, which included 11 VLGC contracts and options to purchase two additional newbuilding VLGCs, net of costs to sell. This calculation is set forth below:

In thousands of US dollars Gain on sale of assets
Installment payments on 11 VLGCs made through November 26, 2013 $83,070 
Additional cash and other capitalized costs  2,300(1)
Selling costs  7,690(2)
Total book value of assets contributed  93,060 
Value of initial shares received at closing  134,435(3)
Gain on sale $41,375 

In thousands of US dollars Carrying value of initial investment
Value of initial shares received at closing $134,435(3)
Investment in private placement  75,000(4)
Value of investment at November 26, 2013  209,435 

investment in Dorian:
In thousands of US dollarsRollforward of carrying value of investment in Dorian 
Value of initial shares received at closing$134,435
(1)
Investment in private placement75,000
(2)
Our share of net income for the period ended December 31, 2013368
 
Carrying value at December 31, 2013$209,803
 
Disposal of shares(56,124)(3)
Our share of net income through October 29, 20141,473
 
Loss recognized upon change in accounting method(13,895)(4)
Carrying value at October 29, 2014141,257
 
Other comprehensive loss(10,801)(5)
Carrying value at December 31, 2014$130,456
 
(1)Represents additional cash consideration andAt the contributiontime of certain capitalized costs that were incurredour initial investment, Dorian was listed on these vessels under construction prior to closing.
(2)Represents legal and advisory fees relating to the transaction, including commissions paid to SSH. See Note 13 for further description of these commissions.
(3)Norwegian Over the Counter Exchange ("NOTC"). The value of our initial investment was determined based on the closing price of Dorian on the NOTC at November 26, 2013 of NOK 20.5, using an NOK/USD exchange rate of 6.0923 NOK/USD at that date. See below for further discussion of our assessment of fair value.
(4)
(2)We purchased 24,121,621 new shares of Dorian’s common stock as part of a private placement of shares for total consideration of $75.0 million in November 2013.

Fair value of the initial investment 

Fair value has been based on published quoted prices on the NOTC, which we consider to be an active market particularly for shipping companies given the high level of interest and activity in shipping in that region. To assess the adequacy of this valuation, we performed a separate analysis of the fair market value of Dorian’s net assets, which considered recent, third party vessel valuations. This analysis confirmed our valuation of the shares received. 


(3)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. Accordingly, our ownership percentage in Dorian reduced to 16.3% from 25.7% after giving effect to this transaction.

(4)Calculated based on the difference between the carrying value as of October 28, 2014 and the opening share price on October 29, 2014.

(5)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 current periodDorian's results

Dorian LPG Ltd. was incorporated on July 1, 2013, under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and has a fiscal year end of March 31. Dorian’s stock currently trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LPG. The results for 2014 included herein are derived from Dorian’s quarterly results as ofunaudited financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and the nine months ended December 31, 2013.2014. Furthermore, Dorian prepares its financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States (‘(“US GAAP’GAAP”). As such adjustments were made to convert our share of Dorian’s results from US GAAP to IFRS.

The following table depicts summarized financial information



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Table of Dorian and its predecessor companies for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 in addition to the unaudited financial information of Dorian for the three months ended December 31, 2013. The financial statements as of December 31, 2013 are then reconciled to our carrying value at that date.

      Adjustments  
In thousands of US dollars Predecessor companies for the year ended March 31, 2013 (1) (2) Dorian LPG Ltd. for the three months ended December 31, 2013 (1) Revaluation of initial interest to fair value Impact of revaluation and conversion to IFRS(5) Adjusted Dorian LPG Ltd. for the three months ended December 31, 2013
Revenue $38,662  $13,800  $—    $—    $13,800 
Operating income / (loss)  3,360   3,700   —     (48)  3,652 
Net (loss) / income  (4,851)  5,243   —     (48)  5,195 
                     
STI’s share of net income $—    $383  $—    $(14) $369(3)

      Adjustments  
  Predecessor companies as of March 31, 2013 (1) (2) Dorian LPG Ltd. as of December 31, 2013 (1) Revaluation of initial interest to fair value (4) Impact of revaluation and conversion to IFRS (5) Adjusted Dorian LPG Ltd. as of December 31, 2013
Current assets  6,158   337,026   —     —     337,026 
Non-current assets  188,290   413,054   103,391   (48)  516,397 
Total assets  194,448   750,080   103,391   (48)  853,423 
                     
Current liabilities  31,601   22,166   —     —     22,166 
Non-current liabilities  150,089   131,911   —     —     131,911 
Total liabilities  181,690   154,077   —     —     154,077 
                     
Net assets  12,758   596,003   103,391   (48)  699,346 
                     
STI’s share of net assets $0  $178,801  $31,017  $(14) $209,803 (6)

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2014 Results
    Adjustments  
 In thousands of US dollars 
Dorian LPG Ltd. for the calendar year ended December 31, 2014 (1)
 
Impact of conversion to IFRS (2)
 Adjusted Dorian LPG Ltd. for the calendar year ended December 31, 2014
Revenue $78,575
 
 $78,575
Operating income 20,712
 (614) 20,098
Net income 15,459
 (614) 14,845
       
Our share of net income (3)
 $1,604
 $(131) $1,473

(1)Prepared in accordance with US GAAP.GAAP using Dorian's unaudited financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and the nine months ended December 31, 2014.
(2)The formation of Dorian consisted of the acquisition of four vessel owning entities on July 29, 2013 that were previously operating under separate ownership. As such, financial statements for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013 are the combined financial statements of these four entities (‘Predecessor companies’).
(3)We estimated our 30% share of Dorian’s net income for the 35 day period beginning with the closing date of November 26, 2013 and ending on December 31, 2013 by pro-rating Dorian’s results for quarter ending December 31, 2013 and adjusting for any material transactions occurring before or after the closing date.
(4)Represents the step-up adjustment to revalue Dorian’s balance sheet to fair value as of the closing date of November 26, 2013.  We mainly attributed this step up to Dorian’s fleet of vessels which was based on recent, third party, vessel valuations.  
(5)(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.
(6)
(3)Calculated as 30%Our share of Dorian’s adjusted net assets at December 31, 2013.income captures Dorian's financial results from January 1, 2014 through October 29, 2014, the date we ceased equity method accounting.


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2013 Results

    Adjustments   
 In thousands of US dollars 
Dorian LPG Ltd. for the three months ended December 31, 2013 (1)
 
Impact of revaluation and conversion to IFRS (4)
 Adjusted Dorian LPG Ltd. for the three months ended December 31, 2013 
Revenue $13,800
 
 $13,800
 
Operating income 3,700
 (48) 3,652
 
Net income 5,243
 (48) 5,195
 
        
Our share of net income $383
 $(14) $369
(2) 


    Adjustments   
 In thousands of US dollars 
Dorian LPG Ltd. as of December 31, 2013 (1)
 
Revaluation of initial interest to fair value (3)
 
Impact of revaluation and conversion to IFRS (4)
 Adjusted Dorian LPG Ltd. as of December 31, 2013 
Current assets 337,026
 
 
 337,026
 
Non-current assets 413,054
 103,391
 (48) 516,397
 
Total assets 750,080
 103,391
 (48) 853,423
 
          
Current liabilities 22,166
 
 
 22,166
 
Non-current liabilities 131,911
 
 
 131,911
 
Total liabilities 154,077
 
 
 154,077
 
          
Net assets 596,003
 103,391
 (48) 699,346
 
          
STI's share of net assets $178,801
 $31,017
 $(14) $209,803
(5) 

(1) Prepared in accordance with US GAAP.
(2) We estimated our share of Dorian’s net income for the 35 day period beginning with the closing date of our initial investment in Dorian, November 26, 2013 and ending on December 31, 2013 by pro-rating Dorian’s results for quarter ending December 31, 2013 and adjusting for any material transactions occurring before or after the closing date.
(3) Represents the step-up adjustment to revalue Dorian's balance sheet to fair value as of the closing date of November 26, 2013. We mainly attributed this step up to Dorian's fleet of vessels which was based on third party vessel valuations.
(4) This represents the (i) excess depreciation calculated as a result of our stepped up basis and (ii) our conversion of depreciation expense from US GAAP to IFRS.
(5) Calculated as 30% of Dorian's adjusted net assets at December 31, 2013.

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8.
9.Accounts payable

  At December 31,
In thousands of US dollars 2013 2012
Progress payments due for vessels under construction $14,969  $3,500 
Suppliers  5,631   7,612 
Scorpio MR Pool Limited  63   —   
Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Limited  32   59 
Scorpio Ship Management  1   70 
Scorpio Commercial Management  —     146 
  $20,696  $11,387 

 At December 31,
In thousands of US dollars2014 2013
 Progress payments due for vessels under construction$
 $14,969
 Suppliers10,004
 5,631
 Scorpio MR Pool Ltd1,790
 63
 Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Ltd737
 32
 Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool Ltd661
 
 Scorpio LR2 Pool Ltd706
 
Accounts payable to SCM759
 
Accounts payable to SSM241
 1
Accounts payable to SSH31
 
 

 

 $14,929
 $20,696
The majority of accounts payable are settled with a cash payment within 90 days. No interestedinterest is charged on accounts payable. We consider that the carrying amount of accounts payable approximates fair value.


10. Accrued expenses

 At December 31,
In thousands of US dollars2014 2013
Deposit from Scorpio Bulkers (1)
$31,277
 $
Accrued interest7,751
 1,015
Suppliers6,542
 2,552
Accrued short term employee benefits5,226
 3,256
Accrued vessel purchase commissions (2)
3,115
 
Accrued expenses to SSM35
 
Accrued expenses to SCM15
 
Accrued expenses to SSH13
 
Other accrued expenses1,165
 428
    
 $55,139
 $7,251

(1) In December 2014, we agreed to buy four LR2 tankers from Scorpio Bulkers and received an option to purchase two additional LR2 tankers. Pursuant to this agreement, we received $31.3 million as a security deposit for scheduled installments that are expected to occur prior to the closing date of the sale. This amount will be reimbursed to Scorpio Bulkers upon closing.

(2) Represent commissions payable to SSH relating to the deliveries of eight newbuilding vessels.


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9.
11.Bank loansCurrent and long term debt

The following is a breakdown of the current and non-current portion of our bank loansdebt outstanding at December 31, 20132014 and December 31, 2012. 

  As of December 31,
In thousands of US dollars 2013 2012
Current portion (1) $10,453  $7,475 
Bank loan related to vessels held for sale (2)  21,397   —   
Current bank loans  31,850   7,475 
         
Non-current portion (3)  135,279   134,984 
  $167,129  $142,459 
2013. 
 As of December 31,
In thousands of US dollars2014 2013
Current portion (1)
$87,163
 $10,453
Debt related to vessels held for sale (2)
32,932
 21,397
Current portion of long term debt120,095
 31,850
    
Non-current portion (3)
1,451,477
 135,279
 $1,571,572
 $167,129
(1)The current portion at December 31, 2014 was net of unamortized deferred financing fees of $2.5 million. The current portion at December 31, 2013 was net of unamortized deferred financing fees of $0.2 million. The current portion
(2)
This relates to amounts due relating to three vessels held for sale under our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility at December 31, 2012 was2014 and is shown net of unamortized deferred financing fees of $0.1 million.
(2)This relates to amounts due under our STI Spirit Credit FacilityHarmony and STI Heritage were designated as held for sale at December 31, 2013 and is shown net of $0.3 million unamortized deferred financing fees. The vessel held as collateral in this facility,STI Spirit,2014. Venice was designated as held for sale atas of December 31, 2013. Accordingly, all assets and liabilities related to this vesselthese vessels have been classified as current.
(3)The non-current portion at December 31, 2014 was net of unamortized deferred financing fees of $44.6 million. The non-current portion at December 31, 2013 was net of unamortized deferred financing fees of $2.0 million. The non-current portion at December 31, 2012 was net of unamortized deferred financing fees of $3.3 million.

2010 Revolving Credit Facility

On June 2, 2010, 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 million. On July 12, 2011, we amended and restated the credit facility to convert it from a term loan to a reducing revolving credit facility. This gave us the ability to pay down and re-borrow from the total available commitments under the loan. In 2012, we sold three of our Handymax vessels that were collateral to this facility. As a consequence of these disposals, the availability of the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility decreased by $31.0 million. The total available commitments, after taking into consideration the impact of these sales, reduces by $3.1 million each quarter, with a lump sum reduction of $57.1 million at the maturity date of June 2, 2015. Our subsidiaries that own vessels that are collateralized by this loan act as guarantors under the amended and restated credit facility. All terms mentioned are defined in the agreement.

Drawdowns under the credit facility bear interest as follows: (1) through December 29, 2011, at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 3.00% per annum when our debt to capitalization (total debt plus equity) ratio is equal to or less than 50% and 3.50% per annum when our debt to capitalization ratio is greater than 50%; (2) from December 30, 2011 through September 30, 2013, at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 3.50% per annum; and (3) from October 1, 2013 and at all times thereafter, at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 3.25% per annum when our debt to capitalization (total debt plus equity) ratio is equal to or less than 50% and 3.50% per annum when our debt to capitalization ratio is greater than 50%. A commitment fee equal to 40% of the applicable margin is payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility. The credit facility matures on June 2, 2015 and can only be used to refinance amounts outstanding from the original loan agreement and for general corporate purposes.

The credit facility requires us to comply with a number of covenants, including financial covenants; delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements and annual projections; maintaining adequate insurances; compliance with laws (including environmental); compliance with ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act); maintenance of flag and class of the initial vessels; restrictions on consolidations, mergers or sales of assets; approval on changes in the Manager of our initial 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.

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The financial covenants include:

·The ratio of net debt to capitalization shall be no greater than 0.60 to 1.00.

·Consolidated tangible net worth (i.e. total shareholders’ equity) shall be no less than $150.0 million plus 25% of cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter from July 1, 2010 going forward and 50% of the value of any new equity issues from July 1, 2010 going forward.

·
The ratio of net debt to capitalization shall be no greater than 0.60 to 1.00.
Consolidated tangible net worth (i.e. total shareholders’ equity) shall be no less than $150.0 million plus 25% of cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter from July 1, 2010 going forward and 50% of the value of any new equity issues from July 1, 2010 going forward.

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The ratio of EBITDA to interest expense shall be no less than 1.25 to 1.00 commencing with the fourth fiscal quarter of 2011 until the fourth quarter of 2012, at which point it increased to 1.50 to 1.00 for the first quarter of 2013, 1.75 to 1.00 for the second quarter of 2013 and 2.00 to 1.00 at all times thereafter. Such ratio shall be calculated quarterly on a trailing four quarter basis. In addition, we are restricted from paying dividends until 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 (cash, cash equivalents, and availability under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility) needs to be not less than $25.0 million, of which unrestricted cash and cash equivalents shall be not less than $15.0 million, until we own, directly or indirectly, more than 15 vessels, at which time the amount increases by $750,000 per each additional vessel.

·The aggregate fair market value of the collateral vessels (see note 4) shall at all times be no less than 150% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of loans under the credit facility.

In June 2013,addition, we voluntarily repaid $17.2are restricted from paying dividends until 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 (cash, cash equivalents, and availability under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility) needs to be not less than $25.0 million, of which unrestricted cash and cash equivalents shall be not less than $15.0 million, until we own, directly or indirectly, more than 15 vessels, at which time the amount increases by $750,000 per each additional 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.
In January 2014, we drew down $72.4 million from the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility. In March 2014, we paid $22.5 million into this facility.facility as a result of the sales of Noemi and Senatore. As a result of this repayment, the availability of this facility was reduced by such amount and the quarterly reduction was reduced to $2.1 million from $3.1 million per quarter. We also wrote-off a total of $0.2 million of deferred financing fees as part of these debt repayments.
The outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 was $41.5 million and the facility was fully drawn. As of December 31, 2013, there was no outstanding balance, and there was $72.4 million available to draw when needed. As of December 31, 2012, the outstanding balance was $17.2 million and $67.4 million was available to draw. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2013.

During January 2014, we drew down this facility in full. 2014.

In March 2014,February 2015, we repaid $22.7$6.1 million into this facility as part of the salessale ofNoemiVenice andSenatore. the quarterly reduction was reduced to $1.8 million from $2.1 million per quarter. See Note 2224 for further discussion of these transactions and the impact on this credit facility.

transaction.

STI Spirit Credit Facility

On March 9, 2011, we executed a credit facility with DVB Bank SE for a senior secured term loan facility of $27.3 million forSTI Spirit, which was acquired in November 2010. The credit facility was drawn down on March 17, 2011 and matures onhad a maturity date of March 17, 2018. The loan bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 2.75% per annum. The loan will be repaid2018 with repayments over 28 equal quarterly installments and a lump sum payment at maturity. The quarterly installments commenced three months after the drawdown and were calculated using an 18 year amortization profile. Our subsidiary, STI Spirit Shipping Company Limited, which ownsowned the vessel, iswas the borrower and Scorpio Tankers Inc. iswas the guarantor.

The credit facility requires us to comply with a number of covenants, including financial covenants; delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements and annual projections; maintaining adequate insurances; compliance with laws (including environmental); compliance with ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act); maintenance of flag and class of the vessel; restrictions on consolidations, mergers or sales of assets; approval of changes in the Manager of our 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.

All terms mentioned are defined in the agreement. The financial covenants of the credit facility are described below.

·The ratio of debt to capitalization shall be no greater than 0.60 to 1.00.

·Consolidated tangible net worth (i.e. shareholders equity) shall be no less than $150.0 million plus 25% of cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter.
·The ratio of EBITDA to interest expense shall be no less than 1.25 to 1.00 for the period commencing with the fourth quarter of 2011 through the fourth quarter of 2012, at which time it increased to 1.50 to 1.00 for the first quarter of 2013, 1.75 to 1.00 for the second quarter of 2013 and 2.00 to 1.00 at all times thereafter. Such ratio shall be calculated quarterly on a trailing four quarter basis. In addition, we are restricted from paying dividends until 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 (cash, cash equivalents, and availability under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility) needs to be not less than $25.0 million, of which unrestricted cash and cash equivalents shall be not less than $15.0 million, until we own, directly or indirectly, more than 15 vessels, at which time the amount increases by $750,000 per each additional vessel.

·
The aggregate fair market value ofSTI Spirit shall at all times be no less than (i) 140% of the then outstanding loan balance if the vessel is operating in a pool or in the spot market or (ii) 130% of the then outstanding loan if the vessel is on time charter with a duration of at least one year.

As described above, the credit facility requires that the charter-free market value of theSTI Spiritshall be no less than 140% of the then outstanding loan balance. In order to stay in compliance with this covenant, we prepaid $1.4 million in addition to the $0.3 million scheduled principal payment into this credit facility in December 2013.

The outstanding balance at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $21.7 million and $23.4 million, respectively. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2013.

In FebruaryApril 2014, we agreed to sellsold STI Spirit. See Note 22 for further description and repaid the outstanding amount due under the STI Spirit Credit Facility of this transaction and the resultant impact on this credit facility.

$21.4 million.

2011 Credit Facility

On May 3, 2011, we executed a credit facility with Nordea Bank Finland plc, acting through its New York branch, DnB NOR 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. On July 20, 2012, we extended the availability period of the 2011 Credit Facility until January 31, 2014. The availability period was previously scheduled to expire in May 2013.

All terms mentioned in this section are defined in the agreement.

Drawdowns under this credit facility arewere available until January 31, 2014 and bear interest as follows: (1) until December 29, 2011, at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of (i) 2.75% per annum when our debt to capitalization (total debt plus equity) ratio is less than 45%, (ii) 3.00% per annum when our debt to capitalization ratio is greater than or equal to 45% but less than or equal to 50% and (iii) 3.25% when our debt to capitalization ratio is greater than 50%; (2) from December 30, 2011 through September 30, 2013, at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 3.50% per annum and (3) from October 1, 2013 and at all times thereafter, 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%. A commitment fee equal to 40% of the applicable margin iswas payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility. The credit facility matures on May 3, 2017 and can only be used to finance up to 50% of the cost of future vessel acquisitions, which vessels would be the collateral for the credit facility.

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 sixteen16 years of age. Our subsidiaries, which may at any time, own one or more of our vessels, will act as guarantors under the credit facility.


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The credit facility requires us to comply with a number of covenants, including financial covenants; delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements and annual projections; maintaining adequate insurances; compliance with laws (including environmental); compliance with ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act); maintenance of flag and class of the initial vessels; restrictions on consolidations, mergers or sales of assets; approvals on changes in the Manager of our initial 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 financial covenants include:

·The ratio of net debt to capitalization shall be no greater than 0.60 to 1.00.

·Consolidated tangible net worth (i.e. shareholders’ equity) shall be no less than $150.0 million plus 25% of cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter from July 1, 2010 going forward and 50% of the value of any new equity issues from July 1, 2010 going forward.

·The ratio of EBITDA to interest expense shall be no less than 1.25 to 1.00 commencing with the fourth fiscal quarter of 2011 until the fourth quarter of 2012, at which point it increased to 1.50 to 1.00 for the first quarter of 2013, 1.75 to 1.00 for the second quarter of 2013 and 2.00 to 1.00 at all times thereafter. Such ratio shall be calculated quarterly on a trailing four quarter basis. In addition, we are restricted from paying dividends until 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 (cash, cash equivalents, and availability under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility) needs to be not less than $25 million, of which unrestricted cash and cash equivalents shall be not less than $15.0 million, until we own, directly or indirectly, more than 15 vessels, at which time the amount increases by $750,000 per each additional 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 ratio of net debt to capitalization shall be no greater than 0.60 to 1.00.
Consolidated tangible net worth (i.e. shareholders’ equity) shall be no less than $150.0 million plus 25% of cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter from July 1, 2010 going forward and 50% of the value of any new equity issues from July 1, 2010 going forward.
The ratio of EBITDA to interest expense shall be no less than 1.25 to 1.00 commencing with the fourth fiscal quarter of 2011 until the fourth quarter of 2012, at which point it increased to 1.50 to 1.00 for the first quarter of 2013, 1.75 to 1.00 for the second quarter of 2013 and 2.00 to 1.00 at all times thereafter. Such ratio shall be calculated quarterly on a trailing four quarter basis. In addition, we are restricted from paying dividends until 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 (cash, cash equivalents, and availability under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility) needs to be not less than $25 million, of which unrestricted cash and cash equivalents shall be not less than $15.0 million, until we own, directly or indirectly, more than 15 vessels, at which time the amount increases by $750,000 per each additional 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.

In January 2013, March 2013 and April 2013,2014, we drew down an aggregate of $52.1$52.0 million from this facility inthe 2011 Credit Facility. In connection with this drawdown, STI Duchessa, STI Le Rocher and STI Larvotto were provided as collateral under the deliveries ofSTI Sapphire,STI Emerald andSTI Beryl, respectively.

As of December 31, 2013, there was $62.9 million available for borrowing which can be used to finance up to 50% of future vessel acquisitions through January 31, 2014.facility. The outstanding balance at December 31, 20132014 and December 31, 20122013 was $108.9 million and $64.0 million, respectively, and $15.5 million, respectively.the availability under this credit facility expired on January 31, 2014. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2013.

In January 2014, we drew down an aggregate of $52.0 million. See Note 22 for further description.

2014.


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. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we drew down an aggregate of $92.0 million from this facility to partially finance the deliveries ofSTI Amber, STI Topaz,STI RubyandSTI Garnet ($23.0 million per vessel). 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. Borrowings under the credit facility bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 2.70% per annum. A commitment fee equal to 1.10% per annum was payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility, and the facility was fully drawn as of December 31, 2012. All terms mentioned in this section are defined in the agreement.

The facility is separated into four tranches (one per each vessel) and repayment of the tranche relating to the respective vessel commenced after delivery of that vessel in quarterly installments of $375,000, which equates to a repayment profile of 15.33 years. Each tranche is scheduled to mature approximately seven years after delivery of the relevant vessel from the shipyard.

The credit facility requires us to comply with a number of covenants, including financial covenants; delivery of quarterly and annual financial statements and annual projections; maintaining adequate insurances; compliance with laws (including environmental); compliance with 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 our initial 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 financial covenants include:

·
The ratio of net debt to capitalization shall be no greater than 0.60 to 1.00.

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Consolidated tangible net worth (i.e. shareholders equity) shall be no less than $150.0 million plus 25% of cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter from July 1, 2010 going forward and 50% of the value of any new equity issues from July 2, 2010 going forward.
The ratio of EBITDA to interest expense shall be no less than 2.00 to 1.00 commencing with the third fiscal quarter of 2011 until the fourth quarter of 2012, and 2.50 to 1.00 for all times thereafter. Such ratio shall be calculated quarterly on a trailing four quarter basis. EBITDA, as defined in the loan agreement, excludes non-cash charges such as impairment.
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents shall at all times be no less than $15.0 million, until we own, directly or indirectly, more than 15 vessels, at which time the amount increases by $750,000 per each additional vessel.
The aggregate fair market value of the collateral vessels shall at all times be no less than 140% (120% if the vessel is subject to acceptable long term employment) of the aggregate principal amount outstanding plus a pro rata amount of any allocable swap exposure for the credit facility. 
In March 2014, we converted the Newbuilding Credit Facility from a term loan to a reducing revolving credit facility. This gives us the ability to draw down and repay the available commitments under the facility when needed. All other terms and definitions remain unchanged. The amount available is reduced by $1.5 million each quarter until the maturity date in June 2019. This transaction has been accounted for as a debt modification and accordingly, no deferred financing fees were written off.
The amount outstanding under this facility was $77.8 million and was fully drawn as of net debt to capitalization shall be no greater than 0.60 to 1.00.

·Consolidated tangible net worth (i.e. shareholders equity) shall be no less than $150.0 million plus 25% of cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter from July 1, 2010 going forward and 50% of the value of any new equity issues from July 2, 2010 going forward.

·The ratio of EBITDA to interest expense shall be no less than 2.00 to 1.00 commencing with the third fiscal quarter of 2011 until the fourth quarter of 2012, and 2.50 to 1.00 for all times thereafter. Such ratio shall be calculated quarterly on a trailing four quarter basis. EBITDA, as defined in the loan agreement, excludes non-cash charges such as impairment.
·Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents shall at all times be no less than $15.0 million, until we own, directly or indirectly, more than 15 vessels, at which time the amount increases by $750,000 per each additional vessel.

·The aggregate fair market value of the collateral vessels shall at all times be no less than 140% (120% if the vessel is subject to acceptable long term employment) of the aggregate principal amount outstanding plus a pro rata amount of any allocable swap exposure for the credit facility.

During the year ended December 31, 2013, we made scheduled principal payments of $6.0 million into this credit facility.2014. The outstanding balance at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $83.8 million and $89.8 million, respectively.million. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2013.

In March 2014, we amended the Newbuilding Credit Facility to convert it from a term loan to a reducing revolving credit facility. See Note 22 for further description on the amendment.

2014.

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 the Firm Vessels (defined below), the Option Vessels (defined below) and certain other vessels and for general corporate purposes, including working capital. This credit facility is secured by, among other things, a first-priority cross-collateralized mortgage on certain vessels for which we have entered into newbuilding contracts, or the Firm Vessels, and certain vessels for which we may exercisehave exercised construction options, or the Option Vessels, and together with the Firm Vessels, the Collateral Vessels. Our subsidiaries that own the Collateral Vessels act as joint and several guarantors under our 2013 Credit Facility. We refer to this credit facility as our 2013 Credit Facility.

Our 2013 Credit Facility consists of a $260.0 million delayed draw term loan facility to finance the acquisition of the Firm Vessels and a $265.0 million revolving credit facility (which was reduced by $2.1 million in November 2014 as described below) to finance the acquisition of the Option Vessels and certain other vessels built on January 1, 2012 or later, and for general corporate purposes, including working capital.

Drawdowns of the term loan may occur in connection with the delivery of a Firm Vessel in an amount equal to the lesser of 60% of (i) the contract price for such vessel or (ii) such vessel’s fair market value. Drawdowns of the revolving credit facility may occur in connection with the delivery of an Option Vessel and are also capped at the lesser of 60% of (i) the contract price for such vessel or (ii) such vessel’s fair market value, with such amount, once drawn, available on a revolving basis. Drawdowns under the term loan are available until the earlier of the delivery of each Firm Vessel and January 31, 2015 and drawdowns under the revolving loan are available until July 31, 2015 and bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 3.50%.

The term loan is repayable and the revolving loans reduced, in each case, in an amount equal to 1/60th of such loan on a consecutive quarterly basis until final maturity on the sixth anniversary of the facility. In addition to restrictions imposed upon the owners of the Collateral Vessels (such as, limitations on liens and limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness), our 2013 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 (i) $150.0 million plus 25% of cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter beginning on July 1, 2010 and (ii) 50% of the value of any new equity issues from July 1, 2010 going forward.

·
The ratio of net debt to total capitalization no greater than 0.60 to 1.00.
Consolidated tangible net worth no less than (i) $150.0 million plus 25% of cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter beginning on July 1, 2010 and (ii) 50% of the value of any new equity issues from July 1, 2010 going forward.
The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense greater than 2.00 to 1.00 through December 31, 2013 and 2.50 to 1.00 thereafter.

·Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or 5% of total indebtedness.

·The aggregate fair market value of the Collateral Vessels shall at all times be no less than 140% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of loans under the credit facility.

We had no borrowings under this facility at December 31, 2013 and 2.50 to 1.00 thereafter.

Minimum liquidity of not less than the greater of $25.0 million or 5% of total indebtedness.
The aggregate fair market value of the Collateral Vessels shall at all times be no less than 140% of the then aggregate outstanding principal amount of loans under the credit facility.

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In November 2014, we signed a First Amendatory Agreement to the 2013 Credit Facility to replace four Option Vessels with two LR2 product tankers that were under construction. As a result of this agreement, the availability under the revolving credit facility was reduced by $2.1 million to $262.9 million.

We made the following drawdowns from our 2013 Credit Facility during the year ended December 31, 2014:
Drawdown amount     
(In millions of U.S. Dollars) Drawdown date Collateral 
$20.5
 February 2014 STI Opera 
21.8
 February 2014 STI Fontvieille 
21.8
 February 2014 STI Ville 
20.5
 March 2014 STI Texas City 
19.3
 May 2014 STI Meraux 
19.3
 June 2014 STI San Antonio 
19.8
 June 2014 STI Virtus 
19.5
 June 2014 STI Venere 
19.8
 July 2014 STI Aqua 
19.8
 August 2014 STI Dama 
19.5
 August 2014 STI Mythos 
19.5
 August 2014 STI Benicia 
19.8
 September 2014 STI Regina 
19.5
 September 2014 STI St. Charles 
19.5
 October 2014 STI Yorkville 
18.0
 October 2014 STI Wembley 
20.5
 November 2014 STI Milwaukee 
19.5
 December 2014 STI Battery 
35.4
 December 2014 STI Rose
(1) 
(1)Delivered in January 2015.

The outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 was $384.5 million and there was $129.5 million available for drawdown which can be used to finance the lesser of 60% of the contract price for a qualifying newbuilding vessel and such vessel's fair market value at the date of drawdown. There was no outstanding balance at December 31, 2013. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this credit facility as of December 31, 2013.

2014.


K-Sure Credit Facility
In February and March 2014, we drew down $64.2entered 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 (the K-Sure Tranche) and $20.5a $100.0 million fromcommercial tranche with a group of financial institutions led by DNB Bank SA (the “Commercial Tranche”). We refer to this credit facility respectively. See Note 22as our K-Sure Credit Facility.

 Drawdowns under the K-Sure Credit Facility may occur in connection with the delivery of certain of our newbuilding vessels as specified in the agreement. The amount of each drawdown shall not exceed the lesser of 60% of the newbuilding contract price and 74% of the fair market value of the relevant vessel. Drawdowns are available until the earlier of (i) the delivery date of the last vessel specified in the agreement to be acquired, (ii) September 30, 2015 and (iii) the date on which the total commitments under the loan are fully borrowed, cancelled or terminated.

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 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 will commence in July 2015 for further description.

the K-Sure Tranche and six months after the delivery of the last vessel to be acquired for the Commercial Tranche. The Commercial Tranche matures on the sixth anniversary of the delivery date of the last vessel to be acquired 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 is payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility. 
In addition to restrictions imposed upon the owners of the vessels that are collateralized under this credit facility (such as, limitations on liens and limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness), our K-Sure 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 cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after October 1, 2013 and (ii) 50% of the value of any new equity issues occurring on or after October 1, 2013.
The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense 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 5% of total indebtedness.
The aggregate fair market value 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 loans under the credit facility.
We made the following drawdowns from our K-Sure Credit Facility during the year ended December 31, 2014:
Drawdown amount     
(In millions of U.S. Dollars) Drawdown date Collateral 
$19.8
 June 2014 STI Lexington 
19.8
 June 2014 STI Chelsea 
19.8
 July 2014 STI Powai 
19.8
 August 2014 STI Olivia 
20.4
 October 2014 STI Mayfair 
18.9
 October 2014 STI Battersea 
19.9
 December 2014 STI Soho 
20.4
 December 2014 STI Tribeca
(1) 
19.2
 December 2014 STI Hammersmith
(1) 
19.2
 December 2014 STI Rotherhithe
(1) 
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(1)Delivered in January 2015.

The outstanding balance at December 31, 2014 was $197.2 million and there was $261.1 million available for drawdown which can be used to finance the lesser of 60% of the contract price for a specified newbuilding vessel or 74% of such vessel's fair market value. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to this facility as of December 31, 2014.


KEXIM Financing

Credit Facility

In September 2013,February 2014, we receivedexecuted a senior secured term loan commitments fromfacility 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, (“KEXIM”) foror KEXIM, a total loan facilitystatutory juridical entity established under The Export-Import Bank of up to $429.6 million.Korea Act of 1969, as amended, in the Republic of Korea.  This facilityKEXIM Credit Facility includes commitments from KEXIM of up to $300.6 million (the “KEXIM Tranche”) and a group of financial institutions led by DNB Bank ASA and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) of up to $129.0 million (the “Commercial Tranche”).


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Drawdowns under the KEXIM Credit Facility may occur in connection with the delivery of 18 of our newbuilding vessels as specified in the loan agreement. The amount of each drawdown shall not exceed the lesser of 60% of the newbuilding contract price and 74% of the fair market value of the relevant vessel. Drawdowns are available until the earlier of (i) the delivery date of the last vessel specified in the agreement to be acquired, (ii) March 31, 2015 and (iii) the date on which the total commitments under the loan are fully borrowed, cancelled or terminated.
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. Repayments will commence on the next semi-annual date falling after the weighted average delivery date of the vessels specified under the facility for the KEXIM Tranche and on the next semi-annual date falling after the final delivery date of the vessels specified under the facility for the Commercial Tranche.
The Commercial Tranche matures on the sixth anniversary of the delivery date of the last vessel specified under the loan and the KEXIM Tranche matures on the twelfth anniversary of the weighted average delivery date of the vessels specified under the loan assuming the Commercial Tranche is refinanced through that date.
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. A commitment fee equal to 40% of the applicable margin is payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility.
In addition to restrictions imposed upon the owners of the vessels that are collateralized under this credit facility (such as, limitations on liens and limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness), our KEXIM 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 cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after October 1, 2013 and (ii) 50% of the value of any new equity issues occurring on or after October 1, 2013.
The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense 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 5% of total indebtedness.
The aggregate fair market value 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 loans under the credit facility.

In addition to KEXIM’s commitment of up to $300.6 million, KEXIM has also provided an optional guarantee for a five year amortizing note of $125.3$125.25 million, (the “KEXIM Guaranteed Note”) that may be issued by the Company at the Company’s discretion in 2014; the proceeds of which will be used to reduce the $300.6 million KEXIM Tranche.

This facility 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 (the “Issuer”), completed an offering of $125,250,000 in aggregate principal amount of floating rate guaranteed notes due 2019 (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 KEXIM Tranche by 1.55% per year. Seven and Seven Ltd. is an unaffiliated company that was executedincorporated 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 Februarythe 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 “SGX-ST”). The KEXIM Notes are not listed on any other securities exchange, listing authority or quotation system.

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We made the following drawdowns from our KEXIM Credit Facility during the year ended December 31, 2014:
Drawdown amount
(In millions of U.S. Dollars)Drawdown dateCollateral
18.8
June 2014STI Comandante
18.8
June 2014STI Brixton
18.8
July 2014STI Pimlico
30.3
July 2014STI Elysees
30.3
August 2014STI Madison
18.8
September 2014STI Hackney
19.0
September 2014STI Acton
18.8
September 2014STI Fulham
30.3
September 2014STI Park
29.7
September 2014STI Orchard
18.8
September 2014STI Camden
30.3
November 2014STI Sloane
29.7
November 2014STI Broadway
19.0
November 2014STI Finchley
30.3
November 2014STI Condotti
19.0
November 2014STI Clapham
19.0
November 2014STI Poplar


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The outstanding balance under the KEXIM Credit Facility (which includes the KEXIM Notes) at December 31, 2014 as further described in Note 22.

K-Sure Financing

In October 2013, we received an Acceptance of Insurance Agreement from Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (“K-Sure”) covering 95% of an upwas $399.3 million and there was $30.3 million available to $358.3 million K-Sure tranche as part of a credit facility of up to $458.3 million (the “K-SURE Financing”) with a group of financial institutions. The K-Sure Financing will also include a commercial tranche (the “Commercial Tranche”) of up to $100.0 million.

The K-Sure Financing willdraw which can be used to finance up tothe lesser of 60% of the contract price for a specified newbuilding vessel or 74% of upsuch vessel's fair market value. We were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to 21 newbuildingthis facility as of December 31, 2014.

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 the rate of 6.75% per year, payable quarterly in arrears on the 15th day of February, May, August and November of each year, commencing 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 at December 31, 2014 was $53.75 million, 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. 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.

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The Convertible Notes bear interest at a 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. The Convertible Notes are 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.
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 (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 tankers 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 delivery. This facility was executedthe occurrence of specified corporate events.
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 Februaryeffect 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 further described in Note 22.

the basis for this determination. The difference between the fair value of the liability component and the face value of the Convertible Notes will be 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) has been recorded to additional paid-in capital. The carrying value of the liability component of the Convertible Notes was $304.0 million as of
December 31, 2014.

The conversion rate of the Convertible Notes is subject to change upon the issuance of a dividend. The table below details the dividends issued during 2014 and their corresponding effect to the conversion rate of the Convertible Notes. The conversion rate as of December 31, 2014 was 84.0184 and 85.2216 as of the date of this report.
  Dividends Adjusted conversion
Date per share 
rate (1)
August 22, 2014 $0.10 82.8556
November 25, 2014 $0.12 84.0184
March 13, 2015 $0.12 85.2216
10.
(1)Per $1,000 principal amount of the Convertible Notes.

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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 (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 the 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 redeemable at our option, in whole but not in part, at any time at our option, 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 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, 2014 and we were in compliance with the financial covenants relating to the Senior Notes Due 2017.

12.Derivative financial instruments


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 and 2010 Revolving Credit Facilities 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. Such contracts enable us to partially mitigate the risk of changing interest rates on the cash flow exposures on the issued variable rate debt held. We determined the estimated fair value of our derivatives by discounting the future cash flows using the curves at the reporting date and the credit risk inherent in the contract. These swaps have been designated and accounted for as cash flow hedges.

In September 2012, as a result of the sales of two MRsvessels and corresponding debt repayment, we reduced the notional amount on the interest rate swaps relating to the 2011 Credit Facility to $15.0 million from $24.0 million in aggregate. As a result of the reduction, we recognized a realized loss of $0.2 million, which was reclassified out of other comprehensive loss and recorded as a component of loss from sale of vessels.

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 notional principal amounts of these swaps aggregate $66.0$45.0 million, the details of which are as follows as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively:

2014:
Hedged item Notional amount Start Date Expiration date Fixed interest rate Floating interest rate
2010 Revolving Credit Facility  $51$30 million July 2, 2012 June 2, 2015 1.27% 3 mo. LIBOR
2011 Credit Facility  $15$15 million July 2, 2012 June 30, 2015 1.30% 3 mo. LIBOR

The vessels which collateralize the 2011 Credit Facility and 2010 Revolving Credit Facility also serve as collateral for the designated interest rate swap agreements, subordinated to the outstanding borrowings under each credit facility.

In December 2012, we voluntarily repaid $50.0 million into our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility. After the payment, we had $17.2 million of debt outstanding under the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility, which iswas less than the total notional amount of $51.0 million for the three interest rate swaps related to the facility. As such, the swaps related to the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility no longer met the criteria for hedge accounting and we therefore de-designated the hedge relationship prospectively and reclassified all amounts accumulated in other comprehensive income ($1.0 million) to the statement of income or loss for the year ended December 31, 2012 as a component of Financial Expenses.

The interest rate swaps relating to the 2011 Credit Facility continue to qualify for hedge accounting. Accordingly, changes in their fair value, which the hedge is deemed to be effective, are recognized directly in other comprehensive income and classified as ‘hedging reserves’.income. Changes in their fair value for any portion deemed to be ineffective are recognized in the consolidated statement of income or loss.

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In March 2015, we terminated the swaps relating to the 2010 Credit Facility as further described in Note 24.
Profit or loss sharing agreements

In July 2012, we entered into a profit or loss sharing arrangement on the earnings of an LR1 vessel that was not owned or operated by us. The agreement stipulated that 50% of the profits and losses were shared with the counterparty. The counterparty to this agreement was time chartering-in this vessel for a period of six months at $12,750 per day and this agreement expired in January 2013.

In September 2012, we took delivery of an LR1,FPMC P Eagle, on a time charter-in arrangement for one year at $12,800 per day. We also entered into a profit and loss sharing arrangement whereby 50% of the profits and losses relating to this vessel above or below the charterhire rate were shared with a third party who neither owns nor operatesFPMC P Eagle. The profit or loss agreement expired on October 2013.

These agreements were treated as derivatives, recorded at fair value with any resultant gain or loss recognized in the statement of profitincome or loss. Changes in fair value were recorded as unrealized gains and losses on derivative financial instruments and actual earnings were recorded as realized gains or losses on derivative financial instruments, within the consolidated statement of profitincome or loss. The fair value of these instruments iswas determined by comparing published time charter rates to the charterhire rate and discounting those cash flows to their estimated present value.

The following table summarizes the fair value of our derivative financial instruments as of December 31, 20132014 and 2012,2013, which are included in the consolidated balance sheet:

  At December 31,
In thousands of US dollars 2013 2012
Assets        
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (profit and loss agreements) $—    $26 
         
Liabilities        
Derivative financial instrument  (profit and loss agreements - current)  —     (211)
Derivative financial instrument (interest rate swap - current)  (689)  (633)
Total current liabilities  (689)  (844)
         
Derivative financial instrument (interest rate swap - non-current)  (188)  (743)
Total liabilities $(877) $(1,587)

  At December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars 2014 2013
Derivative financial instrument (interest rate swap - current) $(205) $(689)
Derivative financial instrument (interest rate swap - non-current) 
 (188)
Total $(205) $(877)

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The following has been recorded as realized and unrealized gains or losses on our derivative financial instruments:

  Fair value adjustments
  Statement of profit or loss  
Amounts in thousands of US dollars Realized gain/ (loss) Unrealized gain/ (loss) Recognized in equity
Profit and loss agreements $3  $185  $—   
Interest rate swap  —     382   117 
            
Total period ended December 31, 2013 $3  $567  $117 
             
Profit and loss agreements $443  ($184) $0 
Interest rate swap  (229)(1)  (1,047)  (904)
            
Total period ended December 31, 2012 $214  $(1,231) $(904)
             
Interest rate swap  —     —     (701)
            
Total period ended December 31, 2011 $—    $—    $(701)

 Fair value adjustments
 Statement of income or loss  
In thousands of U.S. dollarsRealized gain/ (loss) Unrealized gain/(loss) Recognized in equity
 Interest rate swap17
  264
 135
       
 Total period ended December 31, 2014$17
  $264
 $135
       
Profit and loss agreements$3
  $185
 $
Interest rate swap
  382
 117
Total period ended December 31, 2013$3
  $567
 $117
       
Profit and loss agreements$443
  $(184) $
Interest rate swap(229)(1) (1,047) (904)
Total period ended December 31, 2012$214
  $(1,231) $(904)
(1)
The realized loss on our interest rate swap in 2012 was recorded as a component of the loss from sale of vessels on the consolidated statement of income or loss.

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11.
13.Segment reporting

Information about our reportable segments for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 2012 and 20112012 is as a follows:



For the year ended December 31, 2014
In thousands of U.S. dollarsPanamax/LR1 Handymax Aframax/LR2 MR Reportable segments subtotal Corporate and eliminations Total
 Vessel revenue$57,901
 $65,766
 $67,124
 $151,716
 $342,507
 $300
 $342,807
 Vessel operating costs(10,530) (10,902) (4,830) (52,561) (78,823) 
 (78,823)
 Voyage expenses(4,826) (671) (73) (1,963) (7,533) 
 (7,533)
 Charterhire(27,250) (38,390) (45,756) (27,772) (139,168) 
 (139,168)
 Depreciation(3,194) (5,436) (3,067) (30,920) (42,617) 
 (42,617)
 General and administrative expenses(409) (450) (237) (2,315) (3,411) (44,718) (48,129)
 Write down of vessels held for sale(3,978) 
 
 
 (3,978) 
 (3,978)
 Gain on sale of VLCCs
 
 
 
 
 51,419
 51,419
 Gain on sale of Dorian shares
 
 
 
 
 10,924
 10,924
 Re-measurement of investment in Dorian
 
 
 
 
 (13,895) (13,895)
 Financial expenses
 
 (509) 
 (509) (20,261) (20,770)
 Realized gain on derivative financial instruments
 
 
 
 
 17
 17
 Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments
 
 
 
 
 264
 264
 Financial income
 2
 1
 8
 11
 192
 203
 Share of income from associate
 
 
 
 
 1,473
 1,473
 Other expenses, net
 
 
 (51) (51) (52) (103)
Segment income or loss$7,714
 $9,919
 $12,653
 $36,142
 $66,428
 $(14,337) $52,091









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For the year ended December 31, 2013

In thousands of U.S. dollars Panamax/LR1 Handymax Aframax/LR2 MR Reportable segments subtotal Corporate and eliminations Total
               
Vessel revenue $41,683  $36,205  $28,204  $101,488  $207,580  $—    $207,580 
Vessel operating costs  (14,276)  (2,648)  (3,211)  (20,069)  (40,204)  —     (40,204)
Voyage expenses  (3,858)  (11)  —     (977)  (4,846)  —     (4,846)
Charterhire  (14,363)  (31,086)  (29,341)  (40,753)  (115,543)  —     (115,543)
Depreciation  (7,275)  (1,292)  (1,750)  (13,278)  (23,595)  —     (23,595)
General and administrative expenses  (536)  (118)  (154)  (1,030)  (1,838)  (23,950)  (25,788)
Write down of vessels held for sale  (15,002)  —     (6,185)  —     (21,187)  —     (21,187)
Gain on sale of VLGCs  —     —     —     —     —     41,375   41,375 
Financial expenses  —     —     (847)  —     (847)  (1,858)  (2,705)
Realized gain on derivative financial instruments  3   —     —     —     3   —     3 
Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments  186   —     —     —     186   381   567 
Financial income  —     —     —     4   4   1,143   1,147 
Share of profit from associate  —     —     —     —     —     369   369 
Other expenses, net  —     —     (10)  (21)  (31)  (127)  (158)
Segment profit or loss ($13,438) $1,050  ($13,294) $25,364  ($318) $17,333  $17,015 

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In thousands of U.S. dollarsPanamax/LR1 Handymax Aframax/LR2 MR Reportable segments subtotal Corporate and eliminations Total
Vessel revenue$41,683
 $36,205
 $28,204
 $101,488
 $207,580
 $
 $207,580
Vessel operating costs(14,276) (2,648) (3,211) (20,069) (40,204) 
 (40,204)
Voyage expenses(3,858) (11) 
 (977) (4,846) 
 (4,846)
Charterhire(14,363) (31,086) (29,341) (40,753) (115,543) 
 (115,543)
Depreciation(7,275) (1,292) (1,750) (13,278) (23,595) 
 (23,595)
General and administrative expenses(536) (118) (154) (1,030) (1,838) (23,950) (25,788)
Write down of vessels held for sale(15,002) 
 (6,185) 
 (21,187) 
 (21,187)
Gain on sale of VLGCs
 
 
 
 
 41,375
 41,375
Financial expenses
 
 (847) 
 (847) (1,858) (2,705)
Realized gain on derivative financial instruments3
 
 
 
 3
 
 3
Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments186
 
 
 
 186
 381
 567
Financial income
 
 
 4
 4
 1,143
 1,147
Share of income from associate
 
 
 
 
 369
 369
Other expenses, net
 
 (10) (21) (31) (127) (158)
Segment income or loss$(13,438) $1,050
 $(13,294) $25,364
 $(318) $17,333
 $17,015

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For the year ended December 31, 2012

In thousands of U.S. dollars Panamax/LR1 Handymax Aframax/LR2 MR Reportable segments subtotal Corporate and eliminations Total
Vessel revenue $28,602  $35,381  $4,541  $46,857  $115,381  $—    $115,381 
Vessel operating costs  (14,137)  (5,428)  (3,304)  (7,484)  (30,353)  —     (30,353)
Voyage expenses  (999)  (2,741)  (25)  (17,979)  (21,744)  —     (21,744)
Charterhire  (1,629)  (23,192)  (1,287)  (17,593)  (43,701)  —     (43,701)
Depreciation  (7,352)  (1,716)  (1,735)  (4,015)  (14,818)  —     (14,818)
General and administrative expenses  (495)  (195)  (100)  (398)  (1,188)  (10,348)  (11,536)
Loss from sales of vessels  —     (4,525)  —     (5,879)  (10,404)  —     (10,404)
Financial expenses  —     —     (1,086)  —     (1,086)  (7,426)  (8,512)
Realized gain on derivative financial instruments  443   —     —     —     443   —     443 
Unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments  (184)  —     —     —     (184)  (1,047)  (1,231)
Financial income  —     —     —     6   6   29   35 
Other expense, net  —     —     (11)  (51)  (62)  (35)  (97)
Segment profit or loss $4,249  ($2,416) ($3,007) ($6,536) ($7,710) ($18,827) ($26,537)

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For the year ended December 31, 2011

In thousands of U.S. dollars Panamax/LR1 Handymax Aframax/LR2 MR Reportable segments subtotal Corporate and eliminations Total
Vessel revenue $31,101  $32,238  $6,484  $12,287  $82,110  $—    $82,110 
Vessel operating costs  (14,428)  (11,217)  (2,547)  (3,178)  (31,370)  —     (31,370)
Voyage expenses  (13)  (26)  —     (6,842)  (6,881)  —     (6,881)
Charterhire  (4,554)  (17,357)  (839)  —     (22,750)  —     (22,750)
Impairment  (28,616)  (12,962)  (12,459)  (12,574)  (66,611)  —     (66,611)
Depreciation  (9,279)  (5,069)  (2,074)  (2,038)  (18,460)  —     (18,460)
General and administrative expenses  (692)  (762)  (136)  (314)  (1,904)  (9,733)  (11,637)
Financial expenses  —     —     (841)  —     (841)  (6,219)  (7,060)
Financial income  —     —     —     —     —     51   51 
Other expenses, net  23   —     (134)  —     (111)  (8)  (119)
Segment profit or loss ($26,458) ($15,155) ($12,546) ($12,659) ($66,818) ($15,909) ($82,727)

In thousands of U.S. dollarsPanamax/LR1 Handymax Aframax/LR2 MR Reportable segments subtotal Corporate and eliminations Total
Vessel revenue$28,602
 $35,381
 $4,541
 $46,857
 $115,381
 $
 $115,381
Vessel operating costs(14,137) (5,428) (3,304) (7,484) (30,353) 
 (30,353)
Voyage expenses(999) (2,741) (25) (17,979) (21,744) 
 (21,744)
Charterhire(1,629) (23,192) (1,287) (17,593) (43,701) 
 (43,701)
Depreciation(7,352) (1,716) (1,735) (4,015) (14,818) 
 (14,818)
General and administrative expenses(495) (195) (100) (398) (1,188) (10,348) (11,536)
Loss from sales of vessels
 (4,525) 
 (5,879) (10,404) 
 (10,404)
Financial expenses
 
 (1,086) 
 (1,086) (7,426) (8,512)
Realized gain on derivative financial instruments443
 
 
 
 443
 
 443
Unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments(184) 
 
 
 (184) (1,047) (1,231)
Financial income
 
 
 6
 6
 29
 35
Other expense, net
 
 (11) (51) (62) (35) (97)
Segment income or loss$4,249
 $(2,416) $(3,007) $(6,536) $(7,710) $(18,827) $(26,537)

All of our operating segments contained revenue from at least one major customer representing greater than 10% of total revenue. The revenue from those customers within their respective segments was:

Amounts in thousands of US dollars      
Segment Customer 2013 2012 2011
 MR  Scorpio MR Pool Limited (1) $89,597  $9,558  $—   
 Handymax  Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Limited (1)  36,199   31,280   32,238 
 Panamax/LR1  Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool Limited (1)  36,018   26,884   22,594 
 LR2  Scorpio LR2 Pool Limited (1)  28,203   4,540   5,195 
    King Dustin (1)  —     —     8,507 
      $190,017  $72,262  $68,534 

was as follows:
Amounts in thousands of US dollars   For the year ended December 31,
Segment Customer 2014 2013 2012
MR 
Scorpio MR Pool Ltd (1)
 $112,826
 $89,597
 $9,558
Handymax 
Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Ltd (1)
 54,052
 36,199
 31,280
Panamax/LR1 
Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool Ltd (1)
 46,925
 36,018
 26,884
LR2 
Scorpio LR2 Pool Ltd (1)
 67,054
 28,203
 4,540
         
    $280,857
 $190,017
 $72,262

(1)These customers are related parties (see note 13)15)


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12.
14.Common shares

February 2013 Shelf Registration Statement

On February 22, 2013, we filed a Form F-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission, with an effective date of February 25, 2013, which can be used to issue common shares, preferred shares, debt securities, warrants, purchase contracts, and units. If a debt security is issued, all of our subsidiaries may guarantee the securities issued by the parent company. Each subsidiary is 100% owned and each guarantee of the registered security will be full, unconditional, and joint and several with all other subsidiary guarantees.


Share issuances

In February 2013, we closed on the sale of 30,672,000 newly issued shares of common stock in a registered direct placement of common shares at an offering price of $7.50 per share. We received net proceeds of $222.1 million, after deducting placement agent discounts and offering expenses of $7.9 million.


In March 2013, we closed on the sale of 29,012,000 newly issued shares of common stock in a registered direct placement of common shares at an offering price of $8.10 per share. We received net proceeds of $226.8 million, after deducting placement agent discounts and offering expenses of $8.2 million.


In May 2013, we closed on the sale of 36,144,578 newly issued shares of common stock in a registered direct placement of common shares at an offering price of $8.30 per share. We received net proceeds of $289.2 million, after deducting placement agent discounts and offering expenses of $10.8 million.


In August 2013, we closed on the sale of 20,000,000 newly issued shares of common stock in an underwritten offering of common shares at an offering price of $9.50 per share. In addition, the underwriters also fully exercised their over-allotment option to purchase 3,000,000 additional common shares at the offering price. We received aggregate net proceeds of $209.8 million after deducting underwriters’ discounts and offering expenses of $8.7 million.


In November 2013, we issued 3,611,809 common shares to unaffiliated third parties in connection with our acquisition of four MR vessel newbuilding contracts. See Note 45 for further description of this transaction.


In December 2013, we issued 3,523,271 common shares to unaffiliated third parties in connection with our acquisition of four MR vessel newbuilding contracts. See Note 45 for further description of this transaction.

Restricted stock

2010 Equity Incentive Plan Issuances

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. The vesting schedule of the restricted stock is (i) one-third of the shares vested on April 6, 2013, (ii) one-third of the shares vestvested on April 6, 2014, and (iii) one-third of the shares vest on April 6, 2015. Compensation expense is recognized ratably over the vesting periods for each tranche using the straight-line method.

On June 18, 2010, we issued 9,000 shares of restricted stock to our independent directors for no cash consideration. The share price at the date of issue was $10.85 per share and these shares vested on April 6, 2011.

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. The vesting schedule of the restricted stock is (i) one-third of the shares vested on January 31, 2012, (ii) one-third of the shares vested on January 31, 2013, and (iii) one-third of the shares vestvested on January 31, 2014. Compensation expense is recognized ratably over the vesting periods for each tranche using the straight-line method.

On January 31, 2011, we issued 9,000 shares of restricted stock to our independent directors for no cash consideration. The share price at the date of issue was $9.83 per share. These shares vested on January 31, 2012.

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. The vesting schedule of the restricted stock is (i) one-third of the shares vested on January 31, 2013, (ii) one-third of the shares vestvested on January 31, 2014, and (iii) one-third of the shares vest on January 31, 2015. Compensation expense is recognized ratably over the vesting periods for each tranche using the straight-line method.

On January 31, 2012, we issued 9,000 shares of restricted stock to our independent directors for no cash consideration. The share price at the date of issue was $5.65 per share. These shares vested on January 31, 2013.

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2013 Equity Incentive Plan

In April 2013, we adopted an equity incentive plan, 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 reserved a total of 5,000,000 common shares for issuance under the plan.

Under the terms of the plan, stock options and stock appreciation rights granted under the 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 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 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 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 vest 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 vestvested on March 10, 2014, (ii) one-third of the shares vest on March 10, 2015, and (iii) one-third of the shares vest on March 10, 2016.

In October 2013, we amended the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan to increase the number of common shares eligible for issuance to 11,376,044. All other terms of the plan remained unchanged.

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 vest 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 vestvested on October 11, 2014 and (ii) one-half of the shares vest 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 vest 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 vest on February 21, 2015, (ii) one-third of the shares vest on February 21, 2016, and (iii) one-third of the shares vest on February 21, 2017.

In September 2014, we reserved an additional 1,088,131 common shares, par value $0.01 per share, for issuance pursuant to the plan. All other terms of the plan remained unchanged.

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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 vest 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 will vest on November 18, 2015.
Compensation expense is recognized ratably over the vesting periods for each tranche using the straight-line method.

As of December 31, 2013, there were 9,653,970 unvested shares of restricted stock outstanding.

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 Employees Directors Total
For the year ending December 31, 2014  21,354   2,856   24,210 
For the year ending December 31, 2015  20,700   997   21,697 
For the year ending December 31, 2016  15,907   77   15,984 
For the year ending December 31, 2017  8,269   —     8,269 
For the year ending December 31, 2018  2,436   —     2,436 
  $68,666  $3,930  $72,596 

In thousands of U.S. dollars Employees Directors Total
For the year ending December 31, 2015 28,217
 1,814
 30,031
For the year ending December 31, 2016 23,444
 259
 23,703
For the year ending December 31, 2017 13,700
 21
 13,721
For the year ending December 31, 2018 5,190
 
 5,190
For the year ending December 31, 2019 669
 
 669
  $71,220
 $2,094
 $73,314
Dividend Payments

The following dividends were paid in the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
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DividendsDate
per sharePaid
$0.025June 25, 2013
$0.035September 25, 2013
$0.07December 18, 2013
$0.08March 26, 2014
$0.09June 12, 2014
$0.10September 10, 2014
$0.12December 12, 2014

Dividend Payments

On

Stock Buyback Program
 In April 15, 2013, the2014, we resumed purchasing shares under our stock buyback program that was authorized in July 2010. Additionally, in April 2014, our board of directors declaredapproved a quarterly cash dividendnew stock buyback program with authorization to purchase up to $100.0 million of $0.025 per share, which was paid onshares of our common stock, replacing the program announced in July 2010.
In June 25, 2013 to all shareholders of record as of June 11, 2013.

On July 29, 2013, the2014, our board of directors declaredapproved a quarterly cash dividendnew stock buyback program with authorization to purchase up to $150 million of $0.035 per share, whichshares of the Company's common stock. This program replaced our stock buyback program that was paid on September 25, 2013 to all shareholders of record as of September 10, 2013. 

On October 28, 2013, theapproved in April 2014.

In July 2014, our board of directors declaredapproved a quarterly cash dividendnew stock buyback program with authorization to purchase up to $150 million of $0.07 per share, whichshares of the Company’s common stock. This program replaced our stock buyback program that was paid on December 18, 2013 to all shareholders of record as of December 3, 2013.

Shares outstanding

approved in June 2014. As of December 31, 2013,2014, the remaining authorization under this was $75.2 million.



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During 2014, the Company acquired an aggregate of 37,579,136 of its 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 had 275,000,000received from the issuance of our $360 million of Convertible Notes in June 2014.

Shares outstanding
In May 2014, our shareholders approved an amendment to our Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation to increase our authorized common stock to 400,000,000 from 250,000,000. Accordingly, we currently have 425,000,000 registered shares of which 250,000,000400,000,000 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,

$0.01.

As of December 31, 20132014, we had 198,791,502164,574,542 shares outstanding. These shares provide the holders with rights to dividends and voting rights.


13.
15.Related party transactions

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:

  For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of US dollars 2013 2012 2011
Pool revenue(1)            
 Scorpio MR Pool Limited $89,597  $9,558  $—   
 Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Limited  36,199   31,280   32,238 
 Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool Limited  36,018   26,884   22,594 
 Scorpio LR2 Pool Limited  28,203   4,540   5,195 
 Scorpio Aframax Tanker Pool Limited  —     —     170 
Time charter revenue(2)            
 King Dustin  —     —     8,507 
Vessel operating costs(3)  (3,703)  (2,280)  (2,203)
Commissions(4)  (218)  (532)  (270)
Administrative expenses(5)  (1,944)  (1,862)  (1,937)

 For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars2014 2013 2012
Pool revenue(1)
 
  
  
Scorpio MR Pool Ltd$112,826
 $89,597
 $9,558
Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Ltd54,052
 36,199
 31,280
Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool Ltd46,925
 36,018
 26,884
Scorpio LR2 Pool Ltd67,054
 28,203
 4,540
Vessel operating costs(2)
(7,947) (3,703) (2,280)
Commissions(3)
(771) (218) (532)
Administrative expenses(4)
(4,823) (1,944) (1,862)
(1)These transactions relate to revenue earned in the Scorpio LR2, Scorpio Panamax, Scorpio MR, Scorpio Aframax and Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pools (the Pools), which are owned by Scorpio LR2 Pool Limited, Scorpio Panamax Tanker Pool Limited, Scorpio MR Pool Limited, Scorpio Aframax Tanker Pool Limited and Scorpio Handymax Tanker Pool Limited, respectively. The Pools are related party affiliates.

(2)The revenue earned was forNoemi’s time charter with King Dustin (which is 50% jointly controlled by a related party affiliate).
(3)(2)These transactions represent technical management fees charged by SSM, a related party affiliate, which are included in the vessel operating costs in the consolidated statement of income or loss. We believe our technical management fees for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 2012 and 20112012 were at 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. In June 2013, this fee was increased to $685 per vessel per day from $548 per vessel per day (2012 and 2011: $548 per vessel per day) for technical management.


(4)
(3)These transactions represent the expense due to SCM for commissions related to the commercial management services provided by SCM under the Commercial Management Agreement (see description below). Each vessel pays a commission of 1.25% of their gross revenue when not in the Pools.  When our vesselsThese expenses are in the Pools, SCM, the pool manager, charges fees of $300 per vessel per day with respect to our Panamax/LR1 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, and they are and were included in voyage expenses in the consolidated statement of income or loss.

When our vessels are in the Pools, SCM, the pool manager, charges fees of $300 per vessel per day with respect to our Panamax/LR1 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.

(5)
(4)We have an Administrative Services Agreement with Scorpio Services Holding Limited, or 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 it incurs in providing us with the administrative services described above. 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.
Our Commercial Management Agreement with SCM includes a daily flat fee charged payable to SCM for the vessels that are not in one of the pools managed by SCM. The flat fee is $250 per day for Panamaxes/LR1 and LR2 vessels and $300 per day for Handymax and MR vessels.

·The expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 of $1.9 million included the flat fee of $0.3 million charged by SCM and administrative fees of $1.6 million charged by SSH and were included in voyage expenses and general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income or loss.
·The expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 of $1.9 million included the flat fee of $0.7 charged by SCM, and administrative fees of $1.2 million charged by SSH and were both included in voyage expenses and general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income or loss.
·The expense for the year ended December 31, 2011 of $1.9 million included the flat fee of $0.3 charged by SCM, and administrative fees of $1.7 million charged by SSH and were both included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income or loss.

(6)The Administrative Services Agreement with SSH includes 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. 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, 2013, we paid SSH an aggregate fee of $9.1 million, which consisted of $2.5 million related to the purchase and delivery of seven newbuilding vessels in 2013 and $6.6 million on the purchase and subsequent sale of our VLGC business to Dorian in November 2013. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we paid SSH an aggregate fee of $2.4 million, which consisted of $0.5 million on the sales of three Handymax vessels and $1.9 million on the purchase and delivery of our first five newbuilding vessels. In the year ended December 31, 2011, we paid SSH an aggregate fee of $0.7 million in May 2011 for the purchase of two MRs.



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Additionally, our Commercial Management Agreement with SCM includes a daily flat fee charged payable to SCM for the vessels that are not in one of the pools managed by SCM. The flat fee is $250 per day for Panamaxes/LR1 and LR2 vessels and $300 per day for Handymax and MR vessels.
The expense for the year ended December 31, 2014 of $4.8 million included (i) the flat fee of $1.3 million charged by SCM, which was included in voyage expenses on the consolidated statement of income or loss (ii) administrative fees of $3.1 million charged by SSH which was included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income or loss (iii) 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 2014 (see Note 14 for further description of these issuances and their vesting conditions) and (iv) reimbursement expenses of $0.1 million that were included in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income or loss.
The expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 of $1.9 million included the flat fee of $0.3 million charged by SCM and administrative fees of $1.6 million charged by SSH and were included in voyage expenses and general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income or loss.
The expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 of $1.9 million included the flat fee of $0.7 charged by SCM, and administrative fees of $1.2 million charged by SSH and were both included in voyage expenses and general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of income or loss.

In December 2014, we reached an agreement with Scorpio Bulkers Inc. or Scorpio Bulkers, a related party to purchase newbuilding contracts for four LR2 product tankers to be constructed at shipyards in South Korea and options to purchase two additional LR2 newbuilding contracts. The purchase price for each of the four LR2 newbuilding contracts was $51.0 million with scheduled vessel deliveries in the first three quarters of 2016. The purchase price for the two option contracts is fixed at $52.5 million for each contract with scheduled vessel deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2016. The options expire on May 31, 2015. We are working with the seller and the shipyards to novate the contracts to us.

The independent members of the Company's Board of Directors unanimously approved the transaction with Scorpio Bulkers described in the preceding paragraph.

We had the following balances with related parties, which have been included in the consolidated balance sheets:

  As of December 31,
In thousands of US dollars 2013 2012
Assets:        
Accounts receivable (due from the Pools) $68,512  $33,271 
Accounts receivable (SCM)  8   —   
        
Liabilities:        
Accounts payable (owed to the Pools)  95   59 
Accounts payable (SSM)  1   70 
Accounts payable (SCM)  —     146 

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 As of December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars2014 2013
Assets: 
  
Accounts receivable (due from the Pools)$74,125
 $68,512
 Accounts receivable (SSM)121
 
Accounts receivable (SCM)1
 8
Liabilities: 
  
 Accounts payable (owed to the Pools)$3,894
 $95
 Accounts payable and accrued expenses (SSM)276
 1
 Accounts payable and accrued expenses (SCM)774
 
 Accounts payable and accrued expenses (SSH) (1)
3,160
 
 Deposit from Scorpio Bulkers (2)
31,277
 

(1) Commission payable to SSH relating to the deliveries of STI Sloane, STI Broadway, STI Finchley, STI Condotti, STI Battery, STIClapham, STI Poplar and STI Soho newbuilding vessels.

(2) In December 2014, we agreed to buy four LR2 tankers from Scorpio Bulkers and received an option to purchase two additional LR2 tankers. Pursuant to this agreement, we received $31.3 million as a security deposit for the scheduled installments on these vessels that are expected to occur prior to the closing date of the sale. This amount will be reimbursed to Scorpio Bulkers upon closing. See Note 5 for further description of this transaction.

The Administrative Services Agreement with SSH includes 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. 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, 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 newbuilding vessels, $14.0 million relating to the purchase and sale of our seven VLCCs under construction, and $0.4 million relating to the sales of Noemi and Senatore.

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During the year ended December 31, 2013, we paid SSH an aggregate fee of $9.1 million, which consisted of $2.5 million related to the purchase and delivery of seven newbuilding vessels in 2013 and $6.6 million on the purchase and subsequent sale of our VLGC business to Dorian in November 2013.
During the year ended December 31, 2012, we paid SSH an aggregate fee of $2.4 million, which consisted of $0.5 million on the sales of three Handymax vessels and $1.9 million on the purchase and delivery of our first five newbuilding vessels.


In 2011, we also entered into an agreement to reimburse costs to SSM as part of its supervision agreement for newbuilding vessels. $0.02 million, $0.2 million and $0.1 million were charged under this agreement during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. No amounts were charged under this agreement during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Key management remuneration

The table below shows key management remuneration for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 2012 and 2011:

  For the period ended December 31,
In thousands of US dollars 2013 2012 2011
Short-term employee benefits (salaries) $5,433  $2,896  $2,875 
Share-based compensation (1)  10,274   3,368   3,189 
             
 Total $15,707  $6,264  $6,064 
2012:
 For the period ended December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars2014 2013 2012
Short-term employee benefits (salaries)$7,454
 $5,433
 $2,896
Share-based compensation (1)
23,553
 10,274
 3,368
Total$31,007
 $15,707
 $6,264

(1)
Represents the amortization of restricted stock issued under our equity incentive plans as described in note 12.14.


There are no post-employment benefits.


14.
16.Vessel revenue

During the year ended December 31, 2014, we had four vessels that earned revenue through long-term time-charter contracts (with initial terms of one year or greater). The remaining vessels earned revenue from the Scorpio Group Pools or in the spot market. During the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, all revenue was generated from vessels operating in poolsthe Scorpio Group Pools or in the spot market. During the year ended December 31, 2011, we had two vessels that earned revenue through time-charter contracts.

Revenue Sources

  For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of US dollars 2013 2012 2011
Pool revenue $190,017  $72,262  $60,197 
Voyage revenue (spot market)  17,563   43,119   12,287 
Time charter revenue  —     —     9,626 
  $207,580  $115,381  $82,110 

 For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars2014 2013 2012
Pool revenue$280,857
 $190,017
 $72,262
Voyage revenue (spot market)48,112
 17,563
 43,119
Time charter revenue13,538
 
 
Other revenue300
 
 
 $342,807
 $207,580
 $115,381
15.
17.Charterhire

The following table depicts our time chartered-in vessel commitments during the year ended December 31, 2013.

 Name Year built Type Delivery (1) Charter Expiration Rate ($/ day) 
Active as of December 31, 2013         
1Freja Polaris 2004 Handymax April-13 April-14 12,700(2)
2Kraslava 2007 Handymax January-11 May-14 12,800(3)
3Krisjanis Valdemars 2007 Handymax February-11 April-14 12,800(4)
4Jinan 2003 Handymax April-13 April-15 12,600 
5Iver Progress 2007 Handymax September-13 March-15 12,500(5)
6Iver Prosperity 2007 Handymax October-13 October-14 12,500(6)
7Histria Azure 2007 Handymax April-12 April-14 12,600(7)
8Histria Coral 2006 Handymax July-11 July-14 12,800(8)
9Histria Perla 2005 Handymax July-11 July-14 12,800(8)
10STX Ace 6 2007 MR May-12 May-14 14,150(9)
11Targale 2007 MR May-12 May-14 14,500(10)
12Ugale 2007 MR January-13 January-14 14,000(11)
13Gan-Triumph 2010 MR May-13 May-14 14,150 
14Nave Orion 2013 MR March-13 March-15 14,300(12)
15Hafnia Lupus 2012 MR April-12 April-14 14,760(13)
16Gan-Trust 2013 MR January-13 January-16 16,250(14)
17Usma 2007 MR January-13 January-15 13,500(15)
18SN Federica 2003 LR1 February-13 May-15 11,250(16)
19SN Azzura 2003 LR1 December-13 December-14 13,600 
20King Douglas 2008 LR1 August-13 August-14 14,000(17)
21Hellespont Promise 2007 LR1 December-12 August-14 12,500(18)
22FPMC P Eagle 2009 LR1 September-12 September-15 14,525(19)
23FPMC P Hero 2011 LR2 April-13 May-14 15,000(20)
24FPMC P Ideal 2012 LR2 January-13 July-14 15,000(21)
25Densa Alligator 2013 LR2 September-13 September-14 16,500(22)
26Khawr Aladid 2006 LR2 July-13 July-15 15,400 
27Fair Seas 2008 LR2 January-13 January-14 16,250(23)
28Southport 2008 LR2 December-13 December-14 15,700 
29Pink Stars 2010 LR2 April-13 April-14 16,125 
30Four Sky 2010 LR2 September-13 September-14 16,250 
31Orange Stars 2011 LR2 April-13 April-14 16,125 
             
Time Charters That Expired In 2013    
1Endeavour 2004 MR July-12 February-13 11,525 
2Pacific Duchess 2009 MR March-12 March-13 13,800 
3Valle Bianca 2007 MR August-12 March-13 12,000 

(1)Represents delivery date or estimated delivery date.  
(2)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $14,000 per day.
(3)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,650 per day.  
(4)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,650 per day.  The agreement also contains a 50% profit and loss sharing provision whereby we split all of the vessel’s profits and losses above or below the daily base rate with the vessel’s owner.  
(5)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,500 per day.
(6)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,250 per day.  
(7)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,550 per day.
(8)We have options to extend each charter for an additional year at $13,550 per day.
(9)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $15,150 per day.
(10)We have options to extend the charter for up to three consecutive one year periods at $14,850 per day, $15,200 per day and $16,200 per day, respectively.  
(11)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $15,000 per day.
(12)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $15,700 per day.
(13)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $16,000 per day.
(14)The daily base rate represents the average rate for the three year duration of the agreement.  The rate for the first year is $15,750 per day, the rate for the second year is $16,250 per day, and the rate for the third year is $16,750 per day. We have options to extend the charter for up to two consecutive one year periods at $17,500 per day and $18,000 per day, respectively.  
(15)In October 2013, we declared an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $14,500 per day effective January 2014.
(16)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $12,500 per day.  We have also entered into an agreement with the vessel owner whereby we split all of the vessel’s profits above the daily base rate.
(17)We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $15,000 per day.
(18)In December 2013, we declared an option to extend the charter for an additional six months at $14,250 per day effective February 2014.
(19)We entered into a new charter agreement for an additional two years at $14,525 per day effective October 2013.
(20)We have options to extend the charter for two consecutive six month periods at $15,250 per day and $15,500 per day, respectively.
(21)In December 2013, we declared an option to extend the charter for an additional six months at $15,250 per day effective January 2014.  We have an option to extend the charter for six month periods at $15,500 per day.
(22)We have an option to extend the charter for one year at $17,550 per day.
(23)We have options to extend the charter for two consecutive six month periods at $16,500 per day and $16,750 per day, respectively.

2014.


 Name Year built Type 
Delivery (1)
 Charter Expiration Rate ($/ day) 
Active as of December 31, 2014         
1
Kraslava 2007 Handymax January-11 May-15 13,650 
2
Krisjanis Valdemars 2007 Handymax February-11 April-15 13,650(2)
3
Jinan 2003 Handymax April-13 April-15 12,600 
4
Iver Prosperity 2007 Handymax September-13 April-16 12,500(3)
5
Histria Azure 2007 Handymax April-12 April-15 13,550 
6
Histria Coral 2006 Handymax July-11 July-15 13,550 
7
Histria Perla 2005 Handymax July-11 July-15 13,550 
8
Targale 2007 MR May-12 May-15 14,850(4)
9
Nave Orion 2013 MR March-13 April-15 14,300(5)
10
Gan-Trust 2013 MR January-13 January-16 16,250(6)
11
USMA 2007 MR January-13 January-15 14,500 
12
SN Federica 2003 LR1 February-13 May-15 11,250(7)
13
SN Azzurra 2003 LR1 December-13 August-15 13,600 
14
King Douglas 2008 LR1 August-13 November-15 15,000 
15
Hellespont Progress 2006 LR1 March-14 March-15 15,000(8)
16
FPMC P Eagle 2009 LR1 September-12 September-15 14,525 
17
FPMC P Hero 2011 LR2 April-13 May-15 15,500 
18
FPMC P Ideal 2012 LR2 January-13 January-15 15,500 
19
Swarna Jayanti 2010 LR2 March-14 March-15 15,000(9)
20
Densa Alligator 2013 LR2 September-13 September-15 17,550 
21
Densa Crocodile 2015 LR2 February-15 February-16 21,050(10)
22
Khawr Aladid 2006 LR2 July-13 July-15 15,400 
23
Fair Seas 2008 LR2 January-13 March-15 17,500 
24
Southport 2008 LR2 December-13 February-15 15,700 
Time Charters That Expired In 2014     
1
Freja Polaris 2004 Handymax April-13 April-14 12,700 
2
Iver Progress 2007 Handymax October-13 September-14 12,500 
3
Ugale 2007 MR January-13 January-14 14,000 
4
STX Ace 6 2007 MR May-12 May-14 14,150 
5
Gan-Triumph 2010 MR May-13 June-14 14,150 
6
Hafnia Lupus 2012 MR April-12 April-14 14,760 
7
Hellespont Promise 2007 LR1 December-12 August-14 14,250 
8
Orange Stars 2011 LR2 April-13 April-14 16,125 
9
Pink Stars 2010 LR2 April-13 April-14 16,125 
10
Four Sky 2010 LR2 September-13 September-14 16,250 


(1) Represents delivery date or estimated delivery date.
(2) The agreement also contains a 50% profit and loss sharing provision whereby we split all of the vessel's profits and losses above or below the daily base rate with the vessel’s owner.
(3) In September 2014, we declared an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $13,500 per day effective March 2015.
(4) In March 2015, we declared an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $15,200 per day effective May 17, 2015. We also have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $16,200 per day.

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(5) We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $15,700 per day.
(6) The daily base rate for the first year was $15,750 per day, the rate for the second year is $16,250 per day, and the rate for the third year is $16,750 per day. We have options to extend the charter for up to two consecutive one year periods at $17,500 per day and $18,000 per day, respectively.
(7) We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $12,500 per day. We have also entered into an agreement with the vessel owner whereby we split all of the vessel's profits above the daily base rate.
(8) In February 2015, we declared an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $16,250 per day effective March 2015. We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $17,250 per day.
(9) In February 2015, we declared an option to extend the charter for an additional six months at $16,250 per day effective March 2015.
(10) This vessel was delivered in February 2015. We have an option to extend the charter for an additional year at $22,600 per day.

The undiscounted remaining future minimum lease payments under these arrangements as of December 31, 20132014 are $114.0$60.0 million. The obligations under these agreements will be repaid as follows:

  As of December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars 2013 2012
Less than 1 year $96,103  $62,612 
1 - 5 years  17,854   23,771 
Total $113,957  $86,383 

 As of December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars2014 2013
Less than 1 year$57,878
 $96,103
1 - 5 years2,169
 17,854
Total$60,047
 $113,957
The total expense recognized under charterhire agreements during the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012 and 2011 was $139.2 million, $115.5 million and $43.7 million, and $22.8 million, respectively.


16.
18.General and administrative expenses

General and administrative expenses primarily represent employee benefit expenses, professional fees and administration/commercial management fees (see note 13)15).

Employee benefit expenses consist of:

  For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of US dollars 2013 2012 2011
Short term employee benefits (salaries) $6,673  $4,066  $3,796 
Share based compensation (see note 12)  13,142   3,490   3,362 
  $19,815  $7,556  $7,158 

 For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of US dollars2014 2013 2012
Short term employee benefits (salaries)$9,268
 $6,673
 $4,066
Share based compensation (see note 14)29,726
 13,142
 3,490
 $38,994
 $19,815
 $7,556
17.
19.Financial expenses

Financial expenses comprise:

  For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of US dollars 2013 2012 2011
Commitment fees on undrawn portions of bank loans $1,391  $998  $1,123 
Interest payable on bank loans (2)  982   3,421   4,951 
Amortization of deferred financing fees  332   4,093(1)  986 
Total financial expenses $2,705  $8,512  $7,060 

consist of:


 For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars2014 2013 2012
Interest payable on debt (1)
$15,888
 $982
 $3,421
Amortization of deferred financing fees (2)
4,834
 332
 4,093
Commitment fees on undrawn portions of debt48
 1,391
 998
Total financial expenses$20,770
 $2,705
 $8,512
(1)The amortization of deferred financing feesincrease in interest payable from the year ended December 31, 2012 includes a $3.02013 was primarily driven by an overall increase in the Company's debt balance during the year ended December 31 2014. Total debt outstanding, net of deferred financing fees, was $1.6 billion at December 31, 2014 compared to $167.1 million charge arising from the amendment of the 2011 Credit Facility to extend its availability period from May 2013 to January 2014 (see note 9).

(2)Theat December 31, 2013.The decrease in interest payable from the year ended December 31, 2012 was primarily driven by an increase in interest capitalized during the year ended December 31, 2013 which was the result of the significant growth in our Newbuilding Program.



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(2) The increase in amortization of deferred financing fees from the year December 31, 2013 was primarily due to an increase in financing fees incurred on the vessels delivered under our Newbuilding Program in 2014. The amortization of deferred financing fees in the year ended December 31, 2012 includes a $3.0 million charge arising from the amendment of the 2011 Credit Facility to extend its availability period from May 2013 to January 2014.
18.
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. WeBased upon review of applicable laws and regulations, and after consultation with counsel, we do not believe we are also exempt fromsubject to material income taxtaxes in other jurisdictionsany jurisdiction, including the United States of America due to tax treaties; therefore,America. Therefore, we did not have any tax charges, benefits, or balances as of or for the periods ended December 31, 2014, 2013 2012 and 2011.

2012.

19.
21.Earnings / Earnings/loss per share

The calculation of both basic and diluted earnings/loss per share is based on net income/loss attributable to equity holders of the parent and weighted average outstanding shares of:

  For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of US dollars except for share data 2013 2012 2011
Net income / (loss) attributable to equity holders of the parent $17,015  $(26,537) $(82,727)
Basic  weighted average number of shares  146,504,055   41,413,339   28,704,876 
Effect of dilutive potential basic shares:            
Restricted stock  1,835,323   —     —   
             
Diluted weighted average number of shares  148,339,378   41,413,339   28,704,876 

 For the year ended December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars except for share data2014 2013 2012
Net income / (loss) attributable to equity holders of the parent$52,091
 $17,015
 $(26,537)
Basic weighted average number of shares171,851,061
 146,504,055
 41,413,339
Effect of dilutive potential basic shares:   
  
Restricted stock4,441,741
 1,835,323
 
Diluted weighted average number of shares176,292,802
 148,339,378
 41,413,339
The dilutive effect of 4,441,741 and 1,835,323 shares of restricted stock for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 is related to 12,387,327 and 9,653,970 unvested restricted shares, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2013 is related to 9,653,970 unvested restricted shares. During the years ended December 31, 2012, and 2011, we incurred a loss and as a result, the inclusion of potentially dilutive shares in the diluted loss per share calculation would have an antidilutive effect on the loss per share for the period. Therefore, all restricted shares (1,036,791 and 849,458of 1,036,791 for the yearsyear ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively) have been excluded from the diluted loss per share calculation for these periods.


Potentially dilutive securities (relating to the conversion of the $360.0 million of Convertible Notes) representing 15,015,451 shares of common stock for the year ended December 31, 2014 were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been antidilutive under the if-converted method. These common shares represent the pro-rated amount of 30,246,624 potential common shares for the year ended December 31, 2014. See Note 11 for further description of the Convertible Notes.


20.
22.Financial instruments

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.

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Categories of financial instruments

  As of December 31
Amounts in thousands of US dollars 2013 2012
Financial assets        
Cash and cash equivalents $78,845  $87,165 
Loans and receivables  72,542   36,797 
Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss  —     26 
        
Financial liabilities        
Derivatives designated in a cash flow hedge  212   329 
Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss  665   1,257 
Other liabilities (at amortized cost)  195,076   156,903 

Derivative financial instruments in 2013 and 2012 consisted of (i) interest rate swaps, recorded at the present value of future cash flows estimated and discounted based on the applicable yield curves derived from quoted interest rates to determine the fair value, and (ii) profit or loss sharing agreements on time charter-in agreements with third parties, where the fair value of these instruments is determined by comparing published time charter rates to the charterhire rate and discounting those cash flows to their estimated present value.

Derivative financial instrument in 2011 solely comprised of interest rate swaps, recorded at the present value of future cash flows estimated and discounted based on the applicable yield curves derived from quoted interest rates to determine the fair value.

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); and 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). In accordance

The fair values and carrying values of the Company's financial instruments at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, are shown in the table below.

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Categories of financial instruments
  As of December 31, 2014 As of December 31, 2013
In thousands of U.S. dollars Fair ValueCarrying Value Fair ValueCarrying Value
Financial assets  
    
 Cash and cash equivalents(1)
 $116,143
$116,143
 $78,845
$78,845
 Loans and receivables (2)
 78,201
78,201
 72,542
72,542
 Available for sale investment (3)
 130,456
130,456
 

Financial liabilities  
    
 Accounts payable (4)
 $14,929
$14,929
 $20,696
$20,696
 Accrued expenses (4)
 55,139
55,139
 7,251
7,251
 Derivatives designated in a cash flow hedge (5)
 77
77
 212
212
 Derivatives at fair value through profit or loss (5)
 128
128
 665
665
 Secured bank loans (6)
 1,173,672
1,173,672
 167,129
167,129
 Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2020 (7)
 46,591
53,750
  N/A
 N/A
 Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2017 (7)
 49,577
51,750
  N/A
 N/A
 Convertible Notes (8)
 347,292
360,000
  N/A
 N/A
(1) Cash and cash equivalents are considered Level 1 items as they represent liquid assets with IFRS 13,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 available for sale investment relates to our investment in Dorian. We consider this investment as a Level 1 item as its share price is quoted on an active market under the symbol 'LPG' on the New York Stock Exchange.

(4) We consider that the carrying amount of the accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate the fair value measurement fordue to the relative short maturity of these instruments.

(5) Derivative financial instruments in 2014 and 2013 consisted of interest rate swaps, recorded at the present value of future cash flows estimated and profit or loss sharing agreements in 2013, 2012 and 2011 were classifieddiscounted based on the applicable yield curves which are derived from observable, quoted interest rates to determine the fair value. As such, we classify these liabilities as Level 2.

The2 fair value measurements.


(6) The carrying value of other financial assetsour secured bank loans are measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. We consider that their carrying value approximates fair value. These amounts are shown net of $35.5 million and liabilities$2.5 million of unamortized deferred financing fees as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

(7) The carrying value of our Unsecured Senior Notes Due 2020 and 2017 are approximately equalmeasured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The carrying values shown in the table are the face value of the notes. These notes have been recorded net of $1.7 million and $1.7 million of unamortized deferred financing fees, respectively, on our consolidated balance sheet. 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 values.

value of our Convertible Notes shown in the table above is their face value. The liability component of the Convertible Notes has been recorded within Long term debt on the consolidated balance sheet, net of $8.3 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 their fair value to be a Level 2 measurement.


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.


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Market risk


Our activities expose us to the financial risks of changes in interest rates.

In the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011,2012, we were party to interest rate swaps to mitigate the risk of rising interest rates. 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.

Details of the amounts recorded in the consolidated statement of profitincome or loss and statement of other comprehensive income in respect of such instruments are provided in Note 10.

12.

Sensitivity analysis - 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 balance sheet date was outstanding for the whole year.

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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 2011 Credit Facility, Newbuilding Credit Facility, 2013 Credit Facility, KEXIM Credit Facility and K-Sure Credit Facility.

If interest rates had been 1% higher/lower and all other variables were held constant, our net income for the year ended December 31, 2013 would have decreased/increased by $0.2 million. This is mainly attributable to our exposure to interest rate movements on our 2011 Credit Facility, STI Spirit Credit Facility and Newbuilding Credit Facility.

If interest rates had been 1% higher/lower and all other variables were held constant, our net income for the year ended December 31, 2012 would have decreased/increased by $1.6 million. This is mainly attributable to our exposure to interest rate movements on our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility, 2011 Credit Facility, STI Spirit Credit Facility and Newbuilding Credit Facility.

If interest rates had been 1% higher/lower and all other variables were held constant, our net income for the year ended December 31, 2011 would have decreased/increased by $1.6 million. This is mainly attributable to our exposure to interest rate movements on our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility, 2011 Credit Facility and STI Spirit Credit Facility.

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, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011.

2012.

The carrying amount of financial assets recognized in the 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, 2014, 2013, 2012, and 2011.

2012.

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. Based on internal forecasts and projections 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 bank loansand unsecured credit facilities (Note 9)

11)

The following table details our remaining contractual maturity for our secured bank loans.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 the amount fixed via the interest rate swap 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.

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To be repaid as follows:

  As of December 31,
Amounts in thousands of US dollars 2013 2012
Less than 1 month $—    $—   
1-3 months  5,137   3,228 
3 months to 1 year  15,309   10,042 
1-5 years  124,919   78,804 
5+ years  55,135   80,404 
Total $200,500  $172,478 

 As of December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars2014 2013
Less than 1 month$5,001
 $
1-3 months45,932
 5,137
3 months to 1 year135,909
 15,309
1-5 years1,357,945
 124,919
5+ years434,865
 55,135
Total$1,979,652
 $200,500
The following table details our remaining contractual maturity for our interest rate swaps. 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.

  As of December 31
Amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars 2013 2012
Less than 1 month $—    $—   
1 - 3 months  207   160 
3 months to 1 year  484   475 
1 - 5 years  190   748 
Total $881  $1,383 


 As of December 31,
In thousands of U.S. dollars2014 2013
Less than 1 month$
 $
1 - 3 months125
 207
3 months to 1 year81
 484
1 - 5 years
 190
Total$206
 $881
All other current liabilities fall due within less than one month.

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.


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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.


21.
23.Replacement of Auditor

In April 2013, the Board, upon recommendation from our audit committee, appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers Audit as our independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013, replacing Deloitte LLP.

22.
24.Subsequent events

Delivery of Newbuilding Vessels

In January 2014, we


We took delivery of twothe following vessels under our Newbuilding program,Program in January, February and through March 30, 2015.


Month
NameDeliveredType
STI TribecaJanuary 2015MR
STI HammersmithJanuary 2015Handymax
STI RotherhitheJanuary 2015Handymax
STI RoseJanuary 2015LR2
STI GramercyJanuary 2015MR
STI VenetoJanuary 2015LR2
STI AlexisFebruary 2015LR2
STI BronxFebruary 2015MR
STI PontiacMarch 2015MR
STI ManhattanMarch 2015MR


As of March 30, 2015, we have 14 vessels under construction, ten vessels are scheduled for delivery for the remainder of 2015 and four vessels throughout 2016. These remaining 14 vessels under construction have an aggregate purchase price of $620.6 million. Of this amount, $137.2 million in cash has been paid and $16.3 million in common stock has been issued, as of that date.

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Debt Drawdowns
We made the following drawdowns from our credit facilities in January, February and March 2015.

 Drawdown amount   
Credit facility(in millions of U.S. dollars)Drawdown dateCollateral 
K-Sure Credit Facility$19.9
January 2015STI Gramercy 
KEXIM Credit Facility30.3
January 2015STI Veneto 
2013 Credit Facility35.4
January 2015STI Alexis 
K-Sure Credit Facility19.5
February 2015STI Bronx 
2013 Credit Facility19.5
March 2015STI Pontiac 
K-Sure Credit Facility19.5
March 2015STI Manhattan 
K-Sure Credit Facility30.3
March 2015STI Winnie
(1) 

(1) Amount drawn on March 26, 2015 to finance the delivery of STI Duchessa andWinnie, which is scheduled to be delivered on March 31, 2015.

The debt drawdowns relating toSTI Opera. After delivery, each vessel began a short term time charter for upTribeca, STI Hammersmith, STI Rotherhithe and STI Rose occurred in December 2014 to 120 days at approximately $19,000 per day.

finance the deliveries of these vessels in early January 2015.


Time Chartered-in Vessels
In March 2014, weFebruary 2015, the Company took delivery of a previously announced time chartered-in LR2 tanker that was under construction in South Korea. The vessel is chartered-in for one year at $21,050 per day and the Company also has an MR tanker under our Newbuilding program,STI Texas City. After delivery, this vessel began aoption to extend the charter for one year at $22,600 per day. 
In February 2015, the Company extended the time charter for two years at $16,000 per day. This time charter includes a profit sharing mechanism whereby earnings in excess of the base time charter rate will be split between the Company and charterer, Valero.

2010 Revolving Credit Facility

In January 2014, we drew down $72.4 million from the 2010 Revolving Credit Facility. In March 2014, we paid $22.7 million into this facility as a result of the sales ofNoemi andSenatore which are discussed further below.

2011 Credit Facility

In January 2014, we drew down $52.0 million from the 2011 Credit Facility. In connection with this draw down,STI Duchessa, STI Le Rocher andSTI Larvotto were provided as collateral under the facility.

2013 Credit Facility

In February 2014, we drew down $64.2 million from the 2013 Credit Facility. In connection with this draw down,STI Opera, STI Fontvieille andSTI Ville were provided as collateral under the facility.

In March 2014, we drew down $20.5 million from the 2013 Credit Facility to partially finance the delivery ofSTI Texas City.

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 (the ‘K-Sure Tranche’) and a $100.0 million commercial tranche with a group of financial institutions led by DNB Bank SA (the “Commercial Tranche”). We refer to this credit facility as our K-Sure Credit Facility.

Drawdowns under the K-Sure Credit Facility may occur in connection with the delivery of certain of our newbuilding vessels as specified in the agreement. The amount of each drawdown shall not exceed the lesser of 60% of the newbuilding contract price and 74% of the fair market value of the relevant vessel. Drawdowns are available until the earlier of (i) the delivery date of the last vessel specified in the agreement to be acquired, (ii) September 30, 2015 and (iii) the date on which the total commitments under the loan are fully borrowed, cancelled or terminated.

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 will commence in July 2015 for the K-Sure Tranche and six months after the delivery of the last vessel to be acquired for the Commercial Tranche. The Commercial Tranche matures on the sixth anniversary of the delivery date of the last vessel to be acquired 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 is payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility.

In addition to restrictions imposed upon the owners of the vessels that are collateralized under this credit facility (such as, limitations on liens and limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness), our K-Sure 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 cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after October 1, 2013 and (ii) 50% of the value of any new equity issues occurring on or after October 1, 2013.

·The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense 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 5% of total indebtedness.

·The aggregate fair market value 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 loans under the credit facility.

KEXIM Credit Facility

In February 2014, we executed a senior secured term loan 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 (“KEXIM”) for a total loan facility of $429.6 million. This facility includes commitments from KEXIM of up to $300.6 million (the “KEXIM Tranche”) and a group of financial institutions led by DNB Bank ASA and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) of up to $129.0 million (the “Commercial Tranche”).We refer to this credit facility as our KEXIM Credit Facility.

Drawdowns under the KEXIM Credit Facility may occur in connection with the delivery of 18 of our newbuilding vessels as specified in the loan agreement. The amount of each drawdown shall not exceed the lesser of 60% of the newbuilding contract price and 74% of the fair market value of the relevant vessel. Drawdowns are available until the earlier of (i) the delivery date of the last vessel specified in the agreement to be acquired, (ii) March 31, 2015 and (iii) the date on which the total commitments under the loan are fully borrowed, cancelled or terminated.

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. Repayments will commence on the next semi-annual date falling after the weighted average delivery date of the vessels specified under the facility for the KEXIM Tranche and on the next semi-annual date falling after the final delivery date of the vessels specified under the facility for the Commercial Tranche.

The Commercial Tranche matures on the sixth anniversary of the delivery date of the last vessel specified under the loan and the KEXIM Tranche matures on the twelfth anniversary of the weighted average delivery date of the vessels specified under the loan assuming the Commercial Tranche is refinanced through that date.

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. A commitment fee equal to 40% of the applicable margin is payable on the unused daily portion of the credit facility.

In addition to restrictions imposed upon the owners of the vessels that are collateralized under this credit facility (such as, limitations on liens and limitations on the incurrence of additional indebtedness), our KEXIM 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 cumulative positive net income (on a consolidated basis) for each fiscal quarter commencing on or after October 1, 2013 and (ii) 50% of the value of any new equity issues occurring on or after October 1, 2013.

·The ratio of EBITDA to net interest expense 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 5% of total indebtedness.

·The aggregate fair market value 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 loans under the credit facility.

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In addition to KEXIM’s commitment of up to $300.6 million, KEXIM has also provided an optional guarantee for a five year amortizing note of $125.3 million (the “KEXIM Guaranteed Note”) that may be issued by us at our discretion in 2014; the proceeds of which will be used to reduce the $300.6 million KEXIM Tranche.

Time Chartered-in Vessels

In February 2014, we entered into a new time charter-in agreement on an LR2 vesseltanker that is currently time chartered-in. The newterm of the agreement is for six months at $16,500$16,250 per day and commenced upon the expiration of the existing charterbeginning in February 2014.

March 2015.


In February 2014, we entered into a new2015, the Company extended the time charter-in agreementcharter on an LR2 vessel.LR1 tanker that is currently time chartered-in. The term of the agreement is for one year at $15,000 per day. We have the option to extend the charter for an additional six months at $16,250 per day. We took delivery of this vesselday beginning in March 2014.

2013 Equity Incentive Plan

2015.


In March 2015, the Company extended the time charter on an MR tanker that is currently time chartered-in. The term of the agreement is for one year at $15,200 per day beginning in May 2015.

Dividend Declaration

In February 2014, we issued 2,011,000 shares of restricted stock to our employees and 145,045 shares to our 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 vest 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 directors is (i) one-third of the shares vest on February 21, 2015, (ii) one-third of the shares vest on February 21, 2016, and (iii) one-third of the shares vest on February 21, 2017. 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 relating to these and prior issuances under our 2013 Equity Incentive Plan in future periods will be:

In thousands of U.S. dollars Employees Directors Total
For the year ending December 31, 2014 $25,536  $3,562  $29,098 
For the year ending December 31, 2015  25,577   1,436   27,013 
For the year ending December 31, 2016  20,797   259   21,056 
For the year ending December 31, 2017  11,367   21   11,388 
For the year ending December 31, 2018  3,904   —     3,904 
For the year ending December 31, 2019  177   —     177 
  $87,358  $5,278  $92,636 

In March 2014, we amended the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan to clarify that the plan administrator has the ability to redeem restricted stock for fair market value (as defined in the plan) at the vesting date at its discretion.

Dividend Declaration

In February 2014, the board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08$0.12 per share, which was paidpayable on March 26, 201430, 2015 to all shareholders of record as of March 11, 2014.

Vessel Sales

In13, 2015.


Convertible Notes due 2019
On March 13, 2015, 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 85.2216 of our common shares per $1,000 principal amount of the Convertible Notes, representing an increase of the prior conversion rate of 1.2031 shares for each $1,000 principal amount of the Convertible Notes.

Stock Buyback Program
From January 2014, we agreed1, 2015 to sellNoemi and SenatoreforMarch 30, 2015, the Company acquired an aggregate sellingof 746,639 of our common shares that are being held as treasury shares at an average price of $44.0 million.Noemi$7.91 per share.

The Company has $69.3 million remaining under its stock buyback program as of the date of this report. The Company expects to repurchase these shares in the open market, at times and prices that are considered to be appropriate by the Company, but is not obligated under the terms of the program to repurchase any shares.


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There are 163,827,903 shares outstanding as of the date of this report.

Vessel Sales
Venicewas sold in March 20142015 for a selling price of $13.0 million andSenatore is expected to close in April 2014. As as part of these sales,the sale, we repaid $22.7$6.1 million into our 2010 Revolving Credit Facility. TheAs a result of this repayment, the availability of this facility is reduced by such amount and the quarterly reduction is reduced to $2.1$1.8 million from $3.1$2.1 million per quarter. We will

The Company also write-off a total of $0.2reached agreements to sell STI Harmony and STI Heritage for $61.5 million of deferred financing fees as partin aggregate. The sales of these debt repayments.

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In February 2014, we agreed to sell the 2008 built LR2 product tanker,STI Spirit, for approximately $30.2 million. As part of this sale, we will repay all amounts due under the STI Spirit Credit Facility of $21.4 million. This sale isvessels are expected to close in April 2014.

Newbuilding Credit Facility 

2015.


Interest Rate Swaps

In March 2014,2015, we amended and restatedterminated the three interest rate swaps under our Newbuilding2010 Revolving Credit Facility with Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, to convert it fromFacility. As a term loan to a reducing revolving credit facility. This gives us the ability to pay down and re-borrow from the total available commitments under the loan. All other terms and definitions remain not changed. This facility was fully drawn as of the dateresult of this report.

Sale of VLCCs under construction

In March 2014,transaction, we entered into an agreement to sell our seven VLCCs under construction for cash. As part of these sales, we expect towill record a gain on disposalwrite-off of approximately $50.0$0.1 million in the first quarter of 2014.

Subsequent2015.


$52.0 Million Loan Facility and $61.2 Million Loan Facility
In March 2015, we received commitments from two European financial institutions for two separate loan facilities of up to this transaction, we have 55 newbuilding$113.2 million in aggregate to partially finance the purchase of four LR2 product tanker orderstankers from Scorpio Bulkers, a related party, that was agreed to in December 2014.
The first proposed facility is a $52.0 million loan facility that will be used to finance a portion of the purchase price of two LR2 product tankers currently under construction at DHSC with HMD, SPP, HSHIexpected deliveries in the first and DSME (29 MRs, 14 Handymaxessecond quarters of 2016. This loan facility has a final maturity of seven years from the date of signing and 12 LR2s)bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin of 1.95% per annum.

The second proposed facility is a $61.2 million loan facility that will be used to finance a portion of the purchase price of two LR2 product tankers currently under construction at SSME with expected deliveries in the third and fourth quarters of 2016. This loan facility has a final maturity of five years from the date of delivery of each vessel and bears interest at LIBOR plus a margin ranging between 1.95% and 2.40% per annum (depending on the advance ratio). The estimated future payment dates and amounts are as follows*:

Q1 2014   190.9   million** 
Q2 2014   367.6   million 
Q3 2014   422.0   million 
Q4 2014   292.1   million 
Q1 2015   167.5   million 
Q2 2015   168.2   million 
Total  $1,608.3   million 

*These are estimates only andloan facilities are subject to change as construction progresses.

**All first quarter 2014 installment paymentscustomary conditions precedent and the execution of definitive documentation.

$30.0 Million Term Margin Loan Facility

In March 2015, we entered into a term margin loan facility with Nomura Securities International, Inc., or Nomura for up to $30.0 million.   The 9,392,083 shares that we own in Dorian have been paidpledged as collateral under this facility, and we are subject to certain covenants, including a loan to value ratio based on the amount outstanding and the market value of the shares that are collateral.  Interest on the facility is LIBOR plus 4.50% per annum and the facility matures in March 2016, which can be extended to March 2017 at Nomura’s option, at which time a balloon payment will be due.  The outstanding balance was $30.0 million as of March 30, 2015, and the date of this report.

SCORPIO TANKERS INC.

 

facility was fully drawn. 





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