---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-006830"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "INSW"
cik: "0001679049"
company_name: "International Seaways, Inc."
filed_at: "2026-01-27T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T07:33:08.664811+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# International Seaways acquires sole ownership of Tankers International; forms Suezmax pool

## Summary
- Wholly-owned subsidiary acquired sole ownership of Tankers International, a leading VLCC pool founded in 2000.
- Tankers International formed a new pool to commercially manage Suezmax vessels.
- International Seaways will contribute its spot trading Suezmaxes to the new Suezmax pool.
- The expansion aims to provide greater flexibility and earnings potential across crude transportation markets.
- CEO Lois Zabrocky cited highly attractive opportunities and a clear strategy for future growth.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-006830
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: INSW
- cik: 0001679049
- company_name: International Seaways, Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-01-27T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1679049/000110465926006830/0001104659-26-006830-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1679049/000110465926006830/tm264114d1_8k.htm

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