Norwegian carrier Bulk Invest formerly part of Western Bulk has announced it will be filing for bankruptcy, suspending its connection with the Oslo Stock Exchange as of March 3, 2016, according to Shipping Watch.
Recent months has seen Jens Ismar, CEO of Bulk Invest unsuccessful in rescuing the carrier from the current dry bulk crisis.
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The company said in a statement: “Regrettably, the board of directors of the company has… come to the conclusion, after several extensions and attempts of dialogue, that there is no longer a basis for the company to proceed with its restructuring efforts.
“Consequently, that there is no longer a basis for continued operations as the assumption of a going concern cannot be upheld, the company will immediately file a petition for bankruptcy.”