10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

⌧ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2021

or

☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from              to

Commission File Number: 1-38771

DIAMOND S SHIPPING INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Republic of the Marshall Islands	98-1480128
(State or other jurisdiction	(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization)	Identification No.)
33 Benedict Place
Greenwich, CT	06830
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

 (203) 413-2000 

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share	DSSI	New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ⌧  No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes ⌧  No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	◻	Accelerated filer	⌧
Non-accelerated filer	◻	Smaller reporting company	◻
		Emerging growth company	⌧

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ◻

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ◻  No ⌧

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock as of May 7, 2021: 40,594,829 shares of common stock, par value $0.001 per share.

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INDEX

PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION			PAGE
Item 1	Financial Statements		6
		Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020	7
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020	8
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020	9
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (Unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020	10
		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020	11
		Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	12
Item 2	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		27
Item 3	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		37
Item 4	Controls and Procedures		37
PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION			PAGE
Item 1	Legal Proceedings		37
Item 1A	Risk Factors		37
Item 6	Exhibits		40

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Special Notice Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements include financial projections, statements of plans and objectives for future operations, statements of future economic performance, and statements of assumptions relating thereto. Forward-looking statements may appear throughout this report, including without limitation, Part I, Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and are often identified by future or conditional words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “might,” “pending,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “predict,” “project,” “seeks,” “should,” “targets,” “will,” “would,” or by variations of such words or by similar expressions. There can be no assurance that such forward-looking statements will be achieved. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other important factors that could cause our actual results or conditions to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

The forward-looking statements in this report are based upon various assumptions, many of which are based, in turn, upon further assumptions, including without limitation, management’s examination of historical operating trends, data contained in our records and other data available from third parties. Although we believe that these assumptions were reasonable when made, because these assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies that 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.

The following important factors, and those important factors described elsewhere in this report, could affect (and in some cases have affected) our actual results and could cause such results to differ materially from estimates or expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements:

· uncertainties as to the timing of the Announced Merger (as such term defined herein);

· the ability of us and International Seaways, Inc. (“INSW”) to receive the required regulatory and shareholder approvals for the Announced Merger (and the risks that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the transaction);

· the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of to terminate the Merger Agreement (as such term defined herein);

· the possibility that, following the consummation of the Announced Merger, costs or difficulties related to the integration of DSSI’s and INSW’s operations will be greater than expected;

· the risk that stockholder litigation in connection with the Announced Merger may affect the timing or occurrence of the contemplated transaction or result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability;

· the cyclicality of the tanker industry;

· changes in economic and competitive conditions affecting our business, including market fluctuations in charter rates and charterers’ abilities to perform under existing time charters;

· risks related to an oversupply of tanker vessels;

· the length and severity of the ongoing novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic, including its impact on the demand for seaborne transportation of petroleum products;

· changes in fuel prices, including as a result of the imposition of sulfur oxide emissions limits in 2020 under new regulations adopted by The International Maritime Organization (the “IMO”);

· decreases in the market values of tanker vessels;

· changes in governmental rules and regulations or actions taken by regulatory authorities;

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· risks related to the management of our growth strategy, counterparty risks and customer relations with key customers;

· our ability to meet obligations under time charter agreements;

· dependence on third-party managers and a limited number of customers;

· our liquidity, level of indebtedness, operating expenses, capital expenditures and financing;

· our credit facilities;

· risk of loss, including potential liability from future litigation and potential costs due to environmental damage, vessel collisions and business interruptions;

· general domestic and international political conditions or events, including “trade wars”;

· risks related to war, terrorism and piracy;

· risks related to the acquisition, modification and operation of vessels;

· future supply of, and demand for, refined products and crude oil, including relating to seasonality;

· risks related to our insurance, including adequacy of coverage and increased premium payments;

· risks related to tax rules applicable to us;

· our ability to clear the oil majors’ risk assessment processes;

· future refined product and crude oil prices and production;

· the carrying values of our vessels and the potential for any asset impairments;

· our ability to maximize the use of our vessels, including the redeployment or disposition of vessels no longer under time charter;

· our continued ability to successfully employ our vessels;

· failure to close or realize the anticipated benefits of the Announced Merger (as defined herein), including as a result of integrating the businesses;

· failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting;

· our ability to implement our business strategy and manage planned growth;

· substantial sales of our common shares;

· our ability to meet financial projections;

· conflicts of interest between our significant shareholders and our other shareholders;

· risks related to our common shares, including low liquidity and high volatility;

· our ability to retain and hire key personnel;

· risks related to being an independent public company and an emerging growth company, including with respect to accounting practices and policies;

· failure to comply with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977;

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· risks related to our corporate governance, including the difficulty of changing the composition of our board of directors;

· the lack of shareholder rights due to being incorporated in the Republic of the Marshall Islands;

· the risk that it may be difficult to serve process or enforce a U.S. judgment against us; and

· other risks and uncertainties disclosed in our reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) under the Exchange Act.

Actual results could differ materially from expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements if one or more of the underlying assumptions or expectations proves to be inaccurate or is not realized. You should thoroughly read this report with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from and worse than what we expect. Other sections of this report include additional factors that could adversely impact our business and financial performance. Moreover, we operate in an evolving environment. New risk factors and uncertainties emerge from time to time and it is not possible for our management to predict all risk factors and uncertainties, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. We qualify all of the forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

Projections, assumptions and estimates of our future performance and the future performance of the industry in which we operate are necessarily subject to a high degree of uncertainty and risk. When considering these forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the cautionary statements in this report and in our other SEC filings. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements were made, and we undertake no obligation to update these statements, except as required by applicable law. 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.

Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, we undertake no obligation to release publicly any revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Index to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

	Page
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020	7
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020	8
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020	9
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020	10
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020	11
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	12

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DIAMOND S SHIPPING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020

(In Thousands, except for share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	75,824	$	98,059
Due from charterers - Net of provision for doubtful accounts of $1,766 and $1,577, respectively		41,048		39,141
Inventories		21,124		17,457
Vessels held for sale		—		45,351
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		10,934		7,737
Restricted cash		6,267		6,140
Total current assets		155,197		213,885
Noncurrent assets:
Vessels - Net of accumulated depreciation of $675,199 and $650,259, respectively		1,677,758		1,702,749
Other property - Net of accumulated depreciation of $957 and $886, respectively		288		359
Deferred drydocking costs - Net of accumulated amortization of $30,359 and $27,343, respectively		29,375		32,391
Advances to Norient pool		8,001		8,001
Time charter contracts acquired - Net of accumulated amortization of $5,267 and $4,686, respectively		1,633		2,214
Derivative asset		424		—
Other noncurrent assets		4,216		2,244
Total noncurrent assets		1,721,695		1,747,958
Total assets	$	1,876,892	$	1,961,843
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	169,923	$	196,325
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		29,071		25,817
Deferred charter hire revenue		3,190		3,051
Derivative liability		510		580
Total current liabilities		202,694		225,773
Long-term debt - Net of deferred financing costs of $11,636 and $12,531, respectively		476,060		506,065
Derivative liability		—		569
Total liabilities		678,754		732,407
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Equity:
Common stock, par value $0.001; 100,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 39,974,360 and 39,968,323 shares at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively		40		40
Treasury stock - at cost; 137,289 shares at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020		(1,418)		(1,418)
Additional paid-in capital		1,242,908		1,241,822
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(86)		(1,149)
Accumulated deficit		(78,892)		(45,250)
Total Diamond S Shipping Inc. equity		1,162,552		1,194,045
Noncontrolling interests		35,586		35,391
Total equity		1,198,138		1,229,436
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,876,892	$	1,961,843

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DIAMOND S SHIPPING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020

(In Thousands, except for share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021			2020
Revenue:
Voyage revenue	$	48,801	$		187,652
Time charter revenue		14,851			22,073
Pool revenue		24,068			—
Total revenue		87,720			209,725
Operating expenses:
Voyage expenses		33,050			74,681
Vessel expenses		41,962			41,536
Depreciation and amortization expense		28,051			28,760
General and administrative expenses		6,518			8,124
Other corporate expenses		4,780			—
Total operating expenses		114,361			153,101
Operating (loss) income		(26,641)			56,624
Other (expense) income:
Interest expense		(6,171)			(11,376)
Other income		2			333
Total other expense - Net		(6,169)			(11,043)
Net (loss) income		(32,810)			45,581
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest		832			537
Net (loss) income attributable to Diamond S Shipping Inc.	$	(33,642)		$	45,044
Net (loss) income per share - basic	$	(0.84)		$	1.13
Net (loss) income per share - diluted	$	(0.84)		$	1.12
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic		39,974,360			39,891,346
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted		39,974,360			40,159,966

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income

for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021		2020
Net (loss) income	$	(32,810)	$	45,581
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges		1,063		—
Other comprehensive income		1,063		—
Comprehensive (loss) income		(31,747)		45,581
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest		832		537
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Diamond S Shipping Inc.	$	(32,579)	$	45,044

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2020

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

							Accumulated
							Other
	Common		Treasury		Additional Paid-		Comprehensive		Accumulated		Noncontrolling
	Stock		Stock		in Capital		Loss		Deficit		Interests		Total
Balance – January 1, 2021	$	40	$	(1,418)	$	1,241,822	$	(1,149)	$	(45,250)	$	35,391	$	1,229,436
Stock-based compensation		—		—		1,086		—		—		—		1,086
NT Suez Holdco LLC distribution		—		—		—		—		—		(637)		(637)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges		—		—		—		1,063		—		—		1,063
Net (loss) income		—		—		—		—		(33,642)		832		(32,810)
Balance – March 31, 2021	$	40	$	(1,418)	$	1,242,908	$	(86)	$	(78,892)	$	35,586	$	1,198,138

					Additional
	Common		Treasury		Paid- in		Accumulated		Noncontrolling
	Stock		Stock		Capital		Deficit		Interests		Total
Balance – January 1, 2020	$	40	$	—	$	1,237,658	$	(68,567)	$	34,811	$	1,203,942
Stock-based compensation		—		—		1,334		—		—		1,334
NT Suez Holdco LLC distribution		—		—		—		—		(1,568)		(1,568)
Shares repurchased		—		(1,418)		—		—		—		(1,418)
Net income		—		—		—		45,044		537		45,581
Balance – March 31, 2020	$	40	$	(1,418)	$	1,238,992	$	(23,523)	$	33,780	$	1,247,871

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 and 2021

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

	For the Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021		2020
Cash flows from Operating Activities:
Net (loss) income	$	(32,810)	$	45,581
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense		28,051		28,760
Amortization of deferred financing costs		895		884
Amortization of time charter hire contracts acquired		581		740
Stock-based compensation expense		1,086		1,334
Changes in assets and liabilities		(5,160)		(4,827)
Payments for drydocking		(1,330)		(1,533)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities		(8,687)		70,939
Cash flows from Investing Activities:
Proceeds from sale of vessels		46,240		—
Payments for vessel additions and other property		(1,722)		(1,513)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		44,518		(1,513)
Cash flows from Financing Activities:
Principal payments on long-term debt		(57,302)		(33,597)
Repayments on revolving credit facilities		—		(5,000)
NT Suez Holdco LLC distribution		(637)		(1,568)
Shares repurchased		—		(1,418)
Cash paid to net settle employee withholding taxes on equity awards		—		(485)
Net cash used in financing activities		(57,939)		(42,068)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash		(22,108)		27,358
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - Beginning of period		104,199		89,219
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - End of period	$	82,091	$	116,577
Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid for interest	$	5,156	$	11,889
Unpaid vessel additions in Accounts payable and accrued expenses at the end of the period	$	406	$	151

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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DIAMOND S SHIPPING INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(In Thousands, except for share and per share data)

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

1.            BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Business — Diamond S Shipping Inc. (“DSSI”) was formed on November 14, 2018 under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands for the purpose of receiving, via contribution from Capital Product Partners L.P. (“CPLP”), CPLP’s crude and product tanker business and combining that business with the business and operations of DSS Holdings L.P. (“DSS LP”) pursuant to the Transaction Agreement, dated as of November 27, 2018 (as amended, the “Transaction Agreement”), by and among CPLP, DSS LP, DSSI and the other parties named therein. DSS LP was a Cayman Islands limited partnership formed on October 1, 2007.

On March 27, 2019, DSSI and DSS LP and all of its directly owned subsidiaries (the “DSS LP Subsidiaries”) completed a merger pursuant to the Transaction Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Transaction Agreement, on March 27, 2019, the DSS LP Subsidiaries merged with and into DSSI, with DSSI being the surviving corporation in the merger (the “Merger”). DSSI and the DSS LP Subsidiaries are hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Company.”

The Merger was accounted for as a reverse acquisition in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, “Business Combinations” as the DSS LP Subsidiaries are the accounting acquirer for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the historical consolidated financial statements of the DSS LP Subsidiaries for periods prior to the Merger are considered to be the predecessor financial statements of the Company.

The Company is a seaborne transporter of crude oil and refined petroleum products, operating in the international shipping industry. As of March 31, 2021, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, the Company owns and operates 62 tanker vessels: 11 Suezmax crude carriers, one Aframax crude carrier and 50 medium range (“MR”) product carriers. The Company also controls and operates two Suezmax vessels through a joint venture (Refer to Note 4 — Joint Venture Investments).

Announced Merger — On March 30, 2021, DSSI, International Seaways, Inc. (“INSW”), and Dispatch Transaction Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of INSW (“Merger Sub”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which Merger Sub will, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set for in the Merger Agreement, merge with and into DSSI in a stock-for-stock transaction (the “Announced Merger”). After the Merger, DSSI will continue as the surviving corporation that will be a wholly owned subsidiary of INSW.

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Announced Merger (the “Effective Time”), each common share of DSSI (the “Diamond S Common Shares”) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time will be converted into the right to receive 0.55375 of a share of common stock of INSW (“INSW Common Stock”). The aforementioned 0.55375 exchange ratio set forth in the Merger Agreement will result in INSW shareholders owning approximately 55.75% of the outstanding shares of INSW Common Stock following the Effective Time and DSSI shareholders owning approximately 44.25% of the outstanding shares of INSW Common Stock following the Effective Time.

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The Announced Merger is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, including (i) the authorization of the Merger Agreement by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of all outstanding shares of Diamond S Common Shares entitled to vote thereon; (ii) the authorization of the INSW shares to be issued as merger consideration in the Announced Merger by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of INSW Common Stock present and entitled to vote thereon; (iii) the expiration or termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act; (iv) the absence of any law or order preventing the consummation of the Announced Merger; (v) the effectiveness of a registration statement on Form S-4 in connection with the issuance of INSW Common Stock as merger consideration, which will include a prospectus and a joint proxy statement relating to the INSW special shareholder meeting to approve the issuance of INSW Common Stock as merger consideration and the DSSI special shareholder meeting to approve the Announced Merger and absence of any stop order or proceedings by the SEC; (vi) the approval of the shares of INSW Common Stock to be issued as merger consideration in the Announced Merger for listing on the NYSE; and (vii) execution, delivery and effectiveness of amended and restated loan agreements for two of DSSI’s existing credit facilities entered into in 2019 (the “A&R Debt Agreements”) to amend the terms of such credit facilities to more closely mirror the terms of INSW’s credit facilities and the continued effectiveness of each A&R Debt Agreement and the consents of DSSI’s lenders under its existing credit facilities to the Announced Merger and waiver of any event of default that would arise as a result of the Announced Merger. The obligation of each of DSSI and INSW to consummate the Announced Merger is also conditioned on, among other things, the truth and correctness of the representations and warranties made by the other party as of the closing date (subject to certain “materiality” and “material adverse effect” qualifiers) and material compliance by the other party with pre-closing covenants.

In connection with the Announced Merger, lenders under DSSI’s existing credit facilities agreed, among other things, to consent to the Announced Merger and waive any event of default that would arise as a result of the Announced Merger. Lenders under DSSI’s two existing credit facilities entered into in 2019 have also agreed to enter into the A&R Debt Agreements. In addition, INSW has agreed to become a credit party to the A&R Debt Agreements and will guaranty DSSI’s obligations under the A&R Debt Agreements upon their effectiveness.

2.           SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation — The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) which includes the accounts of the Company and its direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Basis of Presentation — The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). In the opinion of management of the Company, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and operating results have been included in the statements. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020 and notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2021.

The Company is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act, as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). As such, the Company is eligible to take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies. Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words, an emerging growth company can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. The Company intends to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period for as long as it is available. The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements may therefore not be comparable to those of companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards. Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that the decision not to opt out of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards is irrevocable.

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Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash — The following table provides a reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows:

	March 31, 2021		December 31, 2020		March 31, 2020		December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents	$	75,824	$	98,059	$	110,903	$	83,609
Restricted cash		6,267		6,140		5,674		5,610
Total Cash and cash equivalents, and Restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows	$	82,091	$	104,199	$	116,577	$	89,219

Amounts included in restricted cash represent those required to be set aside by the $66 Million Facility, as defined in Note 8 below. The restriction will lapse when the related long-term debt is retired.

Revenue and Voyage Expense Recognition — Total revenue includes revenue earned on fixed rate time charters, spot market voyage charters, spot market-related time charters and pools. Pursuant to the new revenue recognition guidance, which was adopted as of January 1, 2019, revenue for spot market voyage charters is recognized ratably over the total transit time of each voyage, which commences at the time the vessel arrives at the loading port and ends at the time the discharge of cargo is completed at the discharge port.

As a result of the adoption of the new revenue recognition guidance on January 1, 2019, the Company recorded a net increase to the opening accumulated deficit of $2,784 for the cumulative impact of adopting the new guidance. The impact related primarily to the change in accounting for spot market voyage charters. Prior to the adoption of the new guidance, revenue for spot market voyage charters was recognized ratably over the total transit time of the voyage, which previously commenced the later of when the vessel departed from its last discharge port or when an agreement was entered into with the charterer, and ended at the time the discharge of cargo was completed at the discharge port. As a result of the adoption of the new guidance, revenue for spot market voyage charters is now being recognized ratably over the total transit time of the voyage which now begins when the vessel arrives at the loading port and ends at the time the discharge of cargo is completed at the discharge port. Additionally, the Company has identified that the contract fulfillment costs of spot market voyage charters consist primarily of the fuel consumption that is incurred by the Company from the end of the previous vessel employment until the arrival at the loading port. The fuel consumption during this period is deferred and recorded as deferred voyage costs included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet and is amortized ratably over the total transit time of the voyage from arrival at the loading port until the vessel departs from the discharge port and recognized as part of Voyage expenses. Refer also to Note 6 — Prepaid expenses and other current assets.

In time charters, operating costs including crews, maintenance and insurance are typically paid by the owner of the vessel and specified voyage costs such as fuel and port charges are paid by the charterer. These voyage expenses are borne by the Company when engaged in spot market voyage charters. As such, there are significantly higher voyage expenses for spot market voyage charters as compared to time charters.  There are certain other non-specified voyage expenses, such as commissions, which are typically borne by the Company.

The Company recognizes revenue from pool arrangements based on its portion of the net distributions reported by the pool, which represents the net voyage revenue of the pool after voyage expenses and certain pool manager fees.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

New accounting standards to be implemented — In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”), which establishes a comprehensive new lease accounting model. ASU 2016-02 clarifies the definition of a lease, requires a dual approach to lease classification similar to current lease classifications, and causes lessees to recognize leases on the balance sheet as a lease liability with a corresponding right-of-use asset for leases with a lease term of more than twelve months. For the Company, ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted. The most significant effects of adoption relate to the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for operating leases and providing new disclosures about the Company's leasing activities. The Company is currently analyzing its contracts and will then calculate the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities as of January 1, 2022 based on the present value of the Company’s remaining minimum lease payments, primarily due to the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities with respect to operating leases.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326)” (“ASU 2016-13”), which amends several aspects of the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments based on an estimate of current expected credit losses. ASU 2016-13 will apply to loans, accounts receivable, trade receivables, other financial assets measured at amortized cost, loan commitments and other off-balance sheet credit exposures. ASU 2016-13 will also apply to debt securities and other financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. For the Company, ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of Topic 326 is not expected to have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

3.           NET (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE

The computation of basic net (loss) earnings per share is based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. The computation of diluted net (loss) earnings per share assumes the vesting of nonvested stock awards (refer to Note 14 — Stock-Based Compensation), for which the assumed proceeds upon vesting are deemed to be the amount of compensation cost attributable to future services and are not yet recognized using the treasury stock method, to the extent dilutive. Of the 881,118 and 637,254 nonvested shares and RSUs outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and 2020, 881,118 and 26,126, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted net earnings per share because these were anti-dilutive (refer to Note 14 — Stock-Based Compensation).

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021	2020
Common shares outstanding, basic:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic	39,974,360	39,891,346
Common shares outstanding, diluted:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic	39,974,360	39,891,346
Dilutive effect of restricted stock awards	—	268,620
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted	39,974,360	40,159,966

4.           JOINT VENTURE INVESTMENTS

NT Suez Holdco LLC - In September 2014, the Company formed a joint venture, NT Suez Holdco LLC (“NT Suez”), to purchase two Suezmax newbuildings. The two vessels were delivered in October and November 2016.

NT Suez is owned 51% by the Company and 49% by WLR/TRF Shipping S.a.r.l (“WLR/TRF”). WLR/TRF is indirectly owned by funds managed or jointly managed by WL Ross & Co, LLC (“WLR”), including WLR Recovery Fund V DSS AIV, L.P. and WLR V Parallel ESC, L.P., which are also shareholders of the Company. WLR is a fund manager that manages the Company’s largest shareholders.

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As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the investments NT Suez received from the Company and WLR/TRF aggregated $74,104, which was used for shipyard installment payments and working capital. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, NT Suez distributed $663 and $637 to the Company and WLR/TRF, respectively. During three months ended March 31, 2020, NT Suez distributed $1,632 and $1,568 to the Company and WLR/TRF, respectively.

Management has determined that NT Suez qualifies as a variable interest entity, and, when aggregating the variable interests held by the related parties (i.e. the Company and WLR/TRF), the Company is the primary beneficiary as the Company has the ability to direct the activities that most significantly impact NT Suez’s economic performance. Accordingly, the Company consolidates NT Suez.

Diamond Anglo Ship Management Pte. Ltd. — In January 2018, the Company and Anglo Eastern Investment Holdings Ltd. (“AE Holdings”), a third party, formed a joint venture, Diamond Anglo Ship Management Pte. Ltd. (“DASM”). DASM is owned 51% by the Company and 49% by AE Holdings as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, and was formed to provide ship management services to the Company’s vessels.

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the investments DASM received from the Company and AE Holdings totaled $51 and $49, respectively, which were used for general and administrative expenses.

Management has determined that DASM qualifies as a variable interest entity, and, when aggregating the variable interests held by the Company and AE Holdings, the Company is the primary beneficiary as the Company has the ability to direct the activities that most significantly impacts DASM’s economic performance. Accordingly, the Company consolidates DASM.

5.            VESSEL DISPOSITIONS

In December 2020, the Board of Directors approved selling the Aias and Amoureux, both 2008-built MR vessels. The Company reached an agreement to sell the Aias for $22.6 million in aggregate gross proceeds, and the Amoureux for $22.5 million in aggregate gross proceeds. The delivery of the Aias and Amoureux occurred in January and February 2021, respectively. The total loss of $26.3 million on the sale of the vessels was recorded to the condensed consolidated statement of operations in the year ended December 31, 2020. In connection with the sale of these two vessels, the Company repaid debt on the $360 Million Facility, as defined in Note 8 below, of $25.3 million and the revolving loan capacity was reduced by $6,980 during the three months ended March 31, 2021 in conjunction with the delivery of the Aias and Amoureux.

6.           PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following as of March 31, 2021 and December 31,2020:

	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Advances to Capital Ship Management Corp. (“CSM”) (Refer to Note 13 — Related Party Transactions)	$	5,253	$	1,453
Advances to technical managers		28		164
Insurance claims receivable		1,328		1,636
Prepaid insurance		344		1,234
Advances to agents		1,019		1,091
Deferred voyage costs		1,767		915
Other		1,195		1,244
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	10,934	$	7,737

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7.           ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	10,771	$	6,609
Accrued vessel and voyage expenses		17,680		17,232
Accrued interest		33		86
Accrued vessel and voyage expenses and Other current liabilities (Refer to Note 13 — Related Party Transactions)		587		1,890
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	29,071	$	25,817

8.LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was comprised of the following:

	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
$360 Million Facility	$	190,046	$	227,500
$525 Million Facility		421,250		440,000
$66 Million Facility		46,323		47,421
Total		657,619		714,921
Less: Unamortized deferred financing costs		(11,636)		(12,531)
Less: Current portion		(169,923)		(196,325)
Long-term debt, net of deferred financing costs	$	476,060	$	506,065

$360 Million Facility — On March 27, 2019, in connection with the Merger, the Company entered into a $360,000 five-year Credit Agreement, as amended (the “$360 Million Facility”), for the purposes of financing the Merger and refinancing the $30 Million Line of Credit (defined below). The $360 Million Facility consists of a term loan of $300,000 and a revolving loan of $60,000, and is collateralized by the 25 vessels acquired in the Merger and the three vessels that collateralized the $30 Million Line of Credit, with reductions based on a 17 year age-adjusted amortization schedule, payable on a quarterly basis. The term loan component of the $360 Million Facility bears interest at the Eurodollar Rate for a three-month interest period, plus a 2.65% interest rate margin, and the interest is paid quarterly. Commitment fees on undrawn amounts related to the revolving loan component of the $360 Million Facility are 1.06%. As of March 31, 2021, $10,000 of the revolving loan was drawn, while $43,020 was available and undrawn.

The $360 Million Facility contains certain restrictions on the payments of dividends. The $360 Million Facility permits the Company to pay dividends so long as the payment of dividends does not cause an event of default, and limits dividends payable so that they do not exceed in any fiscal quarter an amount that is equal to 50% of the adjusted consolidated net income of the Company in such fiscal quarter.

In connection with the Merger Agreement signing, the Company, Nordea Bank Abp, New York Branch (“Nordea”), as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the lenders under the $360 Million Facility entered into a consent letter dated March 30, 2021 (the “$360M Consent Letter”), pursuant to which the lenders party thereto consented to the Announced Merger and waived any existing default or event of default and any default or event of default that would arise as a result of the Announced Merger. Pursuant to the terms of the $360M Consent Letter, in connection with the consummation of the Announced Merger, the $360 Million Facility is being amended and restated (the “$360 Million A&R Facility”) to more closely mirror the representations, warranties and covenants of INSW’s credit facilities and to include INSW as a credit party. In addition, INSW will provide a guaranty of the Company’s obligations under the $360 Million A&R Facility. It is expected that the $360 Million A&R Facility will include covenants relating to, among other things, the ability to incur indebtedness, the ability to pay dividends, maintaining a minimum cash balance, collateral maintenance, maintaining a net debt to capitalization ratio and other customary restrictions. It is expected that the $360 Million A&R Facility will provide for customary events of default. Execution, delivery and effectiveness of the $360 Million A&R Facility is a condition to the consummation of the Announced Merger.

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Each lender under the $360 Million Facility which provides its consent to the Announced Merger and executes and delivers the $360 A&R Facility will receive a non-refundable consent fee equal to 0.20% of the aggregate principal amount of loans made available by such lender (including any undrawn commitment) which fee will be due and payable on the completion of the Announced Merger and paid by the Company.

$525 Million Facility — On December 23, 2019, the Company entered into a $525,000 five-year Credit Agreement (the “$525 Million Facility”), for the purposes of refinancing three separate debt facilities that were in place at that time. The $525 Million Facility consists of a term loan of $375,000 and a revolving loan of $150,000, and is collateralized by the 36 vessels that collateralized the three previous separate debt facilities that the $525 Million Facility refinanced, with reductions based on a 17 year age-adjusted amortization schedule, payable on a quarterly basis. The term loan component of the $525 Million Facility bears interest at the Eurodollar Rate for a three-month interest period, plus a 2.50% interest rate margin, and the interest is paid quarterly. Commitment fees on undrawn amounts related to the revolving loan component of the $525 Million Facility are 0.875%. As of March 31, 2021, $140,000 of the revolving loan was drawn, while $10,000 was available and undrawn.

The $525 Million Facility contains certain restrictions on the payments of dividends. The $525 Million Facility permits the Company to pay dividends so long as the payment of dividends does not cause an event of default, and limits dividends payable so that they do not exceed in any fiscal quarter an amount that is equal to 50% of the adjusted consolidated net income of the Company in the preceding fiscal quarter.

In connection with the Merger Agreement signing, the Company, Nordea, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the lenders under the $525 Million Facility entered into a consent letter dated March 30, 2021 (the “$525M Consent Letter”), pursuant to which the lenders party thereto consented to the Announced Merger and waived any existing default or event of default and any default or event of default that would arise as a result of the Announced Merger. Pursuant to the terms of the $525M Consent Letter, in connection with the consummation of the Announced Merger, the $525 Million Facility is expected to be amended and restated (the “$525 Million A&R Facility”) to more closely mirror the representations, warranties and covenants of INSW’s credit facilities and to include INSW as a credit party. In addition, INSW will provide a guaranty of the Company’s obligations under the $525 Million A&R Facility. It is expected that the $525 Million A&R Facility will include covenants relating to, among other things, the ability to incur indebtedness, the ability to pay dividends, maintaining a minimum cash balance, collateral maintenance, maintaining a net debt to capitalization ratio and other customary restrictions. It is expected that the $525 Million A&R Facility will provide for customary events of default. Execution, delivery and effectiveness of the $525 Million A&R Facility is a condition to the consummation of the Announced Merger.

Each lender under the $525 Million Facility which provides its consent to the Announced Merger and executes and delivers the $525 Million A&R Facility will receive a non-refundable consent fee equal to 0.20% of the aggregate principal amount of loans made available by such lender (including any undrawn commitment) which fee will be due and payable on the completion of the Announced Merger and paid by the Company.

$66 Million Facility — On August 9, 2016, the Company entered into a $66,000 five-year senior secured term loan facility (the “$66 Million Facility”) for the purpose of financing two vessels controlled through the joint venture NT Suez (refer to Note 4  — Joint Venture Investments). The $66 Million Facility, which is collateralized by the two vessels controlled through NT Suez, is a nonrecourse term loan with reductions that are based on a 15-year amortization schedule, and are payable on a quarterly basis. Interest is paid quarterly, and the $66 Million Facility bears interest at the Eurodollar Rate for a three-month interest period, plus a 3.25% interest rate margin.

The $66 Million Facility contains certain restrictions on the payments of dividends by the NT Suez joint venture. The $66 Million Facility permits the NT Suez joint venture to pay dividends so long as the payment of dividends does not cause an event of default, and does not exceed an amount equal to 75% of the consolidated net income, as determined in accordance with GAAP, of the borrower, which is the consolidated accounts of NT Suez.

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In connection with the Announced Merger, lenders under the NT Suez Facility have agreed pursuant to a consent and amendment letter dated March 30, 2021 (the “NT Suez Debt Consent”), among other things, to consent to the Announced Merger (including waiving a mandatory prepayment that would otherwise be triggered by the Announced Merger) and waive any existing event of default and any event of default that would arise as a result of the Announced Merger. In addition, lenders under the NT Suez Facility have agreed to amend the definition of “change of control” upon the closing of the Announced Merger to reflect the ownership structure of INSW and its subsidiaries.

Each lender under the NT Suez Facility which provides its consent under the NT Suez Debt Consent will receive a non-refundable consent fee equal to 0.20% of the aggregate principal amount of loans of such lender which fee will be due and payable on the completion of the Announced Merger and paid by NT Suez.

Interest Rates – The following table sets forth the effective interest rate associated with the interest costs for the Company’s debt facilities, including the rate differential between the fixed pay rate and the variable receive rate on the interest rate swap agreements that were in effect (refer to Note 9 — Interest Rate Swaps), combined, as well as the cost associated with the commitment fees. Additionally, the table includes the range of interest rates on the debt, excluding the impact of swaps and commitment fees:

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021	2020
Effective interest rate	3.01%	4.62%
Range of interest rates (excluding impact of swaps and unused commitment fees)	2.75% to 3.51%	4.45% to 5.32%

Restrictive Covenants — The Company’s credit facilities credit contain restrictive covenants and other non-financial restrictions. The $360 Million Facility and $525 Million Facility include, among other things, restrictions on the Company’s ability to incur indebtedness, limitations on dividends, minimum cash balance, collateral maintenance, leverage ratio requirements, minimum working capital requirements, and other customary restrictions. The $66 Million Facility includes restrictions and financial covenants including, among other things, the Company’s ability to incur indebtedness, limitations on dividends, minimum cash balance, collateral maintenance, and other customary restrictions. The Company was in compliance with its financial covenants as of March 31, 2021.

Maturities – The aggregate maturities of debt during the remaining nine months of the year ending December 31, 2021, and annually for the years ending December 31 are as follows:

2021 (for the remaining nine months of the year)	$	139,023
2022		123,600
2023		123,600
2024		271,396
Total	$	657,619

9.           INTEREST RATE SWAPS

The Company uses interest rate swaps for the management of interest rate risk exposure, as the interest rate swaps effectively convert a portion of the Company’s debt from a floating to a fixed rate. The interest rate swaps are agreements between the Company and counterparties to pay, in the future, a fixed-rate payment in exchange for the counterparties paying the Company a variable payment. The amount of the net payment obligation is based on the notional amount of the swap contract and the prevailing market interest rates. The Company may terminate the swap contracts prior to their expiration dates, at which point a realized gain or loss would be recognized. The value of the Company’s commitment would increase or decrease based primarily on the extent to which interest rates move against the rate fixed for each swap. All derivatives are recognized on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair values. For accounting hedges, on the date the derivative contract is entered into, the Company designates the derivative as (1) a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment (“fair value” hedge) or (2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction (“cash flow” hedge).

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On April 29, 2020, the Company entered into interest rate swap transactions, with multiple counterparties, which were designated as cash flow hedges. In accordance with these transactions, the Company will pay an average fixed-rate interest amount of 0.54% and will receive floating rate interest amounts based on three-month LIBOR settings. These interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges with a start date of June 30, 2020 and an end date of December 23, 2024, with an aggregate notional amount outstanding of $180,331 at March 31, 2021.

The derivative asset and liability balances at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are as follows:

	Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
		Fair Value					Fair Value
	Balance Sheet	March 31,		December 31,		Balance Sheet	March 31,		December 31,
	Location	2021		2020		Location	2021		2020
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate contracts	Derivative asset (Current assets)	$	—	$	—	Derivative liability (Current liabilities)	$	510	$	580
Interest rate contracts	Derivative asset (Noncurrent assets)		424		—	Derivative liability (Noncurrent liabilities)		—		569
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments			424		—			510		1,149
Total Derivatives		$	424	$	—		$	510	$	1,149

The components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

The following table presents the gross amounts of these liabilities with any offsets to arrive at the net amounts recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

							Gross Amounts not Offset
							in the Condensed
			Gross Amounts		Net Amounts of		Consolidated
	Gross		Offset in the		Liabilities Presented		Balance Sheets
	Amounts of		Condensed		in the Condensed
	Recognized		Consolidated		Consolidated		Financial		Cash Collateral		Net
	Liabilities		Balance Sheets		Balance Sheets		Instruments		Received		Amount
March 31, 2021 Derivatives	$	510	$	—	$	510	$	—	$	—	$	510
December 31, 2020 Derivatives		1,149		—		1,149		—		—		1,149

The following table presents the gross amounts of these assets with any offsets to arrive at the net amounts recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

Net Amounts

Gross Amounts not Offset

Gross

of Assets

in the Condensed

Amounts

Presented in

Consolidated

Offset in the

the

Balance Sheets

Gross

Condensed

Condensed

Amounts of

Consolidated

Consolidated

Cash

Recognized

Balance

Balance

Financial

Collateral

Net

Assets

Sheets

Sheets

Instruments

Received

Amount

March 31, 2021 Derivatives

$

424

$

—

$

424

$

—

$

—

$

424

December 31, 2020 Derivatives

—

—

—

—

—

—

10.ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss income included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

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The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss by component are as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021		2020
Accumulated other comprehensive loss - January 1,	$	(1,149)	$	—
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		1,203		—
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(140)		—
Other comprehensive income for the period		1,063		—
Accumulated other comprehensive loss - March 31,	$	(86)	$	—

The realized loss for the three months ended March 31, 2021 reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of a realized loss of $140 related to interest rate swap contracts. The realized gain reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss are presented in Interest expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

11.         FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The fair values and carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 that are required to be disclosed at fair value, but not recorded at fair value, are as follows:

	March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
			Estimated				Estimated
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	75,824	$	75,824	$	98,059	$	98,059
Restricted cash		6,267		6,267		6,140		6,140
Variable rate debt		657,619		657,619		714,921		714,921

The following methods and assumptions are used in estimating the fair value of disclosures for financial instruments:

Cash and cash equivalents, and Restricted cash: The carrying amounts reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheets for Cash and cash equivalents, and Restricted cash approximate fair value. Cash and cash equivalents, and Restricted cash are considered Level 1 items as they represent liquid assets with short-term maturities.

Variable Rate Debt:   The fair value of variable rate debt is based on management’s estimate of rates the Company could obtain for similar debt of the same remaining maturities. Additionally, the Company considers its creditworthiness in determining the fair value of variable rate debt under the credit facilities. The carrying amounts in the above table, which exclude the impact of deferred financing costs, approximate the fair market value for the variable rate debt. Variable rate debt is considered to be a Level 2 item as the Company considers the estimate of rates it could obtain for similar debt.

The fair value of an asset or liability is based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The hierarchies of inputs used when determining fair value are described below:

Level 1:   Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments that the Company is able to access. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, valuation of these instruments does not entail a significant degree of judgment.

Level 2:   Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for instruments that are similar, or quoted prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar instruments, and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.

Level 3:   Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

The assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of financial instruments and the placement of financial instruments within the fair value hierarchy.

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The table below provides the financial instruments carried at fair value based on the levels of hierarchy as of the valuation date listed:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
March 31, 2021
Derivative assets	$	—	$	424	$	—	$	424
Derivative liabilities		—		510		—		510
December 31, 2020
Derivative liabilities		—		1,149		—		1,149

Derivative Assets and Liabilities: The fair value of the derivative assets and liabilities, which relate to the interest rate swaps used for hedging purposes, is the estimated amount the Company would receive or pay for the asset or liability to terminate the swap agreements at the reporting date, taking into account current interest rates and the current creditworthiness of the swap counterparties. Interest rate swaps are considered to be a Level 2 item as the Company, using the income approach to value the derivatives, uses observable Level 2 market inputs at measurement date and standard valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount assuming that participants are motivated, but not compelled to transact. Level 2 inputs for the valuations are limited to quoted prices for similar assets in active markets (specifically, futures contracts on LIBOR for the first two years) and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset (specifically, LIBOR, cash and swap rates and credit risk at commonly quoted intervals). Mid-market pricing is used as a practical expedient for fair value measurements. Refer to Note 9 — Interest Rate Swaps for further information regarding the Company’s interest rate swap agreements.

The Company does not currently have any Level 3 financial assets and there have been no transfers in and/or out of Level 3 during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

12.         REVENUE FROM TIME CHARTERS

The future minimum revenues, before inclusion of profit-sharing revenue, if any, expected to be received on irrevocable time charters for which revenues can be reasonably estimated and the related revenue days that the vessels are available for employment, and not including charterers’ renewal options for the remaining three months of the year ending December 31, 2021, and annually for the year ending December 31, 2022 are as follows:

2021 (for the remaining nine months of the year)	$	28,303
2022		13,511
Total future committed revenue	$	41,814

13.         RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had the following related party transactions.

Capital Ship Management Corp. (“CSM”) — Pursuant to the Transaction Agreement, for a period of five years, CSM will provide commercial and technical management services for the vessels acquired in the Merger.

Concurrently with the execution and delivery of the Merger Agreement, the Company entered into a termination agreement with CSM (the “Capital Termination Agreement”), dated as of March 30, 2021, whereby, upon the completion of certain events and obligations, including consummation of the Announced Merger, the following managerial agreements will be terminated: (i) the commercial management agreement, dated as of March 27, 2019, by and between the Company and CSM; (ii) the management and services agreement, dated as of March 27, 2019, by and between the Company and CSM; and (iii) each technical management agreement,

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dated as of March 27, 2019, by and between certain of the Company’s vessel-owning subsidiaries and CSM (also referred to as part II shipman 2009 standard ship management agreement).

Pursuant to the Capital Termination Agreement, at the Effective Time, the Company will (i) pay, or cause to be paid to CSM, an amount equal to $30 million minus a certain specified termination fee adjustment amount and (ii) deliver, or cause to be delivered, an amount equal to $4 million minus a certain specified adjustment amount, to be held in escrow and distributed to CSM on the first day on which certain vessels currently managed by CSM have been transitioned.

The Capital Termination Agreement provides that, with respect to each vessel managed by CSM that is on a time charter, the parties will jointly approach the time charterers to agree to a change in technical management as soon as reasonably practicable following the Effective Time. However, if an earlier transition cannot be agreed upon, then CSM will provide technical management services to such vessel through the end of the time charter and, if necessary, for a period of time until a transition is reasonably practicable. In addition, CSM has agreed to provide (i) commercial management services until each such vessel is transitioned and (ii) the certain additional services outlined in the Capital Termination Agreement. With respect to vessels not on a time charter, the parties to the Capital Termination Agreement have agreed to use their reasonable best efforts to (A) commence planning and coordination for the transition of commercial and technical management of such vessels that are not on a time charter from CSM and/or its affiliates and (B) facilitate such transition on the earliest practical date after the Effective Time.

For more information please see the Capital Termination Agreement filed as an exhibit to the 8-K/A dated April 7, 2021.

As of March 31, 2021, and following the sales of the M/T Aias and M/T Amoureux in January 2021 and February 2021, respectively, CSM managed 23 vessels. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the following transactions were recorded for these services:

● $1,805 and $1,934, respectively, was incurred for technical management services, which is included in Vessel expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and have been paid as of March 31, 2020.

● $482 and $745, respectively, was incurred for commercial management services, which is included in Voyage expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2021, $481 remains unpaid, and is included in Accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

● $493 and $497, respectively, was incurred for general management services, which is included in General and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2021, $170 remains unpaid, and is included in Accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Working capital is advanced to CSM to procure both voyage and vessel costs. At March 31, 2021, the net funds advanced totaled $4,666 of which $5,253 is included in Prepaid Expense and Other Current Assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet (refer to Note 6 — Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets), and the $587 liability is included in Accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheet (refer to Note 7 — Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses). At December 31, 2020, the net funds owed totaled $437, of which $1,453 is included in Prepaid Expense and Other Current Assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet, and the $1,890 liability is included in Accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

14.         STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

2019 Equity Incentive Plan — Under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (“2019 Plan”), the Company’s Board of Directors, the Compensation Committee, or their designees may grant a variety of stock-based incentive awards representing an aggregate of 3,989,000 shares of common stock to the Company’s officers, directors, employees, and consultants. Such awards include stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted (nonvested) stock, restricted stock units, and unrestricted stock.

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Restricted Stock Units — The Company has issued restricted stock units (“RSUs”) under the 2019 Plan to certain members of the Board of Directors, an executive and certain employees of the Company, which represent the right to receive a share of common stock, or in the sole discretion of the Company’s Compensation Committee, the value of a share of common stock on the date that the RSU vests. Such shares of common stock will only be issued to certain directors, an executive and employees when their RSUs vest under the terms of their grant agreements and 2019 Plan described above.

The RSUs that have been issued to certain members of the Board of Directors vest one year from the date of grant. The RSUs that have been issued to other individuals vest ratably on each of the three anniversaries of the determined vesting date. The table below summarizes the Company’s unvested RSUs for the three months ended March 31, 2021:

	Number of	Weighted Average
	RSUs	Grant Date Price
Outstanding at January 1, 2021	63,270	$	12.97
Granted	19,252		9.25
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	—		—
Outstanding at March 31, 2021	82,522	$	12.10

The following table summarizes certain information of the RSUs unvested and vested as of March 31, 2021:

Unvested RSUs March 31, 2021				Vested RSUs March 31, 2021
			Weighted Average
	Weighted Average		Remaining Contractual	Number of	Weighted Average
Number of RSUs	Grant Date Price		Life	RSUs	Grant Date Price
82,522	$	12.10	2.0	52,562	$	13.59

The Company is amortizing these grants over the applicable graded vesting periods. Forfeitures are taken into account when they occur. As of March 31, 2021, unrecognized compensation cost of $422 related to RSUs will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.0 years. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized $153 and $261, respectively, of nonvested stock amortization expense for the RSUs, which is included in General and administrative expenses.

Restricted Stock — Under the 2019 Plan, grants of restricted common stock were issued to certain members of the Board of Directors, executives and employees. The restricted common stock issued to certain members of the Board of Directors vest one year from the date of grant. The restricted common stock issued to certain executives and employees ordinarily vest ratably on each of the three anniversaries of the determined vesting date. The table below summarizes the Company’s nonvested stock awards for the three months ended March 31, 2021 which were issued under the 2019 Plan:

	Number of	Weighted Average
	Shares	Grant Date Price
Outstanding at January 1, 2021	465,314	$	12.96
Granted	156,508		9.25
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	—		—
Outstanding at March 31, 2021	621,822	$	12.05

The Company is amortizing these grants over the applicable graded vesting periods. Forfeitures are taken into account when they occur. As of March 31, 2021, unrecognized compensation cost of $3,069 related to nonvested stock will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized $775 and $1,073, respectively, in nonvested stock amortization expense for the 2019 Plan restricted stock, which is included in General and administrative expenses.

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Performance Awards – The Company granted performance awards that contain service, performance-based and/or market-based vesting criteria. Vesting occurs if the recipient remains employed and depends on the degree to which performance goals are achieved during the three-year performance period (as defined in the award agreements). The table below summarizes the Company’s nonvested performance awards for the three months ended March 31, 2021 which were issued under the 2019 Plan:

		Weighted
	Number of	Average Grant
	Shares	Date Price
Outstanding at January 1, 2021	133,305	$	12.60
Granted	141,419		9.19
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	—		—
Outstanding at March 31, 2021	274,724	$	10.84

For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company recognized $158 in nonvested stock amortization expense for the 2019 Plan performance awards, which is included in General and administrative expenses. There were no costs of this nature incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2020. As of March 31, 2021, unrecognized compensation cost of $2,448 related to nonvested stock will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years.

The future compensation to be recognized for the aforementioned RSUs, restricted stock and performance awards as of March 31, 2021 is as follows:

2021 (for the remaining nine months of the year)	$	2,735
2022		2,160
2023		915
2024		129
Total	$	5,939

15.         COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments — In March 2021, the Company entered into contracts to install ballast water treatment systems on three vessels with installation scheduled to occur in 2022. These contracts have a total estimated cost of $2,810, with payments due as follows as:

2021 (for the remaining nine months of the year)	$	1,160
2022		1,650
Total	$	2,810

Contingencies — From time to time, the Company may be subject to legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of its business. Such claims, even if lacking merit, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources. The Company is not aware of any legal proceedings or claims that it believes will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material effect on the Company, its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

16.         SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company is engaged primarily in the ocean transportation of crude oil and petroleum products in the international market through the ownership and operation of a diversified fleet of vessels. The international shipping industry has many distinct market segments based, in large part, on the size and design configuration of vessels required. Rates in each market segment are determined by a variety of factors affecting the supply and demand for vessels to move cargoes in the trades for which they are suited. Tankers are not bound to specific ports or schedules and therefore can respond to market opportunities by moving between trades and geographical areas. The Company’s vessels regularly navigate in international waters, over hundreds of trade routes, to hundreds of ports and, as a result, the disclosure of geographic information is impracticable. The Company charters its vessels primarily on voyage charters and on time charters.

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The Company has two reportable segments, Crude Tankers and Product Carriers. Segment results are evaluated based on income from operations. The accounting policies applied to the reportable segments are the same as those used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Results for the Company’s revenue and loss from operations by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:

	Crude		Product
	Tankers		Carriers		Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Total revenue	$	29,938	$	57,782	$	87,720
Voyage expenses		(14,259)		(18,791)		(33,050)
Vessel expenses		(9,793)		(32,169)		(41,962)
Depreciation and amortization		(8,974)		(19,077)		(28,051)
General, administrative and management fees(1)		(1,331)		(5,187)		(6,518)
Other corporate expenses		(997)		(3,783)		(4,780)
Loss from operations	$	(5,416)	$	(21,225)	$	(26,641)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Total revenue	$	90,628	$	119,097	$	209,725
Voyage expenses		(28,349)		(46,332)		(74,681)
Vessel expenses		(11,221)		(30,315)		(41,536)
Depreciation and amortization		(9,946)		(18,814)		(28,760)
General, administrative and management fees(1)		(1,977)		(6,147)		(8,124)
Income from operations	$	39,135	$	17,489	$	56,624

(1) Includes direct general and administrative expenses and indirect general and administrative expenses (allocated to each segment based on a formula).

The reconciliations of total assets of the segments to amounts included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

	March 31, 2021		December 31, 2020
Crude Tankers	$	749,956	$	812,261
Product Carriers		1,121,509		1,144,562
Corporate unrestricted cash and cash equivalents		3,642		3,357
Other unallocated amounts		1,785		1,663
Consolidated total assets	$	1,876,892	$	1,961,843

17.         SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company has evaluated all subsequent events to ensure that these condensed consolidated financial statements include appropriate recognition and disclosure of recognized events as of March 31, 2021.Other than as disclosed elsewhere in these condensed consolidated financial statements, there were no subsequent events that the Company believes require recognition or disclosure.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion and analysis is designed to provide a better understanding of various factors related to the results of operations and financial condition of Diamond S Shipping Inc. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “DSSI” or the “Company”). This discussion should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “2020 Annual Report”) for the year ended December 31, 2020, filed with the SEC on March 16, 2021 and as thereafter amended on April 30, 2021, and our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in this report. This discussion contains a number of forward-looking statements, all of which are based on our current expectations and all of which could be affected by uncertainties and risks. Our actual results may differ materially from the results contemplated in these forward-looking statements as a result of many factors including, but not limited to, those described under “Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements”.

Business Overview

Diamond S Shipping Inc. was formed on November 14, 2018 under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands for the purpose of receiving, via contribution from CPLP, CPLP’s crude and product tanker business and combining that business with the business and operations of DSS LP pursuant to the Transaction Agreement. For a description of the Transaction Agreement and related Merger, please see Note 1 — Business and Basis of Presentation in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

We provide seaborne transportation of crude oil, refined petroleum, and other products in the international shipping industry. As of December 31, 2021, through our wholly owned subsidiaries, we owned and operated 62 tanker vessels: 11 Suezmax crude carriers, one Aframax crude carrier and 50 MR product carriers. As of the same date, we also controlled and operated two Suezmax vessels through a joint venture.

Factors to Consider When Evaluating the Company’s Results

Announced Merger

On March 31, 2021, DSSI and International Seaways, Inc. (“INSW”) issued a joint press release announcing the execution of an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated March 30, 2021 (the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which INSW will, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set for in the Merger Agreement, merge with DSSI in a stock-for-stock transaction (the “Announced Merger”).

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Announced Merger (the “Effective Time”), each common share of DSSI (the “Diamond S Common Shares”) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time will be converted into the right to receive 0.55375 of a share of common stock of INSW (“INSW Common Stock”). The aforementioned 0.55375 exchange ratio set forth in the Merger Agreement will result in INSW shareholders owning approximately 55.75% of the outstanding shares of INSW Common Stock following the Effective Time and DSSI shareholders owning approximately 44.25% of the outstanding shares of INSW Common Stock following the Effective Time.

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The Announced Merger is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, including (i) the authorization of the Merger Agreement by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of all outstanding shares of Diamond S Common Shares entitled to vote thereon; (ii) the authorization of the INSW shares to be issued as merger consideration in the Announced Merger by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of INSW Common Stock present and entitled to vote thereon; (iii) the expiration or termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act; (iv) the absence of any law or order preventing the consummation of the Announced Merger; (v) the effectiveness of a registration statement on Form S-4 in connection with the issuance of INSW Common Stock as merger consideration, which will include a prospectus and a joint proxy statement relating to the INSW special shareholder meeting to approve the issuance of INSW Common Stock as merger consideration and the DSSI special shareholder meeting to approve the Announced Merger and absence of any stop order or proceedings by the SEC; (vi) the approval of the shares of INSW Common Stock to be issued as merger consideration in the Announced Merger for listing on the NYSE; and (vii) execution, delivery and effectiveness of amended and restated loan agreements for two of DSSI’s existing credit facilities entered into in 2019 (the “A&R Debt Agreements”) to amend the terms of such credit facilities to more closely mirror the terms of INSW’s credit facilities and the continued effectiveness of each A&R Debt Agreement and the consents of DSSI’s lenders under its existing credit facilities to the Announced Merger and waiver of any event of default that would arise as a result of the Announced Merger. The obligation of each of DSSI and INSW to consummate the Announced Merger is also conditioned on, among other things, the truth and correctness of the representations and warranties made by the other party as of the closing date (subject to certain “materiality” and “material adverse effect” qualifiers) and material compliance by the other party with pre-closing covenants.

The foregoing description of the Merger Agreement is qualified in its entirety by the full text of the Merger Agreement, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 2.3 hereto. For more information on the Announced Merger, please see our Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on April 7, 2021.

The COVID-19 Pandemic

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) outbreak a pandemic. In response to the ongoing outbreak, many countries, ports and organizations, including those where the Company conducts a large part of its operations, have implemented measures to combat the outbreak, such as quarantines and travel restrictions. Such measures have, and will likely continue to, negatively affect the global economy. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased vessel expenses, primarily due to crewing related matters and logistical challenges for delivery of services and materials to vessels. The extent to which COVID-19 will materially impact the Company’s results of operations and financial condition, including possible impairments, will depend on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, including, among others, new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the virus and the actions to contain or treat its impact, or any resurgence or mutation of the virus, the availability of vaccines and their global deployment, the development of effective treatments, the imposition of effective public safety and other protective measures and the public’s response to such measures. There continues to be a high level of uncertainty relating to how the pandemic will evolve, how governments and consumers will react and progress the approval and distribution of vaccines. Accordingly, an estimate of the impact of COVID-19 on the Company and its operations cannot be made at this time. However, if the pandemic worsens, additional restrictions are imposed or current restrictions are imposed for a longer period of time in response to the outbreak, it may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s future results of operation and financial condition.

Strategic Product Tanker Partnership

On June 15, 2020, the Company entered into an agreement with Dampskibsselskabet Norden A/S (“Norden”). During the term of this agreement, the Company and Norden have agreed to use commercially reasonable efforts to identify new projects in the product tanker industry that they may jointly pursue and develop. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company agreed to initially contribute 28 of its MR vessels to the Norient Product Pool (the “Pool”). This agreement will terminate upon the occurrence of certain events, including when the Company no longer has vessels operating in the Pool. As of March 31, 2021, 28 of the Company’s vessels are operating in the Pool.

Credit Facilities

For a description of the Company’s credit agreements, please see Note 8 — Long-Term Debt in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein.

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Vessel Dispositions

In December 2020, our Board of Directors approved selling the Aias and Amoureux, both 2008-built Suezmax vessels. We reached an agreement to sell the Aias and Amoureux for $22.6 million and $22.5 million, respectively, less a 1% broker commission payable to a third party. In January and February 2021, we completed the sale of the Aias and Amoureux, respectively.

Share Repurchase Program

On March 4, 2020, our Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program, providing authorization to repurchase up to $50 million of our common shares, effective for a period of one year, which has now expired. Shares we repurchased under this program could have been purchased in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, at times and prices that we considered to be appropriate. Under the share repurchase program, we repurchased 137,289 shares for a total of $1.4 million.

Other Trends and Factors Affecting the Company’s Future Results of Operations

The principal factors that have affected our results of operations, and may in the future affect results of operations, are the economic, regulatory, financial, credit, political and governmental conditions prevailing in the tanker market and shipping industry generally and in the countries and markets in which our vessels are chartered.

The world economy has experienced significant economic and political upheavals in recent history. In addition, credit supply has been constrained and financial markets have been particularly turbulent. Protectionist trends, global growth and demand for the seaborne transportation of goods, including oil and oil products and overcapacity and deliveries of newly-built vessels have affected, and may further affect, the tanker market and shipping industry in general and the business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company.

Some of the key factors that have affected our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, and may in the future affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows, include the following:

● uncertainties as to the timing of the Announced Merger;

● the ability of DSSI and INSW to receive the required regulatory and shareholder approvals for the Announced Merger (and the risks that such approvals may result in the imposition of conditions that could adversely affect the combined company or the expected benefits of the transaction);

● the occurrence of events that may give rise to a right of to terminate the Merger Agreement;

● the possibility that, following the consummation of the Announced Merger, costs or difficulties related to the integration of DSSI’s and INSW’s operations will be greater than expected;

● the risk that stockholder litigation in connection with the Announced Merger may affect the timing or occurrence of the contemplated transaction or result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability;

● levels of oil product demand and inventories;

● supply and demand for crude oil and oil products;

● charter hire levels (under time and bareboat charters) and the ability to re-charter vessels at competitive rates as their current charters expire;

● developments in vessel values, which may affect compliance with covenants under credit facilities and/or debt refinancing;

● compliance with covenants in credit facilities, including covenants relating to the maintenance of vessel value ratios;

● the level of debt and the related interest expense and amortization of principal;

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● access to debt and equity and the cost of capital required to acquire additional vessels;

● supply and order-book of tanker vessels;

● the ability to increase the size of the fleet and make additional acquisitions that are accretive to earnings;

● the ability of the commercial and chartering operations to successfully employ vessels at economically attractive rates, particularly as charters expire and the fleet expands;

● the continuing demand for crude oil and oil products from China, India, Brazil and Russia and other emerging markets;

● the ability to comply with new maritime regulations, the more restrictive regulations for the transport of certain products and cargoes and the increased costs associated therewith;

● changes in fuel prices, including as a result of the imposition of sulfur oxide emissions limits in 2020 under new regulations adopted by the IMO (for those vessels that are not retrofitted with scrubbers);

● the effective and efficient technical management of the vessels;

● the costs associated with upcoming drydocking of vessels;

● the ability to obtain and maintain major international oil company approvals and to satisfy technical, health, safety and compliance standards;

● the strength of and growth in the number of the customer relationships, especially with major international oil companies and major commodity traders;

● the prevailing spot market rates and the number of vessels operating in the spot market;

● changes in laws, treaties or regulations applicable to the Company, including regulations relating to environmental compliance; and

● the ability to acquire and sell vessels at satisfactory prices.

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Operating Data

The following table represents the operating data for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 on a consolidated basis.

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021		2020		Change		% Change
	(In Thousands, Except Per Share and Share Data)
Revenue:
Voyage revenue	$	48,801	$	187,652	$	(138,851)	(74.0)	%
Time charter revenue		14,851		22,073		(7,222)	(32.7)	%
Pool revenue		24,068		—		24,068	—
Total revenue		87,720		209,725		(122,005)	(58.2)	%
Operating expenses:
Voyage expenses		33,050		74,681		(41,631)	(55.7)	%
Vessel expenses		41,962		41,536		426	1.0	%
Depreciation and amortization expense		28,051		28,760		(709)	(2.5)	%
General and administrative expenses		6,518		8,124		(1,606)	(19.8)	%
Other corporate expenses		4,780		—		4,780	—
Total operating expenses		114,361		153,101		(38,740)	(25.3)	%
Operating (loss) income		(26,641)		56,624		(83,265)	(147.0)	%
Other (expense) income:
Total other expense — Net		(6,169)		(11,043)		4,874	44.1	%
Net (loss) income		(32,810)		45,581		(78,391)	(172.0)	%
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest		832		537		295	54.9	%
Net (loss) income attributable to Diamond S Shipping Inc.	$	(33,642)	$	45,044	$	(78,686)	(174.7)	%
Net (loss) earnings per share – basic	$	(0.84)	$	1.13	$	(1.97)	(174.3)	%
Net (loss) earnings per share –diluted	$	(0.84)	$	1.12	$	(1.96)	(175.0)	%
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic		39,974,360		39,891,346		83,014	0.2	%
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted		39,974,360		40,159,966		(185,606)	(0.5)	%

Results of Operations

Three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020

Total revenue

Total revenue decreased by $122.0 million to $87.7 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021 as compared to $209.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The $122.0 million decrease was principally due to weaker market conditions in the product tanker segment. The global consumption of petroleum products has experienced considerable demand destruction as a result of the global pandemic. In addition, the unwinding of the floating storage cycle effectively increased the supply of available ships.

Voyage Expenses

Voyage expenses primarily consist of bunkers, port expenses, canal dues and commissions. Commissions were paid to shipbrokers for negotiating and arranging charter party agreements on the Company’s behalf. Voyage expenses incurred during time charters and while vessels are operating in and pools are paid for by the charterer or pool manager, except for commissions, which were paid for by the Company. Voyage expenses incurred during voyage charters were paid for by the Company.

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Voyage expenses decreased by $41.6 million to $33.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021 as compared to $74.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The $41.6 million decrease in voyage expenses was driven by a reduction in bunker and port costs incurred as a result of entering 28 vessels in the Pool the latter half of 2020.

Vessel Expenses

Vessel expenses include crew wages and associated costs, the cost of insurance premiums, expenses relating to repairs and maintenance, lubricants and spare parts, technical management fees and other miscellaneous expenses.

Vessel expenses increased by $0.4 million to $41.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021 as compared to $41.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The slight increase of $0.4 million is in line with the vessel operating days for the two quarters which decreased slightly.

Vessel Depreciation and Amortization Expense

We depreciate the cost of our vessels on a straight-line basis over the expected useful life of each vessel. Depreciation is based on the cost of the vessel less its estimated residual value. We estimate the useful life of our vessels to be 25 years, and we estimate the residual value by taking the estimated scrap value of $300 per lightweight ton times the weight of the ship in lightweight tons. We continue to monitor changes in the oil and petroleum product supply chain that might have an impact on the useful operating life of our assets.

Depreciation and amortization expense decreased by $0.7 million to $28.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2021 as compared to $28.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2020. This slight decrease is due to the decrease in the depreciation and amortization expense related to the sale of the Aias and Amoureux in January and February 2021, respectively, as the vessels were classified as held for sale as of December 31, 2020, offset by ballast water treatment systems and scrubbers capitalized between the two comparative periods.

General and Administrative Expenses

For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, general and administrative expenses were $6.5 million and $8.1 million, respectively. The $1.6 million decrease was primarily due to a decrease in salary and benefit costs as a result of a reduction in headcount, a decrease in professional fees and a reduction in travel-related costs.

Other Corporate Expenses

Other corporate expenses was $4.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021, which primarily consist of legal invoices and investment bank opinion fees related to the Announced Merger.

Total Other Expense, net

Total other expense, net, which includes term loan interest, amortization of deferred financing charges and commitment fees and net of interest income, was $6.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to $11.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The decrease of $4.8 million was primarily driven by a $194.2 million decrease in the average debt balance in the two comparative periods, coupled with a decrease in the effective interest rate.

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

The net income attributable to noncontrolling interest was net income of $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to net income of $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020. The net income attributable to noncontrolling interest primarily represents a 49% interest in NT Suez Holdco LLC, which owns and operates two Suezmax vessels and is 51% owned by the Company.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash were $75.8 million and $104.2 million, including restricted cash of $6.3 million and $6.1 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had $53.0 million and $60.0 million available and undrawn under its credit facilities, respectively.

Generally, the primary sources of funds have been cash from operations and undrawn amounts under credit facilities.

On December 27, 2019, we refinanced (i) the $460 Million Facility, (ii) the $235 Million Facility, and (iii) the $75 Million Facility with the proceeds of the $525 Million Facility.

At March 31, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants under each of its credit facilities.

The passage of environmental legislation or other regulatory initiatives have in the past had, and may in the future may have, a significant impact on our operations. Regulatory measures can increase required costs related to operating and maintaining our vessels and may require us to retrofit our vessels with new equipment to comply with new or existing regulations.

Among other capital expenditures, in connection with the International Maritime Organization’s new limits for sulfur oxide emissions effective January 1, 2020, we contracted for the purchase and installation of scrubbers on five of our Suezmax vessels. As of March 31, 2021, four of these scrubbers have been installed and fully paid, with two of these scrubbers having been installed on the Aias and Amoureux, which were sold and delivered to the buyer in January and February 2021, respectively. The installation of the fifth scrubber has been cancelled, effectuating a $3.3 million loss due to the cancelled project, which was recorded during the year ended December 31, 2020. We may, in the future, determine to purchase additional scrubbers for installation on other vessels that we own or operate. In addition, with respect to vessels that are not retrofitted with scrubbers, we expect to incur expenditures to ensure those vessels are capable of efficiently using low-sulfur fuel, which expenditures are not expected to be significant or which have not yet been determined.

We have installed ballast water treatment systems on 22 of our 62 vessels. We expect to install 16 ballast water treatment systems in 2021, of which we have 16 contracts currently in place with a total contract value of $14.2 million, where $3.4 million has been paid as of March 31, 2021.

In December 2020, we contracted to sell two of our 2008-built Suezmax vessels, the Aias and Amoureux, and delivered the two vessels to the purchaser in January and February 2021, respectively. The sale of these two vessels generated gross cash proceeds to us of $46.2 million before our repayment of the related debt of $25.3 million on the two vessels.

We believe that we have sufficient capital resources to fund our operations and anticipated capital requirements for the next twelve months. However, should market conditions deteriorate beyond third-party forecasts, we would consider a number of liquidity enhancing measures, which could include refinancing a portion of our senior debt, exploring unsecured debt instruments, asset sales and sale-leaseback transactions on certain of our assets.

Cash Flows

The following table summarizes the Company’s cash and cash equivalents provided by or used in operating, financing and investing activities for the periods presented below (presented in millions):

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
		2021		2020
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities	$	(8.7)	$	70.9
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities		44.5		(1.5)
Net Cash Used in Financing Activities		(57.9)		(42.1)

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Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Operating Activities

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $(8.7) million and $70.9 million, respectively. The decrease of $79.6 million was mainly attributable to the reduction in total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2020, due to the global consumption of petroleum products experiencing considerable demand destruction as a result of the global pandemic, coupled with unwinding of the floating storage cycle effectively increasing the supply of available ships.

Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $44.5 million and $(1.5) million respectively. The change in cash provided by (used in) investing activities was primarily due to the $46.2 million in cash proceeds received in conjunction with the sale and delivery of the Aias and Amoureux.

Net Cash Used in Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 was $57.9 million and $42.1 million, respectively. The change in cash used in financing activities was primarily due to the $25.3 million of debt repaid during the three months ended March 31, 2021 in conjunction with the sale and delivery of the Aias and Amoureux, offset by repaying $5.0 million revolver, and paying $1.4 million to repurchase shares under the share repurchase program.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.

Contractual Obligations and Contingencies

There have been no significant changes to the contractual obligations reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, other than entering into contracts to install ballast water treatment systems on three vessels with installation scheduled to occur in 2022. These contracts have a total estimated cost of $2,810, with payments due throughout 2021 and 2022, as described in Note 15 — Commitments and Contingencies in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Critical Accounting Policies

The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of our financial statements. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Critical accounting policies are those that reflect significant judgments or uncertainties, and which could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. The Company has described below what its management believes are its most critical accounting policies. For a description of all of the Company’s significant accounting policies, see Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — B. Liquidity and Capital Resources — Critical Accounting Policies and Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, each contained in our 2020 Annual Report, and in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein, for further information.

Revenue Recognition

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, revenues were generated from fixed rate time charters, spot market voyage charters, spot market-related time charters and pools.

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We recognize revenues over the term of the time charter when there is a time charter agreement, where the rate is fixed or determinable, service is provided and collection of the related revenue is reasonably assured. We do not recognize revenue during days the vessel is off-hire. Where the time charter contains a profit or loss sharing arrangement, the profit or loss is recognized based on amounts earned or incurred as of the reporting date.

For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, pursuant to the new revenue recognition guidance, which was adopted as of January 1, 2019, revenue for spot market voyage charters is recognized ratably over the total transit time of each voyage, which commences at the time the vessel arrives at the loading port and ends at the time the discharge of cargo is completed at the discharge port. Previously, revenue was recognized on the later of when the vessel departed from its last discharge port or when an agreement was entered into with the charterer, and ended at the time the discharge of cargo was completed at the discharge port. In time charters, operating costs including crews, maintenance and insurance are typically paid by the owner of the vessel and specified voyage costs such as fuel and port charges are paid by the charterer. These voyage expenses are borne by us when the vessels are engaged in spot market voyage charters. As such, there are significantly higher voyage expenses for spot market voyage charters as compared to time charters.

Vessel Lives and Impairment

The carrying value of each of the Company’s vessels represents its original cost (contract price plus initial expenditures) at the time of delivery or purchase less accumulated depreciation or impairment charges. The carrying values of vessels may not represent their fair market value at any point in time since the market prices of secondhand vessels tend to fluctuate with changes in charter rates and the cost of newbuildings. In recent years changing market conditions resulted in a decrease in charter rates and values of assets. We consider these market developments as indicators of potential impairment of the carrying amount of its assets.

In developing estimates of future undiscounted cash flows, we make assumptions and estimates about the vessels’ future performance, with the significant assumptions being related to charter rates, fleet utilization, vessels’ operating expenses, vessels’ capital expenditures and drydocking requirements, vessels’ residual value and the estimated remaining useful life of each vessel. The assumptions used to develop estimates of future undiscounted cash flows are based on historical trends. Specifically, we utilize the rates currently in effect for the duration of their current time charters, without assuming additional profit-sharing. For periods of time where the vessels are not fixed on time charters, we utilize an estimated daily time charter equivalent for its vessels’ unfixed days based on the most recent ten year historical one-year time charter average.

Although we believe that the assumptions used to evaluate potential impairment are reasonable and appropriate at the time they were made, such assumptions are highly subjective and likely to change, possibly materially, in the future. In recent years, the market values of vessels have experienced particular volatility, with substantial declines in many of the charter-free market value, or basic market value, of various vessel classes. As a result, the market value of our vessels may have declined below their carrying values, even though we did not impair their carrying values under our impairment accounting policy. This is due to management’s projection that future undiscounted cash flows expected to be earned by such vessels over their operating lives will exceed such vessels’ carrying amounts.

Deferred Drydocking Costs and Amortization

We use the deferral method of accounting for drydocking costs. Under the deferral method, drydocking costs are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the drydock, which is estimated to be approximately 30 to 60 months. Management uses judgment when estimating the period between drydocks performed, which can result in adjustments to the estimated amortization of drydock expense if drydocks occur earlier or later than originally estimated. We update our estimate of a vessel’s next scheduled drydock as necessary. If the vessel is disposed of before the next drydock, the remaining balance in deferred drydock is written-off as a component of the gain or loss upon disposal of vessels. We defer the costs associated with drydocking as they occur and amortize these costs on a straight-line basis over the period between drydocking. Deferred drydocking costs include actual costs incurred at the drydock yard, cost of travel, lodging and subsistence of our personnel sent to the drydocking site to supervise, and the cost of hiring a third party to oversee the drydocking. Expenditures for normal maintenance and repairs, whether incurred as part of the drydock or not, are expensed as incurred. If the vessel is drydocked earlier than originally anticipated, any remaining deferred drydock costs that have not been amortized are expensed at the beginning of the next drydock.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

New Accounting Standards to be Implemented

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”), which establishes a comprehensive new lease accounting model. ASU 2016-02 clarifies the definition of a lease, requires a dual approach to lease classification similar to current lease classifications, and causes lessees to recognize leases on the balance sheet as a lease liability with a corresponding right-of-use asset for leases with a lease term of more than twelve months. For the Company, ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted. The most significant effects of adoption relate to the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for operating leases and providing new disclosures about our leasing activities. We are currently analyzing our contracts and will then calculate the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities as of January 1, 2022 based on the present value of our remaining minimum lease payments, primarily due to the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities with respect to operating leases.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326)” (“ASU 2016-13”), which amends several aspects of the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments based on an estimate of current expected credit losses. ASU 2016-13 will apply to loans, accounts receivable, trade receivables, other financial assets measured at amortized cost, loan commitments and other off-balance sheet credit exposures. ASU 2016-13 will also apply to debt securities and other financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. For the Company, ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of Topic 326 is not expected to have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Interest Rate Risk

The Company is exposed to the impact of interest rate changes primarily through floating-rate borrowings that require it to make interest payments based on the Eurodollar Rate. Significant increases in interest rates could adversely affect operating margins, results of operations and our ability to service debt. The Company uses, interest rate swaps to reduce its exposure to market risk from changes in interest rates. The principal objective of these contracts is to minimize the risks and costs associated with floating-rate debt.

The Company is exposed to the risk of credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparties to the interest rate swap agreements. In order to minimize counterparty risk, the Company only entered into derivative transactions with counterparties that are rated A- or better by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC or A3 or better by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. at the time of the transactions. In addition, to the extent possible and practical, interest rate swaps are entered into with different counterparties to reduce concentration risk.

From time to time, the Company enters into interest rate swap agreements to modify its exposure to interest rate movements and to manage its interest expense. As of March 31, 2021, 27.4% of the debt was fixed due to the interest rate swap agreements, and 72.6% was variable. Based on the Company’s March 31, 2021 outstanding variable rate debt balance, a one percentage point increase in annual Eurodollar Rates would increase its annual interest expense by approximately $4.2 million.

Inflation

Inflation has only a moderate effect on the Company’s expenses given current economic conditions. In the event that significant global inflationary pressures appear, these pressures would increase the Company’s operating, voyage, general and administrative and financing costs.

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Foreign Exchange Risk

The shipping industry’s functional currency is the U.S. dollar. All of the Company’s revenues and most of its operating costs are in U.S. dollars. The Company incurred certain operating expenses, such as vessel and general and administrative expenses, in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, and the foreign exchange risk associated with these operating expenses has historically been immaterial. If foreign exchange risk becomes material in the future, the Company may seek to reduce its exposure to fluctuations in foreign exchange rates through the use of short-term currency forward contracts and through the purchase of bulk quantities of currencies at rates that management considers favorable. For contracts which qualify as cash flow hedges for accounting purposes, hedge effectiveness would be assessed based on changes in foreign exchange spot rates with the change in fair value of the effective portions being recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The information called for by Item 3 is set forth in Item 2 under the caption “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Management conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of March 31, 2021. Disclosure controls and procedures are those controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported, within the time periods specified by the rules and forms promulgated by the SEC. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. As a result of this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2021.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the three months ended March 31, 2021, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time we are involved in litigation with respect to matters arising from the ordinary conduct of our business, and currently certain claims are pending against us. In the opinion of management, based upon presently available information, either adequate provision for anticipated costs have been accrued or the ultimate anticipated costs will not materially affect our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider the factors discussed below, the factors discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s 2020 Annual Report, and the factors under the headings “Risk Factors - Risks Related to the Merger” and “Risk Factors - Risks Related to the Combined Company” in the joint proxy statement/prospectus included in INSW’s registration statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-255774) that was filed with the SEC on May 5, 2021 (as may be amended thereafter) which could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results. The risks described in those documents are not the only the risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and/or operating results in the future.

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Certain Risks Related to the Announced Merger

The completion of the Announced Merger is subject to a number of conditions and the Merger Agreement may be terminated in accordance with its terms. As a result, there is no assurance when or if the Announced Merger will be completed.

The completion of the Announced Merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of a number of conditions as set forth in the Merger Agreement, including, among others, those described herein under “Part I, Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Business Overview – Factors to Consider When Evaluating the Company’s Results – Announced Merger.” There can be no assurance as to when these conditions will be satisfied or waived, if at all, or that other events will not intervene to delay or result in the failure to close the Announced Merger.

In addition, if the Announced Merger is not completed by the outside date of November 1, 2021, either DSSI or INSW may choose to terminate the Merger Agreement. However, this right to terminate the Merger Agreement will not be available to DSSI or INSW if such party has materially breached the Merger Agreement and the breach is the cause of or resulted in the failure of the Announced Merger to be completed prior to the outside date. DSSI or INSW may elect to terminate the Merger Agreement in certain other circumstances, and DSSI and INSW can mutually decide to terminate the Merger Agreement at any time prior to the Effective Time, before or after the required approval by the DSSI shareholders or the INSW shareholders. If the Merger Agreement is terminated, DSSI and INSW may incur substantial fees in connection with the termination of the Merger Agreement and will not recognize the anticipated benefits of the Announced Merger.

The termination of the Merger Agreement could negatively impact DSSI and could result in payment of a termination fee.

If the Merger Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms and the Announced Merger is not consummated, the ongoing businesses of DSSI may be adversely affected by a variety of factors. DSSI’s business may be adversely impacted by the failure to pursue other beneficial opportunities during the pendency of the Announced Merger, by the failure to obtain the anticipated benefits of completing the Announced Merger, by payment of certain costs relating to the Announced Merger, and by the focus of its management on the Announced Merger for an extended period of time rather than on management opportunities or other issues. The market price of shares of DSSI’s common stock may decline as a result of any such failures to the extent that the current market prices reflect a market assumption that the Announced Merger will be completed.

DSSI may be required to pay INSW a termination fee of $17 million if the Merger Agreement is terminated under certain circumstances specified in the Merger Agreement relating to third party offers to acquire DSSI or a third party acquisition of DSSI or a breach of DSSI’s obligation not to solicit third party offers or its obligations with respect to holding a meeting of its shareholders in connection with the Announced Merger. If the Merger Agreement is terminated and DSSI determines to seek another business combination or strategic opportunity, DSSI may not be able to negotiate a transaction with another party on terms comparable to, or better than, the terms of the Announced Merger.

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The pendency of the Announced Merger could adversely affect DSSI’s and INSW’s respective businesses, results of operations and financial condition.

Beginning at the time of the execution of the Merger Agreement and continuing until the Announced Merger closes or the Merger Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms, the pendency of the Announced Merger could cause disruptions in and create uncertainty surrounding DSSI’s and INSW’s businesses, including affecting DSSI’s and INSW’s relationships with their existing and future customers, suppliers, partners in the business community and employees. This could have an adverse effect on DSSI’s and INSW’s respective businesses, results of operations and financial condition, as well as the market prices of their shares, regardless of whether the Announced Merger is completed. In particular, DSSI and INSW could potentially lose important personnel who decide to pursue other opportunities as a result of the Announced Merger. Any adverse effect could be exacerbated by a prolonged delay in closing the Announced Merger or if DSSI and INSW are unable to decide quickly on the business direction or strategy of the combined company. DSSI and INSW could also potentially lose customers or suppliers, existing customers or suppliers may seek to change their existing business relationships or renegotiate their contracts with DSSI or INSW or defer decisions concerning DSSI or INSW, and potential customers or suppliers could defer entering into contracts with DSSI or INSW, each as a result of uncertainty relating to the Announced Merger. In addition, in an effort to complete the Announced Merger, DSSI and INSW have expended, and will continue to expend, significant management resources, which are being diverted from DSSI’s and INSW’s day-to-day operations, and significant demands are being, and will continue to be, placed on the managerial, operational and financial personnel and systems of DSSI and INSW in connection with efforts to complete the Announced Merger.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.	Description
2.1	Transaction Agreement, dated as of November 27, 2018 (the “Transaction Agreement”), by and among DSS Holdings L.P., DSS Crude Transport Inc., DSS Products Transport Inc., Diamond S Technical Management LLC, Capital Product Partners L.P., Athena SpinCo Inc., Athena Mergerco 1 Inc., Athena Mergerco 2 Inc., Athena Mergerco 3 LLC, and Athena Mergerco 4 LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form 10, initially filed on December 21, 2018 (the “Form 10”))†
2.2	Amendment No. 1, dated March 7, 2019, to the Transaction Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Form 10)
2.3	Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 30, 2021, by and among Diamond S Shipping Inc., International Seaways, Inc. and Dispatch Transaction Sub, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A filed with the SEC on April 7, 2021 (the “April 7, 2021 Form 8-K/A”))
3.1	Articles of Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation of Athena SpinCo Inc. (now known as Diamond S Shipping Inc.) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Form 10)
3.2	Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Diamond S Shipping Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 21, 2019)
3.3	Amended and Restated Bylaws of Diamond S Shipping Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 21, 2019)
4.1	Registration Rights Agreement, dated March 27, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on March 29, 2019 (the “March 29, 2019 Form 8-K”))
4.2	Director Designation Agreement, dated March 27, 2019, with certain former CPLP investors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the March 29, 2019 Form 8-K)
4.3	Director Designation Agreement, dated March 27, 2019, with certain WLR investors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the March 29, 2019 Form 8-K)
4.4	Director Designation Agreement, dated March 27, 2019, with First Reserve Investors (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the March 29, 2019 Form 8-K)
10.1	Voting and Support Agreement, dated as of March 30, 2021, by and between International Seaways, Inc. and Capital Maritime & Trading Corp., Crude Carriers Investments Corp. and Capital GP L.L.C. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the April 7, 2021 Form 8-K/A)
10.2	Voting and Support Agreement, dated as of March 30, 2021, by and between International Seaways, Inc. and certain funds managed by WL Ross & Co. LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the April 7, 2021 Form 8-K/A)
10.3	Voting and Support Agreement, dated as of March 30, 2021, by and between Diamond S Shipping Inc. and certain funds managed by Cyrus Capital Partners, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the April 7, 2021 Form 8-K/A)
10.4	Termination Agreement, dated as of March 30, 2021, by and between Diamond S Shipping Inc. and Capital Ship Management Corp. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the April 7, 2021 Form 8-K/A)

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10.5	Consent Letter dated March 30, 2021 in respect of the Credit Agreement, dated as of March 27, 2019, by and among Diamond S Shipping Inc., the lenders party thereto from time to time, and Nordea Bank Abp, New York Branch, as Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent.
10.6	Consent Letter dated March 30, 2021 in respect of the Credit Agreement, dated as of December 23, 2019, by and among Diamond S Shipping Inc., the lenders party thereto from time to time, and Nordea Bank Abp, New York Branch, as Administrative Agent and the Collateral Agent.
10.7	Consent and Amendment Letter dated March 30, 2021 in respect of the credit agreement dated as of August 9, 2016 and made between, amongst others, (i) NT Suez Holdco LLC as borrower, (ii) the banks and financial institutions named therein as lenders, (iii) Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as administrative agent, and (iv) the banks and financial institutions named therein as bookrunners and lead arrangers for a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $66,000,000.
31.1	Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by Craig H. Stevenson, Jr., Chief Executive Officer.
31.2	Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by Kevin M. Kilcullen, Chief Financial Officer.
32.1	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by Craig H. Stevenson, Jr., Chief Executive Officer.*
32.2	Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, by Kevin M. Kilcullen.*
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

† Certain schedules, exhibits and similar attachments have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. The registrant agrees to furnish a copy of any such omitted schedule or similar attachment to the SEC upon request.

* The certifications attached as exhibits 32.1 and 32.2 to this quarterly report on Form 10-Q are “furnished” to the SEC pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not be deemed “filed” by the Company for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

		DIAMOND S SHIPPING INC.
Date:	May 10, 2021	By:	/s/ Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.
			Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.
			Chief Executive Officer and President
			(Principal Executive Officer)
Date:	May 10, 2021	By:	/s/ Kevin M. Kilcullen
			Kevin M. Kilcullen
			Chief Financial Officer
			(Principal Financial Officer)

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EX-10.5

Exhibit 10.5

Execution Version

DIAMOND S SHIPPING INC.

33 Benedict Place

Greenwich, CT 06830

March 30, 2021

NORDEA BANK ABP, NEW YORK BRANCH

as Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent and Lender

1211 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor

New York, NY 10036

Attention: Shipping, Offshore and Oil Services

E-mail: agency.soosid@nordea.com / martin.lunder@nordea.com

and the Lenders party to the Credit Agreement (as defined below)

Re:    $360 Million Credit Agreement dated March 27, 2019

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

We refer to that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of March 27, 2019 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented and/or otherwise modified from time to time prior to the date hereof, the “Credit Agreement”), by and among Diamond S Shipping Inc., a Marshall Islands corporation (the “Borrower”), the Lenders party thereto from time to time, and Nordea Bank Abp, New York Branch, as Administrative Agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”) and the Collateral Agent under the Security Documents and (ii) that certain amendment request letter dated March 9, 2021 (the “Request Letter”), pursuant to which, among other things, the Borrower has requested that the Lenders under the Credit Agreement (a) consent to the Merger, and (b) provide waivers of certain provisions of the Credit Agreement in connection with the Merger and the other Transactions.  The Request Letter is attached hereto as Annex A and made a part hereof.  Words and expressions defined in the Credit Agreement and the Request Letter shall have the same meanings when used in this consent letter (this “Consent Letter”) unless otherwise defined.

1. CONSENT TO MERGER

Subject to the occurrence of the Effective Date (as defined below) and the terms and conditions of this Consent Letter, the Consenting Lenders (as defined below) hereby consent to:

(a)the proposed Merger;

(b)waive the Event of Default under the Credit Agreement that would arise upon a Change of Control pursuant to Section 9.15 (Change of Control) of the Credit Agreement as a result of (i) the Merger (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the acquisition of DSSI by ISOC in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement) and (ii) the replacement of the directors on the board of directors of DSSI by nominees of INSW or ISOC on or about the date of the Merger (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the right of ISOC to elect, appoint and remove a majority of the Borrower’s board of directors);

(c)waive the Event of Default under the Credit Agreement that would arise upon the Merger pursuant to Section 9.16 (Listing) of the Credit Agreement as DSSI will not be publicly listed after the Merger;

(d)waive the provisions of Section 8.02(h) (Consolidation, Merger, Sale of Assets, etc.) of the Credit Agreement in order to permit the Merger;

(e)waive the provisions of Section 8.03 (Restricted Payments) of the Credit Agreement in order to permit the Merger;

(f)waive the provisions of Section 8.08(a) (Limitation on Modifications of Certain Documents; etc.) of the Credit Agreement in order to permit the Merger;

(g)waive, on behalf of themselves or their Affiliates, as the case may be, who are parties to Interest Rate Protection Agreement entered into with DSS Inc., any Events of Default or Termination Events (each as defined in such Interest Rate Protection Agreements) or other breaches or similar events under such Interest Rate Protection Agreements that would arise as a result of the Transaction; and

(h)waive any other Events of Default or other breaches under the Credit Agreement that would arise as a result of the Transactions.

2. REQUEST, WAIVER AND AMENDMENT

The Borrower hereby requests that the Lenders (x) waive an Event of Default which has occurred and is continuing under Section 9.04(i) and (ii) of the Credit Agreement in connection with (i) an event of default which has occurred and is continuing under that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of August 9, 2016, by and among NT Suez GP LLC, as corporate guarantor, NT Suez Holdco LLC, as borrower, the lenders party thereto and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as administrative agent and collateral agent (as amended, restated, amended and restated, modified and/or supplemented from time to time, the “$66M Credit Agreement”) as a result of a failure to make a mandatory prepayment under the $66M Credit Agreement required upon the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined in the $66M Credit Agreement) and (ii) any related event of default under any other Financial Indebtedness described in the proviso to Section 9.04 of the Credit Agreement (clauses (x)(i) and (x)(ii) collectively, the “Existing Events of Default”) and (y) waive any other Default or Event of Default which may have occurred as a result of NT Suez Holdco LLC being treated as a Subsidiary under the Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents.

In addition, the Borrower requests that the Lenders amend the definition of “Subsidiary” appearing in the Credit Agreement by amending and restating the last sentence of such definition as follows (such amendment the “Proposed Amendment”):

“For the avoidance of doubt, neither NT Suez GP LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, nor NT Suez Holdco LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, nor any of their respective Subsidiaries shall be considered a “Subsidiary” for purposes of the Agreement.”

Subject to the occurrence of the Effective Date (as defined below) and the terms and conditions of this Consent Letter, the Consenting Lenders (as defined below) hereby consent to:

(a) waive the Existing Events of Default;

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(b) waive any other Default or Event of Default which may have occurred as a result of NT Suez Holdco LLC being treated as a Subsidiary under the Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents; and

(c) the Proposed Amendment.

3. CONDITIONS TO EFFECTIVE DATE

The consents and waivers set forth in Sections 1 and 2 shall become effective on and after the date when the following conditions shall have been satisfied (the “Effective Date”):

(a)This Consent Letter shall have been executed and delivered by the Borrower, the Subsidiary Guarantors, the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, INSW and the Lenders constituting Required Lenders (the “Consenting Lenders”).

(b)On and as of the Effective Date, after giving effect to the waivers and consents set forth in Sections 1 and 2 of this Consent Letter, all representations and warranties of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries contained in this Consent Letter, the Credit Agreement or in any other Credit Document shall be true and correct in all material respects (it being understood and agreed that any representation or warranty which by its terms is made as of a specified date shall be required to be true and correct in all material respects only as of such specified date).

(c)On and as of the Effective Date, after giving effect to the waivers and consent set forth in Sections 1 and 2 of this Consent Letter, no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing.

(d)Payment of all fees and all other reasonable fees and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including, without limitation, the reasonable legal fees and expenses of White & Case LLP and other local counsel to the Administrative Agent) and other compensation due and payable on or prior to the Effective Date, in each case, payable to the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent and the Lenders in respect of the transactions contemplated by this Restatement Agreement to the extent reasonably invoiced at least two (2) Business Days prior to the Effective Date.

(e)On the Effective Date, the Administrative Agent shall deliver written notice to the Lenders, the Credit Parties and INSW of the occurrence of the Effective Date.

4. TERMINATION

The waivers and consents set forth in Section 1 of this Consent Letter shall terminate on the earlier of (i) any time after the execution of the Merger Agreement (as defined in the Request Letter) and prior to the consummation of the Transactions, the date of the valid termination or abandonment of the Merger Agreement in accordance with its terms (other than with respect to ongoing indemnities, confidentiality provisions and similar provisions) and (ii) the date on which the A&R Loan Documents (as defined in the Request Letter), including the INSW Guaranty are entered into by the Consenting Lenders and the Transactions are consummated and all conditions set forth in the A&R Loan Documents are satisfied or waived, including, without limitation, payment of consent fees and delivery of all customary “know your customer” information and such other information reasonably requested by the Lenders required in connection with each Lender’s internal compliance regulations; provided that if the INSW Guaranty is not provided on the date the Merger is consummated in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement (the “Merger Effective Date”), then the waivers and consents contained herein shall terminate on the Merger Effective Date.

5. LIMITED WAIVER.

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The waivers and consents set forth herein shall be limited precisely as written and relate solely to the provisions of the Credit Agreement and the Merger and other Transactions in the manner and to the extent described above, and nothing in this Consent Letter shall be deemed to (a) constitute a waiver of compliance by the Borrower and the other Credit Parties with respect to (i) any Section of the Credit Agreement referred to in Section 1 or 2 of this Consent Letter in any other instance, (ii) any Default or Event of Default other than as described in Section 2 of this Consent Letter or (iii) any other term, provision or condition of the Credit Agreement or any other instrument or agreement referred to therein or (b) prejudice any right or remedy that the Administrative Agent or any Lender may now have (except to the extent such right or remedy was based upon existing defaults that will not exist after giving effect to this Consent Letter) or may have in the future under or in connection with the Credit Agreement or any other instrument or agreement referred to therein.  Except as expressly set forth herein, the terms, provisions and conditions of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall remain in full force and effect and in all other respects are hereby ratified and confirmed.

6.REAFFIRMATION AND FURTHER CONSENT.

In order to induce the Lenders to enter into this Consent Letter, each Credit Party, by its execution of a counterpart of this Consent Letter agrees as follows:

(a)Each Credit Party that is party hereto hereby consents to the terms and conditions of this Consent Letter.

(b)Each Credit Party that is party hereto acknowledges and agrees that any of the Credit Documents to which it is a party or otherwise bound shall continue in full force and effect and that all of its obligations thereunder shall be valid and enforceable and shall not be impaired or limited by the execution or effectiveness of this Consent Letter.

(c)Each Credit Party hereby acknowledges and agrees that, after giving effect to the Effective Date, all of its respective obligations and liabilities under the Credit Documents to which it is a party, as such obligations and liabilities have been amended by this Consent Letter, are reaffirmed, and remain in full force and effect.

(d)After giving effect to this Consent Letter, each Credit Party reaffirms each Lien granted by it to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Creditors under each of the Security Documents to which it is a party, which Liens shall continue in full force and effect during the term of the Credit Agreement, and shall continue to secure the Secured Obligations on and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents.

(e)Each Credit Party represents and warrants that after giving effect to the waivers and consent set forth in Sections 1 and 2 of this Consent Letter, no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing as of the Effective Date.

(f)Each Credit Party confirms that, after giving effect to the waivers and consent set forth in Sections 1 and 2 of this Consent Letter, all representations and warranties of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries contained in this Consent Letter, the Credit Agreement or in any other Credit Document shall be true and correct in all material respects (it being understood and agreed that any representation or warranty which by its terms is made as of a specified date shall be required to be true and correct in all material respects only as of such specified date).

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7. EFFECT OF WAIVERS; MISCELLANEOUS.

This Consent Letter may not be amended, modified or waived except in accordance with Section 11.12 of the Credit Agreement. This Consent Letter shall constitute a “Credit Document” for all purposes of the Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents.

This Consent Letter may be executed by one or more of the parties hereto on any number of separate counterparts and all of said counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument.  Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Consent Letter by facsimile or in electronic (i.e., “pdf” or “tif”) format shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Consent Letter. The words “execution,” “signed,” “signature,” and words of like import in this Restatement Agreement shall be deemed to include electronic signatures or the keeping of records in electronic form, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for in any applicable law, including the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, the New York State Electronic Signatures and Records Act, or any other similar applicable state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.

This Consent Letter shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the respective successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

The Credit Parties and INSW jointly and severally agree to reimburse the Administrative Agent for all reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred by it in connection with the negotiation, drafting and execution of this Consent Letter, the Request Letter and the A&R Loan Documents in accordance with the terms of Section 11.01 of the Credit Agreement, which is incorporate herein by reference, mutatis mutandis.

THIS CONSENT LETTER AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HERETO SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND GOVERNED BY THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.  Section 11.09 of the Credit Agreement is incorporated herein by reference, mutatis mutandis.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Consent Letter to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, as of the date first above written.

DIAMOND S SHIPPING INC., as the Borrower
By:	/s/ Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.
Name:	Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.
Title:	President

INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS, INC., as Holdings
By:	/s/ Jeffrey D. pribor
Name:	Jeffrey D. pribor
Title:	Senior VP & Chief Financial Officer

[Signature Page to DSS 360 Consent Letter]

Martyi
	NORDEA BANK ABP, NEW YORK BRANCH, individually, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent
	By:	/s/ Martin Lunder
		Name:	Martin Lunder
		Title:	Managing Director

By:	/s/ Henrik M. Steffensen
	Name:	Henrik M. Steffensen
	Title:	EVP

NORDEA BANK ABP, NEW YORK BRANCH, as Lender
By:	/s/ Martin Lunder
	Name:	Martin Lunder
	Title:	Managing Director

EVP
	By:	/s/ Henrik M. Steffensen
		Name:	Henrik M. Steffensen
		Title:	EVP

[Signature Page to DSS 360 Consent Letter]

CRÉDIT AGRICOLE CORPORATE AND INVESTMENT BANK, as Lender
By:	/s/ Georgious Gkanasoulis
	Name:	Georgious Gkanasoulis
	Title:	Director

By:	/s/ Manon Didier
	Name:	Manon Didier
	Title:	Vice President

[Signature Page to DSS 360 Consent Letter]

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ), as Lender
By:	/s/ Arne Juell-Skielse
	Name:	Arne Juell-Skielse
	Title:

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	By:	/s/ Svante Tuvlind
		Name:	Svante Tuvlind
		Title:

[Signature Page to DSS 360 Consent Letter]

NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED, as Lender
By:	/s/ Daniel Carr
	Name:	Daniel Carr
	Title:	Head of Asset Finance

[Signature Page to DSS 360 Consent Letter]

BNP PARIBAS, as Lender
By:	/s/ Eric Dulcire
	Name:	Eric Dulcire
	Title:	Managing Director BNP Paribas
By:	/s/ Marion Fievez
	Name:	Marion Fievez
	Title:	BNP Paribas Managing Director

[Signature Page to DSS 360 Consent Letter]

Subsidiary Guarantor

MILTIADIS M II CARRIERS CORP.

ASTERIAS CRUDE CARRIERS S.A.

NAVARRO INTERNATIONAL S.A.

SORREL SHIPMANAGEMENT INC.

WIND DANCER SHIPPING INC.

BELERION MARITIME CO.

IRAKLITOS SHIPPING COMPANY

CANVEY SHIPMANAGEMENT CO.

APOLLONAS SHIPPING COMPANY

EPICURUS SHIPPING COMPANY

SPLENDOR SHIPHOLDING S.A.

LORENZO SHIPMANAGEMENT INC.

LAREDO MARITIME INC.

SHIPPING RIDER CO.

POLARWIND MARITIME S.A.

CENTURION NAVIGATION LIMITED

TEMPEST MARITIME INC.

CARNATION SHIPPING COMPANY

ADRIAN SHIPHOLDING INC.,

TITANAS PRODUCT CARRIER S.A.

ISIODOS PRODUCT CARRIER S.A.

IASON PRODUCT CARRIER S.A.

FILONIKIS PRODUCT CARRIER S.A.

each as a Subsidiary Guarantor

By:	/s/ Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.
	Name:	Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.
	Title:	President

[Signature Page to DSS 360 Consent Letter]

DSS VESSEL III LLC DIAMOND S SHIPPING III LLC CVI ATLANTIC BREEZE, LLC CVI CITRON, LLC DSS CITRUS LLC each as a Subsidiary Guarantor
By:	/s/ Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.
	Name:	Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.
	Title:	President

[Signature Page to DSS 360 Consent Letter]

EX-10.6

Exhibit 10.6

Execution Version

DIAMOND S SHIPPING INC.

33 Benedict Place

Greenwich, CT 06830

March 30, 2021

NORDEA BANK ABP, NEW YORK BRANCH

as Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent and Lender

1211 Avenue of the Americas, 23rd Floor

New York, NY 10036

Attention: Shipping, Offshore and Oil Services

E-mail: agency.soosid@nordea.com / martin.lunder@nordea.com

and the Lenders party to the Credit Agreement (as defined below)

Re:    $525 Million Credit Agreement dated December 23, 2019

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

We refer to that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of December 23, 2019 (as amended, restated, amended and restated, supplemented and/or otherwise modified from time to time prior to the date hereof, the “Credit Agreement”), by and among Diamond S Shipping Inc., a Marshall Islands corporation (the “Borrower”), the Lenders party thereto from time to time, and Nordea Bank Abp, New York Branch, as Administrative Agent (in such capacity, the “Administrative Agent”) and the Collateral Agent under the Security Documents and (ii) that certain amendment request letter dated March 9, 2021 (the “Request Letter”), pursuant to which, among other things, the Borrower has requested that the Lenders under the Credit Agreement (a) consent to the Merger, and (b) provide waivers of certain provisions of the Credit Agreement in connection with the Merger and the other Transactions.  The Request Letter is attached hereto as Annex A and made a part hereof.  Words and expressions defined in the Credit Agreement and the Request Letter shall have the same meanings when used in this consent letter (this “Consent Letter”) unless otherwise defined.

1. CONSENT TO MERGER

Subject to the occurrence of the Effective Date (as defined below) and the terms and conditions of this Consent Letter, the Consenting Lenders (as defined below) hereby consent to:

(a)the proposed Merger;

(b)waive the Event of Default under the Credit Agreement that would arise upon a Change of Control pursuant to Section 9.15 (Change of Control) of the Credit Agreement as a result of (i) the Merger (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the acquisition of DSSI by ISOC in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement) and (ii) the replacement of the directors on the board of directors of DSSI by nominees of INSW or ISOC on or about the date of the Merger (including, for the avoidance of doubt, the right of ISOC to elect, appoint and remove a majority of the Borrower’s board of directors);

(c)waive the Event of Default under the Credit Agreement that would arise upon the Merger pursuant to Section 9.16 (Listing) of the Credit Agreement as DSSI will not be publicly listed after the Merger;

(d)waive the provisions of Section 8.02(h) (Consolidation, Merger, Sale of Assets, etc.) of the Credit Agreement in order to permit the Merger;

(e)waive the provisions of Section 8.03 (Restricted Payments) of the Credit Agreement in order to permit the Merger;

(f)waive the provisions of Section 8.08(a) (Limitation on Modifications of Certain Documents; etc.) of the Credit Agreement in order to permit the Merger;

(g)waive, on behalf of themselves or their Affiliates, as the case may be, who are parties to Interest Rate Protection Agreement entered into with DSS Inc., any Events of Default or Termination Events (each as defined in such Interest Rate Protection Agreements) or other breaches or similar events under such Interest Rate Protection Agreements that would arise as a result of the Transaction; and

(h)waive any other Events of Default or other breaches under the Credit Agreement that would arise as a result of the Transactions.

2. REQUEST, WAIVER AND AMENDMENT

The Borrower hereby requests that the Lenders (x) waive an Event of Default which has occurred and is continuing under Section 9.04(i) and (ii) of the Credit Agreement in connection with (i) an event of default which has occurred and is continuing under that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of August 9, 2016, by and among NT Suez GP LLC, as corporate guarantor, NT Suez Holdco LLC, as borrower, the lenders party thereto and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, as administrative agent and collateral agent (as amended, restated, amended and restated, modified and/or supplemented from time to time, the “$66M Credit Agreement”) as a result of a failure to make a mandatory prepayment under the $66M Credit Agreement required upon the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined in the $66M Credit Agreement) and (ii) any related event of default under any other Financial Indebtedness described in the proviso to Section 9.04 of the Credit Agreement (clauses (x)(i) and (x)(ii) collectively, the “Existing Events of Default”) and (y) waive any other Default or Event of Default which may have occurred as a result of NT Suez Holdco LLC being treated as a Subsidiary under the Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents.

In addition, the Borrower requests that the Lenders amend the definition of “Subsidiary” appearing in the Credit Agreement by amending and restating the last sentence of such definition as follows (such amendment the “Proposed Amendment”):

“For the avoidance of doubt, neither NT Suez GP LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, nor NT Suez Holdco LLC, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, nor any of their respective Subsidiaries shall be considered a “Subsidiary” for purposes of the Agreement.”

Subject to the occurrence of the Effective Date (as defined below) and the terms and conditions of this Consent Letter, the Consenting Lenders (as defined below) hereby consent to:

(a) waive the Existing Events of Default;

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(b) waive any other Default or Event of Default which may have occurred as a result of NT Suez Holdco LLC being treated as a Subsidiary under the Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents; and

(c) the Proposed Amendment.

3. CONDITIONS TO EFFECTIVE DATE

The consents and waivers set forth in Sections 1 and 2 shall become effective on and after the date when the following conditions shall have been satisfied (the “Effective Date”):

(a)This Consent Letter shall have been executed and delivered by the Borrower, the Subsidiary Guarantors, the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent, INSW and the Lenders constituting Required Lenders (the “Consenting Lenders”).

(b)On and as of the Effective Date, after giving effect to the waivers and consents set forth in Sections 1 and 2 of this Consent Letter, all representations and warranties of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries contained in this Consent Letter, the Credit Agreement or in any other Credit Document shall be true and correct in all material respects (it being understood and agreed that any representation or warranty which by its terms is made as of a specified date shall be required to be true and correct in all material respects only as of such specified date).

(c)On and as of the Effective Date, after giving effect to the waivers and consent set forth in Sections 1 and 2 of this Consent Letter, no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing.

(d)Payment of all fees and all other reasonable fees and documented out-of-pocket costs and expenses (including, without limitation, the reasonable legal fees and expenses of White & Case LLP and other local counsel to the Administrative Agent) and other compensation due and payable on or prior to the Effective Date, in each case, payable to the Administrative Agent, the Collateral Agent and the Lenders in respect of the transactions contemplated by this Restatement Agreement to the extent reasonably invoiced at least two (2) Business Days prior to the Effective Date.

(e)On the Effective Date, the Administrative Agent shall deliver written notice to the Lenders, the Credit Parties and INSW of the occurrence of the Effective Date.

4. TERMINATION

The waivers and consents set forth in Section 1 of this Consent Letter shall terminate on the earlier of (i) any time after the execution of the Merger Agreement (as defined in the Request Letter) and prior to the consummation of the Transactions, the date of the valid termination or abandonment of the Merger Agreement in accordance with its terms (other than with respect to ongoing indemnities, confidentiality provisions and similar provisions) and (ii) the date on which the A&R Loan Documents (as defined in the Request Letter), including the INSW Guaranty are entered into by the Consenting Lenders and the Transactions are consummated and all conditions set forth in the A&R Loan Documents are satisfied or waived, including, without limitation, payment of consent fees and delivery of all customary “know your customer” information and such other information reasonably requested by the Lenders required in connection with each Lender’s internal compliance regulations; provided that if the INSW Guaranty is not provided on the date the Merger is consummated in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement (the “Merger Effective Date”), then the waivers and consents contained herein shall terminate on the Merger Effective Date.

5. LIMITED WAIVER.

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The waivers and consents set forth herein shall be limited precisely as written and relate solely to the provisions of the Credit Agreement and the Merger and other Transactions in the manner and to the extent described above, and nothing in this Consent Letter shall be deemed to (a) constitute a waiver of compliance by the Borrower and the other Credit Parties with respect to (i) any Section of the Credit Agreement referred to in Section 1 or 2 of this Consent Letter in any other instance, (ii) any Default or Event of Default other than as described in Section 2 of this Consent Letter or (iii) any other term, provision or condition of the Credit Agreement or any other instrument or agreement referred to therein or (b) prejudice any right or remedy that the Administrative Agent or any Lender may now have (except to the extent such right or remedy was based upon existing defaults that will not exist after giving effect to this Consent Letter) or may have in the future under or in connection with the Credit Agreement or any other instrument or agreement referred to therein.  Except as expressly set forth herein, the terms, provisions and conditions of the Credit Agreement and the other Loan Documents shall remain in full force and effect and in all other respects are hereby ratified and confirmed.

6.REAFFIRMATION AND FURTHER CONSENT.

In order to induce the Lenders to enter into this Consent Letter, each Credit Party, by its execution of a counterpart of this Consent Letter agrees as follows:

(a)Each Credit Party that is party hereto hereby consents to the terms and conditions of this Consent Letter.

(b)Each Credit Party that is party hereto acknowledges and agrees that any of the Credit Documents to which it is a party or otherwise bound shall continue in full force and effect and that all of its obligations thereunder shall be valid and enforceable and shall not be impaired or limited by the execution or effectiveness of this Consent Letter.

(c)Each Credit Party hereby acknowledges and agrees that, after giving effect to the Effective Date, all of its respective obligations and liabilities under the Credit Documents to which it is a party, as such obligations and liabilities have been amended by this Consent Letter, are reaffirmed, and remain in full force and effect.

(d)After giving effect to this Consent Letter, each Credit Party reaffirms each Lien granted by it to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Creditors under each of the Security Documents to which it is a party, which Liens shall continue in full force and effect during the term of the Credit Agreement, and shall continue to secure the Secured Obligations on and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents.

(e)Each Credit Party represents and warrants that after giving effect to the waivers and consent set forth in Sections 1 and 2 of this Consent Letter, no Default or Event of Default shall have occurred and be continuing as of the Effective Date.

(f)Each Credit Party confirms that, after giving effect to the waivers and consent set forth in Sections 1 and 2 of this Consent Letter, all representations and warranties of the Borrower and its Subsidiaries contained in this Consent Letter, the Credit Agreement or in any other Credit Document shall be true and correct in all material respects (it being understood and agreed that any representation or warranty which by its terms is made as of a specified date shall be required to be true and correct in all material respects only as of such specified date).

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7. EFFECT OF WAIVERS; MISCELLANEOUS.

This Consent Letter may not be amended, modified or waived except in accordance with Section 11.12 of the Credit Agreement. This Consent Letter shall constitute a “Credit Document” for all purposes of the Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents.

This Consent Letter may be executed by one or more of the parties hereto on any number of separate counterparts and all of said counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument.  Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Consent Letter by facsimile or in electronic (i.e., “pdf” or “tif”) format shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Consent Letter. The words “execution,” “signed,” “signature,” and words of like import in this Restatement Agreement shall be deemed to include electronic signatures or the keeping of records in electronic form, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for in any applicable law, including the Federal Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, the New York State Electronic Signatures and Records Act, or any other similar applicable state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.

This Consent Letter shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the respective successors and assigns of the parties hereto.

The Credit Parties and INSW jointly and severally agree to reimburse the Administrative Agent for all reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred by it in connection with the negotiation, drafting and execution of this Consent Letter, the Request Letter and the A&R Loan Documents in accordance with the terms of Section 11.01 of the Credit Agreement, which is incorporate herein by reference, mutatis mutandis.

THIS CONSENT LETTER AND THE RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES HERETO SHALL BE CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AND GOVERNED BY THE LAW OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK.  Section 11.09 of the Credit Agreement is incorporated herein by reference, mutatis mutandis.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Consent Letter to be executed by their respective officers thereunto duly authorized, as of the date first above written.

DIAMOND S SHIPPING INC., as the Borrower
By:	/s/ Craig H.Stevenson, Jr.
Name:	Craig H.Stevenson, Jr.
Title:	President

INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS, INC., as Holdings
By:	/s/ Jeffrey D. Pribor
Name:	Jeffrey D. Pribor
Title:	Senior VP Chief Financial Officer

[Signature Page to DSS 525 Consent Letter]

NORDEA BANK ABP, NEW YORK BRANCH, individually, as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent
By:	/s/ Martin Lunder
	Name:	Martin Lunder
	Title:	Managing Director

By:	/s/ Henrik M. Steffensen
	Name:	Henrik M. Steffensen
	Title:	EVP

NORDEA BANK ABP, NEW YORK BRANCH, as Lender
By:	/s/ Martin Lunder
	Name:	Martin Lunder
	Title:	Managing Director

By:	/s/ Henrik M. Steffensen
	Name:	Henrik M. Steffensen
	Title:	EVP

[Signature Page to DSS 525 Consent Letter]

CRÉDIT AGRICOLE CORPORATE AND INVESTMENT BANK, as Lender
By:	/s/ Georgios Gkanasoulis
	Name:	Georgios Gkanasoulis
	Title:	Director

By:	/s/ Manon Didier
	Name:	Manon Didier
	Title:	Vice President

[Signature Page to DSS 525 Consent Letter]

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ), as Lender
By:	/s/ Arne Juell-Skielse
	Name:	Arne Juell-Skielse
	Title:

By:	/s/ Svante Tuvlind
	Name:	Svante Tuvlind
	Title:

[Signature Page to DSS 525 Consent Letter]

ABN AMRO CAPITAL USA LLC, as Lender
By:	/s/ Suzanne Durney
	Name:	Suzanne Durney
	Title:	Managing Director

By:	/s/ Maria Fahey
	Name:	Maria Fahey
	Title:	Director

[Signature Page to DSS 525 Consent Letter]

NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK LIMITED, as Lender
By:	/s/ Daniel Carr
	Name:	Daniel Carr
	Title:	Head of Asset Finance

[Signature Page to DSS 525 Consent Letter]

BNP PARIBAS, as Lender
By:	/s/ Eric Dulcire
	Name:	Eric Dulcire
	Title:	Managing Director BNP Paribas

By:	/s/ Marion Flevez
	Name:	Marion Flevez
	Title:	BNP Paribas Managing Director

[Signature Page to DSS 525 Consent Letter]

DIAMOND S SHIPPING II LLC DIAMOND S SHIPPING III LLC DSS VESSEL LLC DSS VESSEL IV LLC DSS VESSEL II, LLC DSS 1 LLC DSS 7 LLC DSS 2 LLC DSS 8 LLC DSS 5 LLC DSS 6 LLC DSS A LLC DSS B LLC DSS C LLC DSS D LLC, each as a Subsidiary Guarantor
By:	/s/ Craig H.Stevenson, Jr.
Name:	Craig H.Stevenson, Jr.
Title:	President

[Signature Page to DSS 525 Consent Letter]

HEROIC ANDROMEDA INC. HEROIC AURIGA INC. HEROIC AVENIR INC. HEROIC CORONA BOREALIS INC. HEROIC EQUULEUS INC. HEROIC GAEA INC. HEROIC HERA INC. HEROIC HERCULES INC. HEROIC HOLOGIUM INC. HEROIC HYDRA INC. HEROIC LIBRA INC. HEROIC LYRA INC. HEROIC OCTANS INC. HEROIC PEGASUS INC. HEROIC PERSEUS INC. HEROIC PISCES INC. HEROIC RHEA INC. HEROIC SAGITTARIUS INC. HEROIC SCORPIO INC. HEROIC SCUTUM INC. HEROIC SERENA INC. HEROIC TUCANA INC. HEROIC URANUS INC. HEROIC VIRGO INC. WHITE BOXWOOD SHIPPING S.A. WHITE HYDRANGEA SHIPPING S.A., each as a Subsidiary Guarantor
By:	/s/ Craig H.Stevenson, Jr.
Name:	Craig H.Stevenson, Jr.
Title:	President

[Signature Page to DSS 525 Consent Letter]

EX-10.7

Exhibit 10.7

Execution Version

NT SUEZ HOLDCO LLC

33 Benedict Place

Greenwich, CT 06830

March 30, 2021

CRÉDIT AGRICOLE CORPORATE AND INVESTMENT BANK

as Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent and Lender

12, Place des Etats-Unis – CS 70052

92547 Montrouge Cedex

France

Attention: Clementine Costil

Clementine.Costil@ca-cib.com

Copy: George Gkanasoulis /Manon Didier

NYShipFinance@ca-cib.com / George.gkanasoulis@ca-cib.com / manon.didier@ca-cib.com

NIBC BANK N.V.

as Lender

Carnegieplein 4

2517 KJ, Den Haag

The Netherlands

Attn: Jan-Willem Schellingerhout / Thomas van Oorschot

maritime@nibc.com

Re:     Credit Agreement dated August 9, 2016 for a $66,000,000 Loan Facility

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

We refer to the credit agreement dated as of August 9, 2016 and made between, amongst others, (i) NT Suez Holdco LLC as borrower, (ii) the banks and financial institutions named therein as lenders, (iii) Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank as administrative agent, and (iv) the banks and financial institutions named therein as bookrunners and lead arrangers for a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $66,000,000 (as amended through the date hereof, including by that certain consent letter dated November 27, 2018, the "Credit Agreement").  Words and expressions defined in the Credit Agreement shall have the same meanings when used in this letter (this “Consent and Amendment Letter”) unless otherwise defined.

1 BACKGROUND

We refer to our recent discussions in which we advised of the proposed transaction, pursuant to which International Seaways, Inc. (“INSW”) intends to acquire, in a “friendly” transaction, Diamond S Shipping Inc. (“DSSI”) by way of a merger of a newly-formed Marshall Islands corporation wholly-owned by INSW (“Merger Sub”) with and into DSSI, with DSSI continuing as the surviving entity of such merger and as a wholly-owned subsidiary of INSW (the “Merger”).  Immediately following the Merger, INSW will contribute all the shares of DSSI to International Seaways Operating Corporation (“ISOC”). The Merger, contribution of shares to ISOC, the waivers and amendments contemplated by this Consent & Amendment Letter, and all transactions related thereto are referred to herein as the “Transactions”.

2 CONSENT REQUEST

In accordance with the requirements of Section 11.13 (Amendment or Waiver; etc.) of the Credit Agreement, we hereby request consent of the Required Lenders to the following:

(a) the proposed Transactions;

(b) a waiver of the mandatory repayment under the Credit Agreement that would arise upon a Change of Control pursuant to Section 4.02(d) (Mandatory Repayments and Commitment Reductions) of the Credit Agreement as a result of (i) the Transactions and (ii) the replacement of the directors on the board of directors of DSSI by nominees of INSW on or about the date of the Merger;

(c) a waiver of any other provision of the Credit Agreement or the other Finance Documents that may be breached or any Event of Default that may occur as a result of the Transactions; and

(d) a waiver of any present or, prior to the Merger Effective Date, future Event of Default, resulting from the failure to make a mandatory prepayment pursuant to Section 4.02(d) (Mandatory Repayments and Commitment Reductions) of the Credit Agreement upon a Change of Control as a result of the Permitted Holders having ceased to own beneficially on a fully diluted basis, in the aggregate, at least 30% of the outstanding Equity Interests in DSSI (formerly, DSSH) prior to the date hereof.

3 AMENDMENTS ON CONSENT EFFECTIVE DATE

In accordance with the requirements of Section 11.13 (Amendment or Waiver; etc.) of the Credit Agreement, we hereby request consent of the Required Lenders to amend and restate the definition of “Change of Control” appearing in Section 1.01 (Defined Terms) of the Credit Agreement as follows:

““Change of Control” shall be deemed to occur on the date on which any of the following first occurs:

(a)[reserved], or

(b)any “person” or “group” (within the meaning of Section 13(d) and 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act, as in effect on the Closing Date), other than the Permitted Holders, shall have (i) acquired (directly or indirectly) more than 35% of outstanding Equity Interests or voting rights in DSSH or (ii) obtained the power (whether or not exercised) to elect, appoint or remove a majority of DSSH’s managers or board of directors or similar body or executive committee thereof, or

(c)[reserved], or

(d)neither Ross nor Fearnley Advisors AS (each a “Required Party,” and together, the “Required Parties”) continues to act as an investment advisor of TRF, or

(e)any person or group of persons acting in concert (other than the Required Parties and each person directly or indirectly controlled by a Required Party (or either of them)) has acquired control of 50% of Starboard Recovery Associates, L.P., the general partner of TRF.”

4 AMENDMENTS FOLLOWING MERGER

In addition, and following the consummation of the Merger, an amendment will be required to reflect the ownership structure of INSW and its Subsidiaries, after giving effect to the Transactions. In accordance with the requirements of Section 11.13 (Amendment or Waiver; etc.) of the Credit Agreement, we hereby request that clauses (a) and (b) of the definition of “Change of Control” set forth in Section 1.01 (Defined Terms) of the Credit Agreement are amended as follows:

“(a)International Seaways, Inc., a Marshall Islands corporation (“Holdings”) at any time ceases to own, directly or indirectly 100% of the Equity Interests of DSSH or ceases to have the power to vote, or direct the voting of, any such Equity Interests, or

(b)any “person” or “group” (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act, but excluding any employee benefit plan of such person or group or its respective subsidiaries, and any person acting in its capacity as trustee, agent or other fiduciary or administrator of any such plan) becomes the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rules 13d-3 and 13d-5 under the Exchange Act, except that, for purposes of this clause, such person or group shall be deemed to have “beneficial ownership” of all securities that such person or group has the right to acquire, whether such right is exercisable immediately or only after the passage of time (such right, an “option right”)), directly or indirectly, of (x) voting Equity Interests of Holdings representing 50% or more of the voting power of the total outstanding voting Equity Interests of Holdings, (y) 50% or more of the total economic interests of the Equity Interests of Holdings (in either case, taking into account in the numerator all such securities that such person or group has the right to acquire (whether pursuant to an option right or otherwise) and taking into account in the denominator all securities that any person has the right to acquire (whether pursuant to an option right or otherwise)) or (z) the power (whether or not exercised) to elect, appoint or remove a majority of Holdings’ managers or board of directors or similar body or executive committee thereof, or”.

The amendment set forth in this Section 4 shall take effect as of the Closing Date (as defined in that certain Agreement and Plan of Merger, to be dated on or about the date of this Consent & Amendment Letter (the “Merger Agreement”) by and among INSW, Merger Sub and DSSI) (the “Merger Effective Date”), subject to the payment of the fees set forth in Section 5 of this Consent & Amendment Letter.

5 CONSENT

Please indicate your consent to the waivers and amendments set forth in Section 2, Section 3 and Section 4 of this Consent & Amendment Letter by executing a counterpart page hereto not later than March 30, 2021.

Each Lender which provides their consent will receive a non-refundable consent fee equal to 0.20% of the aggregate principal amount of Loans of such Lender as of the Consent Effective Date (as defined below), which fee will be due and payable on the Merger Effective Date and paid by the Borrower to the Agent for distribution to each such Lender.

6 MISCELLANEOUS

(a) This Consent & Amendment Letter shall become effective on the date (the “Consent Effective Date”) when the Lenders shall have signed a counterpart hereof and shall have delivered the same to the Administrative Agent.

(b) In order to induce the Lenders to enter into this Consent & Amendment Letter, the Credit Parties hereby represent and warrant that (i) except as described herein no Default or Event of Default exists on the Consent Effective Date both before and after giving effect to this Consent & Amendment Letter and (ii) all of the representations and warranties contained in the Credit Agreement or the other Credit Documents are true and correct in all material respects on the Consent Effective Date after giving effect to this Consent & Amendment Letter, with the same effect as though such representations and warranties had been made on and as of the Required Consent Time (it being understood that any representation or warranty made as of a specific date shall be true and correct in all material respects as of such specific date).

(c) (i) On and after the Consent Effective Date, the Credit Agreement shall be amended in accordance with Section 3 of this Consent & Amendment Letter and (ii) on and after the Merger Effective Date, the Credit Agreement shall be amended in accordance with Section 4 of this Consent & Amendment Letter, in each case, with the parties hereby agreeing that there is no novation of the Credit Agreement and from and after the effectiveness of such amendments, the rights and obligations of the parties under the Credit Agreement shall be subsumed and governed by the Credit Agreement, as amended thereby. From and after the Consent Effective Date with respect to the amendments set forth in Section 3 of this Consent & Amendment Letter and on and after the Merger Effective Date with respect to the amendments set forth in Section 4 of this Consent & Amendment Letter, (i) each reference in the Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents to “the Credit Agreement”, “this Agreement”, “hereunder”, “hereof”, “herein” or words of like import and each reference to the Credit Agreement in any other Credit Document shall be deemed a reference to the Credit Agreement, as amended hereby, and (ii) the “Obligations” and “Secured Obligations” under, and each as defined in, the Credit Agreement shall continue as Obligations and Secured Obligations under the Credit Agreement, as amended hereby.

(d) This Consent & Amendment Letter may not be amended, modified or waived except in accordance with Section 11.13 of the Credit Agreement.

(e) This Consent & Amendment Letter shall constitute a “Credit Document” for all purposes of the Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents.

7 EFFECT OF AMENDMENT

(a) Each Credit Party party hereto hereby consents to the terms and conditions of this Consent & Amendment Letter.

(b) Each Credit Party that is party hereto hereby acknowledges that it has reviewed the terms and provisions of this Consent & Amendment Letter and consents to the amendments contained herein. Each Credit Party that is party hereto acknowledges and agrees that any of the Credit Documents to which it is a party or otherwise bound shall continue in full force and effect and that all of its obligations thereunder shall be valid and enforceable and shall not be impaired or limited by the execution or effectiveness of this Consent & Amendment Letter.

(c) Each Credit Party hereby acknowledges and agrees that, after giving effect to the Consent Effective Date, all of its respective obligations and liabilities under the Credit Documents to which it is a party, as such obligations and liabilities have been amended by this Consent & Amendment Letter, are reaffirmed, and remain in full force and effect.

(d) After giving effect to this Consent & Amendment Letter, each Credit Party reaffirms each Lien granted by it to the Collateral Agent for the benefit of the Secured Creditors under each of the Security Documents to which it is a party, which Liens shall continue in full force and effect during the term of the Credit Agreement, as amended by this Consent & Amendment Letter, and shall continue to secure the Secured Obligations (after giving effect to this Consent & Amendment Letter), in each case, on and subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the

Credit Agreement, as amended by this Consent & Amendment Letter, and the other Credit Documents.

8 EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS

This Consent & Amendment Letter may be executed by one or more of the parties hereto on any number of separate counterparts and all of said counterparts taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument.  Delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page of this Consent & Amendment Letter by facsimile or in electronic (i.e., “pdf” or “tif”) format shall be effective as delivery of a manually executed counterpart of this Consent & Amendment Letter. The words “execution,” “signed,” “signature,” and words of like import in this restatement agreement shall be deemed to include electronic signatures or the keeping of records in electronic form, each of which shall be of the same legal effect, validity or enforceability as a manually executed signature or the use of a paper-based recordkeeping system, as the case may be, to the extent and as provided for in any applicable law, including the federal electronic signatures in global and national commerce act, the New York State Electronic Signatures and Records Act, or any other similar applicable state laws based on the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act.

9 COSTS AND EXPENSES

The Credit Parties and INSW jointly and severally agree to reimburse the Administrative Agent for all reasonable out of pocket expenses incurred by it in connection with the negotiation, drafting and execution of the definitive documentation formalizing the Required Lenders’ consent and agreement to the waivers requested in paragraph 2 and the amendment requested in paragraph 3 including the reasonable out of pocket fees and disbursements of the Administrative Agent's counsel in connection therewith.

10 GOVERNING LAW

This Letter and the rights and obligations of the parties hereunder shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.

CONSENTED TO AND AGREED this ____ day of March, 2021

CRÉDIT AGRICOLE CORPORATE AND INVESTMENT BANK, as Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent and Lender
By	/s/ Georgios Gkanasoulis
Name:	Georgios Gkanasoulis
Title:	Director
By	/s/ Manon Didier
Name:	Manon Didier
Title:	Vice President

CONSENTED TO AND AGREED this ____ day of March, 2021

NIBC BANK N.V., as Lender
By:	/s/ Sven de Veij
Name:	Sven de Veij
Title:	Managing Director
By:	/s/ Jan-Willem Schellingerhout
Name:	Jan-Willem Schellingerhout
Title:	Director

Yours faithfully,

NT SUEZ HOLDCO LLC, as Borrower
By	/s/ Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.
Name:	Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.
Title:	President

NT SUEZ GP LLC, as Corporate Guarantor
By	/s/ Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.
Name:	Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.
Title:	President

NT SUEZ ONE LLC, as Subsidiary Guarantor
By	/s/ Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.
Name:	Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.
Title:	President

NT SUEZ TWO LLC,as Subsidiary Guarantor
By	/s/ Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.
Name:	Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.
Title:	President

INTERNATIONAL SEAWAYS, INC.
By	/s/ Jeffrey D. Pribor
Name:	Jeffrey D. Pribor
Title:	Senior VP & Chief Financial Officer

[Signature Page to CACIB 66 Consent Letter]

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

RULE 13a-14 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

CERTIFICATION

I, Craig H. Stevenson, Jr., certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Diamond S Shipping Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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; and

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 10, 2021

/s/ Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.

Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.

Chief Executive Officer, President and Director

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

RULE 13a-14 OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

CERTIFICATION

I, Kevin M. Kilcullen, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Diamond S Shipping Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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; and

c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 10, 2021

/s/ Kevin M. Kilcullen

Kevin M. Kilcullen

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Diamond S Shipping Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as of the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Craig H. Stevenson, Jr., Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: May 10, 2021

/s/ Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.

Craig H. Stevenson, Jr.

Chief Executive Officer and President

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Diamond S Shipping Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission as of the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Kevin M. Kilcullen, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: May 10, 2021

/s/ Kevin M. Kilcullen

Kevin M. Kilcullen

Chief Financial Officer

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	Mar. 31, 2021	May 07, 2021
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 75,824	$ 98,059
Due from charterers - Net of provision for doubtful accounts of $1,766 and $1,577, respectively	41,048	39,141
Inventories	21,124	17,457
Vessels held for sale		45,351
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	10,934	7,737
Restricted cash	6,267	6,140
Total current assets	155,197	213,885
Noncurrent assets:
Advances to Norient pool	8,001	8,001
Derivative asset	424
Other noncurrent assets	4,216	2,244
Total noncurrent assets	1,721,695	1,747,958
Total assets	1,876,892	1,961,843
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	169,923	196,325
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	29,071	25,817
Deferred charter hire revenue	3,190	3,051
Derivative liabilities	510	580
Total current liabilities	202,694	225,773
Long-term debt - Net of deferred financing costs of $11,636 and $12,531, respectively	476,060	506,065
Derivative liabilities		569
Total liabilities	678,754	732,407
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Equity:
Common stock, par value $0.001; 100,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 39,974,360 and 39,968,323 shares at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively	40	40
Treasury stock - at cost; 137,289 shares at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020	(1,418)	(1,418)
Additional paid-in capital	1,242,908	1,241,822
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(86)	(1,149)
Accumulated deficit	(78,892)	(45,250)
Total Diamond S Shipping Inc. equity	1,162,552	1,194,045
Noncontrolling interests	35,586	35,391
Total equity	1,198,138	1,229,436
Total liabilities and equity	1,876,892	1,961,843
Vessels
Noncurrent assets:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	1,677,758	1,702,749
Other property
Noncurrent assets:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	288	359
Deferred drydocking costs
Noncurrent assets:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	29,375	32,391
Time charter contracts acquired
Noncurrent assets:
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	$ 1,633	$ 2,214

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Provision for doubtful accounts	$ 1,766	$ 1,577
Unamortized deferred financing costs	$ 11,636	$ 12,531
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	39,974,360	39,968,323
Common stock, shares outstanding	39,974,360	39,968,323
Treasury stock - at cost (in shares)	137,289	137,289
Vessels
Accumulated depreciation	$ 675,199	$ 650,259
Other property
Accumulated depreciation	957	886
Deferred drydocking costs
Accumulated amortization	30,359	27,343
Time charter contracts acquired
Accumulated amortization	$ 5,267	$ 4,686

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Consolidated Statements of Operations - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Revenue:
Revenue	$ 87,720	$ 209,725
Operating expenses:
Voyage expenses	33,050	74,681
Vessel expenses	41,962	41,536
Depreciation and amortization expense	28,051	28,760
General and administrative expenses	6,518	8,124
Other corporate expenses	4,780
Total operating expenses	114,361	153,101
Operating (loss) income	(26,641)	56,624
Other (expense) income:
Interest expense	(6,171)	(11,376)
Other income	2	333
Total other expense - Net	(6,169)	(11,043)
Net (loss) income	(32,810)	45,581
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest	832	537
Net (loss) income attributable to Diamond S Shipping Inc.	$ (33,642)	$ 45,044
Net (loss) income per share - basic	$ (0.84)	$ 1.13
Net (loss) income per share - diluted	$ (0.84)	$ 1.12
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	39,974,360	39,891,346
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	39,974,360	40,159,966
Voyage revenue
Revenue:
Revenue	$ 48,801	$ 187,652
Time charter revenue
Revenue:
Revenue	14,851	$ 22,073
Pool revenue
Revenue:
Revenue	$ 24,068

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Net (loss) income	$ (32,810)	$ 45,581
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges	1,063
Other comprehensive income	1,063
Comprehensive (loss) income	(31,747)	45,581
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest	832	537
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Diamond S Shipping Inc.	$ (32,579)	$ 45,044

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Treasury Stock	Common Stock	Additional Paid-in Capital	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Accumulated Deficit	Noncontrolling Interests	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2019		$ 40	$ 1,237,658		$ (68,567)	$ 34,811	$ 1,203,942
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Shares repurchased	$ (1,418)						(1,418)
NT Suez Holdco LLC Distributions						(1,568)	(1,568)
Stock-based compensation			1,334				1,334
Net (loss) income					45,044	537	45,581
Balance at Mar. 31, 2020	(1,418)	40	1,238,992		(23,523)	33,780	1,247,871
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Accumulated deficit							(45,250)
Balance at Dec. 31, 2020	(1,418)	40	1,241,822	$ (1,149)	(45,250)	35,391	1,229,436
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
NT Suez Holdco LLC Distributions						(637)	(637)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges				1,063			1,063
Stock-based compensation			1,086				1,086
Net (loss) income					(33,642)	832	(32,810)
Balance at Mar. 31, 2021	$ (1,418)	$ 40	$ 1,242,908	$ (86)	$ (78,892)	$ 35,586	1,198,138
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Accumulated deficit							$ (78,892)

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Cash flows from Operating Activities:
Net (loss) income	$ (32,810)	$ 45,581
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense	28,051	28,760
Amortization of deferred financing costs	895	884
Amortization of time charter hire contracts acquired	581	740
Stock-based compensation expense	1,086	1,334
Changes in assets and liabilities	(5,160)	(4,827)
Payments for drydocking	(1,330)	(1,533)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(8,687)	70,939
Cash flows from Investing Activities:
Proceeds from sale of vessels	46,240
Payments for vessel additions and other property	(1,722)	(1,513)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	44,518	(1,513)
Cash flows from Financing Activities:
Principal payments on long-term debt	(57,302)	(33,597)
Repayments on revolving credit facilities		(5,000)
Shares repurchased		(1,418)
NT Suez Holdco LLC distribution	(637)	(1,568)
Cash paid to net settle employee withholding taxes on equity awards		(485)
Net cash used in financing activities	(57,939)	(42,068)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(22,108)	27,358
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - Beginning of period	104,199	89,219
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash - End of period	82,091	116,577
Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid for interest	5,156	11,889
Unpaid vessel additions in Accounts payable and accrued expenses at the end of the period	$ 406	$ 151

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BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

1.            BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Business — Diamond S Shipping Inc. (“DSSI”) was formed on November 14, 2018 under the laws of the Republic of the Marshall Islands for the purpose of receiving, via contribution from Capital Product Partners L.P. (“CPLP”), CPLP’s crude and product tanker business and combining that business with the business and operations of DSS Holdings L.P. (“DSS LP”) pursuant to the Transaction Agreement, dated as of November 27, 2018 (as amended, the “Transaction Agreement”), by and among CPLP, DSS LP, DSSI and the other parties named therein. DSS LP was a Cayman Islands limited partnership formed on October 1, 2007.

On March 27, 2019, DSSI and DSS LP and all of its directly owned subsidiaries (the “DSS LP Subsidiaries”) completed a merger pursuant to the Transaction Agreement. Pursuant to the terms of the Transaction Agreement, on March 27, 2019, the DSS LP Subsidiaries merged with and into DSSI, with DSSI being the surviving corporation in the merger (the “Merger”). DSSI and the DSS LP Subsidiaries are hereinafter referred to collectively as the “Company.”

The Merger was accounted for as a reverse acquisition in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, “Business Combinations” as the DSS LP Subsidiaries are the accounting acquirer for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the historical consolidated financial statements of the DSS LP Subsidiaries for periods prior to the Merger are considered to be the predecessor financial statements of the Company.

The Company is a seaborne transporter of crude oil and refined petroleum products, operating in the international shipping industry. As of March 31, 2021, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, the Company owns and operates 62 tanker vessels: 11 Suezmax crude carriers, one Aframax crude carrier and 50 medium range (“MR”) product carriers. The Company also controls and operates two Suezmax vessels through a joint venture (Refer to Note 4 — Joint Venture Investments).

Announced Merger — On March 30, 2021, DSSI, International Seaways, Inc. (“INSW”), and Dispatch Transaction Sub, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of INSW (“Merger Sub”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), pursuant to which Merger Sub will, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set for in the Merger Agreement, merge with and into DSSI in a stock-for-stock transaction (the “Announced Merger”). After the Merger, DSSI will continue as the surviving corporation that will be a wholly owned subsidiary of INSW.

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Announced Merger (the “Effective Time”), each common share of DSSI (the “Diamond S Common Shares”) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time will be converted into the right to receive 0.55375 of a share of common stock of INSW (“INSW Common Stock”). The aforementioned 0.55375 exchange ratio set forth in the Merger Agreement will result in INSW shareholders owning approximately 55.75% of the outstanding shares of INSW Common Stock following the Effective Time and DSSI shareholders owning approximately 44.25% of the outstanding shares of INSW Common Stock following the Effective Time.

The Announced Merger is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, including (i) the authorization of the Merger Agreement by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of all outstanding shares of Diamond S Common Shares entitled to vote thereon; (ii) the authorization of the INSW shares to be issued as merger consideration in the Announced Merger by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the shares of INSW Common Stock present and entitled to vote thereon; (iii) the expiration or termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act; (iv) the absence of any law or order preventing the consummation of the Announced Merger; (v) the effectiveness of a registration statement on Form S-4 in connection with the issuance of INSW Common Stock as merger consideration, which will include a prospectus and a joint proxy statement relating to the INSW special shareholder meeting to approve the issuance of INSW Common Stock as merger consideration and the DSSI special shareholder meeting to approve the Announced Merger and absence of any stop order or proceedings by the SEC; (vi) the approval of the shares of INSW Common Stock to be issued as merger consideration in the Announced Merger for listing on the NYSE; and (vii) execution, delivery and effectiveness of amended and restated loan agreements for two of DSSI’s existing credit facilities entered into in 2019 (the “A&R Debt Agreements”) to amend the terms of such credit facilities to more closely mirror the terms of INSW’s credit facilities and the continued effectiveness of each A&R Debt Agreement and the consents of DSSI’s lenders under its existing credit facilities to the Announced Merger and waiver of any event of default that would arise as a result of the Announced Merger. The obligation of each of DSSI and INSW to consummate the Announced Merger is also conditioned on, among other things, the truth and correctness of the representations and warranties made by the other party as of the closing date (subject to certain “materiality” and “material adverse effect” qualifiers) and material compliance by the other party with pre-closing covenants.

In connection with the Announced Merger, lenders under DSSI’s existing credit facilities agreed, among other things, to consent to the Announced Merger and waive any event of default that would arise as a result of the Announced Merger. Lenders under DSSI’s two existing credit facilities entered into in 2019 have also agreed to enter into the A&R Debt Agreements. In addition, INSW has agreed to become a credit party to the A&R Debt Agreements and will guaranty DSSI’s obligations under the A&R Debt Agreements upon their effectiveness.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2.           SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation — The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) which includes the accounts of the Company and its direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Basis of Presentation — The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). In the opinion of management of the Company, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and operating results have been included in the statements. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020 and notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2021.

The Company is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act, as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). As such, the Company is eligible to take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies. Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words, an emerging growth company can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. The Company intends to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period for as long as it is available. The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements may therefore not be comparable to those of companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards. Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that the decision not to opt out of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards is irrevocable.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash — The following table provides a reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows:

	March 31, 2021		December 31, 2020		March 31, 2020		December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents	$	75,824	$	98,059	$	110,903	$	83,609
Restricted cash		6,267		6,140		5,674		5,610
Total Cash and cash equivalents, and Restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows	$	82,091	$	104,199	$	116,577	$	89,219

Amounts included in restricted cash represent those required to be set aside by the $66 Million Facility, as defined in Note 8 below. The restriction will lapse when the related long-term debt is retired.

Revenue and Voyage Expense Recognition — Total revenue includes revenue earned on fixed rate time charters, spot market voyage charters, spot market-related time charters and pools. Pursuant to the new revenue recognition guidance, which was adopted as of January 1, 2019, revenue for spot market voyage charters is recognized ratably over the total transit time of each voyage, which commences at the time the vessel arrives at the loading port and ends at the time the discharge of cargo is completed at the discharge port.

As a result of the adoption of the new revenue recognition guidance on January 1, 2019, the Company recorded a net increase to the opening accumulated deficit of $2,784 for the cumulative impact of adopting the new guidance. The impact related primarily to the change in accounting for spot market voyage charters. Prior to the adoption of the new guidance, revenue for spot market voyage charters was recognized ratably over the total transit time of the voyage, which previously commenced the later of when the vessel departed from its last discharge port or when an agreement was entered into with the charterer, and ended at the time the discharge of cargo was completed at the discharge port. As a result of the adoption of the new guidance, revenue for spot market voyage charters is now being recognized ratably over the total transit time of the voyage which now begins when the vessel arrives at the loading port and ends at the time the discharge of cargo is completed at the discharge port. Additionally, the Company has identified that the contract fulfillment costs of spot market voyage charters consist primarily of the fuel consumption that is incurred by the Company from the end of the previous vessel employment until the arrival at the loading port. The fuel consumption during this period is deferred and recorded as deferred voyage costs included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet and is amortized ratably over the total transit time of the voyage from arrival at the loading port until the vessel departs from the discharge port and recognized as part of Voyage expenses. Refer also to Note 6 — Prepaid expenses and other current assets.

In time charters, operating costs including crews, maintenance and insurance are typically paid by the owner of the vessel and specified voyage costs such as fuel and port charges are paid by the charterer. These voyage expenses are borne by the Company when engaged in spot market voyage charters. As such, there are significantly higher voyage expenses for spot market voyage charters as compared to time charters.  There are certain other non-specified voyage expenses, such as commissions, which are typically borne by the Company.

The Company recognizes revenue from pool arrangements based on its portion of the net distributions reported by the pool, which represents the net voyage revenue of the pool after voyage expenses and certain pool manager fees.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

New accounting standards to be implemented — In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”), which establishes a comprehensive new lease accounting model. ASU 2016-02 clarifies the definition of a lease, requires a dual approach to lease classification similar to current lease classifications, and causes lessees to recognize leases on the balance sheet as a lease liability with a corresponding right-of-use asset for leases with a lease term of more than twelve months. For the Company, ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted. The most significant effects of adoption relate to the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for operating leases and providing new disclosures about the Company's leasing activities. The Company is currently analyzing its contracts and will then calculate the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities as of January 1, 2022 based on the present value of the Company’s remaining minimum lease payments, primarily due to the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities with respect to operating leases.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326)” (“ASU 2016-13”), which amends several aspects of the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments based on an estimate of current expected credit losses. ASU 2016-13 will apply to loans, accounts receivable, trade receivables, other financial assets measured at amortized cost, loan commitments and other off-balance sheet credit exposures. ASU 2016-13 will also apply to debt securities and other financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. For the Company, ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of Topic 326 is not expected to have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NET (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

NET (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE

NET (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE

3.           NET (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE

The computation of basic net (loss) earnings per share is based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. The computation of diluted net (loss) earnings per share assumes the vesting of nonvested stock awards (refer to Note 14 — Stock-Based Compensation), for which the assumed proceeds upon vesting are deemed to be the amount of compensation cost attributable to future services and are not yet recognized using the treasury stock method, to the extent dilutive. Of the 881,118 and 637,254 nonvested shares and RSUs outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and 2020, 881,118 and 26,126, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted net earnings per share because these were anti-dilutive (refer to Note 14 — Stock-Based Compensation).

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021	2020
Common shares outstanding, basic:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic	39,974,360	39,891,346
Common shares outstanding, diluted:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic	39,974,360	39,891,346
Dilutive effect of restricted stock awards	—	268,620
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted	39,974,360	40,159,966

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JOINT VENTURE INVESTMENTS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

JOINT VENTURE INVESTMENTS

JOINT VENTURE INVESTMENTS

4.           JOINT VENTURE INVESTMENTS

NT Suez Holdco LLC - In September 2014, the Company formed a joint venture, NT Suez Holdco LLC (“NT Suez”), to purchase two Suezmax newbuildings. The two vessels were delivered in October and November 2016.

NT Suez is owned 51% by the Company and 49% by WLR/TRF Shipping S.a.r.l (“WLR/TRF”). WLR/TRF is indirectly owned by funds managed or jointly managed by WL Ross & Co, LLC (“WLR”), including WLR Recovery Fund V DSS AIV, L.P. and WLR V Parallel ESC, L.P., which are also shareholders of the Company. WLR is a fund manager that manages the Company’s largest shareholders.

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the investments NT Suez received from the Company and WLR/TRF aggregated $74,104, which was used for shipyard installment payments and working capital. During the three months ended March 31, 2021, NT Suez distributed $663 and $637 to the Company and WLR/TRF, respectively. During three months ended March 31, 2020, NT Suez distributed $1,632 and $1,568 to the Company and WLR/TRF, respectively.

Management has determined that NT Suez qualifies as a variable interest entity, and, when aggregating the variable interests held by the related parties (i.e. the Company and WLR/TRF), the Company is the primary beneficiary as the Company has the ability to direct the activities that most significantly impact NT Suez’s economic performance. Accordingly, the Company consolidates NT Suez.

Diamond Anglo Ship Management Pte. Ltd. — In January 2018, the Company and Anglo Eastern Investment Holdings Ltd. (“AE Holdings”), a third party, formed a joint venture, Diamond Anglo Ship Management Pte. Ltd. (“DASM”). DASM is owned 51% by the Company and 49% by AE Holdings as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, and was formed to provide ship management services to the Company’s vessels.

As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the investments DASM received from the Company and AE Holdings totaled $51 and $49, respectively, which were used for general and administrative expenses.

Management has determined that DASM qualifies as a variable interest entity, and, when aggregating the variable interests held by the Company and AE Holdings, the Company is the primary beneficiary as the Company has the ability to direct the activities that most significantly impacts DASM’s economic performance. Accordingly, the Company consolidates DASM.

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VESSEL DISPOSITIONS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

VESSEL DISPOSITIONS

VESSEL DISPOSITIONS

5.            VESSEL DISPOSITIONS

In December 2020, the Board of Directors approved selling the Aias and Amoureux, both 2008-built MR vessels. The Company reached an agreement to sell the Aias for $22.6 million in aggregate gross proceeds, and the Amoureux for $22.5 million in aggregate gross proceeds. The delivery of the Aias and Amoureux occurred in January and February 2021, respectively. The total loss of $26.3 million on the sale of the vessels was recorded to the condensed consolidated statement of operations in the year ended December 31, 2020. In connection with the sale of these two vessels, the Company repaid debt on the $360 Million Facility, as defined in Note 8 below, of $25.3 million and the revolving loan capacity was reduced by $6,980 during the three months ended March 31, 2021 in conjunction with the delivery of the Aias and Amoureux.

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PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

6.           PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following as of March 31, 2021 and December 31,2020:

	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Advances to Capital Ship Management Corp. (“CSM”) (Refer to Note 13 — Related Party Transactions)	$	5,253	$	1,453
Advances to technical managers		28		164
Insurance claims receivable		1,328		1,636
Prepaid insurance		344		1,234
Advances to agents		1,019		1,091
Deferred voyage costs		1,767		915
Other		1,195		1,244
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	10,934	$	7,737

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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

7.           ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	10,771	$	6,609
Accrued vessel and voyage expenses		17,680		17,232
Accrued interest		33		86
Accrued vessel and voyage expenses and Other current liabilities (Refer to Note 13 — Related Party Transactions)		587		1,890
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	29,071	$	25,817

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LONG-TERM DEBT

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

LONG-TERM DEBT.

LONG-TERM DEBT

8.LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was comprised of the following:

	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
$360 Million Facility	$	190,046	$	227,500
$525 Million Facility		421,250		440,000
$66 Million Facility		46,323		47,421
Total		657,619		714,921
Less: Unamortized deferred financing costs		(11,636)		(12,531)
Less: Current portion		(169,923)		(196,325)
Long-term debt, net of deferred financing costs	$	476,060	$	506,065

$360 Million Facility — On March 27, 2019, in connection with the Merger, the Company entered into a $360,000 five-year Credit Agreement, as amended (the “$360 Million Facility”), for the purposes of financing the Merger and refinancing the $30 Million Line of Credit (defined below). The $360 Million Facility consists of a term loan of $300,000 and a revolving loan of $60,000, and is collateralized by the 25 vessels acquired in the Merger and the three vessels that collateralized the $30 Million Line of Credit, with reductions based on a 17 year age-adjusted amortization schedule, payable on a quarterly basis. The term loan component of the $360 Million Facility bears interest at the Eurodollar Rate for a three-month interest period, plus a 2.65% interest rate margin, and the interest is paid quarterly. Commitment fees on undrawn amounts related to the revolving loan component of the $360 Million Facility are 1.06%. As of March 31, 2021, $10,000 of the revolving loan was drawn, while $43,020 was available and undrawn.

The $360 Million Facility contains certain restrictions on the payments of dividends. The $360 Million Facility permits the Company to pay dividends so long as the payment of dividends does not cause an event of default, and limits dividends payable so that they do not exceed in any fiscal quarter an amount that is equal to 50% of the adjusted consolidated net income of the Company in such fiscal quarter.

In connection with the Merger Agreement signing, the Company, Nordea Bank Abp, New York Branch (“Nordea”), as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the lenders under the $360 Million Facility entered into a consent letter dated March 30, 2021 (the “$360M Consent Letter”), pursuant to which the lenders party thereto consented to the Announced Merger and waived any existing default or event of default and any default or event of default that would arise as a result of the Announced Merger. Pursuant to the terms of the $360M Consent Letter, in connection with the consummation of the Announced Merger, the $360 Million Facility is being amended and restated (the “$360 Million A&R Facility”) to more closely mirror the representations, warranties and covenants of INSW’s credit facilities and to include INSW as a credit party. In addition, INSW will provide a guaranty of the Company’s obligations under the $360 Million A&R Facility. It is expected that the $360 Million A&R Facility will include covenants relating to, among other things, the ability to incur indebtedness, the ability to pay dividends, maintaining a minimum cash balance, collateral maintenance, maintaining a net debt to capitalization ratio and other customary restrictions. It is expected that the $360 Million A&R Facility will provide for customary events of default. Execution, delivery and effectiveness of the $360 Million A&R Facility is a condition to the consummation of the Announced Merger.

Each lender under the $360 Million Facility which provides its consent to the Announced Merger and executes and delivers the $360 A&R Facility will receive a non-refundable consent fee equal to 0.20% of the aggregate principal amount of loans made available by such lender (including any undrawn commitment) which fee will be due and payable on the completion of the Announced Merger and paid by the Company.

$525 Million Facility — On December 23, 2019, the Company entered into a $525,000 five-year Credit Agreement (the “$525 Million Facility”), for the purposes of refinancing three separate debt facilities that were in place at that time. The $525 Million Facility consists of a term loan of $375,000 and a revolving loan of $150,000, and is collateralized by the 36 vessels that collateralized the three previous separate debt facilities that the $525 Million Facility refinanced, with reductions based on a 17 year age-adjusted amortization schedule, payable on a quarterly basis. The term loan component of the $525 Million Facility bears interest at the Eurodollar Rate for a three-month interest period, plus a 2.50% interest rate margin, and the interest is paid quarterly. Commitment fees on undrawn amounts related to the revolving loan component of the $525 Million Facility are 0.875%. As of March 31, 2021, $140,000 of the revolving loan was drawn, while $10,000 was available and undrawn.

The $525 Million Facility contains certain restrictions on the payments of dividends. The $525 Million Facility permits the Company to pay dividends so long as the payment of dividends does not cause an event of default, and limits dividends payable so that they do not exceed in any fiscal quarter an amount that is equal to 50% of the adjusted consolidated net income of the Company in the preceding fiscal quarter.

In connection with the Merger Agreement signing, the Company, Nordea, as administrative agent and collateral agent, and the lenders under the $525 Million Facility entered into a consent letter dated March 30, 2021 (the “$525M Consent Letter”), pursuant to which the lenders party thereto consented to the Announced Merger and waived any existing default or event of default and any default or event of default that would arise as a result of the Announced Merger. Pursuant to the terms of the $525M Consent Letter, in connection with the consummation of the Announced Merger, the $525 Million Facility is expected to be amended and restated (the “$525 Million A&R Facility”) to more closely mirror the representations, warranties and covenants of INSW’s credit facilities and to include INSW as a credit party. In addition, INSW will provide a guaranty of the Company’s obligations under the $525 Million A&R Facility. It is expected that the $525 Million A&R Facility will include covenants relating to, among other things, the ability to incur indebtedness, the ability to pay dividends, maintaining a minimum cash balance, collateral maintenance, maintaining a net debt to capitalization ratio and other customary restrictions. It is expected that the $525 Million A&R Facility will provide for customary events of default. Execution, delivery and effectiveness of the $525 Million A&R Facility is a condition to the consummation of the Announced Merger.

Each lender under the $525 Million Facility which provides its consent to the Announced Merger and executes and delivers the $525 Million A&R Facility will receive a non-refundable consent fee equal to 0.20% of the aggregate principal amount of loans made available by such lender (including any undrawn commitment) which fee will be due and payable on the completion of the Announced Merger and paid by the Company.

$66 Million Facility — On August 9, 2016, the Company entered into a $66,000 five-year senior secured term loan facility (the “$66 Million Facility”) for the purpose of financing two vessels controlled through the joint venture NT Suez (refer to Note 4  — Joint Venture Investments). The $66 Million Facility, which is collateralized by the two vessels controlled through NT Suez, is a nonrecourse term loan with reductions that are based on a 15-year amortization schedule, and are payable on a quarterly basis. Interest is paid quarterly, and the $66 Million Facility bears interest at the Eurodollar Rate for a three-month interest period, plus a 3.25% interest rate margin.

The $66 Million Facility contains certain restrictions on the payments of dividends by the NT Suez joint venture. The $66 Million Facility permits the NT Suez joint venture to pay dividends so long as the payment of dividends does not cause an event of default, and does not exceed an amount equal to 75% of the consolidated net income, as determined in accordance with GAAP, of the borrower, which is the consolidated accounts of NT Suez.

In connection with the Announced Merger, lenders under the NT Suez Facility have agreed pursuant to a consent and amendment letter dated March 30, 2021 (the “NT Suez Debt Consent”), among other things, to consent to the Announced Merger (including waiving a mandatory prepayment that would otherwise be triggered by the Announced Merger) and waive any existing event of default and any event of default that would arise as a result of the Announced Merger. In addition, lenders under the NT Suez Facility have agreed to amend the definition of “change of control” upon the closing of the Announced Merger to reflect the ownership structure of INSW and its subsidiaries.

Each lender under the NT Suez Facility which provides its consent under the NT Suez Debt Consent will receive a non-refundable consent fee equal to 0.20% of the aggregate principal amount of loans of such lender which fee will be due and payable on the completion of the Announced Merger and paid by NT Suez.

Interest Rates – The following table sets forth the effective interest rate associated with the interest costs for the Company’s debt facilities, including the rate differential between the fixed pay rate and the variable receive rate on the interest rate swap agreements that were in effect (refer to Note 9 — Interest Rate Swaps), combined, as well as the cost associated with the commitment fees. Additionally, the table includes the range of interest rates on the debt, excluding the impact of swaps and commitment fees:

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021	2020
Effective interest rate	3.01%	4.62%
Range of interest rates (excluding impact of swaps and unused commitment fees)	2.75% to 3.51%	4.45% to 5.32%

Restrictive Covenants — The Company’s credit facilities credit contain restrictive covenants and other non-financial restrictions. The $360 Million Facility and $525 Million Facility include, among other things, restrictions on the Company’s ability to incur indebtedness, limitations on dividends, minimum cash balance, collateral maintenance, leverage ratio requirements, minimum working capital requirements, and other customary restrictions. The $66 Million Facility includes restrictions and financial covenants including, among other things, the Company’s ability to incur indebtedness, limitations on dividends, minimum cash balance, collateral maintenance, and other customary restrictions. The Company was in compliance with its financial covenants as of March 31, 2021.

Maturities – The aggregate maturities of debt during the remaining nine months of the year ending December 31, 2021, and annually for the years ending December 31 are as follows:

2021 (for the remaining nine months of the year)	$	139,023
2022		123,600
2023		123,600
2024		271,396
Total	$	657,619

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INTEREST RATE SWAPS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

INTEREST RATE SWAPS.

INTEREST RATE SWAPS

9.           INTEREST RATE SWAPS

The Company uses interest rate swaps for the management of interest rate risk exposure, as the interest rate swaps effectively convert a portion of the Company’s debt from a floating to a fixed rate. The interest rate swaps are agreements between the Company and counterparties to pay, in the future, a fixed-rate payment in exchange for the counterparties paying the Company a variable payment. The amount of the net payment obligation is based on the notional amount of the swap contract and the prevailing market interest rates. The Company may terminate the swap contracts prior to their expiration dates, at which point a realized gain or loss would be recognized. The value of the Company’s commitment would increase or decrease based primarily on the extent to which interest rates move against the rate fixed for each swap. All derivatives are recognized on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair values. For accounting hedges, on the date the derivative contract is entered into, the Company designates the derivative as (1) a hedge of the fair value of a recognized asset or liability or of an unrecognized firm commitment (“fair value” hedge) or (2) a hedge of a forecasted transaction (“cash flow” hedge).

On April 29, 2020, the Company entered into interest rate swap transactions, with multiple counterparties, which were designated as cash flow hedges. In accordance with these transactions, the Company will pay an average fixed-rate interest amount of 0.54% and will receive floating rate interest amounts based on three-month LIBOR settings. These interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges with a start date of June 30, 2020 and an end date of December 23, 2024, with an aggregate notional amount outstanding of $180,331 at March 31, 2021.

The derivative asset and liability balances at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are as follows:

	Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
		Fair Value					Fair Value
	Balance Sheet	March 31,		December 31,		Balance Sheet	March 31,		December 31,
	Location	2021		2020		Location	2021		2020
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate contracts	Derivative asset (Current assets)	$	—	$	—	Derivative liability (Current liabilities)	$	510	$	580
Interest rate contracts	Derivative asset (Noncurrent assets)		424		—	Derivative liability (Noncurrent liabilities)		—		569
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments			424		—			510		1,149
Total Derivatives		$	424	$	—		$	510	$	1,149

The components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

The following table presents the gross amounts of these liabilities with any offsets to arrive at the net amounts recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

							Gross Amounts not Offset
							in the Condensed
			Gross Amounts		Net Amounts of		Consolidated
	Gross		Offset in the		Liabilities Presented		Balance Sheets
	Amounts of		Condensed		in the Condensed
	Recognized		Consolidated		Consolidated		Financial		Cash Collateral		Net
	Liabilities		Balance Sheets		Balance Sheets		Instruments		Received		Amount
March 31, 2021 Derivatives	$	510	$	—	$	510	$	—	$	—	$	510
December 31, 2020 Derivatives		1,149		—		1,149		—		—		1,149

The following table presents the gross amounts of these assets with any offsets to arrive at the net amounts recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

Net Amounts

Gross Amounts not Offset

Gross

of Assets

in the Condensed

Amounts

Presented in

Consolidated

Offset in the

the

Balance Sheets

Gross

Condensed

Condensed

Amounts of

Consolidated

Consolidated

Cash

Recognized

Balance

Balance

Financial

Collateral

Net

Assets

Sheets

Sheets

Instruments

Received

Amount

March 31, 2021 Derivatives

$

424

$

—

$

424

$

—

$

—

$

424

December 31, 2020 Derivatives

—

—

—

—

—

—

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

10.ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

The components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss income included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of net unrealized loss on cash flow hedges as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020.

The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss by component are as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021		2020
Accumulated other comprehensive loss - January 1,	$	(1,149)	$	—
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		1,203		—
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(140)		—
Other comprehensive income for the period		1,063		—
Accumulated other comprehensive loss - March 31,	$	(86)	$	—

The realized loss for the three months ended March 31, 2021 reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of a realized loss of $140 related to interest rate swap contracts. The realized gain reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss are presented in Interest expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

11.         FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The fair values and carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 that are required to be disclosed at fair value, but not recorded at fair value, are as follows:

	March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
			Estimated				Estimated
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	75,824	$	75,824	$	98,059	$	98,059
Restricted cash		6,267		6,267		6,140		6,140
Variable rate debt		657,619		657,619		714,921		714,921

The following methods and assumptions are used in estimating the fair value of disclosures for financial instruments:

Cash and cash equivalents, and Restricted cash: The carrying amounts reported in the condensed consolidated balance sheets for Cash and cash equivalents, and Restricted cash approximate fair value. Cash and cash equivalents, and Restricted cash are considered Level 1 items as they represent liquid assets with short-term maturities.

Variable Rate Debt:   The fair value of variable rate debt is based on management’s estimate of rates the Company could obtain for similar debt of the same remaining maturities. Additionally, the Company considers its creditworthiness in determining the fair value of variable rate debt under the credit facilities. The carrying amounts in the above table, which exclude the impact of deferred financing costs, approximate the fair market value for the variable rate debt. Variable rate debt is considered to be a Level 2 item as the Company considers the estimate of rates it could obtain for similar debt.

The fair value of an asset or liability is based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. The hierarchies of inputs used when determining fair value are described below:

Level 1:   Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments that the Company is able to access. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in an active market, valuation of these instruments does not entail a significant degree of judgment.

Level 2:   Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for instruments that are similar, or quoted prices in markets that are not active for identical or similar instruments, and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs and significant value drivers are observable in active markets.

Level 3:   Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

The assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the valuation of financial instruments and the placement of financial instruments within the fair value hierarchy.

The table below provides the financial instruments carried at fair value based on the levels of hierarchy as of the valuation date listed:

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
March 31, 2021
Derivative assets	$	—	$	424	$	—	$	424
Derivative liabilities		—		510		—		510
December 31, 2020
Derivative liabilities		—		1,149		—		1,149

Derivative Assets and Liabilities: The fair value of the derivative assets and liabilities, which relate to the interest rate swaps used for hedging purposes, is the estimated amount the Company would receive or pay for the asset or liability to terminate the swap agreements at the reporting date, taking into account current interest rates and the current creditworthiness of the swap counterparties. Interest rate swaps are considered to be a Level 2 item as the Company, using the income approach to value the derivatives, uses observable Level 2 market inputs at measurement date and standard valuation techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount assuming that participants are motivated, but not compelled to transact. Level 2 inputs for the valuations are limited to quoted prices for similar assets in active markets (specifically, futures contracts on LIBOR for the first two years) and inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset (specifically, LIBOR, cash and swap rates and credit risk at commonly quoted intervals). Mid-market pricing is used as a practical expedient for fair value measurements. Refer to Note 9 — Interest Rate Swaps for further information regarding the Company’s interest rate swap agreements.

The Company does not currently have any Level 3 financial assets and there have been no transfers in and/or out of Level 3 during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.

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REVENUE FROM TIME CHARTERS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

REVENUE FROM TIME CHARTERS

REVENUE FROM TIME CHARTERS

12.         REVENUE FROM TIME CHARTERS

The future minimum revenues, before inclusion of profit-sharing revenue, if any, expected to be received on irrevocable time charters for which revenues can be reasonably estimated and the related revenue days that the vessels are available for employment, and not including charterers’ renewal options for the remaining three months of the year ending December 31, 2021, and annually for the year ending December 31, 2022 are as follows:

2021 (for the remaining nine months of the year)	$	28,303
2022		13,511
Total future committed revenue	$	41,814

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

13.         RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

During the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had the following related party transactions.

Capital Ship Management Corp. (“CSM”) — Pursuant to the Transaction Agreement, for a period of five years, CSM will provide commercial and technical management services for the vessels acquired in the Merger.

Concurrently with the execution and delivery of the Merger Agreement, the Company entered into a termination agreement with CSM (the “Capital Termination Agreement”), dated as of March 30, 2021, whereby, upon the completion of certain events and obligations, including consummation of the Announced Merger, the following managerial agreements will be terminated: (i) the commercial management agreement, dated as of March 27, 2019, by and between the Company and CSM; (ii) the management and services agreement, dated as of March 27, 2019, by and between the Company and CSM; and (iii) each technical management agreement,

dated as of March 27, 2019, by and between certain of the Company’s vessel-owning subsidiaries and CSM (also referred to as part II shipman 2009 standard ship management agreement).

Pursuant to the Capital Termination Agreement, at the Effective Time, the Company will (i) pay, or cause to be paid to CSM, an amount equal to $30 million minus a certain specified termination fee adjustment amount and (ii) deliver, or cause to be delivered, an amount equal to $4 million minus a certain specified adjustment amount, to be held in escrow and distributed to CSM on the first day on which certain vessels currently managed by CSM have been transitioned.

The Capital Termination Agreement provides that, with respect to each vessel managed by CSM that is on a time charter, the parties will jointly approach the time charterers to agree to a change in technical management as soon as reasonably practicable following the Effective Time. However, if an earlier transition cannot be agreed upon, then CSM will provide technical management services to such vessel through the end of the time charter and, if necessary, for a period of time until a transition is reasonably practicable. In addition, CSM has agreed to provide (i) commercial management services until each such vessel is transitioned and (ii) the certain additional services outlined in the Capital Termination Agreement. With respect to vessels not on a time charter, the parties to the Capital Termination Agreement have agreed to use their reasonable best efforts to (A) commence planning and coordination for the transition of commercial and technical management of such vessels that are not on a time charter from CSM and/or its affiliates and (B) facilitate such transition on the earliest practical date after the Effective Time.

For more information please see the Capital Termination Agreement filed as an exhibit to the 8-K/A dated April 7, 2021.

As of March 31, 2021, and following the sales of the M/T Aias and M/T Amoureux in January 2021 and February 2021, respectively, CSM managed 23 vessels. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the following transactions were recorded for these services:

● $1,805 and $1,934, respectively, was incurred for technical management services, which is included in Vessel expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations and have been paid as of March 31, 2020.

● $482 and $745, respectively, was incurred for commercial management services, which is included in Voyage expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2021, $481 remains unpaid, and is included in Accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

● $493 and $497, respectively, was incurred for general management services, which is included in General and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 2021, $170 remains unpaid, and is included in Accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Working capital is advanced to CSM to procure both voyage and vessel costs. At March 31, 2021, the net funds advanced totaled $4,666 of which $5,253 is included in Prepaid Expense and Other Current Assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet (refer to Note 6 — Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets), and the $587 liability is included in Accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheet (refer to Note 7 — Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses). At December 31, 2020, the net funds owed totaled $437, of which $1,453 is included in Prepaid Expense and Other Current Assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet, and the $1,890 liability is included in Accounts payable and accrued expenses in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

14.         STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

2019 Equity Incentive Plan — Under the 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (“2019 Plan”), the Company’s Board of Directors, the Compensation Committee, or their designees may grant a variety of stock-based incentive awards representing an aggregate of 3,989,000 shares of common stock to the Company’s officers, directors, employees, and consultants. Such awards include stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted (nonvested) stock, restricted stock units, and unrestricted stock.

Restricted Stock Units — The Company has issued restricted stock units (“RSUs”) under the 2019 Plan to certain members of the Board of Directors, an executive and certain employees of the Company, which represent the right to receive a share of common stock, or in the sole discretion of the Company’s Compensation Committee, the value of a share of common stock on the date that the RSU vests. Such shares of common stock will only be issued to certain directors, an executive and employees when their RSUs vest under the terms of their grant agreements and 2019 Plan described above.

The RSUs that have been issued to certain members of the Board of Directors vest one year from the date of grant. The RSUs that have been issued to other individuals vest ratably on each of the three anniversaries of the determined vesting date. The table below summarizes the Company’s unvested RSUs for the three months ended March 31, 2021:

	Number of	Weighted Average
	RSUs	Grant Date Price
Outstanding at January 1, 2021	63,270	$	12.97
Granted	19,252		9.25
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	—		—
Outstanding at March 31, 2021	82,522	$	12.10

The following table summarizes certain information of the RSUs unvested and vested as of March 31, 2021:

Unvested RSUs March 31, 2021				Vested RSUs March 31, 2021
			Weighted Average
	Weighted Average		Remaining Contractual	Number of	Weighted Average
Number of RSUs	Grant Date Price		Life	RSUs	Grant Date Price
82,522	$	12.10	2.0	52,562	$	13.59

The Company is amortizing these grants over the applicable graded vesting periods. Forfeitures are taken into account when they occur. As of March 31, 2021, unrecognized compensation cost of $422 related to RSUs will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.0 years. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized $153 and $261, respectively, of nonvested stock amortization expense for the RSUs, which is included in General and administrative expenses.

Restricted Stock — Under the 2019 Plan, grants of restricted common stock were issued to certain members of the Board of Directors, executives and employees. The restricted common stock issued to certain members of the Board of Directors vest one year from the date of grant. The restricted common stock issued to certain executives and employees ordinarily vest ratably on each of the three anniversaries of the determined vesting date. The table below summarizes the Company’s nonvested stock awards for the three months ended March 31, 2021 which were issued under the 2019 Plan:

	Number of	Weighted Average
	Shares	Grant Date Price
Outstanding at January 1, 2021	465,314	$	12.96
Granted	156,508		9.25
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	—		—
Outstanding at March 31, 2021	621,822	$	12.05

The Company is amortizing these grants over the applicable graded vesting periods. Forfeitures are taken into account when they occur. As of March 31, 2021, unrecognized compensation cost of $3,069 related to nonvested stock will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years. For the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company recognized $775 and $1,073, respectively, in nonvested stock amortization expense for the 2019 Plan restricted stock, which is included in General and administrative expenses.

Performance Awards – The Company granted performance awards that contain service, performance-based and/or market-based vesting criteria. Vesting occurs if the recipient remains employed and depends on the degree to which performance goals are achieved during the three-year performance period (as defined in the award agreements). The table below summarizes the Company’s nonvested performance awards for the three months ended March 31, 2021 which were issued under the 2019 Plan:

		Weighted
	Number of	Average Grant
	Shares	Date Price
Outstanding at January 1, 2021	133,305	$	12.60
Granted	141,419		9.19
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	—		—
Outstanding at March 31, 2021	274,724	$	10.84

For the three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company recognized $158 in nonvested stock amortization expense for the 2019 Plan performance awards, which is included in General and administrative expenses. There were no costs of this nature incurred during the three months ended March 31, 2020. As of March 31, 2021, unrecognized compensation cost of $2,448 related to nonvested stock will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years.

The future compensation to be recognized for the aforementioned RSUs, restricted stock and performance awards as of March 31, 2021 is as follows:

2021 (for the remaining nine months of the year)	$	2,735
2022		2,160
2023		915
2024		129
Total	$	5,939

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

15.         COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Commitments — In March 2021, the Company entered into contracts to install ballast water treatment systems on three vessels with installation scheduled to occur in 2022. These contracts have a total estimated cost of $2,810, with payments due as follows as:

2021 (for the remaining nine months of the year)	$	1,160
2022		1,650
Total	$	2,810

Contingencies — From time to time, the Company may be subject to legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of its business. Such claims, even if lacking merit, could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources. The Company is not aware of any legal proceedings or claims that it believes will have, individually or in the aggregate, a material effect on the Company, its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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SEGMENT REPORTING

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

SEGMENT REPORTING

SEGMENT REPORTING

16.         SEGMENT REPORTING

The Company is engaged primarily in the ocean transportation of crude oil and petroleum products in the international market through the ownership and operation of a diversified fleet of vessels. The international shipping industry has many distinct market segments based, in large part, on the size and design configuration of vessels required. Rates in each market segment are determined by a variety of factors affecting the supply and demand for vessels to move cargoes in the trades for which they are suited. Tankers are not bound to specific ports or schedules and therefore can respond to market opportunities by moving between trades and geographical areas. The Company’s vessels regularly navigate in international waters, over hundreds of trade routes, to hundreds of ports and, as a result, the disclosure of geographic information is impracticable. The Company charters its vessels primarily on voyage charters and on time charters.

The Company has two reportable segments, Crude Tankers and Product Carriers. Segment results are evaluated based on income from operations. The accounting policies applied to the reportable segments are the same as those used in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Results for the Company’s revenue and loss from operations by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:

	Crude		Product
	Tankers		Carriers		Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Total revenue	$	29,938	$	57,782	$	87,720
Voyage expenses		(14,259)		(18,791)		(33,050)
Vessel expenses		(9,793)		(32,169)		(41,962)
Depreciation and amortization		(8,974)		(19,077)		(28,051)
General, administrative and management fees(1)		(1,331)		(5,187)		(6,518)
Other corporate expenses		(997)		(3,783)		(4,780)
Loss from operations	$	(5,416)	$	(21,225)	$	(26,641)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Total revenue	$	90,628	$	119,097	$	209,725
Voyage expenses		(28,349)		(46,332)		(74,681)
Vessel expenses		(11,221)		(30,315)		(41,536)
Depreciation and amortization		(9,946)		(18,814)		(28,760)
General, administrative and management fees(1)		(1,977)		(6,147)		(8,124)
Income from operations	$	39,135	$	17,489	$	56,624

(1) Includes direct general and administrative expenses and indirect general and administrative expenses (allocated to each segment based on a formula).

The reconciliations of total assets of the segments to amounts included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

	March 31, 2021		December 31, 2020
Crude Tankers	$	749,956	$	812,261
Product Carriers		1,121,509		1,144,562
Corporate unrestricted cash and cash equivalents		3,642		3,357
Other unallocated amounts		1,785		1,663
Consolidated total assets	$	1,876,892	$	1,961,843

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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

17.         SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

The Company has evaluated all subsequent events to ensure that these condensed consolidated financial statements include appropriate recognition and disclosure of recognized events as of March 31, 2021.Other than as disclosed elsewhere in these condensed consolidated financial statements, there were no subsequent events that the Company believes require recognition or disclosure.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation — The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) which includes the accounts of the Company and its direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation — The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). In the opinion of management of the Company, all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and operating results have been included in the statements. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020 and notes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2021.

The Company is an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act, as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”). As such, the Company is eligible to take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies. Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period provided in Section 7(a)(2)(B) of the Securities Act for complying with new or revised accounting standards. In other words, an emerging growth company can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. The Company intends to take advantage of the benefits of this extended transition period for as long as it is available. The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements may therefore not be comparable to those of companies that comply with such new or revised accounting standards. Section 107 of the JOBS Act provides that the decision not to opt out of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards is irrevocable.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash — The following table provides a reconciliation of Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the amounts shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows:

	March 31, 2021		December 31, 2020		March 31, 2020		December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents	$	75,824	$	98,059	$	110,903	$	83,609
Restricted cash		6,267		6,140		5,674		5,610
Total Cash and cash equivalents, and Restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows	$	82,091	$	104,199	$	116,577	$	89,219

Amounts included in restricted cash represent those required to be set aside by the $66 Million Facility, as defined in Note 8 below. The restriction will lapse when the related long-term debt is retired.

Revenue and Voyage Expense Recognition

Revenue and Voyage Expense Recognition — Total revenue includes revenue earned on fixed rate time charters, spot market voyage charters, spot market-related time charters and pools. Pursuant to the new revenue recognition guidance, which was adopted as of January 1, 2019, revenue for spot market voyage charters is recognized ratably over the total transit time of each voyage, which commences at the time the vessel arrives at the loading port and ends at the time the discharge of cargo is completed at the discharge port.

As a result of the adoption of the new revenue recognition guidance on January 1, 2019, the Company recorded a net increase to the opening accumulated deficit of $2,784 for the cumulative impact of adopting the new guidance. The impact related primarily to the change in accounting for spot market voyage charters. Prior to the adoption of the new guidance, revenue for spot market voyage charters was recognized ratably over the total transit time of the voyage, which previously commenced the later of when the vessel departed from its last discharge port or when an agreement was entered into with the charterer, and ended at the time the discharge of cargo was completed at the discharge port. As a result of the adoption of the new guidance, revenue for spot market voyage charters is now being recognized ratably over the total transit time of the voyage which now begins when the vessel arrives at the loading port and ends at the time the discharge of cargo is completed at the discharge port. Additionally, the Company has identified that the contract fulfillment costs of spot market voyage charters consist primarily of the fuel consumption that is incurred by the Company from the end of the previous vessel employment until the arrival at the loading port. The fuel consumption during this period is deferred and recorded as deferred voyage costs included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet and is amortized ratably over the total transit time of the voyage from arrival at the loading port until the vessel departs from the discharge port and recognized as part of Voyage expenses. Refer also to Note 6 — Prepaid expenses and other current assets.

In time charters, operating costs including crews, maintenance and insurance are typically paid by the owner of the vessel and specified voyage costs such as fuel and port charges are paid by the charterer. These voyage expenses are borne by the Company when engaged in spot market voyage charters. As such, there are significantly higher voyage expenses for spot market voyage charters as compared to time charters.  There are certain other non-specified voyage expenses, such as commissions, which are typically borne by the Company.

The Company recognizes revenue from pool arrangements based on its portion of the net distributions reported by the pool, which represents the net voyage revenue of the pool after voyage expenses and certain pool manager fees.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

New accounting standards to be implemented — In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”), which establishes a comprehensive new lease accounting model. ASU 2016-02 clarifies the definition of a lease, requires a dual approach to lease classification similar to current lease classifications, and causes lessees to recognize leases on the balance sheet as a lease liability with a corresponding right-of-use asset for leases with a lease term of more than twelve months. For the Company, ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, and interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted. The most significant effects of adoption relate to the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet for operating leases and providing new disclosures about the Company's leasing activities. The Company is currently analyzing its contracts and will then calculate the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities as of January 1, 2022 based on the present value of the Company’s remaining minimum lease payments, primarily due to the recognition of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities with respect to operating leases.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326)” (“ASU 2016-13”), which amends several aspects of the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments based on an estimate of current expected credit losses. ASU 2016-13 will apply to loans, accounts receivable, trade receivables, other financial assets measured at amortized cost, loan commitments and other off-balance sheet credit exposures. ASU 2016-13 will also apply to debt securities and other financial assets measured at fair value through other comprehensive income. For the Company, ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of Topic 326 is not expected to have a material impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Schedule of reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

	March 31, 2021		December 31, 2020		March 31, 2020		December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents	$	75,824	$	98,059	$	110,903	$	83,609
Restricted cash		6,267		6,140		5,674		5,610
Total Cash and cash equivalents, and Restricted cash shown in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows	$	82,091	$	104,199	$	116,577	$	89,219

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NET (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

NET (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE

Schedule of net loss per share

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021	2020
Common shares outstanding, basic:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic	39,974,360	39,891,346
Common shares outstanding, diluted:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic	39,974,360	39,891,346
Dilutive effect of restricted stock awards	—	268,620
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted	39,974,360	40,159,966

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PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS

Schedule of prepaid expenses and other current assets

Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following as of March 31, 2021 and December 31,2020:

	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Advances to Capital Ship Management Corp. (“CSM”) (Refer to Note 13 — Related Party Transactions)	$	5,253	$	1,453
Advances to technical managers		28		164
Insurance claims receivable		1,328		1,636
Prepaid insurance		344		1,234
Advances to agents		1,019		1,091
Deferred voyage costs		1,767		915
Other		1,195		1,244
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$	10,934	$	7,737

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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES.

Schedule of accounts payable and accrued expenses

Accounts payable and accrued expenses consist of the following as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020:

	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	10,771	$	6,609
Accrued vessel and voyage expenses		17,680		17,232
Accrued interest		33		86
Accrued vessel and voyage expenses and Other current liabilities (Refer to Note 13 — Related Party Transactions)		587		1,890
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	29,071	$	25,817

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LONG-TERM DEBT (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

LONG-TERM DEBT.

Schedule of long-term debt

Long-term debt at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 was comprised of the following:

	March 31,		December 31,
	2021		2020
$360 Million Facility	$	190,046	$	227,500
$525 Million Facility		421,250		440,000
$66 Million Facility		46,323		47,421
Total		657,619		714,921
Less: Unamortized deferred financing costs		(11,636)		(12,531)
Less: Current portion		(169,923)		(196,325)
Long-term debt, net of deferred financing costs	$	476,060	$	506,065

Schedule of interest rates on the debt, excluding the impact of swaps and commitment fees

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021	2020
Effective interest rate	3.01%	4.62%
Range of interest rates (excluding impact of swaps and unused commitment fees)	2.75% to 3.51%	4.45% to 5.32%

Schedule of aggregate maturities of debt

2021 (for the remaining nine months of the year)	$	139,023
2022		123,600
2023		123,600
2024		271,396
Total	$	657,619

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INTEREST RATE SWAPS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

INTEREST RATE SWAPS.

Schedule of derivative asset and liability

The derivative asset and liability balances at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 are as follows:

	Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
		Fair Value					Fair Value
	Balance Sheet	March 31,		December 31,		Balance Sheet	March 31,		December 31,
	Location	2021		2020		Location	2021		2020
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments
Interest rate contracts	Derivative asset (Current assets)	$	—	$	—	Derivative liability (Current liabilities)	$	510	$	580
Interest rate contracts	Derivative asset (Noncurrent assets)		424		—	Derivative liability (Noncurrent liabilities)		—		569
Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments			424		—			510		1,149
Total Derivatives		$	424	$	—		$	510	$	1,149

Schedule of liabilities recognized in condensed consolidated balance sheets

							Gross Amounts not Offset
							in the Condensed
			Gross Amounts		Net Amounts of		Consolidated
	Gross		Offset in the		Liabilities Presented		Balance Sheets
	Amounts of		Condensed		in the Condensed
	Recognized		Consolidated		Consolidated		Financial		Cash Collateral		Net
	Liabilities		Balance Sheets		Balance Sheets		Instruments		Received		Amount
March 31, 2021 Derivatives	$	510	$	—	$	510	$	—	$	—	$	510
December 31, 2020 Derivatives		1,149		—		1,149		—		—		1,149

Schedule of assets recognized in condensed consolidated balance sheets

Net Amounts

Gross Amounts not Offset

Gross

of Assets

in the Condensed

Amounts

Presented in

Consolidated

Offset in the

the

Balance Sheets

Gross

Condensed

Condensed

Amounts of

Consolidated

Consolidated

Cash

Recognized

Balance

Balance

Financial

Collateral

Net

Assets

Sheets

Sheets

Instruments

Received

Amount

March 31, 2021 Derivatives

$

424

$

—

$

424

$

—

$

—

$

424

December 31, 2020 Derivatives

—

—

—

—

—

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

Schedule of Accumulated other comprehensive income by component

The changes in Accumulated other comprehensive loss by component are as follows:

	For the Three Months Ended
	March 31,
	2021		2020
Accumulated other comprehensive loss - January 1,	$	(1,149)	$	—
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications		1,203		—
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(140)		—
Other comprehensive income for the period		1,063		—
Accumulated other comprehensive loss - March 31,	$	(86)	$	—

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Schedule of fair values and carrying amounts of financial instruments

	March 31, 2021				December 31, 2020
			Estimated				Estimated
	Carrying		Fair		Carrying		Fair
	Amount		Value		Amount		Value
Cash and cash equivalents	$	75,824	$	75,824	$	98,059	$	98,059
Restricted cash		6,267		6,267		6,140		6,140
Variable rate debt		657,619		657,619		714,921		714,921

Schedule of financial instruments carried at fair value based on the levels of hierarchy

	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total
March 31, 2021
Derivative assets	$	—	$	424	$	—	$	424
Derivative liabilities		—		510		—		510
December 31, 2020
Derivative liabilities		—		1,149		—		1,149

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REVENUE FROM TIME CHARTERS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

REVENUE FROM TIME CHARTERS

Schedule of future minimum revenues

2021 (for the remaining nine months of the year)	$	28,303
2022		13,511
Total future committed revenue	$	41,814

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Schedule of future compensation to be recognized

The future compensation to be recognized for the aforementioned RSUs, restricted stock and performance awards as of March 31, 2021 is as follows:

2021 (for the remaining nine months of the year)	$	2,735
2022		2,160
2023		915
2024		129
Total	$	5,939

Restricted stock units

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Schedule of summary of the non-vested stock award activity

The RSUs that have been issued to certain members of the Board of Directors vest one year from the date of grant. The RSUs that have been issued to other individuals vest ratably on each of the three anniversaries of the determined vesting date. The table below summarizes the Company’s unvested RSUs for the three months ended March 31, 2021:

	Number of	Weighted Average
	RSUs	Grant Date Price
Outstanding at January 1, 2021	63,270	$	12.97
Granted	19,252		9.25
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	—		—
Outstanding at March 31, 2021	82,522	$	12.10

Schedule of RSUs unvested and vested activity

The following table summarizes certain information of the RSUs unvested and vested as of March 31, 2021:

Unvested RSUs March 31, 2021				Vested RSUs March 31, 2021
			Weighted Average
	Weighted Average		Remaining Contractual	Number of	Weighted Average
Number of RSUs	Grant Date Price		Life	RSUs	Grant Date Price
82,522	$	12.10	2.0	52,562	$	13.59

Restricted stock

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Schedule of nonvested stock amortization expense included in General and administrative expenses

Restricted Stock — Under the 2019 Plan, grants of restricted common stock were issued to certain members of the Board of Directors, executives and employees. The restricted common stock issued to certain members of the Board of Directors vest one year from the date of grant. The restricted common stock issued to certain executives and employees ordinarily vest ratably on each of the three anniversaries of the determined vesting date. The table below summarizes the Company’s nonvested stock awards for the three months ended March 31, 2021 which were issued under the 2019 Plan:

	Number of	Weighted Average
	Shares	Grant Date Price
Outstanding at January 1, 2021	465,314	$	12.96
Granted	156,508		9.25
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	—		—
Outstanding at March 31, 2021	621,822	$	12.05

Performance Awards

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Schedule of nonvested performance awards

		Weighted
	Number of	Average Grant
	Shares	Date Price
Outstanding at January 1, 2021	133,305	$	12.60
Granted	141,419		9.19
Vested	—		—
Forfeited	—		—
Outstanding at March 31, 2021	274,724	$	10.84

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES.

Schedule of future contractual payments due

2021 (for the remaining nine months of the year)	$	1,160
2022		1,650
Total	$	2,810

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SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2021

SEGMENT REPORTING

Schedule of revenue and loss from operations by segment

Results for the Company’s revenue and loss from operations by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 are as follows:

	Crude		Product
	Tankers		Carriers		Total
Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Total revenue	$	29,938	$	57,782	$	87,720
Voyage expenses		(14,259)		(18,791)		(33,050)
Vessel expenses		(9,793)		(32,169)		(41,962)
Depreciation and amortization		(8,974)		(19,077)		(28,051)
General, administrative and management fees(1)		(1,331)		(5,187)		(6,518)
Other corporate expenses		(997)		(3,783)		(4,780)
Loss from operations	$	(5,416)	$	(21,225)	$	(26,641)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Total revenue	$	90,628	$	119,097	$	209,725
Voyage expenses		(28,349)		(46,332)		(74,681)
Vessel expenses		(11,221)		(30,315)		(41,536)
Depreciation and amortization		(9,946)		(18,814)		(28,760)
General, administrative and management fees(1)		(1,977)		(6,147)		(8,124)
Income from operations	$	39,135	$	17,489	$	56,624

(1) Includes direct general and administrative expenses and indirect general and administrative expenses (allocated to each segment based on a formula).

Schedule of reconciliations of total assets of the segments

The reconciliations of total assets of the segments to amounts included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

	March 31, 2021		December 31, 2020
Crude Tankers	$	749,956	$	812,261
Product Carriers		1,121,509		1,144,562
Corporate unrestricted cash and cash equivalents		3,642		3,357
Other unallocated amounts		1,785		1,663
Consolidated total assets	$	1,876,892	$	1,961,843

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BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021 item
Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Total number of wholly-owned vessels	62
Merger Agreement
Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Exchange ratio	0.55375
INSW | Merger Agreement
Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Ownership interest held	55.75%
DSSI | Merger Agreement
Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Ownership interest held	44.25%
Suezmax crude carriers
Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Total number of wholly-owned vessels	11
Number of vessels owned through joint venture	2
Aframax crude carrier
Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Total number of wholly-owned vessels	1
Medium range ("MR") product carriers
Business And Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Total number of wholly-owned vessels	50

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 01, 2019	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 75,824	$ 98,059	$ 110,903	$ 83,609
Restricted cash		6,267	6,140	5,674	5,610
Total Cash and cash equivalents, and Restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows		$ 82,091	$ 104,199	$ 116,577	$ 89,219
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment [Member]
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative impact on accumulated deficit	$ 2,784

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NET (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Common shares outstanding, basic:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic	39,974,360	39,891,346
Common shares outstanding, diluted:
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic	39,974,360	39,891,346
Dilutive effect of restricted stock awards		268,620
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted	39,974,360	40,159,966

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NET (LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE - Additional Information (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Restricted stock
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Number of anti-dilutive shares	881,118
Number of outstanding shares	881,118
Restricted stock units
Earnings Per Share, Basic, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]
Number of anti-dilutive shares		26,126
Number of outstanding shares		637,254

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JOINT VENTURE INVESTMENTS (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($) item	Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2020 USD ($)	Nov. 30, 2016 item	Oct. 31, 2016 item	Sep. 30, 2014 building
Suezmax crude carriers
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of vessels owned through joint venture | item	2
NT Suez Holdco LLC | Suezmax crude carriers
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Number of newbuildings to be purchased | building						2
Number of vessels owned through joint venture | item				1	1
Total Investments	$ 74,104	$ 74,104
NT Suez Holdco LLC | WLR/TRF Shipping S.a.r.l ("WLR/TRF")
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership	49.00%
Distribution paid	$ 637		$ 1,568
NT Suez Holdco LLC | The Company
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership	51.00%
Distribution paid	$ 663		$ 1,632
Diamond Anglo Ship Management Pte. Ltd. | Anglo Eastern Investment Holdings Ltd. ("AE Holdings")
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership	49.00%	49.00%
Total Investments	$ 49	$ 49
Diamond Anglo Ship Management Pte. Ltd. | The Company
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage of ownership	51.00%	51.00%
Total Investments	$ 51	$ 51

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VESSEL DISPOSITIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
LONG-TERM DEBT
Aggregate gross proceeds	$ 46,240
Revolving loan capacity reduction	57,302	$ 33,597
Aias And Amoureux
LONG-TERM DEBT
Loss on sale of vessels			$ 26,300
Aias And Amoureux | Revolving loan
LONG-TERM DEBT
Revolving loan capacity reduction	6,980
Aias And Amoureux | $360 Facility
LONG-TERM DEBT
Revolving loan capacity reduction	$ 25,300
Aias
LONG-TERM DEBT
Aggregate gross proceeds			22,600
Amoureux
LONG-TERM DEBT
Aggregate gross proceeds			$ 22,500

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PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS
Advances to Capital Ship Management Corp. ("CSM") (Refer to Note 13 - Related Party Transactions)	$ 5,253	$ 1,453
Advances to technical managers	28	164
Insurance claims receivable	1,328	1,636
Prepaid insurance	344	1,234
Advances to agents	1,019	1,091
Deferred voyage costs	1,767	915
Other	1,195	1,244
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets	$ 10,934	$ 7,737

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ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES.
Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses	$ 10,771	$ 6,609
Accrued vessel and voyage expenses	17,680	17,232
Accrued interest	33	86
Accrued vessel and voyage expenses and Other current liabilities (Refer to Note 13 - Related Party Transactions)	587	1,890
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses	$ 29,071	$ 25,817

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LONG-TERM DEBT - Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 23, 2019
long-term debt
Total	$ 657,619		$ 714,921
Less: Unamortized deferred financing costs	(11,636)		(12,531)
Less: Current portion	(169,923)	$ (196,325)	(196,325)
Long-term debt, net of deferred financing costs	476,060	$ 506,065	506,065
$360 Facility
long-term debt
Total	190,046		227,500
$525 Facility
long-term debt
Total	421,250		440,000	$ 525
$66 Facility
long-term debt
Total	$ 46,323		$ 47,421

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LONG-TERM DEBT - Interest Rates on the Debt, Excluding the Impact of Swaps and Commitment Fees (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
long-term debt
Effective interest rate	3.01%	4.62%
Minimum
long-term debt
Range of interest rates (excluding impact of swaps and unused commitment fees)	2.75%	4.45%
Maximum
long-term debt
Range of interest rates (excluding impact of swaps and unused commitment fees)	3.51%	5.32%

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LONG-TERM DEBT - Aggregate Maturities of Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2019
LONG-TERM DEBT.
2021 (for the remaining nine months of the year)	$ 139,023
2022	123,600
2023	123,600
2024	271,396
Total	$ 657,619	$ 714,921

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LONG-TERM DEBT - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 23, 2019 USD ($) item	Mar. 27, 2019 USD ($) item	Aug. 09, 2016 USD ($) item	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($)	Oct. 20, 2016 item	Jun. 06, 2016 USD ($)
long-term debt
Amount of facility				$ 657,619	$ 714,921
$360 Facility
long-term debt
Line of credit facility		$ 360,000
Term of credit agreement		5 years
Term loan amount		$ 300,000
Revolving loan		$ 60,000		10,000
Number of vessels collateralized | item		25
Amount of facility				190,046	227,500
Term of adjusted amortization schedule		17 years
Interest rate description		three-month interest period, plus a 2.65%
Interest rate margin		2.65%
Percentage of commitment fees		1.06%
Amount of revolving loan undrawn				43,020
Percentage of limits dividends payable adjusted		50.00%
$525 Facility
long-term debt
Term of credit agreement	5 years
Term loan amount	$ 375
Revolving loan	$ 150,000			140,000
Number of vessels collateralized | item	36
Amount of facility	$ 525			421,250	440,000
Term of adjusted amortization schedule	17 years
Interest rate description	three-month interest period, plus a 2.50% interest rate margin
Interest rate margin	2.50%
Percentage of commitment fees	0.875%
Amount of revolving loan undrawn				10,000
Percentage of limits dividends payable adjusted	50.00%
$460 Facility
long-term debt
Term loan amount							$ 525,000
Revolving loan	$ 525,000
$66 Facility
long-term debt
Term of senior secured term loan facility			5 years
Term loan amount			$ 66,000
Number of vessels collateralized | item			2
Amount of facility				$ 46,323	$ 47,421
Term of adjusted amortization schedule			15 years
Interest rate description			three-month interest period, plus a 3.25% interest rate margin
Interest rate margin			3.25%
Percentage of limits dividends payable adjusted			75.00%
$30 LOC
long-term debt
Line of credit facility		$ 30,000
Number of vessels collateralized | item						3
$360 Million A&R Facility
long-term debt
Non-refundable consent fee (as a percent)		0.20%
$525 Million A&R Facility
long-term debt
Non-refundable consent fee (as a percent)	0.20%
NT Suez Debt Consent
long-term debt
Non-refundable consent fee (as a percent)			0.20%

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INTEREST RATE SWAPS - Derivative Asset and Liability Balances (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
INTEREST RATE SWAPS
Derivative assets	$ 424
Total derivative liabilities	510	$ 1,149
Interest Rate Contract | Derivative asset (Noncurrent assets)
INTEREST RATE SWAPS
Derivative instruments in hedges, assets, at fair value	424
Interest Rate Contract | Derivative liabilities (Current liabilities)
INTEREST RATE SWAPS
Derivative instruments in hedges, Liability , at fair value	510	580
Interest Rate Contract | Derivative liabilities (Noncurrent liabilities)
INTEREST RATE SWAPS
Derivative instruments in hedges, Liability , at fair value		569
Designated as Hedging Instrument
INTEREST RATE SWAPS
Derivative instruments in hedges, assets, at fair value	424
Derivative instruments in hedges, Liability , at fair value	$ 510	$ 1,149

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INTEREST RATE SWAPS - Gross Amounts of Liabilities - (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
INTEREST RATE SWAPS.
Derivative Liabilities, Gross Amount of Recognized Liabilities	$ 510	$ 1,149
Derivative Liabilities, Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	510	1,149
Derivative liabilities, Net Amount	$ 510	$ 1,149

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INTEREST RATE SWAPS - Gross Amounts of Assets - (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
INTEREST RATE SWAPS.
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets	$ 424
Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	424
Derivative Assets, Net Amount	$ 424

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INTEREST RATE SWAPS - Additional Information (Details) - Interest rate swap - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Apr. 29, 2020
INTEREST RATE SWAPS
Average fixed-rate interest (as a percent)		0.54%
Total notional amount outstanding	$ 180,331

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
Accumulated other comprehensive loss - Beginning of period	$ (1,149)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	1,203
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(140)
Other comprehensive income for the period	1,063
Accumulated other comprehensive loss - End of period	$ (86)

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ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Interest rate swap
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Realized loss	$ 140

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Fair values and carrying amounts of the Company's financial instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 75,824	$ 98,059	$ 110,903	$ 83,609
Variable rate debt	657,619			714,921
Carrying Amount
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Cash and cash equivalents	75,824			98,059
Restricted cash	6,267			6,140
Variable rate debt	657,619			714,921
Estimated Fair Value
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Cash and cash equivalents	75,824			98,059
Restricted cash	6,267			6,140
Variable rate debt	$ 657,619			$ 714,921

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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Financial instruments carried at fair value based on the levels of hierarchy (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2020
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Derivative assets	$ 424
Derivative liabilities	510		$ 1,149
Transfer into level 3, Assets	0	$ 0
Transfer out of level 3, Assets	0	0
Transfer into level 3, Liability	0	0
Transfer out level 3, Liability	0	$ 0
Level 2
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Derivative assets	424
Derivative liabilities	$ 510		$ 1,149

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REVENUE FROM TIME CHARTERS (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
REVENUE FROM TIME CHARTERS
2021 (for the remaining three months of the year)	$ 28,303
2022	13,511
Total future committed revenue	$ 41,814

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020	Sep. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2020
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Advances to Capital Ship Management Corp. ("CSM")	$ 5,253			$ 1,453
Capital Ship Management Corp
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Advances to Capital Ship Management Corp. ("CSM")	4,666			437
Capital Ship Management Corp | Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Advances to Capital Ship Management Corp. ("CSM")	587			1,890
Capital Ship Management Corp | Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Advances to Capital Ship Management Corp. ("CSM")	$ 5,253			$ 1,453
Capital Ship Management Corp | Transaction agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Term of agreement	5 years
Capital Ship Management Corp | Transaction agreement | Vessel expenses
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expenses incurred for technical management services	$ 1,805	$ 1,934
Capital Ship Management Corp | Transaction agreement | Voyage expenses
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expense incurred for commercial management services	482	745
Capital Ship Management Corp | Transaction agreement | Voyage general and administrative expenses
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expense incurred for general management services	493	$ 497
Capital Ship Management Corp | Transaction agreement | Accounts payable and accrued expenses | Voyage expenses
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Unpaid amount related to commercial management services	481
Capital Ship Management Corp | Transaction agreement | Accounts payable and accrued expenses | Voyage general and administrative expenses
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Expense incurred for general management services			$ 170
Capital Ship Management Corp | Capital Termination Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Amount paid or cause to be paid to related party	30,000
Amount delivered and to be held in escrow	$ 4,000

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021 $ / shares shares
Restricted stock units
Stock-Based Compensation Rollforward
Outstanding at January 1, 2021 | shares	63,270
Granted | shares	19,252
Vested | shares	(52,562)
Outstanding at March 31, 2021 | shares	82,522
Weighted Average Grant Date Price
Outstanding at January 1, 2021 | $ / shares	$ 12.97
Granted | $ / shares	9.25
Vested | $ / shares	13.59
Outstanding at March 31, 2021 | $ / shares	$ 12.10
Restricted stock
Stock-Based Compensation Rollforward
Outstanding at January 1, 2021 | shares	465,314
Granted | shares	156,508
Vested | shares	0
Forfeited | shares	0
Outstanding at March 31, 2021 | shares	621,822
Weighted Average Grant Date Price
Outstanding at January 1, 2021 | $ / shares	$ 12.96
Granted | $ / shares	9.25
Vested | $ / shares	0
Forfeited | $ / shares	0
Outstanding at March 31, 2021 | $ / shares	$ 12.05

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Restricted Stock Units (Details) - Restricted stock units - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of Unvested RSUs	82,522	63,270
Weighted Average Grant Date Price for Unvested RSUs	$ 12.10	$ 12.97
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years
Number of Vested RSUs	52,562
Weighted Average Grant Date Price for Vested RSUs	$ 13.59

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Performance Award Units (Details) - Performance Awards - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Number of Shares
Outstanding at beginning of period	133,305
Granted	141,419
Outstanding at end of period	274,724
Weighted Average Grant Date Price
Outstanding at beginning of period	$ 12.60
Granted	9.19
Outstanding at end of period	$ 10.84
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 2,448
Weighted-average period	2 years 6 months
General and Administrative Expense
Weighted Average Grant Date Price
Nonvested stock amortization expense	$ 158	$ 0

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Future compensation (Details) - Restricted stock $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
2021 (for the remaining nine months of the year)	$ 2,735
2022	2,160
2023	915
2024	129
Total	$ 5,939

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STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 1,086	$ 1,334
Restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 422
2019 Equity Incentive Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock available for issuance under Equity Incentive Plan	3,989,000
General and Administrative Expense | Restricted stock units
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 153	261
General and Administrative Expense | Restricted stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years 2 months 12 days
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 3,069
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 775	$ 1,073

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Future Contractual Payments Due (Details) - Ballast Water Treatment Contracts $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Contractual Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity
2021 (for the remaining nine months of the year)	$ 1,160
2022	1,650
Total	$ 2,810

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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Additional Information (Details) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Ballast Water Treatment Contracts
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Total cost of contracts	$ 2,810

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SEGMENT REPORTING - Revenue and Loss from Operations by Segment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2021	Mar. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue	$ 87,720	$ 209,725
Voyage expenses	(33,050)	(74,681)
Vessel expenses	(41,962)	(41,536)
Depreciation and amortization	(28,051)	(28,760)
General, administrative other corporate costs and management fees	(6,518)	(8,124)
Other corporate expenses	(4,780)
Income (loss) from operations	(26,641)	56,624
Crude Tankers
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue	29,938	90,628
Voyage expenses	(14,259)	(28,349)
Vessel expenses	(9,793)	(11,221)
Depreciation and amortization	(8,974)	(9,946)
General, administrative other corporate costs and management fees	(1,331)	(1,977)
Other corporate expenses	(997)
Income (loss) from operations	(5,416)	39,135
Product Carriers
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue	57,782	119,097
Voyage expenses	(18,791)	(46,332)
Vessel expenses	(32,169)	(30,315)
Depreciation and amortization	(19,077)	(18,814)
General, administrative other corporate costs and management fees	(5,187)	(6,147)
Other corporate expenses	(3,783)
Income (loss) from operations	$ (21,225)	$ 17,489

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SEGMENT REPORTING - Reconciliations of Total Assets of the Segments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Mar. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated total assets	$ 1,876,892	$ 1,961,843
Crude Tankers
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated total assets	749,956	812,261
Product Carriers
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated total assets	1,121,509	1,144,562
Corporate unrestricted cash and cash equivalents
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated total assets	3,642	3,357
Other unallocated amounts
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated total assets	$ 1,785	$ 1,663