International Seaways, Inc. 8-K

What Happened
On January 27, 2026, a wholly‑owned subsidiary of International Seaways, Inc. announced it acquired sole ownership of Tankers International, a shipping pool founded in 2000 that commercially and administratively manages modern, independent VLCC tonnage. On the same date Tankers International announced formation of a new Suezmax pool, and International Seaways said it will contribute its spot‑trading Suezmax vessels to that new pool. The company furnished a press release dated January 27, 2026 as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8‑K.

Key Details

• Date of event: January 27, 2026.
• Transaction: Wholly‑owned subsidiary acquired sole ownership of Tankers International (no purchase price or financial terms disclosed in the 8‑K).
• Tankers International: Founded in 2000; provides commercial and administrative management for VLCC (very large crude carrier) tonnage.
• Suezmax pool: Tankers International announced creation of a new pool to manage Suezmaxes; International Seaways will contribute its spot‑trading Suezmax vessels to that pool.

Why It Matters
This filing documents a change in commercial and ownership structure: International Seaways now wholly owns a leading VLCC pool operator and is moving some Suezmax vessel employment into a newly formed pool. For investors, this is a strategic operational change that could affect how certain vessels are commercially managed and how spot revenues are generated; the 8‑K does not disclose financial impacts, so investors should watch for future updates or disclosures on integration, fleet employment details, and any effects on revenues or earnings.