Euronav NV: Third Quarter Results 2016

ANTWERP, Belgium, Oct. 31, 2016

HIGHLIGHTS

• Q3 seasonal freight rate weakness compounded by vessel supply factors
• Acquisition and successfully deferred delivery into Q1 2017 of two newbuilding VLCC resales
• Long term time charter (seven years) signed for two new Suezmax Ice Class vessels to be built
• Outlook for Q4 encouraging; medium term positive for the crude tanker shipping segment

Euronav NV (NYSE: EURN & Euronext: EURN) ("Euronav" or the "Company") today reported its non-audited financial results for the three months ended 30 September 2016.

Paddy Rodgers, CEO of Euronav said: "Freight rates were lower during the third quarter with anticipated seasonal weakness throughout the quarter compounded by higher levels of less favored vessel supply from several sources (returning dry dock, new builds, older tonnage) affecting tanker owners pricing behavior. This was exacerbated, in particular for Suezmax vessels, by dislocation from reduced Atlantic basin oil production negatively impacting on ton miles".

Freight rates have now improved, underpinned by seasonal trading patterns, continued demand from the Far East and boosted in the short term by cargo activity from the Arabian Gulf, which is at record levels. Euronav anticipates a regular seasonal pattern for the fourth quarter in terms of freight rates. Scheduled vessel supply however remains at elevated levels, which combined with no scrapping, will continue to present headwinds into 2017 for tanker operators.

Euronav retains access to substantial liquidity and maintains a robust balance sheet in order to remain strategically opportunistic to navigate potential short-term headwinds during periods of increased vessel supply whilst at the same time remaining exposed to any potential upside from an improved rate environment.