We use operating days to measure the aggregate number of days in a relevant period during which vessels are actually available to generate revenue. CEO Commentary Edward Buttery, the Chief Executive Officer, commented: "In addition to continuing to reduce debt through select asset sales, significant steps were taken to enhance the profile of the Grindrod fleet during the period as we strike a balance between deleveraging while maintaining a core, modern fleet of predominantly Japanese geared bulk carriers. Furthermore, those asset sales have resulted in surplus cash for distribution to shareholders.