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Capital Tankers Expands VLCC Fleet with Three Newbuilds from Marinakis Affiliate
Capital Tankers, backed by Evangelos Marinakis, is acquiring three VLCC newbuilding contracts from parent company Capital Maritime & Trading Corp. The vessels are under construction at China's Hengli Shipbuilding for delivery in late 2027. The transaction involves an upfront payment of $111.8 million by end of June, with remaining balances due upon delivery, and is expected to strengthen the company's orderbook.
Jun 15, 2026 1 source