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mr tankers
Logistics Pantheon Tankers Returns to MR Newbuilds With Two-Vessel China Order at COSCO Guangdong
Pantheon Tankers, led by Anna Angelicoussis, has returned to the MR newbuilding market with a two-vessel order at COSCO Guangdong Shipyard in China, according to Splash247. The 50,000 dwt newbuilds are the company's first purpose-built MR programme since a six-ship series from STX Offshore & Shipbuilding in 2019. The deal extends a fleet renewal drive increasingly centered on Chinese yards, spanning LR2/aframax, LNG dual-fuel suezmax, and VLCC newbuilds.
Logistics Torm tied to up to eight MR newbuildings at China's Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard
Shipbroking sources have linked Danish product tanker giant Torm to an order for up to eight 50,000 dwt MR newbuildings at Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard, according to Splash247. Six firm vessels priced at about $46m each, plus two options, would be worth $276m firm and up to $368m if all options are exercised. The contract remains unconfirmed, with delivery pencilled in for 2029 and 2030.
Logistics Top Ships Redirects Dubai Refund into Three MR Tanker Newbuildings, Orderbook Reaches 10
Top Ships has redirected funds from a cancelled Dubai property deal into three MR tanker newbuildings, increasing its orderbook to ten vessels. The company will pay about $7.4m after deducting the $23.5m refund. The vessels have secured five-year charters with an unnamed oil major, with potential gross revenue of $140.6m.
Logistics Asyad places $308m order for six MR tankers at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Omani owner Asyad Shipping has ordered six MR product tankers at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries for $308m, with deliveries from 2029, and has secured five-year time charter contracts for all vessels with a leading global energy company. The deal continues Asyad's fleet expansion following its Muscat Stock Exchange listing, and follows recent dry bulk acquisitions including two kamsarmaxes and two baby capes.
Logistics Metrostar Books MR Tanker Duo in South Korea for 2028 Delivery
Greek shipowner Metrostar Management has ordered two 50,000 dwt MR product tankers at HD Hyundai Mipo in South Korea for delivery in 2028. The vessels, priced at about $53 million each, are part of a broader fleet rebuild around product tonnage. The order comes amid strong Greek contracting activity in the tanker sector.
Logistics Eastern Pacific and Champion Tankers Form IMO II MR Tanker Pool
Eastern Pacific Shipping and Champion Tankers have launched a new IMO II medium-range tanker pool, combining eight vessels to enhance their chemical and clean-product transportation capabilities. This collaboration aims to provide greater flexibility and broader cargo coverage for charterers.