Trader Mercuria breaks into VLCC ownership with debut newbuilding deal

China’s Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding is constructing conventionally fuelled duo

Marco Dunand is chief executive of Mercuria, which has become the second trader to order a VLCC this year.
Marco Dunand is chief executive of Mercuria, which has become the second trader to order a VLCC this year.Photo: FT
Published 22 April 2024, 10:53Updated 23 April 2024, 14:30
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