Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has confirmed six new vessel orders in the second quarter.

The Chinese group said it booked three 82,000-dwt bulkers and three optional 1,800-teu containerships worth a combined $133m.

Deliveries will take place between 2018 and 2020.

The yard has won 19 new contracts so far this year, worth $450m.

There are still nine options outstanding, including a 6,500-dwt con-ro, two 62,000-dwt bulkers, three more 1,800-teu containerships and three 29,800-dwt self-unloading vessels.