As TradeWinds newspaper reported today the New York-listed owner has booked two firm MRs at Hyundai Mipo, with options for six more.

Market sources say Emanuele Lauro-fronted Scorpio is also ready to place the same number of firm and optional handysizes at its favourite South Korean shipyard.

It is understood the ships will be priced at around $2m below the $34.5m tag attached to the MRs.

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