Greek shipowner Chandris orders first VLCC since global financial crisis

Greek tanker owner Chandris (Hellas) has signed its first VLCC newbuilding contract in 16 years.

Oman’s Asyad Shipping named as buyer of Hanwha Ocean VLCC berths

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The Piraeus-based company is said to have contracted a single 320,000-dwt vessel at South Korea’s Hanwha Ocean.

If confirmed, the deal would be the owner’s first order for this ship type since 2008.