Oldendorff Carriers is said to have ordered a series of newcastlemax bulkers worth $188m at China’s Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry.
The Nantong-based, privately owned shipyard said the major German ship operator had signed several months ago for four newbuildings of 209,000 dwt each but the deal was never reported.
Jiangsu Hantong declined to disclose a price but said the vessels, which are due for delivery in 2020, will be built to IMO Tier-II emissions standards.
