Empire Chemical Tankers, a company controlled by a branch of the Polemis family, has placed an order for several MR tanker newbuildings.
According to shipbuilding sources, the Greek outfit struck a contract worth slightly more than $230m with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard for up to six 50,000-dwt product carriers. The deal is said to be for four firm vessels plus options for two additional ships.
