Nissen Kaiun has placed its latest aframax newbuilding into the fleet of N2 Tankers, the Japanese shipowning giant’s Singapore-based joint venture with Germany’s Reederei Nord.

The 115,000-dwt Southern Respect was delivered to N2 Tankers direct from shipbuilder Sumitomo Heavy Industries to become its 11th tanker.

The ship is described as being “eco” and scrubber-fitted.