Transpetro has terminated the contracts for two LPG newbuildings on order at Vard Promar in Brazil, it emerged Monday.

The vessels in question are the last two of a series of eight LPG carriers originally contracted in 2010 for delivery between 2014 and 2016.

Singapore-listed Vard Holdings, which has a 50.5% stake in the yard, said construction of the two vessels is at a “very early stage”.

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