Scorpio Tankers has ordered two VLCC (Very Large Crude Carrier) tankers with a capacity of 306,000 DWT from the Hengli shipyard in Dalian, China, aiming to strengthen its fleet. The contract amount for each vessel is estimated at around $135 million, with delivery planned for September 2028.
Features of the New Vessels
The new vessels will be equipped with Scrubber systems, allowing them to comply with stricter environmental regulations. This move signifies Scorpio's return to the VLCC sector, and at the same time, the company has allocated approximately $175 million for two additional vessels with similar capacity, although the reported price for each vessel is noted as $135 million.
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Other Orders in the Shipbuilding Industry
In addition to Scorpio Tankers, X-Press Feeders has also ordered three tankers with a capacity of 157,000 DWT from the Pengli Jinglu shipyard. The contract amount for each vessel is approximately $80 million, with delivery scheduled for December 2028. Options for three additional vessels have also been considered, bringing the total orders to six vessels.
YZJ Maritime has ordered six LR2 tankers with a capacity of 114,000 DWT from the Jiangsu Haifeng shipyard, with each vessel priced at around $79.5 million, and delivery will take place in March 2029. The company has also considered options for two more vessels, which could bring the total orders to eight vessels.
In the bulk carrier sector, Precious Shipping has ordered four vessels with a capacity of 64,500 DWT from the Taizhou Sanfu shipyard at an approximate price of $35.45 million per vessel, with delivery planned between April 2030 and January 2031.
Additionally, Uni-Tankers has ordered eight tankers with a capacity of 7,600 DWT from the Haidong shipyard. Delivery of these vessels is scheduled between March 2028 and September 2029, with each vessel priced between $18 to $23 million.
These developments in the shipbuilding industry indicate a resurgence in new orders and a return to shipbuilding activities following previous downturns. Shipyards that had halted operations during the recession are now resuming activities due to increased demand.
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