Maersk Tankers has placed an order for four new MR vessels, and have options for a further two, with South Korean shipyard Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., Ltd. Expected delivery of the new vessels is 2016.
The purpose of ordering the new MR vessels is to gradually update Maersk Tanker’s product fleet and maintain a suitable average age of the fleet. This is in line with Maersk Tankers strategy to focus investments on the product segments.
Hanne B. Sørensen (pictured), CEO Maersk Tankers, said: “We are focusing our investments on the product segments, and in order to stay attractive in this market, we gradually need to renew our fleet. Our MR fleet is our oldest, which is why we begin the renewal here.”
Source: Maersk Tankers
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Maersk Tankers orders new MR vessels
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