New Aramco supertanker from Daewoo Shipbuilding enters service

Arabian O & G reported that Vela International Marine Limited’s Saiph Star ordered from Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, entered service March 19 after a naming ceremony at the South Korean shipyard. Mr Majid Al-Mugla ED of Aramco project management, joined Saudi Aramco and Daewoo executives in celebrating the naming of the Saiph Star, the last of an order of six VLCCs.
Though this project is completed, more VLCCs are in the plans. Vela this year will begin a project for four more VLCCs with Daewoo. Delivery is scheduled for 2010.
The Saiph Star joins the ranks of its five sister VLCCs, Al-Butain Star, Sirius Star, Vega Star, Al-Mizan Star and Janah Star.