Maran Tankers Eyes Three New VLCCs?

Greece-based shipping company Maran Tankers plans to order three very large crude carriers (VLCCs) from South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), according to information provided by VesselsValue.

DHT Holdings to Dispose of Oldest VLCC

As part of its fleet renewal strategy, the crude oil tanker company DHT Holdings has reached an agreement to sell another very large crude carrier (VLCC) oldie, the 2001-built DHT Ann.

Report: HHI in Talks for USD 1 Bn Worth of Deals

South Korea’s shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries is in talks to build up to a dozen very large crude carriers (VLCCs), the value of which could reach USD 1 billion, Yonhap News Agency cited industry sources.

DHT Holdings Locks Financing for VLCC Newbuilds

Crude oil tanker operator DHT Holdings has secured bank financing for the two 318,000 dwt VLCCs newbuildings ordered at South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI).

OFE: Asian VLCC Rates to Continue Falling

Very large crude carrier (VLCC) rates on the AG/Japan route tumbled by nearly w10 points within a day to w60 on Tuesday, according to Ocean Freight Exchange (OFE).

Frontline Buys Two VLCC Resales

John Fredriksen-controlled tanker owner and operator Frontline has reached an agreement to buy two very large crude carrier (VLCC) resales from South Korean Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME).

Enesel Orders VLCC Pair at HHI

South Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has received an order for construction of two 300,000-ton very large crude carriers (VLCC) from Greek shipowner Enesel, Korean news site Pulse reported.