Tanker and gas carrier orders extend shipyard delivery schedules into 2030

Shipowners have reportedly placed new tanker and gas carrier orders with deliveries stretching into 2030, according to broker information published by Hellenic Shipping News. The contracts include product tankers for Advantage Tankers and Latsco Shipping, as well as LPG/ammonia carriers for SFL and ADNOC, with dual-fuel propulsion specified for several vessels.

Citing Banchero Costa, the outlet reported that Advantage Tankers had ordered two 114,000 dwt product tankers from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry for delivery in October 2029 and February 2030. The owner also reportedly booked two 50,000 dwt MR2 tankers at Guangzhou Shipyard International for about $45 million apiece. Those ships, due in June 2029, will use dual-fuel LNG propulsion and take its orderbook at that yard to six vessels.

Latsco Shipping reportedly commissioned two 115,000 dwt product tankers at SK Ocean Plant, each costing approximately $77 million, for June 2030 delivery. Yangzijiang Maritime was reported to have ordered four 114,000 dwt tankers at Jiangsu Haifeng Shipbuilding, due in April 2028. It retains options for another two ships, which Banchero Costa expects to be exercised, potentially expanding the order to six.

In gas shipping, SFL reportedly contracted two 93,000 cubic metre LPG/ammonia carriers at Jiangnan Shipyard for roughly $108 million each, with delivery set for June 2028. The dual-fuel ships have secured long-term charters. ADNOC reportedly ordered three 90,000 cubic metre LPG/ammonia carriers from Hengli Heavy Industries at around the same unit price, for July 2029 delivery.

Norwegian Car Carriers reportedly exercised an option at CIMC Raffles for a 7,000-car vessel costing approximately $88 million and due in April 2027. Designed to run on gas oil or LNG and be ammonia-ready, it brings the company's orders to three vessels. Further options were reported, without a disclosed number.

Separately, Hellenic Shipping News cited Xclusiv's report of second-hand sales across dry bulk and tanker segments. The Capesize Golden Myrtalia sold for $40 million, while Thoresen Shipping acquired the log-carrying Handysize ASL Crystal for $27.7 million. Reported tanker transactions included the Suezmax Militos at $95.5 million and Achilleas at $98 million, the latter for prompt Mediterranean delivery. Middle Eastern buyers acquired the scrubber-equipped Aframax Copenhagen Star for $125 million.