France’s Socatra books MR brace at GSI

French tanker owner and operator Socatra has returned to China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) with a fresh order for two MR newbuilds. The Bordeaux-based outfit has signed up for 180 m-long 40,000 dwt product carriers independently developed and designed by GSI to meet IMO Tier III and EEDI Phase 3 requirements. Founded in 1977 by …

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