Union Maritime bumps up tanker orderbook

UK shipowner Union Maritime has further beefed up its tanker orderbook with up to four LR2/aframax newbuilds in China. The Laurent Cadji-led outfit has sealed a deal with Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding and Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry for two firm 113,600 dwt crude and product carriers, with options secured for an additional pair. The SDARI-designed newbuilds will …

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