Samsung wins more Suezmaxes

摘要

Samsung HI of South Korea has won a further order for new Su-ezmax tankers following a series of contracts already signed this year. The latest two-vessel order has been placed by Norwegian shipowner Viken Shipping. They are due for delivery during 2012. According to London-based ship-brokers, they have been priced in the region of $63M/vessel. Information in the IHS Fairplay database shows that Viken Shipping currently owns a total of 16 ships, including five modern Aframax tankers of 113,000-115,000dwt and two Suezmax units delivered in 2004 and 2006. These vessels were all built by Samsung HI.