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Pioneer Marine cancels last two newbuilds at China yard

Dry bulk shipowner Pioneer Marine has cancelled its last two newbuildings at Yangzhou Guoyu Shipyard.

Marcus Hand, Editor

May 24, 2016

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Pioneer Marine said it had terminated the contract for two 38,400 dwt handysize newbuildings at the Chinese shipyard by mutual agreement.

“Following the termination of the last two newbuildings we have eliminated all capital expenditure for the company,” said Pioneer Marine ceo Pankaj Khanna.

“Our proactive management of this unprecedented low cycle has seen us cancel 10 of the 12 newbuildings ordered in the original programme and demonstrates the complete alignment of management with shareholder’s interests.”

Pioneer Marine was founded in 2013 with an aggressive expansion into the handysize dry bulk, ahead of a forecast upturn in the sector that failed to materialise. The company has a fleet of 14 handysize and one handymax bulker.

About the Author

Marcus Hand

Editor

Marcus Hand is the editor of Seatrade Maritime News and a dedicated maritime journalist with over two decades of experience covering the shipping industry in Asia.

Marcus is also an experienced industry commentator and has chaired many conferences and round tables. Before joining Seatrade at the beginning of 2010, Marcus worked for the shipping industry journal Lloyd's List for a decade and before that the Singapore Business Times covering shipping and aviation.

In November 2022, Marcus was announced as a member of the Board of Advisors to the Singapore Journal of Maritime Talent and Technology (SJMTT) to help bring together thought leadership around the key areas of talent and technology.

Marcus is the founder of the Seatrade Maritime Podcast that delivers commentary, opinions and conversations on shipping's most important topics.

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