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Hantong secures up to four bulkers from European owner

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Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry has signed a newbuild contract for up to four 82,000 dwt bulk carriers with a German shipowner.

The two firm plus two options 82,000 dwt bulk carriers are one of the major ship products constructed by Hantong Ship Heavy Industry, which will be 229 m length, 32.26 m width and 20.05 m depth.

Hantong didn’t disclose the details of the owner, which is believed to be repeat customer Oldendorff.

The vessels are scheduled for delivery by the end of 2023.

Up to now, Hantong has received 33 bulk carriers newbuild orders, mainly placed by German and Japanese clients.