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Ming De wins order to build seven chemical tankersMing De wins order to build seven chemical tankers

China-based Nantong Ming De Heavy Industry has won an order to build seven 24,000 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers for an European shipowner.

Lee Hong Liang, Asia Correspondent

October 8, 2013

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The Chinese yard claimed that the eco-friendly tankers will consume only 16 metric tonnes of fuel a day, and the ships are designed to run at 14 knots.

Financial details of the deal and the delivery dates for the newbuildings were not disclosed.

In late September, Ming De had delivered a 30,000-dwt stainless steel chemical tanker to its owner.

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Lee Hong Liang

Asia Correspondent

Singapore-based Lee Hong Liang provides a significant boost to daily coverage of the Asian shipping markets, as well as bringing with him an in-depth specialist knowledge of the bunkering markets.

Throughout Hong Liang’s 14-year career as a maritime journalist, he has reported ‘live’ news from conferences, conducted one-on-one interviews with top officials, and had the ability to write hard news and featured stories.

 

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