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Ningbo Xinle Shipbuilding wins chemical tankers order

Chinese shipyard Ningbo Xinle Shipbuilding Group has clinched an order to build two chemical tankers for Dutch firm Arcoin.

Lee Hong Liang, Asia Correspondent

November 25, 2013

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The order for the two 19,800 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers comes with an option for an additional two similar units.

Financial details of the contract were not disclosed. The delivery dates for the newbuildings were also not specified.

Ningbo Xinle Shipbuilding said the chemical tankers will designed to reduce fuel consumption and maximise energy efficiency.

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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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