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Odfjell takes long term charters on chemical tanker newbuild duo

Odfjell has signed agreements for long term charters on two chemical tanker newbuilds being constructed in Japan.

Marcus Hand, Editor

February 27, 2017

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Odfjell will be chartering the 35,000 dwt vessels for a minimum of eight years. Being built at Shin-Kurishima Dockyard in Japan the newbuilds are due for delivery in Q4 2018 and Q1 2019.

The company said the agreement was in line with its fleet growth and renewal plans announced earlier this month.

"We are very satisfied with this agreement which will add high quality assets to our fleet. It will increase Odfjell's trading efficiency and flexibility towards our customers and ensure that we can continue to offer first class service going forward", said Kristian Mørch, ceo of Odfjell.

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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Marcus Hand regularly moderates at international maritime events. Below you’ll find a list of selected past conferences and webinars.

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