Maersk Tankers orders six LR2 newbuilds from Dalian
The 161-ship product tanker company is keen on maintaining its prowess in the long range two segment. Having been sold for $1.17bn, the Robert Uggla-led Maersk Tankers will have taken delivery of these new vessels by the end of 2022. Four more vessels are also contracted with Dalian but the firm will decide on their construction at a later time
The six vessels will be delivered within a two-year period beginning in 2020, while an option for four more is still on the table