MRaw new construction orders were reported last week, while deals on the used market were lower. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa commented: “A large number of contracts were reported again this week in the newbuild market, where tanker orders once again dominate the scene: It is worth noting that Dynacom has signed an order for 12 123 million per barrel.” vessel, with deliveries starting from 2028 to 2031. Greek owner Venergy has installed 2x 158,000 Suezmax vessels at Hengli Heavy Industries, which now number over 200 vessels (21 fixed units + 4 options just signed during Posidonia Week, each vessel priced at $86 million, for delivery in 2028. Buyers retain the option for twice the additional units).
Source: Banchero Costa
On the S&P market, shipbroker Dayang for the region valued at US$9 million through an online bidding process, in the Handysize sector, a notable block deal included the OHBS sister ships “Interlink Celerity” – 40K/2017 Taizhou Kouan and “Interlink Solidity” – 40K/2017 Taizhou Kouan, which were sold for US$22 million each – 40K/2013 Manta acquired Chengxi for 17.7 Million US dollars.
“Tanker activity in the S&P Index remained relatively quiet this week, with sales concentrated in the VLCC, VLCC, and Small Tanker sectors. In the VLCC sector, the crude oil tanker Maxim – 297K/2011 Shanghai Jiangnan was reported sold to Sinocor customers, for US$82, with delivery scheduled for Q1 2027. In the MR sector, “Oki Jun Te” – 54K/2006 Shin Kurushima changed hands for US$16.5 million in the small tanker segment, “Golden Curl” – 17K/2008, Jiujiang Yinxing found new owners for 9 mills USD 23 mills with TC attached at US$14,700 per day and US$13,700 per day respectively,” he concluded. Exclusive.
Source: Exclusive
In a separate note, shipbroker Banchero Costa added that “lower sales were reported this week in all sectors; starting with the dry bulk market, the Japanese KEY HUNTER 82,000 dwt 2011 Tsuneshi kamasarmax was reported to have sold for $20.7 million to Greek buyers, while the 2011 Japanese kamsarmax EXELIXSEA 76,000 dwt Oshima was reported to have sold for $20.7 million to Greek buyers.” $17.5″. million, the Dajin is rumored to have been sold in a size suitable for use in modern China SEACON COLOMBO 40,000 tons 2024 for $35.6 million to undisclosed buyers, with delivery on a turnkey basis in July 2026. The Korean-built WOOHYUN SKY 32,000 2010 Samho remains on hand to Chinese buyers for $10.5 million in the tanker segment. The shipbroker concluded that sister ships STARLIGHT I and STARLIGHT II 38,000 2007 Hyundai Mipo were sold to Greek buyers at $19.75 each.
Nikos Rousanoglou, Global Hellenic Shipping News
