John Fredriksen's Seatankers is thought to have picked up a series of platform-supply vessels in China.

John Fredriksen.

Brokers say the Norwegian magnate’s private company has penned up to four newbuildings at Sinopacific and is expected to pass them on to Oslo-listed Deep Sea Supply, which Fredriksen controls.

It is believed the order is for two firm Ulstein Design's PX105 CD vessels, with options for two more.

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