The initial contract with Guangzhou Panyu Yuexin Shipbuilding Co is for a pair of 80 tonne bollard pull anchor handling tug supply vessels with options for two more.

Jakarta-listed Wintermar did not say how much it will pay for the ships which measure 65 metres.

It already has a pair of similar-sized anchor handlers in its fleet built at the same yard, according to Clarksons data.

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