Shanghai North Sea Shipping (SNS) has ordered a suezmax shuttle tanker from Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co (DSIC).
The order is the first of its type for the Chinese state-owned shipbuilder in 31 years.
DSIC will deliver the 155,000-dwt vessel to SNS in the first half of 2023. The deal includes an option for one more vessel.
A DSIC official confirmed reports of the contract, adding that SNS wanted a conventional tanker and is not installing a scrubber.
