Greek shipowner Kyklades Maritime has continued to grow its foothold in the VLCC market.

The Alafouzos family controlled company has added two more VLCC newbuildings at Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, taking its total orderbook in the sector to eight, sources say.

Kyklades ended a 12-year absence from the VLCC market last November with an order for four vessels at Hyundai.