The 319,000-dwt ships replace two tankers it converted to LNG carriers last month.

DSME said the price per vessel was $99m. The eco-vessels are 336 metres in length, with fuel-saving engines and technology built in.

TradeWinds reported last week that Maran was in talks with favoured yard DSME to up its tally of VLCC newbuildings there to as many as six from two currently.

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