Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has secured an order for bulkers after a three-year hiatus.

The Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering subsidiary has struck a deal with Thenamaris for four firm ultramax bulk carriers to be built at sister shipyard Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding.

It is not known if the contract includes any option vessels.

Shipbuilding sources said the Greek shipowner is paying $36.5m