Germany’s Reederei H Vogemann has added a sextet of new ships to its orderbook in China.

The deals bring its tally of 40,000-dwt open-hatch bulkers to eight newbuildings after starting the year with just two on order. And they give it options to add another pair, built to the Green Dolphin 40 design.

Shipbuilding sources said four of the six will be built by Zhejiang-based Yangfan Group for delivery in the second half of 2022 delivery, while the other two will be constructed by Singapore-listed Yangzijiang for delivery in January and March of next year.