Ta-Ho Maritime of Taiwan is poised to order up to three 85,000-dwt kamsarmax bulker newbuildings.

Industry sources said the Taipei-based company is in serious discussions with Oshima Shipbuilding for the trio, with delivery from the end of 2021.

A source familiar with Ta-Ho confirmed the company’s plans, adding that the order is for two firm vessels plus one option.

“Ta-Ho is ordering the newbuildings as part of the company’s fleet-renewal and replacement plan,” the source said.