France’s Socratra is ordering up to three methanol-fuelled chemical tankers at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Yangzhou (CMJL Yangzhou).
Shipbuilding sources said the French company has inked a letter of intent for two plus one 18,000-dwt newbuildings at CMJL Yangzhou — the former Avic Dingheng Shipbuilding.
The deal is for two firm vessels plus an option for one additional ship to be delivered between end 2025 and first half of 2026.
