Meiji Shipping has returned to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) for more MR newbuildings as part of the latest tranche of ordering for Shell’s Project Solar.

Industry sources said the Japan­ese owner has signed a contract with the South Korean yard for up to six 50,000-dwt product tankers for delivery dates starting in late 2020.

The deal involves four firm ­vessels, built to IMO type 3 chemical handling standards, plus two options.