Three leading Greek shipping companies are vying for a long-term contract to provide suezmax newbuildings to Chevron.
Shipping market sources said the California energy giant is seeking to charter the newbuildings for more than five years.
John Angelicoussis-backed Maran Tankers, Latsis family-controlled Consolidated Marine Management (CMM) and Tsakos Group are said to be competing for the Chevron contract.
South Korean enquiries
Shipping sources added that the trio have approached South Korean-controlled shipyards for the 156,000-dwt crude carriers.
