Eastern Pacific Shipping is eyeing suezmax tankers as it continues to invest in dual-fuel newbuildings.

The Idan Ofer-led company is finalising an order of up to four 158,000-dwt, LNG-fuelled ships at China’s Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI).

A source familiar with the deal said Eastern Pacific is looking to book two firm vessels, plus two options.

The cost of the ships has not been disclosed but shipbuilding players said it will be between $67m and $68m each.