Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) is expanding its specialist tanker fleet with an order in China.

UK shipbroker Clarksons reported that the giant energy company has contracted an 11,000-dwt molten sulphur ship due in 2027 from Jiangsu Zhenjiang Shipyard Group.

No price has been given for the newbuilding, which is specifically designed to transport the heated cargo.