Major Greek shipowner Thanassis Martinos has agreed to acquire a trio of MR product carrier newbuildings that will be delivered shortly in South Korea.

Managers at Martinos company Eastern Mediterranean Maritime confirmed purchasing the 50,000-dwt tankers at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. Identified as Hulls No 2789, 2790 and 2791, the ships are nearly complete.

Price details have not been disclosed due to confidentiality reasons.