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Seacon buys chemical tanker newbuild pair

Splash247

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June 29, 2026

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Seacon buys chemical tanker newbuild pair

Hong Kong-listed Seacon Shipping has moved to expand its tanker fleet with the acquisition of two chemical/oil tanker newbuildings. The Qingdao-based owner said its Singapore subsidiary has agreed to buy the 2026-built units to be named Golden Gerbera and Golden Osmanthus from Oriental Prime Shipping. The deal is worth 39.2m, equal to 19.6m per vessel.

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