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Wednesday, 02 August 2017 10:39

HHI to build 8 carriers for Vitol

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The Korean shipbuilder Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has won a contract to build up to eight gas carriers for the Vitol oil trading company. According to the deal, the shipbuilder will construct 2 liquefied petroleum gas tankers. Vitol has the option to order 6 more vessels of the same type. The value of the contract is USD 600 million. The vessels are scheduled to be delivered to their owner in the first half of 2019.
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The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has added a new container ship, the Afif, to its fleet. 368 meters long and 51 meters wide, the Afif was delivered in perfect condition. The new large container vessel is the first ship of its class painted in Hapag-Lloyd colors.
The ReCAAP and the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost the fight against piracy and robbery against ships in Asia. The first agreement, signed on July 24 in London, would enhance cooperation against maritime crimes.
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