Norwegian
open hatch bulker owner Gearbulk has contracted up to four ammonia and
methanol-ready 82,300 dwt newbuilds at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Longxue shipyard
in China. The contract covers two firm
vessels, with delivery in the first half of 2027 and an option for a further
two units.
The
ships will be operated by G2 Ocean… G2 Ocean said the vessels would be the
largest, most environmentally friendly, and technologically advanced carriers
in its fleet of over 120 bulkers, and be well
suited to the company’s long-haul pulp trades