The Hanoi-headquartered outfit has spread the
orders across Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (DSIC), Shanghai
Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS), and Wuhu Shipyard. Shipbuilding sources report
DSIC has been commissioned to build eight 115,000 dwt units costing around $70m
each, with delivery starting in 2027, while Wuhu has secured a deal for two
additional 25,900 dwt stainless steel tankers and now has six newbuilds scheduled for delivery to ASP in 2027. Meanwhile,
the company also confirmed ordering two 114,000 dwt aframax tankers at SWS with
delivery set for 2027.
Asia Pacific Shipping was established in 2021 and today owns and
operates a diversified fleet of nearly 30 ships in the tanker, dry bulk, and
gas carrier segments.
The company
has been on an impressive newbuilding drive since last year, with a number of
ships booked at multiple Chinese yards.
It also has two MR2 tankers being built at K Shipbuilding in South Korea for
delivery in 2026 and 2027.