https://splash247.com/laskaridis-adds-five-mr-tankers-to-orderbook/

Laskaridis Maritime, based in Athens and a part of the Alimia Group, has ventured into the MR product tanker segment through a newbuild series in China. The company has secured an order for five MR vessels from Penglai Zhongbai Jinglu Ship Industry, following their earlier commitment to two kamsarmax bulk carriers in April.Details regarding the pricing and delivery dates of the new MR series have not been disclosed yet, but it is expected that these vessels will be conventionally fueled.

Currently, Laskaridis Maritime, under the leadership of Odysseas Laskaridis, operates a fleet consisting of 29 vessels that have been fully delivered, with an additional 13 vessels on order primarily comprising bulk carriers. Additionally, the company has a LR1 tanker scheduled for construction at Jiangsu New Yangzijiang, slated for delivery in 2026.In a related development in the MR segment in the Far East, SK Shipbuilding of South Korea has been identified as the recipient of two newbuild orders from Asia Pacific Shipping of Vietnam, as reported by maritime brokers.

https://splash247.com/greeces-veritas-books-kamsarmax-brace-at-hengli-heavy/

Veritas Shipmanagement, a Greek company based in Vouliagmeni, Athens, has commissioned the construction of two kamsarmax bulk carriers from Hengli Heavy Industries in Dalian, China. This order, valued at $38 million, will see the delivery of the 82,000 dwt vessels in 2026, as reported by a Greek broker. Veritas Shipmanagement, listed on VesselsValue, currently manages a fleet comprising five bulk carriers and one small tanker. This latest investment marks a significant addition to their operations and highlights their ongoing commitment to expanding their maritime assets.

The Hengli Heavy Industries shipyard, formerly known as STX Dalian, has experienced a resurgence in shipbuilding activities since late 2022. This revitalized facility has attracted several orders from prominent Greek shipowners, including George Procopiou’s Sea Traders and Laskaridis Maritime, the dry bulk shipping division of the Athens-based Alimia Group. The decision by Veritas Shipmanagement to order new vessels from Hengli Heavy Industries underscores the growing confidence in the shipyard's capabilities and the continued strength of the Greek shipping industry in securing high-quality newbuilds. This trend reflects the broader maritime sector's recovery and the strategic investments being made by leading Greek shipowners to enhance their fleets.