Geneva-based Advantage Tankers has reinforced its commitment to the very large crude carrier (VLCC) sector by placing an additional newbuilding order at South Korea's Hanwha Ocean shipyard. The company, led by Tugrul Tokgoz, exercised an option for a third 320,000 dwt
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Tanker
VLCC
August 05, 2025
Advantage Tankers Expands VLCC Newbuilding Program at Hanwha Ocean
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Hanwha Ocean Co., Ltd. (Okpo Shipyard)
SHIPYARD
JIANGSU NEW HANTONG SHIP HEAVY INDUSTRY
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Aug 05, 2025 · 07:23 UTC
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