https://splash247.com/evalend-pens-orders-for-mr1-tankers-in-south-korea/

Evalend Shipping, based in Athens, Greece, has bolstered its fleet of product carriers by placing a new order in South Korea. The company, under the leadership of Kriton Lendoudis, has confirmed the purchase of four MR1 vessels from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan. Each vessel, boasting a capacity of 37,000 deadweight tons (dwt), comes at a total cost exceeding $190 million. These acquisitions are part of Evalend's broader strategy to diversify its fleet, which already includes orders for 50,000 and 75,000 dwt tankers set for delivery between 2024 and 2026.

With a robust portfolio of over 30 ongoing newbuilding projects, Evalend primarily focuses on energy carrier vessels, thereby expanding its fleet of more than 50 ships, a significant portion of which are currently bulk carriers. The new MR1 quartet is slated for delivery by June 2026, marking another milestone in Evalend's expansion efforts within the maritime shipping industry.