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.