This increases the total to twelve 25 - 40.000 dwt stainless steel vessels to be delivered on long-term time charters and pool agreements between 2024 and 2027.
The agreements represent a continuation of Odfjell's long-term relationships with Japanese shipowners and shipyards and include six vessels.
The series of newbuildings will be built at multiple shipyards in
The vessels will join Odfjell's worldwide trades in a strategic combination of long-term time charter and pool arrangements. The agreements are entered into at attractive levels, and Odfjell has purchase options on the vessels entered on time charter.
"We are pleased to announce these agreements as they further strengthen our fleet composition and serve as a confirmation of our growth ambitions. The collaboration between the shipbuilders, suppliers and our team has resulted in tailored vessels that are sustainable, efficient and cost-effective," CEO
"This approach allows us to continue to deliver exceptional services to our customers and optimize our operations without compromising our commitment to sustainability. We introduce modern and sophisticated tonnage in a capital-efficient way."
Adding these advanced vessels is a notable step in the company's ambitious fleet renewal plan. Odfjell's fleet is currently recognized as the most energy-efficient in the deep-sea chemical tanker segment. The company's experts have played a key role in the ship design process to ensure these newbuildings are as future-ready as possible.
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Nils Jørgen Selvik, VP Corporate Analysis & IR
Tel: +47 920 39 718
E-mail: nils.jorgen.selvik@odfjell.com
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