ROC secures order for six chemical tankers from European shipowner

Jiangsu Rainbow Heavy Industries subsidiary Nantong Rainbow Offshore & Engineering Equipment Co., Ltd. (ROC) disclosed a newbuilding contract covering six 13,000-dwt stainless-steel chemical tankers, including optional vessel orders. The counterparty was identified as an undisclosed European shipowner.

Jiangsu Rainbow Heavy Industries did not disclose specific information about the shipowner, stating only that the shipowner is a well-known European company.

Sources identify Sweden’s Rederi AB Veritas Tankers as the buyer, although the shipowner has not publicly confirmed its involvement.

The announcement revealed that the new vessels will have an overall length of 132 meters and breadth of 21.8 meters, offering adaptability for navigation through narrow waterways and flexibility to handle complex navigation conditions in Northern Europe.

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