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Doun Kisen orders ultramax pair

Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersApril 30, 2019
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Japanese shipping giant Doun Kisen has tapped Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding to build a pair of ultramaxes, according to multiple broking reports.

The 66,000 dwt ships will deliver late next year and at the start of 2021. No price has been revealed.

Doun Kisen’s current 103-strong fleet is made up of 72 bulkers, 15 boxships, 11 tankers, two LPG carriers and three reefer vessels. It has contracted for a total of 10 newbuilds.

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Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersApril 30, 2019
459 Less than a minute
Photo of Sam Chambers

Sam Chambers

Starting out with the Informa Group in 2000 in Hong Kong, Sam Chambers became editor of Maritime Asia magazine as well as East Asia Editor for the world’s oldest newspaper, Lloyd’s List. In 2005 he pursued a freelance career and wrote for a variety of titles including taking on the role of Asia Editor at Seatrade magazine and China correspondent for Supply Chain Asia. His work has also appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The Sunday Times and The International Herald Tribune.
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