China Shipping Chemical Carrier, a unit of Cosco Shipping Group, has entered into a letter of intent with Chongqing Chuandong Shipyard for the construction of an 8,000 dwt chemical tanker.
The order follows Cosco ordering two 13,800 dwt chemcial tankers at the yard in February this year.
The vessel will adopt a series of smart ship features and delivery is scheduled in 2022. It is expected to be deployed for domestic coastal services.
