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Stream Tankers in for more Japanese chemical carriers

Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersJuly 5, 2016
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Norway’s Stream Tankers is back in Japan for more chemical tankers. Splash understands that Fukuoka Shipbuilding has received an order for two firm plus two optional 19,900 IMO-II stainless steel chemical tankers from Stream Tankers.

The firm two units are set for delivery by end 2018 and early 2019 and the optional two units will be delivered within 2019, if declared. Stream Tankers has been a firm client of Fukuoka Shipbuilding, ordering a total of six ships at the yard so far.

Stream Tankers is owned by Utkilen (60%), EGD Shipholding (35%) and BSCO (5%).BSCO is owned by Bjørn Sjaastad, chairman of Stream Tankers and Bergen-based Utkilen.

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Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersJuly 5, 2016
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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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