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Woolim in for chemical pair

Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersMarch 21, 2016
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Local Korean tanker player Woolim Shipping has gone to compatriot yard, Yeunsoo Heavy Industries, for three 6,600 dwt IMO II chemical carriers. The ships will deliver in 2017 and 2018.

Yeunsoo took over Seko Heavy Industries last year and it is thought this order will be constructed at this yard. Yeunsoo is focusing on smaller chemical tonnage in the coming years.

Woolim, founded in 1983, has a number of chemical carriers ranging in size from 1,000 dwt to 8,000 dwt.

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Photo of Sam Chambers Sam ChambersMarch 21, 2016
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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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