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Y-Entec in for chemical tanker

South Korean diverse construction conglomerate Y-Entec has headed to Vietnam for a small chemical tanker.

The Seoul-listed entity has chosen Pharung Shipyard, part of Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (SBIC), to build the 6,500 dwt vessel and is paying KRW16bn ($13m) for it. The ship is slated for delivery at the end of June in 2018.

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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