New chemical tanker joins fleet of Gulf Navigation Holding
Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC (DFM: GULFNAV), has announced that it has taken delivery of the Gulf Deffi, a newly built tanker constructed at the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in Ulsan, South Korea. This delivery is the first of three tankers expected this year. Contracted at a cost of USD 55 million the vessel is the third in a series of four sophisticated chemical carriers ordered by Gulf Navigation holding PJSC. With a deadweight of 45,951 metric tonnes, a capacity of 54,300 cubic metres, 20 specially coated cargo tanks and classed as an IMO Type II chemical carrier she will have the capability of carrying a broad range of petrochemical products. “Gulf Deffi” has been built to meet the highest standards of environment, maritime safety and security basis. The vessel after delivery will be handed over to International Shipping Company on a fifteen year time charter. The vessel was financed by Fortis Bank one of the world’s leading ship finance and banking institutions. The total amount of financing for all four of the vessels was for USD 185 million, equivalent to 85 per cent of purchase price. Quelle: Gulf Navigation Holding PJSC |