Singapore-based tonnage provider Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) has signed a charter deal with Rio Tinto for up to six LNG dual-fuel Newcastlemax bulkers.
The deal covers three firm vessels with options for three more.
The 210,000 deadweight tonnage vessels will be built at Jiangsu New Times Shipbuilding in Jiangsu, China.
The dry bulk carriers are scheduled to be delivered starting from the second half of 2023.
LNG is a major component of EPS’ Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) policy, since it is an available and proven way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, EPS states.
Source: World Maritime News
