Iran orders Korean Seuzmax

Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries received an order from Irano Hind Shipping Co. of Iran for a 159,000 dwt crude oil tanker. The Suezmax will measure 274m in length, 48m in width and 23.1m in depth with a service speed of 15.4 knots.

The new regulation and requirement, i.e. CSR (Common Structural Rules) and FOTP (Fuel Oil Tank Protection) will be applied to the newbuilding.

At present, HSHI has a backlog of nine ships for Iran owners consisting of four 317,000-dwt VLCCs and four 164,000-dwt crude oil tankers for NITC in addition to the latest order from Irano Hind.