Yard shortage sees Essberger choose offshore shipbuilder for chemical carrier order
Hamburg-based shipowner has signed shipbuilding contracts for up to six methanol dual-fuel, chemical carriers with Nantong Rainbow Offshore & Engineering Equipments Co
Chosen shipyard is new to the construction of chemical tankers. However, JT Essberger benefits from relatively early delivery slots, and competitive pricing, by not selecting a top-tier shipyard during the current shipbuilding supercycle