Shanghai Jinghan signs for chemical tanker newbuilds

Shanghai Jinghan Shipping is expanding its fleet with up to two chemical tanker newbuildings at a domestic yard.

The company, which says it operates and manages eight chemical tankers, has contracted Yangfan Group’s Zhoushan Dashenzhou Shipbuilding for one firm 7300 dwt duplex stainless steel unit and secured an option for an additional newbuild.

Delivery details from Zhoushan Dashenzhou, which also recently secured a fresh order from Italy’s Marnavi for a 13,000 dwt stainless steel vessel, have not been divulged.

Shanghai Jinghan was set up in 2026 and trades mainly in international, Taiwan Strait and domestic oil and chemicals. The company’s majority owner is Dalian Jinghan Technology Development, holding 50.5%, with the remaining stake owned by Dalian Port Investment and Financing Holding.