The Norwegian tanker owner Odfjell has signed a shipbuilding contract with Hyundai[ds_preview] Mipo Dockyard for the construction of four chemical tankers of 46,000 dwt design draft with 22 coated cargo tanks. The new ships from South Korea will have an eco-friendly design with less fuel consumption. They will replace a number of old vessels the Norwegian company has recycled during recent years. The Deliveries of the new chemical tankers are scheduled between January and July 2014. The contract price is close to 160 mill. $. Odfjell has also signed an option agreement for additional four sister vessels at the same prices.
