Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) to extend its orderbook for ultra large ethane carriers (ULECs) with two newbuilds contracted in South Korea.
The deal for 150,000 cu m vessels was announced at HD Hyundai Samho, each worth roughly about $207m. The ships are scheduled for delivery in July and September of 2027 and add to six ULECs costing around $200m each booked at Jiangnan Shipyard in China earlier this year. All newbuilds are backed by long-term charter contracts.
