Evangelos Marinakis-led Capital Group has reportedly placed an order at Nantong shipyard (CIMC SOE) for up to four 40,000 cbm LPG carriers. The agreement is for 2 newbuildings with an option for 2 more. Delivery is expected 2027 and April 2028. The value of each vessel is thought to be around USD 66 million.
Meanwhile, Capital is said to be in talks with HD Hyundai group yards for an order of 2+2 medium LPG carriers (46,000 cbm).