Thanks for the info, Tuomas. I think that now VLOC will be mostly Chinese domain...

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Vlad

The 66th 400,000 DWT VLOC was delivered from China in January this year. There's two more under construction in Japan.

Yeah, it's been a while since I saw the Valemaxes under construction at Daewoo or STX...

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Vlad

Indeed. Valemax seems to have gone out of fashion and 250,000-325,000 dwt seems to be the "new normal"for VLOCs. Agree?

Thank you for your comments, Edson and Ralph. She' still a bit smaller than those "Valemax" beasts...

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Vlad

325,728 dwt, not exactly a toy boat! Great composition BTW!

Vlad,
I appreciate your work to give us "on time" photos of the world shipbuilding and shipping industry facts.
Fine shot of a new ore carrier.
All the best !

Edson Lucas

Thank you Volker my friend. I have deliberately included the lighthouse in the frame. :)

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Vlad

Hello Vlad my friend.Nice shot,great vessel and a beautiful lighthouse!Best wishes,Volker.