Malaysian tanker owner and operator Orkim has expanded its fleet with its largest vessel to date.The company recently took delivery of the 49,999 dwt MR tanker <em>Orkim Citrine</em>. The vessel expands Orkim’s fleet to 18 vessels and increases the company’s total deadweight capacity by approximately 30%.According to the company, the vessel will begin its first voyage as part of the Orkim fleet shortly.With the <em>Orkim Citrine</em>, the total tonnage of the company’s fleet has increased to 239,186 dwt. Its fleet consists of 14 CPP tankers, two medium-range CPP tankers, and two LPG tankers.The vessels operate under a mix of charter agreements and transport cargo for energy companies within Malaysia, and across neighbouring Asian countries. &ldquo;Fleet expansion is a priority. We are expecting to add two newly-built clean petroleum product (CPP) tankers to our fleet in 2027,&rdquo; said Cheah Sin Bi, Orkim CEO.