US-listed Greek owner Seanergy Maritime has expanded its newbuilding programme, signing for two additional capesize-class vessels at Chinese yards and lifting its total investment in new tonnage to about $226m.The Stamatis Tsantanis-led company, which placed its first-ever newbuilding order in October, has now lined up three large scrubber-fitted bulkers for delivery between 2027 and 2028.In January, Seanergy contracted a 181,500 dwt newbuild at Hengli Shipbuilding in Dalian &ndash; a sister ship to the unit ordered last year at the same yard. The price is about $75.2m, with delivery scheduled for the third quarter of 2027.The company also revealed a deal for a 211,000 dwt scrubber-fitted newcastlemax at Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry Co for around $75.8m. Delivery is expected in the second quarter of 2028.Seanergy said that all three vessels will feature modern, fuel-efficient designs aimed at cutting emissions and improving consumption, in line with the company’s fleet renewal and decarbonisation plans.Alongside the ordering spree, Seanergy has agreed to dispose of the 2010-built <em>Dukeship</em> through an 18-month bareboat charter to spinoff United Maritime. United has advanced a $5.5m downpayment and will pay $9,450 per day, with a purchase obligation of $22.1m at the end of the charter period.Chief executive Tsantanis said the expanded programme secures early delivery positions in what he sees as a supportive capesize market &ndash; pointing to firm iron ore and bauxite trades, limited newbuilding supply in the segment and favourable ton-mile trends heading into 2026.