London-based Zodiac Maritime is accelerating its crude carrier fleet renewal by adding five more tankers to its newbuilding program, with construction planned in China and Vietnam. Shipbuilding sources indicate that the Eyal Ofer-controlled owner has secured contracts for four 319,000 dwt Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) from Jiangsu New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry, with each vessel costing approximately $120 million. These tankers are scheduled for delivery in 2029. ...