Union Maritime locks in $130m financing for wind‑assisted RL2 newbuilds

Diversified UK shipowner Union Maritime has closed a $130m delivery financing package for two next‑generation LR2 tankers. The deal was led by Société Générale and the Export–Import Bank of China and arranged through a syndicated facility. The vessels are scheduled for delivery from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in late 2025 and early 2026. Each tanker newbuild will …