Bruton firms up VLCC order at New Times Shipbuilding

Tor Olav Trøim-backed Bruton has finalised contracts with New Times Shipbuilding in China for two scrubber-fitted VLCC newbuildings, with options for two more of the same design. The Oslo-listed company said the deal was concluded through its wholly owned subsidiary Andes Tankers III, which has now signed firm newbuilding agreements for the two vessels and …