South Korea's Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries has bagged an order for a pair of 158,000dwt coated suezmaxes from AMPTC, both with a very early delivery date of next year. AMPTC is thought to be paying US$130m for the latest tanker duo.

AMPTC is a pan-Arab line, founded in 1973, with a fleet including LPG, product and crude carriers.