Bermuda-based tanker owner Nordic American Tankers Limited (NAT) has expanded its fleet as it received a newbuilding Suezmax tanker "Nordic Space" on Feb. 27.

The vessel was built by South Korean Sungdong Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering.

The 158,000dwt ship, which was named on Aug. 24, 2016, has started its maiden voyage, according to NAT.

Featuring 84,000 gross tons, the 277-meter long vessel was ordered in December 2014 for a price of US$65m.