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Navig8 Product Tankers Inc. an international shipping company focused on the transportation of petroleum products, today announced that it has taken delivery of the Navig8 Precision a 74,000 DWT LR1 tanker from SPP Shipbuilding Co., Ltd (“SPP”). The Navig8 Precision is the third of four vessels contracted at SPP to be delivered to the Company and is the first vessel to be delivered under the secured loan facility entered into with ABN AMRO BANK N.V., Singapore Branch announced on July 19, 2016. The Navig8 Precision will be entered into and operated in Navig8 Group’s LR8 commercial pool. The Company has taken delivery of eleven LR1 and ten LR2 product tanker newbuildings to date and anticipates delivery of its full 27 eco‐design product tanker newbuilding fleet by the end of 2016.

Navig8 Product Tankers Inc. today announced that it has taken delivery of the Navig8 Providence, a 74,000 DWT LR1 tanker from SPP Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. (“SPP”). The Navig8 Providence is the second of four vessels contracted at SPP to be delivered to the Company and is the second vessel to be delivered under the sale and leaseback agreements entered into with CMB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd (“CMBFL”) announced on March 17, 2016. Following delivery of the Navig8 Providence by SPP to CMBFL under the terms of the assigned shipbuilding contract, the Navig8 Providence was then delivered back to the Company under bareboat charter. The Navig8 Providence will be entered into and operated in Navig8 Group’s LR8 commercial pool.

Navig8 Product Tankers Inc. (the “Company”) (N-OTC: EIGHT), an international shipping company focused on the transportation of petroleum products, today took delivery of the Navig8 Pride, a 74,000 DWT LR1 tanker from SPP Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. The Navig8 Pride is the first of four vessels contracted at SPP to be delivered to the Company and is the first vessel to be delivered under the sale and leaseback agreements entered into with CMB Financial Leasing Co., Ltd (“CMBFL”) announced on March 17, 2016. Following delivery of the Navig8 Pride by SPP to CMBFL under the terms of the assigned shipbuilding contract, the Navig8 Pride was then delivered back to the Company under bareboat charter. The Navig8 Pride will be entered into and operated in Navig8 Group’s LR8 commercial pool.

South Korean companies are briskly moving to tap into Iran's fast-growing shipping industry, regarding the Iranian boom as a breakthrough to their prolonged business slump amid the global economic slowdown. According to  IRNA, the head of South Korea Maritime Institute Sang Gui Kim voiced his country's readiness for investment in Iran's ports and shipping industry. Sang Gui Kim told reporters on the sidelines of Iran-South Korea Economic Conference in Isfahan. Sang Gui Kim said that Iran boasts of high capabilities in the oil and gas sectors and South Korea can cooperate with Iran on building ships, maintenance and repair of naval fleet and preparing ports for operation. He announced that South Korean cabinet members will visit Tehran in the coming months.

Ardmore Shipping Corporation has taken delivery of two product and chemical tanker newbuildings, the Ardmore Chippewa and Ardmore Seahawk, signaling the completion of its initial newbuild program. The last of four vessels constructed at the Fukuoka Shipbuilding Co., Ltd shipyard in Nagasaki, Japan, and delivered to Ardmore in 2015, the Ardmore Chippewa is a 25,233 deadweight metric ton, Eco-design IMO 2 product and chemical tanker delivered November 13. Delivered several days later on November 16…

Tanker shipper Ardmore Shipping Corporation’s latest newbuild vessel, Ardmore Seawolf, was delivered by SPP Shipbuilding from the Sacheon shipyard in Korea on August 13, 2015. The addition of the 49,999 DWT IMO 3 product and chemical tanker increases the number of Ardmore vessels on the water to 22, joining sister ships, Ardmore Sealion and Ardmore Seafox. Technical management of the Ardmore Seawolf will be provided by Univan Ship Management. Commenting on Ardmore Seawolf’s delivery…

Scorpio Tankers Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase an MR product tanker. The Company reached an agreement with an unrelated third party to purchase an MR product tanker that was built in 2014 at SPP Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. of South Korea for approximately $37.1 million. The vessel is expected to be delivered in August 2015.

Ardmore Shipping Corporation took delivery of the newbuild product and chemical tanker vessel Ardmore Seafox on June 25, 2015, the company announced today. The 49,999 dwt, Eco-design IMO 3 tanker was built at Korea's SPP Shipbuilding Co., Ltd Sacheon Shipyard and is the second in a series of four SPP newbuilds scheduled to be delivered to Ardmore in 2015, following the delivery of sister ship Ardmore Sealion on May 26. The addition of Ardmore Seafox increases the number of Ardmore vessels on the water to 20 with a total tonnage of 819,519 DWT.

Scorpio Tankers Inc. announced today that it has recently taken delivery of three newbuilding vessels. * STI Pontiac, an MR product tanker, was delivered from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard of South Korea in March 2015. Upon delivery, this vessel began a time charter for up to 120 days at approximately $18,200 per day. * STI Manhattan, an MR product tanker, was delivered from SPP Shipbuilding of South Korea in March 2015. Upon delivery, this vessel began a time charter for up to 120 days at approximately $19,600 per day. * STI Winnie, an LR2 product tanker, was delivered from Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering in March 2015. Upon delivery, this vessel began a voyage for 55 days at approximately $33,500 per day. Scorpio Tankers Inc.

Scorpio Tankers Inc. says it has taken delivery of four newbuilding vessels and agreed to time charter-in an LR2 product tanker that is currently under construction in South Korea. STI Orchard, an LR2 product tanker, was delivered from Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering in September 2014. This vessel will begin a voyage for 45 days at approximately $30,000 per day. STI St. Charles, an MR product tanker, was delivered from SPP Shipbuilding of South Korea in September 2014. This vessel will begin a time charter for up to 120 days at approximately $17,000 per day. STI Fulham and STI Camden, Handymax Ice Class 1A product tankers, were delivered from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard of South Korea in September 2014.

Scorpio Tankers Inc. STI Madison and STI Park, LR2 product tankers, were delivered from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries in September 2014. Upon delivery, each vessel began a voyage for 45 days at approximately $30,000 per day. STI Mythos, an MR product tanker, was delivered in August 2014 from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard of South Korea ("HMD"). Upon delivery, this vessel began a time charter for up to 120 days at approximately $17,000 per day. STI Regina, an MR product tanker, was delivered in September 2014 from SPP Shipbuilding of South Korea ('SPP'). Upon delivery, this vessel began a time charter for up to 120 days at approximately $17,000 per day. STI Benicia, an MR product tanker, was delivered in September 2014 from SPP.

Scorpio Tankers Inc. (NYSE: STNG) (the "Company") announced today that it has reached an agreement with an unrelated third party to purchase an MR product tanker that is currently under construction at SPP Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. of South Korea ("SPP"). The purchase price of the vessel is $37.1 million with delivery expected in September 2014. The Company recently took deliveries of two MR product tankers, STI Dama from SPP and STI Olivia from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard of South Korea. Upon delivery, both vessels began time charters for up to 120 days at approximately $18,000 per day. Scorpio Tankers currently owns 33 tankers (one LR2 tanker…

Scorpio Tankers Inc. says it has reached an agreement with an unrelated third party to purchase an MR product tanker that is currently under construction at SPP Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. of South Korea. The purchase price of the vessel is $37.1 million with delivery expected in September 2014. In addition Scorpio Tankers reports that it recently took delivery of two MR product tankers, STI Dama from SPP and STI Olivia from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard of South Korea. Upon delivery, both vessels began time charters for up to 120 days at approximately $18,000 per day. About Scorpio Tankers Inc. The company is a provider of marine transportation of petroleum products worldwide.

Scorpio Tankers Inc. gives details of its agreement to acquire some of its own common shares; to buy back stock; and also sets out a fleet update. Scorpio Tankers Inc. says it has entered into an agreement to purchase from an existing shareholder 7,500,000 common shares of the Company in exchange for the sale to the same shareholder of 3,422,665 common shares it currently owns in Dorian LPG Ltd  in a privately negotiated transaction. As a result of the disposal of the 3,422,665 Dorian shares, the Company will recognize a gain of approximately $11.0 million and its ownership in Dorian will be reduced to 9.4 million shares. This transaction is subject to the execution of definitive agreements and satisfaction of customary closing conditions and is expected to close in June 2014.

Scorpio Tankers says it recorded a gain of US$51-million from the sale of the 7 VLCC newbuilding contracts announced earlier. In March 2014, the Company received the proceeds from the sale of the seven VLCC newbuilding contracts and recorded a gain of $51 million in the first quarter of 2014. reported that the sale agreement of STI Spirit is expected to be finalized before the end of April 2014. At the end of March 2014, the Company informs that it took delivery of STI Texas City, an MR product tanker newbuilding from SPP Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.

Ardmore Shipping Corporation says it has taken delivery of the newbuilding product & chemical tanker 'Ardmore Seavantage' and also of the 2006-built 'Ardmore Seamariner' as it continues its fleet expansion programme. Cork, Ireland-based Ardmore informs it has taken delivery of the Ardmore Seavantage, a 49,999 Dwt IMO 3 Eco-design MR product and chemical tanker built at SPP Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in South Korea. Following delivery, the Ardmore Seavantage commenced operating under an existing charter arrangement with the Vitol Group.

Ardmore Shipping Corporation announced results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2013. The company raised $140 million of gross proceeds in its initial public offering (IPO) of common stock, par value $0.01, which closed on August 6, 2013. In connection with its IPO, the company listed its common stock on the  New York Stock Exchange and trading commenced on August 1, 2013. Signed contracts for the construction of ten newbuildings at yards in South Korea and Japan which are expected to be delivered in 2014 and 2015 for a total of $319.8 million, increasing the Ardmore fleet to 20 ships consisting of eight vessels in operation and 12 vessels on order.

Ireland's Ardmore Shipping Corporation (NYSE: ASC) say they have begun the execution of their product and chemical tankship fleet explansion plan. The company has put the plan into effect by exercising options on a further two 50,300-dwt IMO 3 eco-design product tankers ordered from SPP Shipbuilding Co. Ltd, South Korea. (“SPP”). This extends the series from SPP to a total of eight new ships with deliveries beginning in January 2014. The two-ship package has a cost of approximately $68,500,000 inclusive of ballast water treatment systems.

Ardmore Shipping Celebrates Naming of "Ardmore Seavaliant' and 'Ardmore Seaventure'. Ardmore Seavaliant immediately chartered to Cargill, following naming at SPP Shipbuilding. Chemical and product tanker specialist Ardmore Shipping has named the two newest vessels to join its fleet, the Ardmore Seavaliant and the Ardmore Seaventure. The naming ceremonies for the two newbuild vessels took place at SPP Shipbuilding in South Korea, prior to the Ardmore Seavaliant being immediately delivered to Cargill on a 12-month time charter arrangement.

At the 151st Annual Meeting of the Members of ABS, and the subsequent meeting of the ABS Council, industry leaders were elected to serve on a number of bodies that contribute to the operation of the classification society as it fulfills its mission of promoting the security of life and property and preserving the natural environment. "ABS' strength as a global classification society is drawn from its membership and the many regional, national and technical committees that contribute to the process of developing practical, impartial and authoritative standards," said ABS Chairman Robert D. Somerville. •    Robert G. •    James G. •    Maria F. •    Chow Yew Yuen, Keppel Offshore & Marine USA Inc. •    Dr. Jen-Hwa Chen, Chevron Shipping Co. •    Dr.

The shipbuilding industry shows signs of bottoming out with the global market index pointing to an upturn, & Korean players receiving more orders from abroad. Citing  Clarkson Research Services, the Korea Times reports that a total of 277 vessels were ordered in the first quarter of the year, up 39 percent from the same period in 2012 and 93 percent from 2011. Korean small and medium-sized shipbuilders also clinched record orders in the first quarter, for the first time in three years according to the Export-Import Bank of Korea, SPP Shipbuilding, Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, and six other small- and medium-sized shipyards won a combined 601…

Scorpio Tankers Inc. announces 16 newbuilding agreements and US$ 525-million in commitments to its 2013 Credit Facility. The company has reached agreements with five shipyards in Korea to construct 16 newbuilding vessels consisting of eight LR2, four MR, and four Handymax ice class-1A product tankers. In addition, the Company announced that syndication of the Company's previously announced $267 million Credit Facility has been heavily over-subscribed resulting in an increase of the overall commitments received from new and existing financial institutions to US$ 525-million.

Product and chemical tanker specialist Ardmore Shipping has taken delivery of the Ardmore Seaventure from SPP Shipbuilding in Korea and immediately delivered the tanker to Cargill on a 12 month time charter arrangement. The Ardmore Seaventure is a 49,999 deadweight ton (dwt) IMO 3 product and chemical tanker and the second vessel to be delivered to Ardmore Shipping from a series of four orders placed with SPP Shipbuilding, Korea. The Ardmore Seaventure follows SPP's design for this class of vessel and includes a number of additional specifications for improved fuel efficiency…