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11 August 2026

Great Eastern lines up fourth kamsarmax in a year

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Great Eastern lines up fourth kamsarmax in a year

Great Eastern Shipping has returned to the secondhand market for another kamsarmax, taking the Indian owner’s buying spree in the segment to four ships in just over a year. The Mumbai-listed company has agreed to acquire an unnamed 2015-built vessel, with delivery scheduled between October and December. The 81,886 dwt bulker will be financed entirely …

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