Ardmore Shipping has exercised options for an additional two 40,500 dwt product/chemical tankers at China’s Wuhu Shipyard, expanding its order from four to six vessels with deliveries scheduled from late 2028 onwards. The deal underscores sustained demand for modern eco‑designed tonnage in the Handysize product and chemical tanker segment.
On August 27, 2026, Ardmore Shipping Corporation announced that it has exercised options for two further 40,500 dwt product/chemical tankers to be built at Wuhu Shipyard in China, taking its total order at the yard to six vessels. The company said the additional ships will be constructed on similar commercial terms to the original quartet, with deliveries slated “from late 2028 and onwards.” With this move Ardmore has now exhausted all remaining options under the existing contract framework, and no further options are outstanding.
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