PETALING JAYA: Orkim Bhd is expanding its fleet with the early delivery of a new petroleum products tanker and orders for two additional vessels, as the marine transportation group seeks to capitalise on a positive tanker market outlook and growing demand for energy transportation.
The group, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Orkim Marine Sdn Bhd, took delivery of Orkim Jade at Fujian Southeast Shipyard in China ahead of its scheduled delivery date, according to a filing with Bursa Malaysia today.
The 14,500 deadweight tonne (DWT) clean petroleum products (CPP) tanker is expected to commence commercial operations in November 2026, bringing Orkim’s fleet to 21 vessels with a combined carrying capacity of 281,534 DWT, an increase of 5.4%.
