Singapore-based owner Jaldhi Overseas has moved to bolster and renew its chemical tanker fleet with six stainless steel newbuilds from Japan and China.

The shipping arm of India’s Bothra Group has contracted Asakawa Shipbuilding for two 26，000 dwt stainless steel chemical carriers and one 20，000 dwt unit at Fukuoka Shipbuilding.

The vessels delivering in 2027 and 2028 are estimated by shipbuilding sources at more than $48m and about $40m each， respectively.

The company， which currently operates three stainless steel units built between 2000 and 2006， will also be adding a trio of 40，000 dwt newbuildings from Nantong Xiangyu Offshore & Marine Engineering， with delivery set for 2028.

Established in 2004， Jaldhi has in recent years booked multiple newbuilds in addition to the latest chemical tanker series. The company currently sits on a diversified orderbook of post-panamax and ultramax bulkers， MR tankers， as well as LPG and very large ammonia carriers.