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According to MANA, Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen ceo of DNV GL Maritime told a media briefing at Posidonia 2016 that only 300 newbuildings had been ordered in the year-to-date. Of theseorders for valemax VLOCs accounted for 60% in terms of the total tonnage.
He noted that this was very challenging for yards, suppliers and other related business segments. However, Ørbeck-Nilssen, added, “If you look at the bigger picture there is still overcapacity, so it is a good thing.”