Core Viewpoint - Guangdong Songfa Ceramics Co., Ltd. announced the signing of contracts for two 306,000-ton VLCCs with a European shipowner, with a total contract value of approximately $200-300 million (RMB 1.422-2.132 billion), scheduled for delivery in the first half of 2028 [2][3] Group 1 - The contracts were signed with a well-known European shipowner, and specific details about the shipowner are exempt from disclosure under relevant regulations [2] - The current price for a new VLCC of 315,000-320,000 tons is approximately $126 million (RMB 897 million), showing a slight decrease from $129 million in the same period last year [2] - The 306,000-ton VLCC is designed for large oil transportation, featuring high loading capacity, strong endurance, and operational efficiency, meeting the latest international shipping market demands for large-scale and low-carbon transportation [2] Group 2 - This is the second VLCC order secured by Hengli Heavy Industry within the week, following another announcement of contracts for two 306,000-ton VLCCs and six 114,000-ton oil/product tankers [3] - Hengli Heavy Industry, formerly STX Dalian, was once the largest foreign-funded shipyard in China and has transformed into a world-class high-end shipbuilding base after acquiring idle assets for RMB 2.11 billion [3] - Hengli Heavy Industry has commenced the construction of over 60 vessels, with a backlog of approximately 170 orders scheduled for production until 2029, aiming to achieve an annual production capacity of over 150 large vessels and 180 marine engines upon full capacity [3]