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National Iranian Tanker Company - Chinese Firms, 12 VLCC Deal

description

The National Iranian Tanker Company agreed to the purchase of 12 VLCC (Very Large Crude Container) ships in August 2009, to be manufactured by 2 Chinese shipbuilders.  The deal is worth an estimated $1 billion.

  • Country: China
  • Client: National Iranian Tanker Company

Status

  • Current Status:
  • Discussion Date:
  • Contract Date: Wed, 2009-08-26
  • Completion Date:

Citation

1. "Iran Buys Oil Tankers", Istockanalysis, 1 September 2009, available at http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/3450170.

2. "National Iranian Tanker Company Agrees Deal To Purchase 12 Tankers From China", Economic Desk, 26 August 2009, available at https://www.opensource.gov/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_200_240_5....