Brullo Shipping Ordered Three Tankers
The operator is expanding its fleet capacity with new 40,800-dwt vessels to support long-term efficiency goals.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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Brullo Shipping Group has placed an order for three 40,800-dwt oil and chemical tankers from Anhui Shipyard. The vessels, which utilize an SDARI design, are part of the firm's broader fleet renewal and efficiency strategy.
Why it matters
Fleet renewal allows operators to optimize cargo capacity and operational costs while phasing out older, less efficient tonnage. This order reflects a strategic move to standardize vessel profiles as the company balances its current fleet of 17 vessels.
The order adds three 40,800-dwt tankers to a fleet currently totaling 17 vessels. These new units represent a scale expansion for an operator that also sold three vessels during 2026.
The players
Brullo Shipping Group
A Rome-based maritime operator managing a fleet of oil, chemical, and luxury vessels.
Anhui Shipyard
A China-based shipbuilding facility responsible for the construction of the new tanker series.
Lawrende Dardani
A lawyer who provided legal counsel and support for the finalization of the shipbuilding contract.
The details
The vessels are based on an SDARI design that was adapted by the Brullo technical team to meet specific operational requirements. The procurement process was finalized with the assistance of lawyer Lawrende Dardani to ensure contract compliance. This investment follows the company’s recent activity in other maritime segments, including the presentation of two yachts at the Cannes Yachting Festival.
Timeline
February 2025: The Primo M vessel was delivered.
September 2025: The Ginostra M vessel was delivered.
December 2025: A sister vessel was ordered.
2029: The three new tankers are scheduled for delivery.
Market Landscape
This move follows the maritime industry fleet renewal cycle, where operators replace aging hulls with modern, efficient designs to control long-term operating expenditures. It mirrors a broader trend among fleet managers who are currently balancing new capacity investments against recent vessel divestments.
Operators looking to renew fleets should evaluate whether their technical teams possess the design adaptation capabilities needed to customize standard shipyard templates. Monitoring the gap between vessel divestments and new order deliveries remains a critical metric for maintaining consistent fleet capacity.
The takeaway
Fleet renewal is an essential strategic lever for maintaining efficiency in high-capital maritime operations. Operators should track the multi-year gap between new orders and final delivery, which is currently set for 2029, to ensure their capacity planning aligns with long-term demand.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Hellenic Shipping News.
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