Newbuilding

Extensive experience in managing challenging newbuilding projects.

We have a mindset to support the shipyard proactively at all stages of the project to develop their capability to manage such complex projects, for the mutual benefit of the owner and the shipyard.

Deep experience working with Asian yards, with particular focus on China. Recognized by owners and shipyards as the leading provider of newbuilding management services for advanced chemical tankers in China.

Fully familiar with the risks related to construction of chemical tankers and can provide mitigating measures to the shipyard, thereby reducing the risk of delay and sub standard quality for the owner.

Deep stainless steel competency for welding, NDT, production best practices, etc., engaged as advisor to most Chinese shipyards involved in stainless steel production.

Operational and newbuilding experience with key equipment makers and can avoid costly, substandard equipment.

We have a highly trained and competent multinational team of inspectors with long track record from chemical tanker construction.

Design

With our unique combination of operational and newbuilding experience we can support designers and owners to develop industry leading designs. Chemical tankers in particular offer a lot of opportunities for ingenious solutions due to their complexity, but also there is a high risk of making design mistakes that will hamper the operation through the lifetime of the ship. We have seen numerous projects that suffer from lack of actual operational competency at the design stage.

Designs will be tailormade to the individual owner’s operating profile and preferences.

Our mindset is to develop lean yet highly efficient designs, with the following objectives:

• Reduced newbuilding cost
• Simplified construction process and reduced construction risk
• Improved post-delivery operational efficiency
• Lower opex

Extensive experience working with fuel saving measures and alternative fuels.

Ship Management Supervision

With a background working directly for shipowners we have an owners mindset in everything we do. We have extensive top management ship management experience and can take care of the owner’s interest when outsourcing ship management. We will always follow sound practices of ship management, and we will protect owner’s interest in terms of asset value maintenance and cost management.

We have dedicated staff doing operations support for owners, dealing with some of the industry’s most demanding counterparties.

We also offer a large range of ship management consultancy services, including HSEQ and vetting support, lifecycle planning, coating and stainless steel advisory, PMS management and SMS consulting.

Delivery of First MR Tanker for German Tanker Shipping

We are proud to mark the delivery of the first of six MR tankers built for German Tanker Shipping at Xiamen Shipyard.
This state-of-the-art MR tanker reflects a high level of technical sophistication, efficiency, and build quality, and represents a strong foundation for the vessels to follow in this series.
Link Marine has provided newbuilding supervision services throughout the project, supporting the owner with close follow-up on quality, progress, and technical compliance during construction.
A sincere thank you to German Tanker Shipping, Xiamen Shipyard, designers, makers, and all teams involved for the strong cooperation and shared commitment that made this successful delivery possible. A great result achieved through teamwork.
We look forward to continuing the collaboration on the remaining vessels in the series.

Steel Cutting for 1st of 6, 82,300DWT for GearBulk

This week we marked the steel cutting ceremony for the first vessel in Gearbulk’s newbuilding programme of six firm 82,300 dwt open hatch vessels.

The steel cutting ceremony represents the formal start of construction, and with this milestone reached, Link Marine is now establishing the site team and commencing full supervision for the project. We are pleased to support Gearbulk from the very beginning of the build phase, ensuring strong focus on quality, safety and schedule throughout construction.

These vessels form part of Gearbulk’s next-generation fleet, designed with high cargo flexibility and improved environmental performance, reflecting the owner’s long-term commitment to leadership in efficiency and sustainability in the open hatch segment.

We look forward to working closely with Gearbulk, the shipyard and all partners as the project moves into active construction.

Steel Cutting for first of two for Bergen Tankers 6,500DWT

We are proud to celebrate the steel cutting of the first of two 6,500 DWT stainless steel, diesel-electric chemical tankers for Bergen Tankers, held at Zhoushan DaShenZhou Shipyard.

These advanced and environmentally friendly vessels, designed with electric propulsion and a highly efficient and future-proof design, will be on long-term charter to Equinor. The vessels represent a strong step toward more sustainable coastal shipping.

Link Marine is providing project management services, overseeing quality, progress, and compliance throughout the construction phase. We are also pleased to begin our cooperation with DaShenZhou Shipyard, and look forward to a successful and long-term partnership with owner and shipyard.

The Steel Cutting cermoney of the 2nd RFO 18,500DWT series ships

Excited to continue the excellent cooperation with Miklagard S Ship Management SA and RFOcean.
Today we celebrate the steel cutting of the 2nd of RFO 18.500DWT at Wuhu shipyard.
The owners of RFOcean were represented at the ceremony by the General Manager Mr.Tayfun Bozoglu and Technical Coordinator Mr. Nejat Gençay.

Naming Ceremony of RF RAN and RF VAR

A proud milestone today with the naming of RF RAN and RF VAR — the first two vessels in the series of 6,600 DWT diesel-electric stainless steel chemical tankers for RF Ocean.
Built at Wuhu Shipyard, these advanced vessels mark a significant step forward in efficient and environmentally responsible short-sea shipping.
Link Marine is proud to provide supervision services for this project and to support RF Ocean in bringing these next-generation tankers to life.
Congratulations to the owner, shipyard, and all partners involved!

Link Marine is growing in Shanghai!

As our business continues to expand, we are pleased to welcome our old friend Christian Nilsson to our team.
Christian will be based in our Shanghai office, supporting the ongoing newbuilding projects. He brings with him a broad background from both newbuilding and ship management, and we are confident he will be a valuable addition to our team and to the projects we are involved in.
Welcome aboard, Christian!

We are delighted to welcome Rune Midtboe as our new Head of Decarbonization and Docking

We are delighted to welcome Rune Midtboe as our new Head of Decarbonization and Docking.

Rune will play a central role in expanding two of Link Marine’s fastest-growing services:

- Decarbonization Solutions – supporting shipowners with cost-effective solutions that help meet tightening environmental requirements.
- Docking Brokerage & Support – giving our clients unparalleled access to Chinese repair yards, while providing end-to-end support throughout the docking process to minimize risk and ensure value for the owner.

With his extensive background in ship management and technical projects, Rune strengthens our ability to deliver innovative and reliable solutions to the market.

As Link Marine continues to grow, Rune’s expertise will be an important part of supporting our clients and driving our business forward.

Welcome aboard, Rune – we’re excited for the journey ahead!

Steel Cutting of First 3,850 dwt for GEFO at Xiangyu shipyard

Steel Cutting for first German Tanker Shipping's 41,000 dwt MR tankers at Xiamen

Steel Cutting of First 6,600 dwt for RF Ocean at Wuhu shipyard

Fourth 6,600 dwt For Essberger delivered

First 6,600 dwt For Essberger delivered

We are thrilled to mark the arrival of MT Eberhart Essberger, the third vessel in a series of four 6,600DWT tankers meticulously designed for John T. Essberger. Achieving the delivery of any ship in this series is a significant achievement, and it holds even greater significance when working alongside shipowners who genuinely prioritize their vessels and business. Anticipating that this exceptionally advanced and high-quality vessel will remain a source of pride for its owner for many years to come. The successful collaboration among the shipyard, owner, and the Link Marine supervision team is set to continue as we progress with the completion of the remaining ships.

First 6,600 dwt For Essberger delivered

We are excited to celebrate the delivery of MT John T. Essberger, the second ship in a series of four 6,600DWT tankers specially crafted for John T. Essberger. The delivery of any of the ships in any series is a significant milestone, and it becomes even more meaningful when collaborating with shipowners who have a genuine commitment to their vessels and business. We expect that this highly advanced and top-notch vessel will continue to be a source of pride for its owner for many years to come. The successful collaboration between the shipyard, the owner, and the Link Marine supervision team will persist as we move forward with the completion of the remaining ships.

First 6,600 dwt For Essberger delivered

We are thrilled to commemorate the delivery of MT Liselotte Essberger, the initial vessel in a series of four 6,600DWT tankers crafted for John T. Essberger. The delivery of the inaugural vessel in any series is a momentous occasion, and it becomes even more significant when collaborating with shipowners who possess a genuine devotion to their vessels and their enterprise! We anticipate that this exceptionally advanced and top-tier vessel will remain a source of pride for its owner for many years to come. The successful partnership between the shipyard, the owner, and the Link Marine supervision team will persist as we embark on the completion of the remaining ships.

Quality Control in China for a major European boiler maker

At Link Marine, we have extensive experience in managing complex newbuilding projects for product and chemical tankers. Whether the client need supervision, quality control, design support, ship management, docking, or operations support, we can provide customized and cost-effective solutions. Our team of inspectors are specialists in their fields, and this experience can be leveraged across industries.

We are happy to announce that we have signed an agreement to provide supervision and quality control in China on behalf of a major European boiler maker. The 45 bar electric boiler will be produced over the next months. We look forward to supporting the client, the factory and the end user during this cooperation to ensure high quality and to manage the risk for all parties.

Newbuilding Consultancy service Supervision for Asian shipowner

We are proud to announce that Link Marine, the leading third party provider of newbuilding and ship management consultancy services for chemical tankers, is supporting a major Asian shipowner in preparations for a newbuilding project in China. Link Marine will assist with design support and construction supervision, drawing on their solid operational and practical experience. This is another milestone for Link Marine, which has successfully managed numerous complex chemical tanker newbuilding projects in Europe and Asia. We look forward to working with our partners and delivering high-quality vessels that meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

Delivery of last vessel of series of eight

We celebrated today the delivery of the last vessel of the two series of 6 x 3,600 dwt and 2 x 7,000 dwt for our good client Gefo.  We first met with Gefo in September 2017.  Since then we worked very closely with the owner through every stage of the project, from concept stage to final delivery.  This delivery also marks the 20th chemical tanker for which Link Marine has managed the construction in CMJS Dingheng Shipyard.

New clients for repairs, Iino Line and Maersk

We are very happy to welcome new clients for drydockings, we have recently completed a major repair of stainless steel chemical tanker Chemroad Echo for Iino Lines, and we are now in progress with repair of a Maersk container vessel that has suffered fire damage.  We appreciated the confidence these important shipowners place in the abilities of Link Marine.

Essberger 4 X 6,600 DWT project start

Steel cutting for the first of four 6,600 dwt dual fuel ice class 1A stainless steel chemical tankers took place in Dingheng Shipyard today.  We are excited to start a new project and to deepen our long term cooperation with Essberger the largest operator in the European trade.

Steel cutting for 7,000 dwt duplex steel chemical tanker

We celebrate the steel cutting of the first 7,000 dwt chemical tanker which took place 19th June 2019 in Avic Dingheng Shipyard.  This milestone marks the beginning of an eight ship project that includes 2 x 7,000 dwt and 6 x 3,600 dwt sophisticated duplex stainless steel chemical tankers.  Link Marine has now established the site team and we look forward to close cooperation with the shipyard, DNVGL and owner throughout this lengthy and challenging project.

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Steel cutting of first 3,600 dwt duplex chemical tanker

We are pleased to announce that steel cutting for the first of the series of six 3,600 dwt duplex steel chemical tanker took place today in Avic Dingheng Shipyard. We look forward to close cooperation for mutual success for all parties.

Second and last ship for Sirius delivered

We congratulate Sirius Shipping and Avic Dingheng Shipyard with the delivery of the second and last 7,999 dwt marineline coated product/chemical tanker. Two beautiful vessels delivered and we hope they will serve the owner with success for many years to come, and we thank the owner for the confidence and trust they placed in us. We look forward to resume working with Avic Dingheng later this year on more projects.

First 7,999 dwt delivered

We celebrate the delivery of MT Saturnus, the first of two 7,999 dwt tankers for Sirius Shipping. Delivery of the first ship of a series is always a big moment, and it is especially so when working with shipowners that have a true passion for their ships and their business! We hope this very advanced and high quality ship will be the pride of the owner for many years to come! The good cooperation between the shipyard, the owner and the Link Marine supervision team will now continue for the second ship.

Bitumen conversion completed

We are happy to announce the completion of the conversion of bulk carrier to bitumen tanker in Tersan Shipyard in Turkey. We thank the owner and the shipyard for excellent cooperation and for their confidence in us, and also our site team who through their great effort ensured that the design and construction meet the high requirements to this project. Conversions are always challenging projects but we take great pride in the final result. We wish her smooth sailing and success for the owner for many years to come!

Sirius Naming Ceremony

We congratulate Sirius with the successful naming of the MT Saturnus and MT Mercurius in Avic Dingheng Shipyard. The ceremony was attended by a large delegation from owner's side and the guests were all impressed by the spectacular vessels.

Completion of resale chemical tanker in Turkish shipyard

On behalf of a close client we have now established a small site team to oversee the completion of a stainless steel chemical tanker at a Turkish shipyard. The ship has been built by the shipyard on speculation and Link Marine will monitor the last stages of construction, including supervision of some modifications, cargo tank completion, and to establish a punch-list and monitor the close-out of same.

Last ship delivered of 10 x 25,000 dwt

It is with great pride we announce that ship 10 of 10 of the 25,000 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers at Avic Dingheng has been delivered.  As expected the project had a challenging start, but due to excellent cooperation between shipyard and owner the project proceeded smoothly and the ships were in the end delivered on time and to a high standard.  The whole team has been living and breathing with this project for more than three years, and it is with a certain sadness we now close the site office.  We want to thank all our inspectors for their hard work and professionalism thought the project.

New newbuilding supervision contract

As our existing client has firmed up the newbuilding contract in record time (with assistance from Link Marine!) we are pleased to announce that we have signed agreement for supervision of 6 x 3,600 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers.  We look forward to the commencement of the construction later this year.  In the meantime Alsen/Link will carry out the design for the vessels.

Conversion container vessel to orange juice carrier (China)

We are happy to announce that we will provide competent and qualified staff, including site manager, to a major conversion project from container vessel to orange juice carrier.  The project will be carried out in China, and will be the first of its kind.

Various design projects, including 3,600, 9,500 and 14,000 dwt stainless steel

We are pleased to announce a new contract for providing competent and experienced site staff to a large stainless steel newbuilding project in China.

Management of a major drydocking

We have been requested by a Norwegian owner to manage a major drydocking of an MR tanker.  Unfortunately the vessel has suffered from bad maintenance in the past and it will now be brought up to meet the standard required by the owner.  The docking is estimated to take 90 days and Link Marine will provide management resources and inspectors to the job.

Supervision agreement for 13,000 dwt stainless chemical tankers

Link Marine is pleased to announce the signing of a new supervision contract where we will provide site team and project management for two 13,000 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers at Xinle Shipyard.  We have been working with Xinle since 2005 and we look forward to close cooperation with owner and shipyard until completion of this project.

New supervision agreement for 7,999 dwt chemical tankers

Link Marine has signed a contract with Sirius Rederi in Sweden for newbuilding supervision for their 7,999 dwt coated product and chemical tankers to be built at Avic Dingheng shipyard.  We are excited to work with an owner with such deep competence within their market segment and with such passion for their vessels.  This also continues Link Marine’s engagement at Avic Dingheng shipyard.  Link Marine has been present in the shipyard for two years and  we have been able to support them in their progression to become a world class builder of advanced chemical tankers. We are looking forward to play a role in the design, construction and delivery of  high quality vessels in close cooperation with owner, shipyard and classification society.

Delivery of third 25,000 dwt chemical tanker from Avic Dingheng

Link Marine is delighted to announce that the CTG Cobalt was successfully delivered on 3rd November 2016 after completion of all trials.  This sophisticated and high quality ship was delivered on schedule to the owners. She is the third in the series of ten 25,000 dwt chemical tankers under construction in Avic Dingheng Shipyard, all supervised by Link Marine's experienced and competent supervision team

New director joins Link Marine

We are pleased to announce that Peng Wei Bing has joined Link Marine as Director Ship Construction. Mr. Peng comes with extensive experience from shipyard production.  Over the last 5 years he has completed two uniquely successful stainless steel chemical tanker newbuilding projects at Mingde and Hantong shipyards.  In both shipyards he developed the complete chemical tanker production line and he managed the entire projects to deliver these highly sophisticated ships on time, on budget and to the full satisfaction of the owner.   Peng started his career in Weihai Shipyard where he worked for 10 years, holding the position as Project Manager and Director of QC Department.   He later went on to supervise the first major stainless chemical tanker project in China at Qingshan Shipyard for Somers Shipping.   Following this he worked in the Stolt-Nielsen newbuilding department for 5 years, after which he transferred to Mingde Shipyard. Mr. Peng's experience will add a unique experience to the Link Marine team and will complement the company’s existing competency within chemical tanker design, construction and operation. Mr. Peng is based Nantong, China.

Ship management supervision

Link Marine has signed an agreement with a US based shipowner as technical advisor. The scope will be to supervise the technical management of a fleet of modern stainless steel chemical tankers and to verify that the vessels are being operated and maintained to the highest industry standards.

Updating safety management system for a major Norwegian owner.

Link Marine has signed a contract with a major Norwegian owner to provide support to update and modernize their safety management system.  The project aims to lift the standard of their SMS to a new level with high focus on the quality of the content and user friendliness.  The project will run for one year.

Support to Tongbao Shipyard

We are happy to announce that Link Marine today signed a contract to support Tongbao Shipyard in the design and construction of their latest newbuilding projects.  The vessels in question are a series of 8,500 and 13,000 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers.  Through Link Marine’s involvement the vessels’ cargo systems will be designed to the best and most efficient standard, and it will help to mitigate construction risks of these challenging vessels.  We are looking forward to close cooperation with the shipyard, the owner and the classification society.

New director joins Link Marine

We are excited to announce that Capt. Jaakko Heikkinen will join the Link Marine team as a Director.  Jaakko has previously worked 10 years for Stolt-Nielsen and latest 6 years with KGJS.  His seagoing experience is from Stolt-Nielsen where he achieved the rank of  Master and sailed on the most complex chemical tankers, handling the full range of challenging cargoes.   He also has a very diverse background from shore based positions with both companies, including technical, marine, operational, and HSE management positions.  His last position was Vice President SEQ, Marine & Nautical with KGJS, where he had responsibility for a fleet of 50 product/oil tankers, combination carriers, dry bulk vessels and self unloading cement vessels. The addition of Jaakko to the team adds further ship management competency in addition to specialist competency within cargo handling, navigation, vetting, operations, and HSSEQ. Jaakko will be working out of Norway.  He will join Link Marine at the end of his notice period with KGJS.

Newbuilding advisory to Scandinavian owner

Link Marine has entered into agreement with a Scandinavian owner to support their newbuilding strategy.  The initial scope is to develop the outline specification in close cooperation with designer and owner, evaluation of shipyards, and later we will also support them with full newbuilding manageme

Advisory to Chinese shipyard

Link Marine has entered into a contract with a reputable Chinese shipyard to act as technical advisors for their construction of stainless steel and coated chemical tankers. The contract will cover multiple projects and we will strive to add value to both shipyard and owner in this role.

Newbuilding project management of 10 x 25,000 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers

We are pleased to announce that we have been asked to take over the f full management of what is currently the largest newbuilding project of stainless steel chemical tankers; 10 x 25,000 dwt to be built at Avic Dingheng shipyard.  Construction has just started and we are excited to be able to share our experience for the benefit of our client and the shipyard.  While every such project is challenging we hope for smooth production and delivery of the 10 vessels.

Stainless steel support for 10 x 25,000 dwt newbuilding project

We are pleased to announce that we have been asked to act as advisors for  the owner for the stainless steel production of the 10 x 25,000 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers to be built at Avic Dingheng shipyard for Chemical Transportation Group.  We look forward to contribute to owner and shipyard for smooth production and best possible final result.

Newbuilding support for German owner

We are please to announce that we have recently signed a contract for newbuilding support to a major German owner.  The scope includes the development of outline specification, shipyard screening and tendering process.

Newbuilding and ship management advisory for Norwegian owner

We  have  recently signed a contract with a Norwegian owner to provide comprehensive technical support and advisory.  This will include followup of their existing newbuilding projects in China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam in addition to ongoing support for their fleet management activities.