GE Shipping Takes Delivery of 2013 Built Tanker Jag Pranesh
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GE Shipping Takes Delivery of 2013 Built Tanker Jag Pranesh

The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (GE Shipping) took delivery of the 2013 South Korean built medium range tanker Jag Pranesh, of about 51,565 dwt, on February 24, 2026. The vessel had been contracted for purchase in Q3 FY26 and the acquisition was financed entirely from internal accruals. GE Shipping said the delivery continued the company's fleet renewal and growth strategy. The addition is intended to support the company's charter commitments and operational scheduling across coastal and international trades.

After this addition, the company's owned fleet stands at 41 vessels, comprising 27 tankers and 14 dry bulk carriers, aggregating 3.25 mn dwt. The tanker fleet includes five crude tankers, 17 product tankers and five LPG carriers while the dry bulk fleet comprises two Capesize, nine Kamsarmax, one Ultramax and two Supramax vessels. The company said current capacity utilisation is close to 100 per cent. High utilisation reflects firm demand in key trade lanes and effective deployment of owned tonnage.

The company has also contracted to sell one very large gas carrier Jag Vishnu and expects the sale to be completed in Q4 FY26. Management indicated that the disposal will adjust the fleet mix and support capital allocation for further opportunities. The company continues to finance acquisitions through internal resources and prudent balance sheet management. Proceeds from the disposal are expected to be deployed in line with the company's capital allocation policy.

The delivery of Jag Pranesh aligns with stated objectives to maintain a modern fleet and improve operating efficiency while preserving financial flexibility. The transaction is expected to support service continuity to customers across tanker and gas segments as operational deployment is adjusted. GE Shipping will continue to monitor market conditions and execute fleet decisions consistent with shareholder value. Board and management will continue to assess opportunities including acquisitions, disposals and long-term charters as market conditions evolve.

The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (GE Shipping) took delivery of the 2013 South Korean built medium range tanker Jag Pranesh, of about 51,565 dwt, on February 24, 2026. The vessel had been contracted for purchase in Q3 FY26 and the acquisition was financed entirely from internal accruals. GE Shipping said the delivery continued the company's fleet renewal and growth strategy. The addition is intended to support the company's charter commitments and operational scheduling across coastal and international trades. After this addition, the company's owned fleet stands at 41 vessels, comprising 27 tankers and 14 dry bulk carriers, aggregating 3.25 mn dwt. The tanker fleet includes five crude tankers, 17 product tankers and five LPG carriers while the dry bulk fleet comprises two Capesize, nine Kamsarmax, one Ultramax and two Supramax vessels. The company said current capacity utilisation is close to 100 per cent. High utilisation reflects firm demand in key trade lanes and effective deployment of owned tonnage. The company has also contracted to sell one very large gas carrier Jag Vishnu and expects the sale to be completed in Q4 FY26. Management indicated that the disposal will adjust the fleet mix and support capital allocation for further opportunities. The company continues to finance acquisitions through internal resources and prudent balance sheet management. Proceeds from the disposal are expected to be deployed in line with the company's capital allocation policy. The delivery of Jag Pranesh aligns with stated objectives to maintain a modern fleet and improve operating efficiency while preserving financial flexibility. The transaction is expected to support service continuity to customers across tanker and gas segments as operational deployment is adjusted. GE Shipping will continue to monitor market conditions and execute fleet decisions consistent with shareholder value. Board and management will continue to assess opportunities including acquisitions, disposals and long-term charters as market conditions evolve.

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