On March 6, DHT Holdings, Inc. (“DHT” or the “Company”) announced that it has taken delivery of the second VLCC newbuilding from Hanwha Ocean. The vessel is named DHT Addax and is entering the spot market.
It is the second in a series of four VLCC newbuildings to be delivered to the Company during the first half of 2026. The newbuildings are fully funded and will increase the Company’s customer offerings and earnings power. The next newbuilding is scheduled for delivery in late March 2026.
In addition to the DHT Addax, DHT also took delivery of the 320,000 DWT VLCC “DHT Antelope” earlier this year. Built by Hanwha Ocean, the vessel is 331 meters long, 60 meters wide, has a summer deadweight of 281,800 tons, and meets Stage III emission standards.
According to its official website, DHT is an independent crude oil tanker company with a fleet of nearly 30 VLCCs, operating globally through integrated management companies in Monaco, Norway, Singapore, and India. With asset values remaining strong, DHT continues to liquidate aging vessels while optimizing its fleet structure, freeing up capital and locking in profits to prepare for the next phase of the tanker cycle.