September 16, 2026 Press Room · Tankers

Evangelos Pistiolis extends tanker drive with debut newbuilding order at K Shipbuilding

Originally published by
TradeWinds
By
Irene Ang & Andy Pierce
Location
Singapore / London
Section
Tankers
Publication date
28 August 2026

Greek owner secures prized berths for product tankers with mid-2028 delivery.

Evangelos Pistiolis — Central Group
Some observers suggest Evangelos Pistiolis has potentially developed newbuilding deals worth more than $1bn this year. Photo: Central Group

Key takeaways

  • Central Mare has placed its first order at South Korea’s K Shipbuilding.
  • The agreement covers two 50,000-dwt product tankers.
  • Delivery is scheduled for mid-2028.
  • The reported price exceeds $53m per vessel.
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Greek shipowner Evangelos Pistiolis has extended his tanker newbuilding campaign with his first order at South Korea’s K Shipbuilding.

His private company, Central Mare, has contracted two 50,000-dwt product tankers, attracted in part by the short delivery time frame.

It is paying more than $53m apiece for the MRs, newbuilding experts say.