GE Shipping Delivers 2007-Built Medium Range Tanker 'Jag Prakash'; Owned Fleet Stands at 40 Vessels
GE Shipping delivered its 2007-built Medium Range Tanker 'Jag Prakash' to buyers on May 13, 2026, with the vessel contracted for sale in Q1 FY27. Post-transaction, the company's owned fleet stands at 40 vessels comprising 25 Tankers and 15 Dry Bulk Carriers, aggregating 3.24 mn dwt. The company has also contracted to buy one secondhand Medium Range Tanker and to sell its Medium Range Tanker 'Jag Pankhi', with both transactions expected to close in Q1 FY27.

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The Great Eastern Shipping Company Limited (GE Shipping) announced on May 13, 2026, the delivery of its 2007-built Medium Range Tanker 'Jag Prakash' to buyers. The vessel had been contracted for sale in Q1 FY27, as communicated by the company through a regulatory filing under Regulation 30.
Fleet Composition Post-Delivery
Following the delivery of 'Jag Prakash', the company's current owned fleet stands at 40 vessels aggregating 3.24 mn dwt. The fleet is distributed across tanker and dry bulk segments as detailed below:
| Fleet Segment: | Category | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Tankers (Total: 25): | Crude Tankers | 5 |
| Product Tankers | 16 | |
| LPG Carriers | 4 | |
| Dry Bulk Carriers (Total: 15): | Capesize | 2 |
| Kamsarmax | 10 | |
| Ultramax | 1 | |
| Supramax | 2 | |
| Total Owned Fleet: | All Segments | 40 vessels (3.24 mn dwt) |
Pending Fleet Transactions in Q1 FY27
In addition to the delivery of 'Jag Prakash', Great Eastern Shipping Company has disclosed two further fleet transactions that are expected to be completed in Q1 FY27:
- Acquisition: The company has contracted to buy one secondhand Medium Range Tanker.
- Divestment: The company has contracted to sell its Medium Range Tanker 'Jag Pankhi'.
The disclosure was made via a letter dated May 13, 2026, signed by Company Secretary Anand Punde, addressed to BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. The communication referenced a prior letter dated April 06, 2026, indicating that the sale process had been underway.
Historical Stock Returns for Great Eastern Shipping Company
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -0.80% | -1.67% | +9.14% | +29.28% | +64.15% | +296.30% |
How will the simultaneous sale of 'Jag Pankhi' and acquisition of a newer secondhand MR Tanker impact GE Shipping's overall fleet age profile and earning capacity in the product tanker segment?
Given the ongoing fleet rationalization with older vessels being divested, what is GE Shipping's long-term strategy for maintaining competitiveness as global shipping regulations around emissions tighten?
How might the current softening or strengthening of MR Tanker freight rates influence the timing and financial returns from GE Shipping's pending fleet transactions in Q1 FY27?


































