On June 29, 2026, DHT Holdings, a New York-listed tanker owner, announced that it has identified and will implement a proactive design upgrade for its two newbuildings delivering from Hyundai this year. The upgrades are intended to ensure optimal trading eligibility and enhance the vessels’ commercial flexibility.
The implementation schedule and operational plan are as follows:
DHT Impala: Delivery is now expected in late July 2026, with the design upgrade fully integrated. This remains well ahead of the original contractual delivery deadline of December 2026.
DHT Gazelle: Following its delivery in March 2026, the vessel will complete its current and intended cargo commitments before returning to the shipyard for the planned upgrade in the third quarter of 2026.
Charter continuity: To ensure uninterrupted service under its long-term time charter, the Company will substitute DHT Gazelle with DHT Addax, which was also delivered in March 2026.
The Company further notes that its newbuildings delivered from Hanwha in January and March 2026, DHT Antelope and DHT Addax, respectively, as well as DHT Oryx, scheduled for delivery in August 2028, are not affected and do not require any upgrades.
DHT is an independent crude oil tanker company. It fleet trades internationally and consists of crude oil tankers in the VLCC segment. We operate through our integrated management companies in Monaco, Norway, Singapore, and India. You may recognize us by our renowned business approach as an experienced organization with focus on first rate operations and customer service; our quality ships.
