{
  "id": 4619867,
  "title": "Bidding Announcement of 4917t Oil Tanker “LONG MEI”",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/bidding-announcement-of-4917t-oil-tanker-long-mei",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-31T10:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hellenic Shipping News",
    "slug": "hellenic-shipping-news",
    "url": "https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/bidding-announcement-of-4917t-oil-tanker-long-mei/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 16th, 2026, at 16:00 Beijing Time, an online public auction for the oil tanker LONG MEI will commence on the Shipbid website. The vessel, currently in service, has a length of 103.95m x 15.00m x 7.70m, a deadweight capacity of 4917t, and is flagged under the Republic of Honduras. The auction will last until 16:30 Beijing Time on the same day, with a starting price of USD 1.7 million. Bidders must register before the bidding begins, providing a USD 0.17 million deposit, which will be refunded if unsuccessful. The purchase price will be settled in USD, with unsuccessful bidders required to pay back their deposit within two banking days. Overseas buyers must meet qualification requirements and not be subject to any relevant sanctions.",
  "summary": "Entrusted by the Sellers, our company (the “Bidding Company”) is scheduled to conduct an online public auction on the Shipbid website (www.shipbid.net) from 16:00 to 16:30 on September 16th, 2026 (Beijing Time) (“Bidding Day”), which is hereby announced as follows: 1. Bidding Target: Vessel Name: LONG MEI (IMO Number: 1061348); Vessel Type: Oil Tanker; Port ...",
  "key_points": [
    "Online auction for 4917t oil tanker LONG MEI begins September 16th",
    "Vessel 103.95m long, 15.00m wide, 7.70m tall, deadweight 4917t",
    "Auction ends same day at 16:30 Beijing Time, starting price USD 1.7m"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}