Pankaj Khanna-led Heidmar moves into shipowning with boxship acquisition

Nasdaq-listed Heidmar Maritime Holdings Corp. has expanded its presence in the crude and product tanker markets with strategic additions to managed fleet.

The Pankaj Khanna-led company said on Wednesday (Nov. 5) that it is adding super-eco vessels to its managed fleet under commercial and technical management agreements.

Specifically, one LR2 newbuild tanker, built at a leading Chinese shipyard, is scheduled to join Heidmar’s fleet under full technical and commercial management in December 2025.

This is the sister vessel to the LR2 previously announced and scheduled for delivery by the end of November.

To remind, one LR2 newbuild tanker, built at a Chinese shipyard, is scheduled to join Heidmar’s fleet under full technical and commercial management in late November 2025.

Pankaj Khanna, Heidmar’s chief executive officer, said: “The owners’ decision to entrust Heidmar with a second vessel under its management demonstrates their trust in our capabilities, as we steadily execute a disciplined strategy that boosts fleet efficiency and seizes opportunities in rapidly evolving markets.”

Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, Heidmar is an Athens-based, commercial and pool management business servicing the crude and product tanker market, with operations in Athens, London, Singapore, Chennai, Hong Kong and Dubai.