The world’s largest non-operating containership owner, Seaspan Corporation, has ordered five newbuild 12,200 teu vessels, backed by 18-year charters with a major ocean carrier.
“All five vessels will commence long-term charters with a leading global liner company and are subject to vessel purchase obligations at the conclusion of the charters,” said Seaspan.
But it gave no details of the charterer, other than that it is a “long-standing customer”, or the construction yard.
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Source: The Loadstar