OOCL Welcomes Its First 24188 TEU Mega Container Vessel

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Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (DACKS) has launched the newest 24,188 TEU mega containership for Hong Kong-based container shipping company Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), reports Offshore Energy.

About the new vessel

As informed, the launching ceremony took place at the company’s yard on 8 April. The ship is the second 24,188TEU container ship built and launched by DACKS.

The vessel has a total length of 399.99 meters, a width of 61.3 meters, and a molded...

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CDB Financial Leasing Goes on Bulker Buying Spree

Hong Kong-listed China Development Bank (CDB) Financial Leasing has purchased eleven bulk carriers via its wholly-owned subsidiary at a total cost of $140.45m, reports the Seatrade Maritime News.

The vessels sellers are 11 companies incorporated in the Marshall Islands, which are principally engaged in the business of international bulk cargo transportation.

Self-funding by CDB

CDB plans to fund the investment via its own funds, bond issuance funds and commercial bank loans.

Two of the vessels are...

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Oldendorff Fleet Acquires 4 New Vessels

Earlier this year Oldendorff Carriers ordered two 61 300 Ultramax new-builds for delivery July 2022 and acquired two 93 000 DWT Post-panamaxes in separate transactions, reports Dry Bulk Magazine. The Ultramaxes

The 61 300 Ultramaxes will be delivered from Dalian Cosco Kawasaki Ship Engineering Co Ltd (DACKS) in July 2022 and are of the Kawasaki eco design, of which Oldendorff had previously built nine units at DACKS and sister yard NACKS until 2019. The vessels feature Masada/Mitsubishi cranes,...

https://mfame.guru/oldendorff-fleet-acquires-4-new-vessels/

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