Oslo-listed MPC Container Ships (MPCC) has seen earnings rise in the third quarter as its fleet expanded rapidly.

Net profit to 30 September was $1.17m, from $0.1m in 2017.

Its 69 ships produced revenue of $55m, versus $6.99m a year ago.

Average time charter equivalent earnings were $10,230 per day, up from $9,841 in the second quarter.

MPCC said while it is in start-up mode, its results are impacted by frequent vessel take-overs as well as one-off costs.