In a statement published after the close Global Ship Lease (GSL) identified the charterer of the 4,113-teu Ville d’Orion (built 1997) as Sea Consortium Pte.

The New York-quoted owner said the Singaporean carrier, which currently operates under the name X-Press Feeders, fixed the vessel for six to 12 months at a rate of $8,000 per day.

"We are pleased to have fixed the Ville d'Orion on this charter, extending our commercial relationship with a high-quality carrier in Sea Consortium / X-Press Feeders and ensuring that all of our fleet is now secured on charters,” added GSL chief executive Ian Webber.

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