Norwegian asset manager Ness, Risan & Partners (NRP) has added another bulker to its fleet in tandem with a Greek shipowning partner.

The company said it has bought and taken delivery of the 28,219-dwt handysize King Corn (built 2011) in a partnership with Tide Line.

The Greek owner, which already has four handysizes under its control, will be the commercial and technical manager of the ship.