Norwegian cargo and passenger ship operator Nor Lines has ordered two LNG fuelled multi-purpose newbuildings in China.

The company said it has contracted two vessels at Tsuji Heavy Industries (Jiangsu) Co. The ships, which will each have a capacity equivalent to 200 roadtrailers, are due for delivery in October 2013 and January 2014.

The Stavanger-based company said it “may also declare options” on two additional vessels at the yard.

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