Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has struck a charter deal with Singapore’s Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) for 11 LNG-fuelled, 15,300-teu containership newbuildings.
Switzerland-based MSC is said to have fixed the vessels, under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries and Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, for at least 18 years each.
The Swiss-based liner operator will take delivery between late 2022 and 2023.