The vessels, which include four containerships and four bulk carriers, were sent to different scrapyards between 1 May to 30 June this year. They have a combined aggregate capacity of 331,294 dwt.
The decommissioned containerships were previously owned by Cosco Container Lines Co and the bulkers were owned by China Cosco Bulk Shipping (Group) Company.
Hong Kong-listed China Cosco said the losses incurred from the disassembly of the eight vessels amouned to about RMB35.33m.
“As a result of the decommissioning of the vessels, the average age of vessels owned by Cosco Container Lines Co and China Cosco Bulk Shipping (Group) Company have decreased, while the oil saving level and overall environmental friendliness of the vessels have been improved,” China Cosco stated.
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