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DSIC bags up to six mid-size containership orders

Photo: DSIC DSIC_DANAOS_Signing.JPG
Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Co. (DSIC) inked contracts with two European owners for the construction of up to six containerships.

DISC has entered into shipbuilding contracts with Germany-based AL Maritime Holding and Greek owner Danaos for the construction of two 7,100 teu containerships and two plus two 7,100 teu containerships, respectively.

The vessels are designed by SDARI, with length of 255 metres and width of 42.8 metre, meeting the latest requirements of Tier III and EEDI phase III.

With the addition of the new deals, DSIC will have order on hand for the same type of 7,100 teu containerships reaching up to 10.