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Seaspan adds five containerships at Yangzijiang

Container shipowner Seaspan Corporation has exercised an order of five dual-fuel 7,000 teu containerships at the private Chinese shipyard Yangzijiang.

Katherine Si, China Correspondent

September 3, 2021

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The confirmation follows Yangzijiang’s announcement in July 2021 of orders for ten dual-fuel 7,000 teu containerships together with a letter of intent for five identical vessels placed by Seaspan Corporation. The latest announcement from the shipyard confirms those five dual-fuel 7,000 teu containerships in the letter of intent have been made firm.

The vessels are scheduled for delivery during 2022 and 2024.

Year to date, Yangzijiang has secured a total of 118 effective shipbuilding contracts worth at $7.21bn.

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Katherine Si

Katherine Si

China Correspondent

China-based Katherine Si has worked in the maritime industry since 2008 is well-connected with local industry players including Chinese owners and yards.

Having majored in English Katherine started at news portal ShippingChina.com where she rose to become a News Editor. In 2008 she moved to work with Seatrade and has since held numerous positions including China correspondent for Seatrade Maritime Review magazine.

With extensive experience in writing, research and social media promotion, Katherine focuses on the shipping and transport sectors.

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