DMHI ends 2013 on a high

In October and December 2013, DMHI signed a contract with Greece-based Capital Ship Management for two 9,100 teu containerships – the third and fourth vessels from a series previously ordered.

The vessels, which are due for delivery in 2015 and 2016, will have an overall length of 299.99m, a beam of 48.4m, a draft of 14.5m and capable of reaching speeds up to 23 knots.

Also signed in December 2013 was a contract with Monaco-based Scorpio Bulkers for a series of five 180,000 tonne bulk carriers, due for delivery in 2015 and 2016.

The vessels, which are to be built under the supervision of American Bureau of Shipping, will have an overall length of 292m, a beam of 45m, and a draft of 18.2m and will reach speeds up to 14.5 knots.

The third order made in December came from Tsakos Energy navigation Limited for five 112,000 tonne crude oil tankers.

Set for delivery in 2016 and 2017, the 249m vessels will be built under the supervision of Det Norske Veritas (DNV).

Norwegian state oil company, Statoil, will charter the five Aframax-tanker new builds.