Hayfin newbuilding deal backed by charters; NYK receives LNG dual-fuel Capesize

Hayfin signs long-term charter for two newbuild post-Panamax dry bulk carriers

Hayfin has signed a contract with Oshima Shipbuilding and Sumisho Marine to construct two 100,000-dwt post-Panamax dry bulk carrier ships. The vessels, once constructed, will be delivered to an international energy trader on a long-term charter.

Hayfin head of maritime Andreas Povlsen said, “This transaction is another sign of our firm commitment to the Japanese market and demonstrates the kind of attractive asset exposure we can offer to investors through our Maritime Yield strategy; combining fuel-efficient assets and long-term charters to investment-grade counterparties against a supportive long-term market backdrop with consistent tonne-mile growth and a fleet in urgent need of renewal.”

NYK takes delivery of LNG-fuelled Capesize

Japan Marine United Corp’s Tsu Shipyard has delivered SG Ocean, an LNG dual-fuel Capesize dry bulk carrier to NYK for a long-term charter for JFE Steel Corp carrying iron ore and coal from Australia to Japan.

The vessel is fitted with a WinGD 7X62DF-2.1 iCER dual-fuel slow-speed diesel engine.

Diana Shipping announces timecharter with Ming Wah

NYSE-listed Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Ming Wah International Shipping Co Ltd for one of its Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels.

2011-built, 82,165-dwt Leonidas P C will earn a gross charter rate of US$17,000 per day, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties.

The charter is expected to commence on 21 February 2024 and is anticipated to generate approximately US$9M of gross revenue for the minimum scheduled period of the time charter.