Samsung Heavy Industries wins order for six of the world's largest container ships

2014-08-14 09:00

       According to Shipbuilding and Ocean Daily reported that South Korea's Samsung Heavy Industries recently secured an order from Monaco's Scorpio Group for three of the world's largest 19200 TEU ultra-large container ships ( ship type   shipyard   purchase and sale ) orders.

Industry sources stated that the two companies have signed a construction contract for three 19200 TEU container ships, and this contract also includes an option for an additional three vessels. Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will long-term charter the relevant ships for a period of up to 15 years.

It is estimated that each new shipbuilding price is approximately US$153 million, and the relevant series of newbuilds will all be delivered by 2016, with a relatively fast delivery period.

However, the relevant contract has not yet come into effect, and the confirmed ship types and quantities may also be upgraded or changed.