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Elkem, NCL and MPCC inaugurate low-emissions container vessel to strengthen strategic European silicon value chains
NCL (North Sea Container Line AS) together with partners Elkem ASA, and MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC), on Tuesday (Apr 01, 2025) initiated the operation of NCL VESTLAND in Haugesund, Norway. This marks the commencement of the vessel’s service …
Apr 3, 2025 / Vessels
MPCC Announces Vessel Acquisitions and New Charter Package Deal
MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) has announced the acquisition of two 3,500 TEU vessels and a charter agreement package for a total of 10 vessels, including the new acquisitions, thereby strengthening the Company’s backlog and improving earnings …
Jun 20, 2024 / Vessels
MPCC Continues Strategic Fleet Renewal Initiatives
MPC Container Ships (MPCC) announces further measures in its journey towards fleet renewal and decarbonization, showcasing the Company's commitment to industry innovation and long-term shareholder value. As part of its comprehensive retrofit program …
Feb 19, 2024 / Curious
MPC Container Ships Announces Sale of Its Last Two Joint Venture-Owned Vessels
MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) has announced the sale of two joint venture-owned vessels, Cimbria and Cardonia, for a total price of USD 42.5 million. The vessels, with a capacity of 2,800 TEU, were built in 2002 and 2003, respectively. Both vessels …
Jul 6, 2023 / Vessels
Wärtsilä Optimised Maintenance Agreement to support operational performance of National Petroleum Construction Company’s fleet
The technology group Wärtsilä has signed a five-year Optimised Maintenance Agreement with National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC), a subsidiary of National Marine Dredging Group (NMDC Group). The agreement covers seven vessels in the NPCC …
Mar 13, 2023 / Curious
MPC Container Ships executes further portfolio optimization measures
Sale of joint venture vessels Carpathia and AS Cleopatra Commercial agreement for the redelivery of vessels Carpathia and AS Carlotta Total consideration USD 77.7m million, net USD 49.8m after joint venture consolidation and transaction costs …
Dec 14, 2022 / Vessels
MPCC orders two carbon-neutral 1,300 TEU newbuildings in partnership with industrial group Elkem and North Sea Container Line
MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) announced earlier today the following company update:MPCC has contracted two carbon-neutral 1,300 TEU newbuildings at Chinese-based shipyard Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering for delivery in the second half of 2024.The …
Jul 4, 2022 / Vessels
MPC Container Ships ASA secures new financing facility, agrees on sale of six vessels and provides update on charter fixtures
MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) announced earlier today the following measures that will increase the Company’s balance sheet flexibility in order to execute on the Group’s plan to commence returning capital to investors. These changes are consistent …
Oct 20, 2021 / Curious
CIMC Raffles nets 2+2+2 Next Generation Low Emission 6500CEU PCCs deal with Wallenius
On 30 June 2021, CIMC Raffles signed an EPC contract with Wallenius for 2 + 2 + 2 Next Generation Low Emission 6500CEU PCC vessels through Teams Meeting online. Mr. Wang Jianzhong, CEO and President of CIMC Raffles and Mr. Kleberg Jonas, Chairman and …
Jul 13, 2021 / Vessels
MPC Container Ships ASA signs agreement to acquire Songa Container AS and operational update
MPC Container Ships ASA (MPCC) announced on Tuesday (Jun22) that it has entered into a share purchase agreement to acquire Songa Container AS (Songa) for an aggregate purchase price of USD 210.25 million on a debt and cash free basis. Upon closing of …
Jun 23, 2021 / Finance