News / Maersk receives first newbuild for three years, and opts for scrubber-fitted

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After a three-year hiatus, Maersk has received its first newbuild ULCV with the charter of the scrubber-fitted 15,473 teu Maersk Cambridge.

The Danish carrier took charge of the ship this week from London-headquartered shipowner Zodiac Maritime, and is expected to take delivery of “at least” five more sister vessels under construction at the South Korean yard of DSME, according to Alphaliner.

The daily hire rate and duration of the charter party has not been disclosed, although VesselsValue data indicates a 10-year period ...