The 3,450–teu Henry Rickmers and Richard Rickmers (both built 2006) will goto the Danish giant for a year, with another 12-month option.

The charter rate will change based on an agreed index, but shouldbring in $5m in revenue for Rickmers over the first year, equating to about$6,850 per day for each vessel.

CEO Thomas Preben Hansen said: “We are proud to reintroduceMaersk Line to our portfolio of premier liner companies.

“Whilst