“We have cancelled one containership ordered at STX Dalian and one anchor-handling, towing and supply vessel (AHTS) ordered at ABG Shipyard,” a spokesman for the Mumbai-based company told the Livemint website.

The decision was taken due to delays in delivery, he added.

The boxship is a 6,500-teu vessel due this year.

SCI now has five new ships on order: two VLCCs, two AHTSs and another 6,500-teu boxship at Dalian, but this may also be cancelled.

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