Sealink of Malaysia has taken a hit in 2016 due to lower vessel demand and impairment charges.

The shipowner and shipbuilder swung to a full year net loss of MYR 58.4m ($13.1m), against MYR 7.5m in 2015.

This figure included an impairment charge of MYR 31.3m, the company explained.

Sealink’s red ink came on revenue of MYR 122.9m, down from MYR 141.5m a year earlier.

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