The contract comprises four confirmed newbuildings plus options for four more. Deliveries are due to take place in 2016.

Each of the Ulstein-designed ships has a maximum speed of approximately 14.5 knots and accommodates 30 people.

Measuring 83.4 metres in length and a beam of 18 metres, the DP2-rated vessels will have a cargo deck of 840 square metres and a load capacity of 4,000-dwt.

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