The shipowner said it has now financed all 18 of its IMO II handysize newbuildings contracted at the South Korean yard.

Navig8, which is listed on Oslo’s over-the-counter (OTC) market, said the loan of $390.4m covers about 60% of the contract price of the vessels.

The shipowner has previously stated that the original contract price on the 18 37,000-dwt units runs to $634.5m.

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