TradeWinds reported in April last year that Wisby had signed for two ships of this size at the yard for delivery this year, with an option for two more units to be delivered in 2014.

It is likely that Wisby is now negotiating for a lower price on the options given the general decline in vessel prices since last spring.

The ships are twice the size of any others in Wisby’s fleet and it is unclear whether the company has partners in the deal.

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