The latest orders are due to be delivered in the spring/summer of 2018. No financial terms have been disclosed.

In March 2013, K Line ordered five identical vessels at the yard for delivery in the first half of 2015.

K Line says the new ships will replace existing tonnage and will improve the efficiency and cost competitiveness of its containership business.

Principal particulars of the series of 10 eco-friendly vessels include a length overall of 365.9