Norwegian asset manager Ness, Risan & Partners (NRP) has announced a sale-and-purchase deal with Japanese partners for a new multipurpose boxship.

The company said it had "facilitated" an agreement that will see the 2,900-dwt Nanoq Arctica (ex-Agnethe Arctica, built 2020) leased back to previous owner Royal Arctic Line over the long term.

NRP did not disclose the amount involved in the financing, but said it was concluded with Japanese investors.