The Offen Group has tied up charters for more of its largest containerships and is turning its attention to fitting scrubbers on smaller boxships destined for the spot market.

The German owner has secured charter extensions with Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) on another four of its 14,000-teu “Italy-class” boxships. The charters are set to run from 2023 to 2029.

Last week, Offen Group chartered out five other ships in the same category fixed on similar terms.