Nikolas Pateras’ Contships Management, the world’s largest independent owner of vessels of between 900 teu and 1,500 teu, is reaffirming its commitment to the sector with yet another acquisition deal.

The Athens-based company has agreed to buy four such ships from Lomar Shipping, Greek brokers said.

Both companies declined to comment on the transaction, which boosts the fleet of Nikolas Pateras-led Contships to 46 vessels — all feederships.