Euroseas scraps old boxship, seals pair of charter extensions
Greek containership owner Euroseas has announced the sale of one of its vessels as well as a pair of charter extensions.
1990-built 1,169 TEU feedermax boxship Ninos has been sold for scrap for a price of around $2.36m. The vessel, which is scheduled to be delivered to the buyer before the end of the month, has a scrap value of $1.96m according to VesselsValue.
Euroseas also announced that the 2001-built 5,000 TEU boxship Akinada Bridge has extended its time charter contract for 12-13 months, with an additional 10-12 month option. The daily rate is $17,250 for the firm period and $20,000 on the option.
An extension option was also declared on 2009-built 4,253 TEU Panamax boxship Synergy Oakland, extending the charter for another 8-12 months.