Japan-based Shoei Kisen Kaisha has sold a 10-year-old Imabari-built supramax to Bangladeshi interests for US$7.7m.

Meghna Group, a diverse conglomerate with interests in commodities, food, aviation and real estate, has taken the Maple Grove. The ship has a special survey due this year, Clarksons Research noted. Meghna's shipowning arm is called United Shipping Lines.

Shoei Kisen is the shipowning arm of Imabari Shipbuilding.