OSLO, Norway, Sept. 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- MPC Container
Ships ASA (the "Company") is pleased to announce its enrolment in
the Trident Alliance, a coalition of shipping owners and operators
who share a common interest in effective, transparent enforcement
of global sulphur regulations for the benefit of the environment,
human health and responsible businesses. Trident Alliance members
contribute their reputations, resources, access and competence to
promote strategies that contribute to the vision of robust
enforcement.
CEO Constantin Baack comments in
relation to the announcement: "Joining the Trident Alliance allows
us to align our company with an important network of like-minded
industry peers, and support industry-wide calls for effective and
transparent enforcement around the world."
As previously announced, the Company will take a balanced
approach to the sulphur oxide emissions regulation by way of
operating 58 vessels on compliant fuel while retrofitting a
carefully selected 10 vessels with exhaust gas cleaning systems
("scrubbers"). The Company is pleased to report that for the first
3 vessels the scrubber retrofitting and commissioning has been
successfully completed. The retrofitting programme is scheduled to
be completed during H2 2019.
Furthermore, for 8 out of the 10 vessels that will be equipped
with scrubbers, the Company has concluded charter parties with
major operators for periods of 2-3 years at attractive base rates
plus a savings sharing mechanism.
Please refer to the updated vessel employment overview made
available on the Fleet subpage of the Company's webpage.
Further information and
contact:
ir@mpc-container.com
About MPC Container Ships ASA:
MPC Container Ships ASA (ticker code "MPCC") was formed in
April 2017. Its main activity is to
own and operate a portfolio of container ships with a focus on the
feeder segment between 1,000 and 3,000 TEU. The Company is
registered and has its business office in Oslo, Norway. For more information, please see
our webpage: www.mpc-container.com
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