Qatar Navigation (Milaha) has signed a long-term charter agreement with the Asian Spirit Steamship Company (ASSC). This agreement represents a significant step toward Milaha establishing a modern and sustainable fleet of feeder container ships, through the acquisition of two 1200 TEU capacity vessels.
Under the terms of the agreement, Milaha will deploy these two ships, Spirit of Kolkata and Spirit of Chennai, on its Arabian Gulf and Indian Subcontinent services.
The newly chartered ships are designed to deliver significant economic benefits, including approximately 35% fuel savings. The ships are also equipped with hybrid scrubbers that significantly reduce particulate matter and black carbon emissions. Furthermore, they achieve a 40% reduction in CO2 emissions per unit carried compared to alternative tonnage, Milaha states.
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