The fire-stricken containership Yantian Express is likely to depart from Freeport, Bahamas during the first half of May 2019, according to German shipping major Hapag-Lloyd.

The repairs on the vessel are nearing completion and accordingly declaration of seaworthiness is expected shortly.

The company said that the ship’s departure is dependent on final technical approval of vessel class and refitting of hatch covers, after which Yantian Express would leave Freeport with the remaining cargo onboard.

The 7,506 TEU containership will then proceed to Halifax, Nova Scotia to deliver the containers. The exact date is currently unknown and will be confirmed once the company concludes forward schedule and terminal arrangements.

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Hunter Tankers, a subsidiary of Norwegian investment company Hunter Group, has signed a short-term USD 3 million revolving credit facility agreement.

The loan, signed with the company’s largest shareholder, Apollo Asset, a company owned by board member Arne Fredly, does not include any financial covenants and may be used to partially finance the group’s current newbuilding program and for general corporate purposes.

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