Shortsea carrier Scotline goes ordering for fleet renewal

[Hannes van Rijn]

UK shortsea carrier Scotline announced on 1 February the signing of a newbuilding contract for one general cargo ship plus one option at Dutch shipyard Royal Bodewes.

The order for a 4,785 dwt vessel, to be named Scot Carrier, plus an option for an identical sister follows on from last year