Daewoo has now confirmed Maersk's order for 10 ships of 18,000 teu.
The contract is supplemented by an option of up to 20 - twenty - similar
ships.
Lloyd's List states that the option covers 10 similar vessels.
Based upon the max. contract value, Lloyd's figure of 10 optional
vessels is probably correct.
The contract to be signed later today.
Sources: several Danish media quoting Bloomberg, - and Lloyd's.
Niels