Options for two vessels have been converted into firm orders. The latest contracts are worth about US$120 million in total, brokers added. The vessels will be delivered in 2017. In June 2015, Grimaldi Group also ordered five pure car truck carriers (PCTCs) from Yangfan for US$300 million, also for 2017 delivery (New Ships 27/2015). In July, Grimaldi in addition placed an order with Chinese yard Jinling for three PCTCs (New Ships 29/2015). Grimaldi is said to still possess six options with Chinese yards for car carriers.

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