Himalaya Shipping seals fresh index-linked deal

Oslo-listed Himalaya Shipping has fixed one of its newcastlemax vessels on a fresh time charter, locking in improved earnings. The Tor Olav Troim-backed owner said the 2023-built Mount Ita has been chartered for a period of 11 to 14 months. The new contract is due to kick in during the second half of January, once …