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Hamilton, Bermuda - July 3, 2024 SFL Corporation Ltd. (NYSE: SFL) ("SFL" or the "Company") today announced that it has agreed to build five 16,800 TEU container vessels with scheduled delivery in 2028 at an aggregate construction cost of approximately $1 billion. The vessels will have LNG dual-fuel propulsion and the latest features in fuel efficiency and cargo intake optimization. Concurrently, SFL has agreed minimum 10-year time charters to a leading liner company from delivery, adding approximately $1.2 billion to our charter backlog. There will be an option to extend the charters for another two years, and purchase options at the end of year 10 and 12, including a profit share feature. Ole B. Hjertaker, CEO of SFL Management AS, said in a comment: "This marks another accretive milestone investment for SFL and will add five large container vessels to our fleet. With these vessels delivered, we will have 11 LNG dual-fuel vessels, and it demonstrates our commitment to continue expanding our investment focus to assets with a lower carbon footprint whilst ensuring significant visibility through 10-year firm charters to an investment grade counterparty. With the acquisitions and charter extensions announced so far this year, we have added approximately $1.75 billion to our fixed rate charter backlog." About SFL SFL has a unique track record in the maritime industry and has paid dividends every quarter since its initial listing on the New York Stock Exchange in 2004. The Company's fleet of vessels is comprised of tanker vessels, bulkers, container vessels, car carriers and offshore drilling rigs. SFL's long term distribution capacity is supported by a portfolio of long term charters and significant growth in the asset base over time. More information can be found on the Company's website: www.sflcorp.com SFL Corporation Ltd. press release 
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