HONG KONG, China, March 6, 2017 /CNW/ - Seaspan Corporation (NYSE:SSW) announced today that its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2016 has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and is accessible free of charge on its Internet web site (www.seaspancorp.com). Alternatively, shareholders may request to receive a hard copy of Seaspan's complete audited financial statements, free of charge, by emailing ir@seaspancorp.com or writing to: Seaspan Corporation, Unit 2, 2nd Floor, Bupa Centre, 141 Connaught Road West, Hong Kong, China, Attention: Chief Financial Officer.

About Seaspan

Seaspan provides many of the world's major shipping lines with creative outsourcing alternatives to vessel ownership by offering long-term leases on large, modern containerships combined with industry-leading ship management services. Seaspan's managed fleet consists of 114 containerships representing a total capacity of over 915,000 TEU, including 11 newbuilding containerships on order scheduled for delivery to Seaspan and third parties. Seaspan's current operating fleet of 88 vessels has an average age of approximately six years and an average remaining lease period of approximately five years, on a TEU weighted basis. 

Seaspan has the following securities listed on The New York Stock Exchange:

For Investor Relations Inquiries:

Mr. David Spivak
Chief Financial Officer
Seaspan Corporation
Tel. 604-638-2580

Mr. Michael Sieffert
Director, Corporate Finance
Seaspan Corporation
Tel. 778-328-6490

For Media Inquiries:

Mr. Leon Berman
The IGB Group
Tel. 212-477-8438

SOURCE Seaspan Corporation