Finland-based shipping company Finnlines has launched the second hybrid Ro-Ro vessel, MS Finneco II, and laid the keel for the third vessel, Finneco III.
Chinese Jinling shipyard in Nanjing has been tasked with the construction of the series of three Ro-Ro vessels.
The first of the hybrid Ro-Ro vessels, Finneco I, will enter sea trials in September, when the speed, manoeuvring, machinery, electrical installations and other equipment will be tested.
This vessel will commence operations at the end of the year, while the other two ships will begin operations next year.
With a length of 238m and breadth of 34m, the vessels will have a deadweight of 17,100 metric tonnes and lane length of 5,800m.
Being Ice class 1 A Super, the ships will be able to accommodate 12 passengers and will all operate under the Finnish flag.
In comparison with the largest vessels currently in the fleet, these hybrid newbuilds will have around 40% more cargo-carrying capacity.
Cargo loading and unloading will be managed through three ramps.
Finland-based shipping company Finnlines has launched the second hybrid Ro-Ro vessel, MS Finneco II, and laid the keel for the third vessel, Finneco III.
Chinese Jinling shipyard in Nanjing has been tasked with the construction of the series of three Ro-Ro vessels.
The first of the hybrid Ro-Ro vessels, Finneco I, will enter sea trials in September, when the speed, manoeuvring, machinery, electrical installations and other equipment will be tested.
This vessel will commence operations at the end of the year, while the other two ships will begin operations next year.
With a length of 238m and breadth of 34m, the vessels will have a deadweight of 17,100 metric tonnes and lane length of 5,800m.
Being Ice class 1 A Super, the ships will be able to accommodate 12 passengers and will all operate under the Finnish flag.
In comparison with the largest vessels currently in the fleet, these hybrid newbuilds will have around 40% more cargo-carrying capacity.
Cargo loading and unloading will be managed through three ramps.