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Spliethoff Expands Fleet with New L-Type

[ October 4, 2024   //   Gary G Burrows ]

Spliethoff said it has placed an order with Wuhu Shipyard Co. Ltd. in China for the construction of a new series of eight multipurpose vessels with an option for two additional vessels. This new series will be delivered starting the first quarter of 2028.
The L-type vessels are specially designed for the transportation of various dry cargo types, including paper products, bulk cargo, project cargo and containers. These Finnish/Swedish 1A Ice-Classed vessels will measure 203.25 meters long, 28.25 meters wide, and will have a maximum draft of 10.5 meters. They will have a total capacity of about 33,700 square meters and a deadweight of 28,600 tonnes, making them the largest vessels in the Spliethoff fleet.
The energy-efficient vessels are designed with slender hull lines and will be prepared for the use of future fuels. The vessels, with the bridge located at the front, will be equipped with five lifts (side loaders) and three cranes with a capacity of 150 tonnes each, combinable to 300 tonnes. The decks of these vessels are large and free from obstructions, making it suitable for cargo with large dimensions.
“We are convinced that we will have secured the excellent service to our clients for the future and look forward to welcoming these energy-efficient vessels into our fleet,” said Michael van den Heuvel, CCO. “We are proud of this step forward and believe that the L-type will play an important role in the sustainable future of our company.”

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