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Multi-purpose Deck Cargo Ship Launched

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

March 2, 2012

 STX Turku Shipyard launches multipurpose deck cargo vessel  
 
STX Finland Oy Turku shipyard has launched a multipurpose deck cargo vessel built for Gaiamare Ltd.
due delivery later in the year.

With a LOA of 105.4 m and a breadth of 18.8 m the yet un-named vessel is described as being designed for multi-purpose uses, including wind-farm structures, as well as having the capability to act as an oil-spill response vessel. Strengthened to Ice Class 1A for Baltic Sea operation, the vessel will be capable of running on bio-fuels.

 

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