Optimised MacGregor equipment package ordered for Intership's new eco-bulker trio
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CARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 26 NOVEMBER 2014 AT 8.30 AM (EET)
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has secured a comprehensive deck equipment contract
from New Times Shipyard, in China, for Intership Navigation Co Ltd's three new
36,500 dwt Laker-class bulk carriers. The vessels will each feature an optimised
MacGregor cargo-handling system comprising MacGregor cranes and hatch covers as
well as Hatlapa steering gear and electrically-driven variable frequency drive
(VFD) Hatlapa deck equipment.
"The MacGregor team supported Intership with its cargo-handling solution
development at a very early stage with planning sessions, technical layouts and
budget pricing, so that the shipowner could present the new ship concept further
to the charterer," explains Hans Berg, Account Manager for Intership at
MacGregor. "As a result of strong support from Intership, MacGregor received the
order for full MacGregor equipment packages from the New Times Shipyard.
"Today's environmental standards and uncertainties in the global economy set new
challenges for ship designs," adds Mr Berg. "These new ships will effectively be
upgraded versions of Intership's existing Laker-class vessels."
The ships are expected to have a 20 percent reduction in fuel consumption in
comparison with existing similarly-classed vessels. This is predominantly
achieved through the use of an optimised hull form and propulsion system
developed by DNV-GL consultancy company, FutureShip.
MacGregor's equipment package will also play a role in delivering more
sustainable operations. The solution consists of hydraulically-operated folding
hatch covers, four MacGregor electro-hydraulic cranes (2 x GLB3628 and 2 x
GLB3626), a Hatlapa VFD deck machinery ship set as well as Hatlapa Triton 800
rotary vane steering gear. MacGregor deliveries are planned to start at the end
of 2015 and continue into 2016.
Cyprus-based Intership Navigation manages a fleet of more than 80 vessels,
mainly consisting of dry bulk and break bulk vessels, cement carriers and
product tankers. The company's newbuilds will each have six holds and are
purpose-built for specific trades and routes. "Over the years MacGregor has
supported Intership in its newbuilding project cycles, from the initial
newbuilding planning phase to ship concept design and through to the
optimisation of the cargo carrying and handling capacities," notes Mr Berg.
"Since Intership's establishment 1988, MacGregor has worked closely with the
company and about 75 percent of its fleet is equipped with either MacGregor
hatch covers and/or cargo cranes."
Caption: MacGregor's equipment package will also play a role in delivering more
sustainable operations.
Further information please contact:
Svante Lundberg, Sales Manager, MacGregor Cranes, tel. +46 660 294 036
Jussi Koljonen, Sales Manager, MacGregor Cargo Stowage and Securing Systems,
tel. +358 20 777 4500
Sönke Tanz, Deputy Sales Manager, Hatlapa equipment, tel. +49 4122 711 265
Heli Malkavaara, Communications Manager, MacGregor Group, tel. +358 20 777 4500
MacGregor offers world leading engineering solutions and services for handling
marine cargoes and offshore loads. The scope of our integrated packages is
growing and now also includes Hatlapa, Porsgrunn, Pusnes and Triplex products.
MacGregor serves the offshore, maritime transportation and naval logistics
markets in ports and terminals as well as on board ships and rigs. MacGregor
solutions combine load and cargo access, stowage, care and handling functions to
optimise lifetime profitability, productivity and environmental sustainability.
www.macgregor.com
MacGregor is part of Cargotec. Cargotec's sales totalled approximately EUR 3.2
billion in 2013 and it employs approximately 11,000 people. Cargotec's class B
shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd. under symbol CGCBV.
www.cargotec.com
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