High-efficiency MacGregor cargo handling system optimises payloads for UASC's ultra-large container vessels
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CARGOTEC CORPORATION, PRESS RELEASE, 1 JUNE 2015 AT 10 AM (EEST)
United Arab Shipping Company's first ultra-large container vessel has entered
service equipped with a MacGregor high-efficiency cargo handling system, which
is designed to maximise payload potential and operational efficiency and reduce
environmental impact by minimising emissions per TEU carried.
Delivered by Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries' (HSHI) Mokpo shipyard on 8th May,
Barzan is the first in a series of six 18,800 TEU container carriers for United
Arab Shipping Company (UASC), designed to set new standards in fuel and energy
efficiency.
"We are increasingly servicing environmentally-aware customers across the
globe," says Jørn Hinge, President and Chief Executive Officer at UASC. "We push
the boundaries of eco-efficiency standards to ultimately ensure that our
customers can achieve higher levels of environmental sustainability."
Barzan's optimised MacGregor cargo handling system comprises hatch covers, a
comprehensive lashing system and its Lashmate software program. The vessel also
benefits from MacGregor's support service in taking use the full potential of
the cargo system, including a compatibility check of all equipment and software
and trainings for the personnel to use the equipment correctly. Further, a five-
year extended MacGregor Onboard Care (MOC) agreement is included.
A fundamental element of delivering vessels with optimised payload potential is
that the cargo system design steps in at an early stage of the ship project,
before any restrictive decisions have been made.
"MacGregor is striving to elevate the status of the cargo handling system so
that it is at the forefront of modern shipbuilding processes," says Tommi
Keskilohko, Director at MacGregor's Customer Solutions for Cargo Handling
business. "Our work with UASC demonstrates that substantial improvements to a
ship and its cargo system design can be achieved with an open dialogue and close
co-operation between all parties at a very early stage.
"Personnel at all levels must understand the system for it to be effective. We
supported UASC through a pre-delivery training programme, and training will
continue with the vessel in operation."
"To verify the benefits of MacGregor's optimised solution and to maximise the
utilisation of the system's potential, we will conduct cargo system performance
analysis of the vessel in service," adds Mr Keskilohko.
In addition to the six ULCCs, UASC has ordered eleven 15,000 TEU vessels also
benefiting from optimised MacGregor cargo handling systems. The first was
delivered in late 2014 with three more delivered up to May 2015.
Further information for the press:
Tommi Keskilohko, Director, Customer Solutions, Cargo Handling, MacGregor,
tel: + 358 40 574 2433
tommi.keskilohko(at)macgregor.com
or
Heli Malkavaara, Communications Manager, MacGregor, tel: +358 20 777 4500
heli.malkavaara(at)macgregor.com
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 3.4
billion in 2014 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
About UASC
United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) is a global shipping company based in the
Middle East. Founded in 1976, UASC has more than 185 offices around the world.
The company is the largest container shipping line in the Middle East region and
adjacent markets, covering over 240 ports and destinations worldwide. UASC
offers containerized cargo transportation, temperature controlled (reefer) and
out of guage cargo amongst other value added services to a diversified global
client-base. For further information, please visit www.uasc.net.
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