Damen to Build Eco-efficient Tug for Baleària
Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with Spain-based major ferry operator Baleària for the delivery of a Stan Tug 1606 E3.The contract was signed by Mr. Ettore Morace and Mr. Guillermo Alomar, executive director of operations and fleet director of Baleària respectively and Carlos Gonzalez Martin on behalf of Damen. The vessel is an answer to increasing demands for sustainability in the maritime industry. It will be the first IMO Tier III compliant tug to operate in the…
Dryship Fleet Renewal Continues
DryShips Inc. - The Panamax vessel MV Primera 72,495 dwt built in 1998 for US$ 75 million. 2008. approximately US$ 40 million. - The Panamax vessel MV Paragon 71,259 dwt built in 1995 for US$ 61 million. 2009. approximately US$ 31 million. - The Panamax vessel MV Menorca 71,662 dwt built in 1997 for US$ 77 million. Delivery to the new owners took place in June, 2008. gain of approximately US$ 37 million. from an independent third party. within 2008. charterer at a daily rate of US$ 43,750 per day. commence concurrently with the vessel’s delivery to the Company. within 2008. charterer at a daily rate of US$ 43,750 per day. commence concurrently with the vessel’s delivery to the Company. delivered during the fourth quarter of 2008.
Rodriquez Is Ahead With TMV 84
Subsequent to extensive sea trials, the TMV 84 Ramon Llull was delivered to Spanish shipowner Balearia Eurolines Maritimes from Rodriquez Cantieri Navali’s Messina yard in Sicily – two weeks ahead of schedule. It is fitting that the vessel, which will operate on the Barcelona to Menorca route, is named after 13th Century philosopher Ramon Llull, who was born in Palma de Mallorca, made the short tip to the Ballearic Island where the vessel will operate. The sea trials, which encompassed more than three weeks, concluded on May 5, 2003, with positive results; the vessel, which can carry up to 330 tons dwt, surpassed speeds of 40 knots. Ramon Llull can hold up to 462 passengers in both tourist and first class, and holds a garage that is equipped with hydraulically hoistable ramps for 56 cars.
