Johan Ericson News

DNV has initiated a concept study together with industry partners – FKAB, MAN Diesel & Turbo, TGE Marine and Cargotec – to design a very large ore carrier (VLOC). The objective is to introduce innovative solutions that increase efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of bulk ship operations while at the same being both technically and economically feasible. A MacGregor self-loading system from Cargotec makes wide-beam VLOCs feasible, with accompanying efficiency and environmental benefits. An innovative MacGregor self-loading system from Cargotec is an integral element of Ecore, DNV’s 250,000 dwt sustainable ore carrier concept introduced in May at the Nor-Shipping exhibition in Norway.

Cargotec has enhanced its MacGregor bulk cargo gravity unloading system with two new developments: a space-saving gate under the hold, and a fully enclosed boom conveyor. "MacGregor gravity self-unloading belt conveyor systems for bulk carriers benefit from over 50 years of development and operational experience but, as in all areas of its activities, Cargotec continues to refine and improve the concept," Sales Director Johan Ericson says. Cargo gates are the first element of a ship's gravity unloading system…