Continuing the strategy to renew and to optimise our fleet, Longship Group entered a joint newbuilding project with Wagle Chartering AS for two “GS Eco-Freighter 3700” to be built by GS Yard BV in Waterhuizen.
The vessels are equipped with two bulkheads that can be used as tweendecks. They are fitted for grain, timber, project cagoes and are driven by a IMO Tier III compliant Mitsubishi S12R engine with an output of 749 kW.
The two newbuilding’s are fitted for grain, timber, project cargoes and are driven by an IMO Tier III compliant Mitsubishi S12R engine with an output of 749 kW, giving a low consumption.
Wagle Chartering is assigned with the commercial operation, while Longship Management BV will take care of the technical and crew management of the newbuildings. The Dutch flagged vessels shall be named LONGSUN and LONGSKY and will enter our service in the second quarter of this year.
Longship Group statede the eco-friendly design will contribute to the Group’s commitment to drastically improve environmental impact and carbon footprint.