Ferus Smit Launches Arklow Cadet

June 9, 2016

Photo: Ferus Smit
Photo: Ferus Smit

Dutch shipbuilder Ferus Smit has launched its Nb. 424, MV Arklow Cadet, on June 9 at the Westerbroek yard.

Bulk carrier MV Arklow Cadet is the first in a series of 10 vessels for Irish client Arklow Shipping.

With a maximized hold volume of 220,000 cft and a carrying capacity over 5,000 deadweight tons, the vessel falls under the 3,000 gross tons limit. Arklow Cadet has one single hold and an 1A iceclass notation. It is propelled by a 1,740 kW MaK engine with a single ducted propeller.

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