Diversification plugs gap in orderbook

Article Abstract:

Danyard A S decided to diversify into handymax bulk carriers in an effort to generate more business and cope with the weak newbuilding market. A company used to building more complex vessels, Danyard's typical products include reefers and chemical tankers. Two Danyard-built bulk carriers, Nordpol and Nordkap, have already been delivered and another two are still under construction. A brief overview of the design and technical specifications of Danyard's handymax bulk carriers is presented.

Shipbuilding & Repair, Bulk Carriers ex Oil, LNG, Management, Evaluation, Diversification in industry, Industrial diversification, Bulk cargo ships, Danyard A S

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Forest products trades use all ship types

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Shipping companies use a wide range of vessels such as roll-on-roll-off and bulk carriers to transport forest products by sea. However, several companies have placed orders for specialized forest products carriers. Examples of these new vessels include Gorthon Lines AB's 9,000 dwt roll-on-roll-off vessels and Grieg Shipping A S and Westfal Larsen and Company A S' new generation of open hatch vessels. A discussion of the key features of these specialized carriers is presented.

Commercial Ships, Transportation, Merchant ships, Forest products

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Freight roros are adapted to meet route demands

Article Abstract:

Shipping company Finnhansa ordered the redesign of several freight roros which were to ply the route between Helsinki, Finland and Lubeck, Germany. The vessels were converted into 90-passenger ships. This decision was made without sacrificing cargo handling efficiency. FG-Shipping tooks charge of the planning and technical development phase of the project. The conversion process, machinery, dynamic positioning procedure and emergency equipment are discussed.

Deep Sea Foreign Transport, Equipment and supplies, Marine transportation, Cargo ships, Finnhansa

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