TTS wins Ray Carrier contracts

Poland?s Gdynia Shipyard placed two orders with Swedish cargo equipment manufacturer TTS Ship Equipment AB, to supply almost 14,000 tonnes of roro equipment. The orders cover the supply of equipment for a total of eight vessels being built for Ray Car Carriers.

The first new order, placed in June 2006, covers the supply of equipment for two 2,100 units PCTC vessels; hull numbers 8245/5 and 8245/6, at the Gdynia Shipyard in Poland. The equipment consists of quarter and stern ramps, internal ramps and covers, hoistable car decks, and doors. TTS will deliver the design and parts, and supervise the installation. Equipment is scheduled for supply by June and August 2007, with the vessels expected to be completed for delivery to the owner in 2007-08.

The second order was placed in July 2006, and involves the supply of equipment for six vessels, hull numbers 8168/21-26, also at the Gdynia Shipyard. The equipment consists of quarter and side ramps, internal ramps and covers, hoistable car decks, doors and hatch covers. TTS will deliver the design and parts, and supervise the installation. Equipment is scheduled for supply between August 2007 and October 2008, with the vessels expected to be completed for delivery to the owner during 2008-09.