MacGregor equipment for new ESL bulkers

The equipment will include; hatch covers, cranes, deck machinery and steering gear.

“These are exciting new bulk carriers and we are happy that our customers choose MacGregor to supply the extensive equipment package for the vessels,” said Anders Berencsy, sales manager and MacGregor.

The vessels are the first to be a build under new classification society rules which were introduced in 2016.

Designed to set new standards in efficiency and environmental performance, the ships aim to introduce LNG powered bulkers to the market.

“ESL has operated MacGregor cranes and hatch covers for a number of years on several bulkers in its fleet,” continued Mr Berencsy.

He added: “The fact that the ESL has returned to us demonstrates the company’s trust in our equipment and in our ability to deliver the multi-discipline expertise required for complete equipment packages.”

Each vessel will have three MacGregor K3030-4 mechanical grab cargo cranes with a safe working load of 30 tonnes, electrically-driven Hatlapa deck machinery and Prosgrunn steering gear.

The ships are being built to the B.Delta26LNG-design which was developed by Deltamarine, ESL Shipping and Quingshan shipyard in China.

They will be used to carry raw materials for steel and energy industries in the Gulf of Bothnia and Baltic sea, the first vessel is scheduled for delivery at the end of 2017.

Mikki Koskien, managing director of ESL Shipping, said: “We wanted to have a highly efficient and reliable cargo handling system on our newbuildings, with service and spares close to our operations.”

He concluded: “The extended commissioning service that MacGregor is able to provide was also an important factor in securing the contracts.”