Newport Shipping to offer vessel widening

NSB Group cites its experience with delivering three ship widening projects in 2016, when it participated in the widening of three 4,872 teu container vessels at the HRDD shipyard in China. At the time of the conversion, the vessels were between 9 and 11 years old.

Following the widening conversion, the three containers now boast capacities of 6,296 teu, while the number of reefer plugs more than doubled to 1,131. The three ships are in service for MSC.

NSB notes that the vessels’ beam widened from 32.2 metres to 39.8m during the conversion project, while the vessels’ deadweight increased from 65,700t to 81,700t. 

The vessels were also equipped with a new bulbous bow and a new propeller to fit the service speed of 19kn.

Ingmar Loges, Managing Director (Hamburg), Newport Shipping comments on the latest co-operation agreement that: “Working with the Germany-based ship management group will provide opportunities for both companies allowing them to cater for a wider range of customers.” 

Markus Thewes, Chief Commercial Officer of NSB comments about the ship WIDENING design and the impact that it will have on the containership market: “With this design existing vessels can reach a better environmental rating in terms of EEXI and CII. The increased container capacity is generating higher earning potential along with a higher asset value.”