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Wed 17 Dec 2014, 13:51 GMT

Equipment deal for 'largest' LNG-fuelled ro-ro ferry


Vessel is due to operate along the Bass Strait between Australia and Tasmania.

MacGregor - a provider of cargo handling solutions and part of Cargotec, says it has sealed a contract with German shipbuilder Flensburger-Schiffbau-Gesellschaft (FSG) for a comprehensive ro-ro cargo access equipment package. The equipment is to be installed on an LNG-powered ro-ro ferry that is due to be constructed at the yard for the Australian owner, SeaRoad. An option remains for one additional vessel package.

At 181 metres, MacGregor says the vessel will be the largest ro-ro ferry with LNG propulsion and the first vessel of this type built by FSG. Delivery is scheduled for the third quarter of 2016. The ferry is due to serve SeaRoad's planned new regular liner service across the Bass Strait between Melbourne on the Australian mainland and Devonport on the Australian island of Tasmania.

"Conditions are notoriously rough on the Bass Strait, which puts equipment reliability high on the agenda," said Göran Hugon, Sales Manager, Ro-ro Equipment at MacGregor. "Over the years, MacGregor has enjoyed a long and successful relationship with FSG and we won the contract because the yard is pleased with the reliability and performance of previous MacGregor deliveries."

According to FSG, the vessel will boast a particularly flexible cargo carrying capability and is able to accommodate containers, including reefer units, trailers, cars and hazardous cargo as well as livestock.

MacGregor's scope of supply of tailor-made ro-ro equipment includes two stern ramps/doors, one ramp cover, one access ramp and two pilot/bunker doors, along with installation services. Equipment delivery is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2015.

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