Last Saturday, the carrier ‘Hoogvliet’ for oversized cargo was launched at Cruise Terminal Rotterdam. It will be deployed in European waters by a business alliance of which the main participants are Hartel Shipping and Hudig & Veder, said in a media release.
They choose the limited partnership (LP) structure to invest in a series of four carriers to be deployed in parcel service for the oversized cargo industry to carry smaller volume project cargo. For cost effective reasons those involved have chosen for relatively lower tonnage vessels. In short: the vessels fill a niche in the market.
Earlier, Damen Shipyards Bergum delivered the Geervliet, the Heenvliet and the Haringvliet were delivered. All vessels have a DWT of 3,800 tonnes, 8.43 metres hull height, a tween deck on half height, larger bow thruster for improved manoeuvrability and a larger crew accommodation thus providing more space and comfort for the crew.