Cochin Shipyard Delivers Second HS EcoFreighter Vessel to German Firm
Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) delivered MS Maria, the second vessel in the eight-ship HS EcoFreighter series, to Germany-based HS Schiffahrts. Designed by Netherlands-based Groot Ship Design and built at CSL, the 7,000 deadweight tonnage ice-class multi-purpose vessel can carry various cargo types, including heavy goods, steel coils, containers, and dry bulk like coal and grain. The ship features flexible cargo configurations, a fuel-efficient design, and is powered by a medium-speed four-stroke diesel engine. The delivery marks CSL's growing role in international shipbuilding.
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news18 broke this story on 12 Aug, 12:01 pm. Other outlets followed.
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