Royal Arctic Line A/S in Nuuk (Greenland/Denmark) ordered two ice-going container ships for arctic operation at Aker Yards. The total contract value is approximately EUR 80 million.
The ships are especially designed for traffic between ports in Greenland and transatlantic destinations. Delivery by Aker Yards Germany is scheduled in the second and third quarter of 2010.
Particulars
• Vessel Type: Aker ACS 587, ice-going container ship for arctic operation
• Yard: Aker Yards Germany
• Length and beam: 113.0 m long and 22.7 m wide, 8,550 t deadweight
• Containers: 587 TEU with 237 FEU reefer sockets
• Engine and performance: 2-stroke main engine of 7,860 kW (MAN B&W 6S46MC-C)
• Service speed: 15.3 knots
• Bow and stern thruster: 780 kW each
• Cranes: Two, 45 t SWL at 29.8 m each
• Design: Aker ACS 587 by Aker Yards
