BigLift Shipping has reported an important milestone in its fleet expansion programme. On Sunday, 15 February, the first vessel in a series of four newbuild BC-Class module carriers, the CY Frontier, was launched.
Following the launch, the vessel will be transferred to the outfitting quay for final completion and commissioning.
The second vessel in the series, BigLift Pioneer, is expected to enter service towards the end of the year. With the addition of these new vessels, BigLift will operate six heavy transport vessels (HTVs) by the end of 2026. This expansion significantly strengthens the company’s capacity to support complex heavy-lift and transport projects worldwide.
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BC-Class
The BC-Class vessels are purpose-built for performance and flexibility. Each vessel measures 180 metres in length with a beam of 43 metres. The spacious deck area of 43 by 140 metres offers a fully unobstructed cargo space of 6020 m2. Cargo can be loaded and discharged over the stern or side using RoRo or skidding methods.
With a depth of 12 metres, a deadweight capacity of 25,000 metric tonnes, and a powerful ballast system capable of 12,000 m3 per hour, the BC-Class is designed to deliver robust and reliable performance for the most demanding projects.
Picture by BigLift.
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