The Rhoon-based outfit, which
operates over 100 vessels ranging from 1,500 to 12,000 dwt, will be adding the
new 10,700 dwt units to its fleet in 2027 and 2028.
Vertom
said the vessels have been designed to handle a mix of breakbulk and dry bulk
cargoes and to meet the demands of modern shipping, including Tier III-compliant
engines and a 910 kWh battery package.
The MPP newbuilds are set to be
deployed on the Europe Caribbean Line (ECL) liner service, which connects
Europe with the northern coast of South America and is operated in partnership
with compatriot Vertraco Shipping.
“Geared
tweendeckers are essential for our fleet renewal strategy as we replace the
current vessels on the ECL service. By leveraging our earlier collaboration
with Chowgule, we have identified the
most innovative and sustainable solution currently available for this route,”
said Arjan de Jong, chief executive at Vertom.