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Norking (conversion)

Ship type
RoRo
Ship owner
Rettig Group Oy Ab
Shipyard
Öresundsvarvet
Project type
Conversion/Retrofit
Ship status
Delivered
Design scope
Concept
Delivery year
1995
Norking (conversion)
Copyright: Kenneth Karsten, ShipSpotting.com

Commission for the Ship Owner

  • Project design for jumboisation and re-engining
  • Design of an efficient bulbous bow

Project Features

  • Lengthening of the vessel and replacement of the bulbous bow
  • Increased cargo carrying capacity by over 40%
  • Significant reduction in harbour time due to enhanced loading and unloading efficiency
  • Speed of the ship improved by 1½ knots with re-engining and new bulbous bow
  • Enhanced manoeuvring capability
  • Design and implementation of a new bulbous bow for improved performance
  • Coordination of model tests for performance validation
  • Calculation of Dry Cargo Index
  • 'Norking' was lengthened in 1995 and her sister vessel 'Norqueen' in 1996

Main dimensions

  • Dwt 11 400
  • GT 17 884
  • Capacity 2067 lm
  • LoA 170,93
  • Beam 23
  • Draught 7,617

Additional Information

  • IMO Number 7902635
  • Special features Lengthening of RoRo carriers

For more information, please contact:

Johan Hellman Deltamarin
Johan Hellman
Sales, Passenger Ships
+358 9 4788 4458
+358 40 7014 237
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