To ensure operational reliability and sufficient capacity, ESL Shipping has acquired a geared ice-class 1A second-hand vessel. This strategic acquisition follows the sale of Kallio and bridges the gap in capacity until the first Green Handy vessels join the fleet in about two years.
The vessel, which has a deadweight of 16,600 tons, was handed over on 12 January in Tallinn, Estonia. The vessel was renamed Nordis and sails under the Finnish flag.
“By adding this vessel to our fleet, we can safeguard employment for our experienced crew and maintain consistent service for both new and existing customers during the transition period,” says Mikki Koskinen, Managing Director of ESL Shipping.