Gelbray Express and Girolando Express named
We are pleased to announce that mv 'Gelbray Express'
and mv 'Girolando Express' have been named in ceremonies today,
Friday 14 February 2014, at Cosco Shipyard in Guangdong, China.
Godmothers are Ms Sophie Wang, Managing Director Landmark
Global Exports Pty Ltd., who christened 'Gelbray Express',
and Ms Marie Janet Blankers, wife of Mr Paul Pistorius,
Head Operations at Vroon, who christened 'Girolando Express'.
These livestock carriers are the third and fourth in a
newbuilding programme of next‑generation livestock vessels,
built for Vroon in Guangdong.
All vessels boast a cargo capacity of approximately 4,500 sqm
and a cruising range of around 18,000 NM. They are fitted with
animal-welfare facilities exceeding Australian (AMSA)
regulations and incorporate a revolutionary bow that will ensure
fuel savings while maintaining high speeds and maximum comfort
for cargo and crew.
'Gelbray Express' will be delivered to Vroon next week and
will commence a medium-term charter with Landmark Global
Exports. 'Girolando Express' will be delivered in May.
As well as celebrating the naming of both these vessels,
we are also delighted to confirm the order of two additional
livestock carriers at Cosco Guangdong.
GELBRAY EXPRESS
bouwjaar 2014, imonummer 9621211,
10.035 BRT, 5.448 DWT, Cosco Shipyard te Guangdong
onder bouwnummer N394, voor Vroon B.V., Breskens
These newbuilding vessels, the fifth and sixth in the series,
are scheduled for delivery in the second half of 2015 and we look
forward to continuing our cooperation with Cosco Shipyard.
Informatie: Vroon B.V.
