On Thursday the 10th of September at 11.00 hrs., our Nb. 479 ‘Arklow Dale’ will be launched at the Westerbroek shipyard.

Nb. 479 ‘Arklow Dale’ is the first vessel of a new series of six vessels to be built for Arklow Shipping from Ireland.

With a length overall of 129.95 metres, a deadweight of approximately 11,500 tonnes and a cargo hold capacity of around 470,000 cft, Arklow Dale features two box-shaped cargo holds and is designed for a wide range of dry bulk and general cargoes.

The vessel is powered by a 2,400 kW ABC main engine driving a controllable-pitch ducted propeller. A 560 kWh battery system is incorporated into the electrical installation, providing additional flexibility and efficiency during operation.

The first two vessels in the series, including Arklow Dale, will also be equipped with a fully electric Sennebogen excavator for self-discharging stone cargoes. This further expands the operational flexibility of the vessels and enables efficient cargo handling in harbour.

The new design developed by Ferus Smit incorporates a high degree of modularity and flexibility, with provisions for future alternative fuels, battery technology and further developments in energy-efficient operation. This extensive future-proof approach allows the vessels to adapt to changing operational and environmental requirements throughout their lifetime, setting a new standard for the design of modern and flexible cargo vessels.