On Thursday the 12th of January, Our Nb. 426 was successfully launched at the Westerbroek yard of Ferus Smit.

M.V. Arklow Castle is the third vessel in a series of 10 that will be delivered to our client from the city of Arklow, Ireland.

With a maximized hold volume of 220.000 cft and a carrying capacity over 5000 deadweight tons, it still falls under the 3000 gross tons limit. Arklow Castle has one single hold and an 1A iceclass notation. It is propelled by a 1740 kW MaK engine with a single ducted propeller.

Picture Copyright 112 Midden-Groningen.