The November edition of Marine News magazine highlighted the most notable newbuilds delivered in 2022. From sturdy and nimble workboats, to the first new Jones Act laker in a generation, each vessel on display showcases the industry’s engineering prowess and technological ingenuity, with the focus on improving efficiency in operations.
A joint venture between Eimskip and Ernst Russ AG has acquired a secondhand containership. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.The vessel, to be named Bakkafoss, was built in 2009 and has a slot capacity of 1,025 TEU.Scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2023, the vessel will be chartered out to Eimskip for a period of up to three years