DISTINCTIVE SHORT-SEA FLOTILLA TAKES SHAPE

Keel-laying for the first of a new generation of coaster, developed with capabilities to serve ascendant sectors of the European short-sea market, took place in China during early December, writes David Tinsley.

A new profile for intra-European trade. (credit: Groot Ship Design).

Keel-laying for the first of a new generation of coaster, developed with capabilities to serve ascendant sectors of the European short-sea market, took place in China during early December, writes David Tinsley.