NEW BREED OF DUTCH SHORT-SEA TRADER

Denoting deeper commitment to the European short-sea sector, the first of a new series of dual-fuel, multipurpose cargo vessels for Dutch operator Wijnne Barends has been launched in China, writes David Tinsley.

Clean lines: the hull shape of the new LNG-fuelled Lady M series was optimised by using CFD calculations. (credit: Conoship).

Denoting deeper commitment to the European short-sea sector, the first of a new series of dual-fuel, multipurpose cargo vessels for Dutch operator Wijnne Barends has been launched in China, writes David Tinsley.