Thecla Bodewes Shipyards secures order for four 7,000 TDW Vessels for Vertom

The LABRAX 7.000 TDW Cargo vessels are especially developed to Vertom’s requirements for providing tailor-made shipping solutions to their clients. During detail engineering, CFD optimization of the hull design has been performed for a fuel-efficient speed-power performance powered by a future proof modular electric propulsion system. The completely box-shaped holds ensure maximum loading flexibility and cargo intake.

During a festive ceremony in Kampen on Friday 29 th of October, the start of this extensive project was marked by celebration of the keel laying of the 4 ships. “We are proud to have been awarded the trust by Vertom for these exciting projects,” says CEO Thecla Bodewes.

“This order shows that Thecla Bodewes Shipyards has firmly established as a reputable partner for the design, development and construction of such innovative vessels and we look forward to

building what we hope will be a long-term partnership with Vertom by continuing our successful cooperation in the development of these and other exciting projects.”

The four vessels, with a length of 118,60m and breadth of 14.30m, will be developed and constructed at Thecla Bodewes’ shipyard in Kampen the Netherlands, in collaboration with experienced Dutch partners. Delivery is scheduled for 2022 and 2023.

The four shipyards of the Thecla Bodewes Group have over 300 years of shipbuilding experience and complement each other in design, construction and turn-key delivery of a focused range of ship types for sea and shallow waters: from Shallow water Push boats to complicated state of the art Dredgers and innovative Diesel-Electric Multi-Purpose Dry Cargo vessels.