Watch: The Spectacular Launch Of 'Ice Crystal' At Ferus Smit

On Saturday the 20st of January, Our Nb. 446 was successfully launched at the Westerbroek yard of Ferus Smit. Nb. 446, named as ‘Ice Crystal’ is the second ship in a series of two from a new design that was developed for Erik Thun AB from Lidkoping, Sweden. It is planned to replace the ‘Snowstar’ and ‘Icestar’, ships that were built by our yard approximately 20 years ago for the same owner.

Nb. 446 is lengthened by 15.6 mtr. in comparison to her sistership Nb. 445 ‘Snow Crystal’, which was recently delivered as well. Nb. 445 and Nb. 446 are mini bulkers with iceclass 1A and 2 cargo holds. Their design is dedicated to some specific trades in the Baltic region. The breadth of the ships is limited to 13.35mtr, to be able to fit into the locks of the Trollhattan Canal, which off course will only be applicable for the shorter built.

The ships are characterized by their extremely high deadweight of 5680 / 6550 tons. The propulsion installation consists of a 1950 kW Wartsila main engine running on MDO fuel, and driving a nozzled CP propeller. The accommodation will be suited for a crew of 8 persons.

Reference: inselvideo / ferus-smit.nl

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