Suzuka Express - Launching and Namegiving Ceremony
20 October 2009
We are pleased to announce that the launching and namegiving ceremony of MV Suzuka Express took place today at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd, Japan.
The Suzuka Express, a PCTC (Pure Car and Truck Carrier) with a capacity of 3,900 cars, is the last in a series of four vessels that will be delivered to Vroon during 2009 and 2010. The vessels will be able to carry both standard cars and 'high and heavy cargo', thus offering the necessary flexibility to the Charterers.
Vessel Particulars
| Length overall | 180.0 m |
| Car capacity | 3,900 units |
| Beam | 30m |
| Design Draught | 8.2m |
| Deadweight at 9.2 m | 14,850 mt |
| Speed | 19.9 knots |
