Magny Cours Express and Monza Express - Christening
21 October 2009
We are pleased to announce that, after successful delivery, the Christening of MV Magny Cours Express and MV Monza Express took place today, Wednesday 21 October, at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard, Ulsan, Korea.
Both vessels are PCTC's (Pure Car and Truck Carriers) with a capacity of 3,500 cars, and are the first and second 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 | 168.0 m |
| Car capacity | 3,500 units |
| Breadth | 28.00m |
| Design Draught | 7.80m |
| Deadweight at 8.7 m | 11,200 mt |
| Speed | 19.6 knots |