On May 14th 2012 newbuilding m/v AP Slano, sister ship of AP Astarea delivered earlier in April, was delivered to Atlantska Plovidba by STX Shipbuilding Co, Jinhae.
This newbuilding is a supramax vessel with the length of 190 m, breadth 32,26 m and 18,50 m of moulded depth with main engine type IX 6850MC-C.3X7L16/24 reaching maximum speed of 14,5 knots.
STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Co is one of world’s leading shipbuilders. The Company’s product portfolio consists of tankers, container ships, bulk carriers, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, very large crude carriers (VLCCs), pure car carriers, pure truck carriers and naval vessels. The Company is also engaged in the provision of ship components such as deck houses and diesel engines, and plant engineering services including procurement, feasibility study and construction. The Company is a subsidiary of STX Corporation.
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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, May 17, 2012; Image: atlant