Vietnam: Bach Dang Shipbuilding Launches Nosco Trader

The Bach Dang Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (part of Vinahsin) yesterday handed over a 6,500-tonne cargo ship to the Northern Shipping JSC (part of Vinalines) for operations in northern Hai Phong City.

The 3,600 horsepower, ClassNK ship, named the Nosco Trader, is around 103 metres in length, 17 metres in width and nearly 16 metres in height. The cargo ship is one of 20 that Vinashin has agreed to build for Vinalines.

As scheduled, the Bach Dang Shipbuilding Industry Corporation is expected to focus on building three 22,500-tonne cargo ships for Vinalines from 2011-12.

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Source: VNS, August 2, 2011; Image: hoaphuongdo